The government is looking to implement new rules under the Investment Canada Act that would require foreign actors to give advanced notice of investments in sectors deemed as “sensitive” and subject those investments to conditions from Canada’s industry minister.
Canada has dreams of becoming a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain and has invested billions into domestic critical minerals mining to help make it a reality.
But a new report from the University of Calgary highlights that Canada’s ambitions might be far-fetched. With less than 5% of proven critical mineral reserves needed for the global energy transition, regions like South America, Africa, and China might take centre stage.
GoodLeaf, a Guelph-based indoor farm, raised $150 million from McCain and the investing arm of Québec insurer Power Corp to expand its greens into a national brand, per the FP.
After the Canadian men’s national soccer team flamed out of the World Cup, a new group is trying to keep the fever alive and well… only with a focus on women players.
Rental cars can be the worst. Be it lumpy seats, a lingering odour from previous passengers, or, if you use Hertz, the potential of being arrested for a crime you didn’t commit.
Volkswagen is setting its sights on Canada for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery factory after a recently signed agreement effectively added the country to a shortlist of potential locations for the company’s expansion to North America.
You won’t be surprised to hear that Canada’s big banks are raking in cash during a positive earnings season, but some are doing unusually well and have higher interest rates to thank.
Tough economic times mean that consumers have to take a good, hard look at what they buy, limiting purchases to only the essentials like groceries, rent, and… snowmobiles?