Is Canada Losing Its Entrepreneurial Spirit?
The allure of entrepreneurship appears to be waning dramatically in Canada as per a report by the Royal Bank of Canada. The pandemic, robust labour markets, and rampant inflation are rapidly accelerating a trend that has been in motion for decades: the decline in the self-employment rate. While some may think this decline in self-employment […]
Trudeau Reveals Housing Deal In Vaughan For Over 1,700 New Units
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government has declared that the federal government has struck a deal with the city of Vaughan, Ontario, aiming to expedite the construction of over 1,700 new housing units. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader plan to stimulate the creation of thousands of additional homes within the next three years. This collaboration […]
Are Brands Giving Up on Threads?
Engagement on Threads, which was once hailed as the Twitter Killer, has experienced a significant decline, according to recent data from Sensor Tower. After a rapid initial surge in users, Threads has seen an 82% drop in active daily users, with just eight million users accessing the app by the end of July. While some […]
Is Immigration the Way It Is Because Foreign Students Are ‘Very Lucrative’?
In the wake of Canada’s population surpassing one million new residents between July 2022 and July 2023, concerns about the ethical implications of the country’s immigration policies are intensifying. A recent revelation by Immigration Minister Marc Miller during a parliamentary session has sparked controversy, as he referred to international students as “an asset that is […]
Over 75,000 Workers Walk Out In The Largest Healthcare Strike In US History
In what is gearing up to be an unprecedented event, over 75,000 dedicated healthcare workers employed by Kaiser Permanente, the United States’ largest non-profit private healthcare provider, are staging a massive strike. This strike is set to become the largest healthcare labor action in American history. The catalyst for this labor unrest stems from the […]
Kevin O’Leary Made Almost $1 Million/Hour to Promote FTX
Millionaire investor and “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary allegedly received about $800 million per hour for promoting the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, as reported by on-chain investigator Coffeezila. O’Leary reportedly received a total compensation of $15.7 million for providing promotional services to the exchange, including 20 service hours, 20 social media posts, a virtual lunch, […]
USDA Greenlit Cultivation Of Genetically Modified Hemp Plant
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given the green light for the cultivation and breeding of a genetically engineered hemp plant designed to produce reduced levels of THC and cannabichromene (CBC) in the United States. The breakthrough comes courtesy of Growing Together Research, a biotechnology firm headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Earlier this year, […]
Canada’s Sole Rare Earths Miner Shuts Down Saskatoon Facility
Vital Metals, the exclusive rare earths producer in Canada, has plunged its Canadian subsidiary into bankruptcy following an extensive assessment of its $55-million processing facility in Saskatoon. In a recent news release, the Australian junior firm announced the appointment of the MNP Saskatoon accounting firm as the bankruptcy trustee for Vital Metals Canada. The primary […]
Toronto Real Estate Developer Accused Of Fraud Now Appointed To Ontario Environment Ministry Committee
A director of the Markham-based real estate developer Sunrise Homes who’s currently facing allegations of unlawful misappropriation of millions of dollars has just been appointed to a Program Advisory Committee of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in Ontario. Sajjad Hussain of Toronto, alongside fellow Sunrise Homes director Muzammil Kodwavi, has recently been […]
Cash On The Decline: Credit Card Use Skyrockets As Cash Plummets In Canada
The shift from tangible to digital dominates Canada’s financial landscape, as revealed in the latest study by Payments Canada. Over the last five years, credit card use surged by 30%, contrasting starkly with a 41% decline in cash use. Notably, even though the total payment volume dipped by 2% compared to half a decade ago, […]