A senior U.S. official may have unintentionally stirred the pot during an already chaotic day in Washington, D.C., when he mistakenly indicated that Canada would be slapped with a 10 per cent tariff—contradicting earlier White House assurances. The confusion added a new layer of tension to an ongoing tariff saga that’s left North American trade Continue reading
Kathy Hilton
USD/CAD Holds Near 1.4200 as Oil Prices Sink to New Multi-Year Lows
The USD/CAD currency pair continues to be caught in a tug-of-war as traders hesitate to take bold positions amid a cocktail of geopolitical, economic, and commodity-driven uncertainty. As of Wednesday’s Asian trading session, the pair struggles to reclaim its footing above the crucial 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a technical barrier that has increasingly attracted Continue reading
Nearly 500,000 Pensioners to Miss Out on State Pension Increase This Month
A long-standing injustice affecting nearly half a million British pensioners living overseas may finally be on the cusp of change. Campaigners representing expat State Pensioners are pinning their hopes on the recent election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister of Canada to help bring an end to the controversial ‘frozen pensions’ policy—a decades-old issue leaving Continue reading
Health Canada Recalls Thousands of Stuffed Animal Toys Sold Across Canada
In a growing wave of safety concerns, Health Canada has expanded its recall on a popular line of stuffed animals sold nationwide, warning families to immediately stop using the affected toys due to a serious choking hazard. In an updated recall notice released on April 3, Health Canada emphasized the urgent risk posed by the Continue reading
DWP Unveils New Plans to Identify Pensioners Eligible for £4,300 Yearly Income Boost
In a significant move to tackle pensioner poverty, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new collaboration with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to better identify pensioner households most likely eligible for Pension Credit—a vital but often unclaimed benefit for people over State Pension age. 🔍 Smarter Data, Bigger Impact: New DWP-HMRC Continue reading
Express Entry Update How to Gain Foreign Work Experience and Accelerate Your Path to Canadian Permanent Residency
If you’re a foreign national aiming for Canadian permanent residence (PR), receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry is one of the most exciting milestones. Recently, the Canadian immigration system has seen significant changes, particularly through the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) program, which encourages family reunification, and the super visa health insurance threshold Continue reading
Ford Drivers in Canada May Benefit from New Class-Action Lawsuit
Allegations Behind the Lawsuit: Faulty Transmission Linked to Major Problems The class-action lawsuit claims that Ford’s 10R80 transmission, introduced in 2017, has resulted in serious operational issues for a range of vehicles in Canada. The Canadian version of Ford’s transmission system has been plagued by complaints from owners, who report frustrating malfunctions. According to Charney Continue reading
Canadian Dollar Struggles as USD/CAD Rises to 1.4260
The USD/CAD pair surged to nearly 1.4260 during the North American trading session on Monday, reflecting a significant shift in market sentiment. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has come under pressure, largely driven by growing expectations that the Bank of Canada (BoC) could continue its policy of rate reductions throughout the year. The primary catalyst for Continue reading
Iconic Retail Chain to Close Almost 500 Stores
The retail industry has faced a turbulent and challenging journey in recent years, with major contractions reshaping the landscape. This disruption has created confusion for both shoppers and business owners alike. The cause of much of this upheaval can be traced back to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced global mass closures and dramatically altered shopping Continue reading
Weekend Lottery Win Makes Lotto 6/49 Player a Multimillionaire
In a stunning twist of fate, a simple $3 Lotto 6/49 ticket has turned into a life-changing jackpot for a lucky Canadian. This incredible win comes amid a weekend of major lottery draws, where millions of dollars were up for grabs in both the Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 draws. On Friday, April 4, the Continue reading