Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP)

In a recent address to the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto, Carolyn Rogers, the senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada (BoC), issued a strong warning against the temptation to manipulate mortgage rules as a way to ease the challenges of housing affordability. Rogers’ remarks, delivered on November 6, 2024, highlighted the potential Continue reading

With Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, analysts predict that his promised tax cuts, deregulation, and reshoring initiatives could have a ripple effect, benefiting Canada’s major banks. U.S. financial markets have already seen a surge in bank share prices, with the hope that Trump’s policies will provide a favorable environment for businesses and Continue reading

Ontario cities are increasingly considering the enactment of local bylaws to prohibit protests near sensitive institutions such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship. This comes in the wake of violent protests outside a Hindu temple in Brampton, which led to arrests and heightened tensions between opposing groups. The issue is gaining momentum, with some Continue reading

Telus-owned Koodo has launched a new range of international Travel Passes designed to make roaming abroad more affordable for Canadians. These passes go beyond the company’s traditional Easy Roam options and offer more flexibility and variety for travelers. With new packages available for the US, Caribbean & Mexico, and Europe, Koodo aims to provide its Continue reading

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued a stern reminder to Canada’s largest telecom providers—Rogers, Telus, and Bell—calling for greater transparency and adherence to customer protection regulations. The CRTC’s warning comes after mounting concerns about confusing billing practices, hidden fees, and recent price hikes affecting millions of Canadians. CRTC Pushes for Greater Accountability Continue reading

he November 5, 2024, Lotto Max draw in Canada brought plenty of excitement with a $50 million jackpot up for grabs. While no one was able to match all seven numbers to claim the big prize, the draw still produced thousands of winners across multiple prize levels. The jackpot will roll over to the next Continue reading

In Canada, housing auctions are still a rarity compared to places like Australia, where they’re a regular feature of the real estate landscape. However, as the Toronto housing market becomes increasingly competitive, the concept of a property auction is gaining traction, offering homebuyers a new way to navigate the often opaque world of real estate Continue reading

The Ontario government has unveiled plans to establish a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at Carleton University in Ottawa, marking the first new nursing program in the province in two decades. Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sylvia Jones made the announcement on Tuesday in Ottawa, signaling a significant Continue reading

Canada’s immigration system is facing unprecedented challenges as the volume of pending applications continues to grow, despite efforts to streamline processing. As of November 4, the latest data released by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals that nearly 2.5 million applications are under processing, with over 1.1 million of these applications exceeding the Continue reading

As of October 31, 2024, residents of Ottawa and across Ontario now have expanded options to purchase alcoholic beverages at major grocery stores and big-box retailers. This latest move by the Ontario government marks the final phase of an effort to make alcohol more accessible and convenient, breaking the province’s century-long, tightly controlled monopoly over Continue reading