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Canada and Mexico held trade talks in Mexico City as a 370 delegate Team Canada mission sought new deals, while Ottawa named Janice Charette for CUSMA review now.
BMO survey of 1,500 adults says Canadians target C$1.7 million for retirement, up from C$1.54 million, as 36% doubt reaching it.
Environment Canada warns Toronto and southern Ontario of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain, with hazardous commutes and localized ice buildup Wednesday in GTA.
British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Statistics Canada says roasted or ground coffee averaged C$9.35 per 340 g in Dec. 2025, up from C$7.12 a year earlier, adding to grocery strain for shoppers now.
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BMO survey of 1,500 adults says Canadians target C$1.7 million for retirement, up from C$1.54 million, as 36% doubt reaching it.
British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Canada and Mexico held trade talks in Mexico City as a 370 delegate Team Canada mission sought new deals, while Ottawa named Janice Charette for CUSMA review now.
Canada PM Mark Carney launched a new auto strategy in Vaughan, Ontario, pairing EV purchase rebates, C$1.5bn charging funds and tougher 2027-2032 emissions rules.
Canada waived 2026 model year vehicles from its EV availability standard and opened a review before an Ottawa briefing on a national automotive strategy update.
Statistics Canada said GDP was flat in November after an October drop. Unemployment rose to 6.8% in December as inflation rose to 2.4%. BoC held rates at 2.25%.
Canada manufacturing PMI rose above 50 in January, ending a year of contraction as output steadied, hiring improved and business confidence strengthened modestly.
Statistics Canada says roasted or ground coffee averaged C$9.35 per 340 g in Dec. 2025, up from C$7.12 a year earlier, adding to grocery strain for shoppers now.
Automotive
Travel
U.S. Commerce figures show October 2025 arrivals down 5.7%, with Canada trips lower and main markets including the UK, Germany and South Korea among top sources.
Technology
Google is adding Gemini to Chrome with a built-in side panel, Nano Banana image tools and Auto Browse task automation, bringing AI help directly into tabs in 2026.
Sports
Victoria Mboko, 19, named WTA 2025 newcomer of the year after rising from outside the top 300 to world top 20 with major titles in Montreal and Hong Kong.


