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High grocery and rental costs are squeezing lower-income Canadians even as inflation trends downward, a new survey suggests.
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High grocery and rental costs plaguing Canadians, new survey finds

High grocery and rental costs are squeezing lower-income Canadians even as inflation trends downward, a new survey suggests.
Source: ctv business
High cost of groceries, rent squeezing Canadians: poll

Walt Disney named Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as chair on Monday and said it would announce a replacement for CEO Bob Iger in early 2026, announcing for the first time a timetable for succession at the storied media and entertainment company.
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Disney to name CEO Bob Iger’s replacement in 2026, taps Morgan Stanley’s Gorman as chair

Nearly six months after its opening, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is boosting Canada’s energy sector as promised — but questions still linger about who will pay for the project’s massive cost overruns.
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Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what’s next?

The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream as a way to encourage employers to hire more Canadian staff.
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Minimum wage of some temporary foreign workers set to change

In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the best ways to save on everyday expenses, to help you keep up with life and get back on top of your financial health.
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Seven ways to help you save on everyday expenses

Importers say a new online portal for collecting taxes on goods shipped into Canada is creating headaches ahead of its rollout this week, with potential implications for consumers.
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Importers brace for launch of new portal to collect duties

Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business models toward less harmful alternatives despite a proposed settlement reached that would see three industry giants pay out billions to smokers and their families.
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Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof

Forecasters expect the Bank of Canada to speed up the pace of interest rate cuts and lower its policy rate by half a percentage point this week.
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With inflation below target, BoC expected to deliver supersized rate cut this week

A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with cases of extortion and gunfire targeting Montreal restaurants over the summer months.
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Man, woman charged in extortion cases targeting Montreal restaurants