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Source: Financialpost January 15, 2025

'A disaster:' Auto sector cries foul after Ottawa ends EV rebates but keeps sales mandate

Sudden elimination of the federal incentive has angered automakers, dealers and consumers Get the latest from Gabriel Friedman straight to your inbox Sign Up A day after the federal government announced that its rebate program to lower the cost of ele...

Source: Financialpost January 15, 2025

Posthaste: Hoping for another housing boom? You might have years to wait

Home prices unlikely to return to 2022 peaks until 2029, says BMO We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Hoping for another housing boom? You might have year...

Source: Financialpost January 14, 2025

Spain seeks to set 100% tax on non-EU citizens buying houses

Plan inspired by tax regimes in Denmark and Canada, says Prime Minister Pedro SanchezSpain wants non-European Union residents to pay as much as 100 per cent tax for home purchases in the country, a move that could affect buyers from the United Kingdom and La...

Source: Financialpost January 14, 2025

Tariffs would plunge Canada into recession by mid-year

Watch: Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO on the impact of Donald Trump's presidencyCandace Laing, chief executive of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the importance...

Source: Financialpost January 14, 2025

Posthaste: Why a weak Canadian dollar won't stop the Bank of Canada from cutting rates

Interest rates and the loonie are heading lower, predicts RBC We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Why a weak Canadian dollar won't stop the Bank of Canada...

Source: Financialpost January 14, 2025

Danielle Smith warns Trump's tariffs are coming and will include oil

Alberta premier meets president-elect in Florida over the weekendCanadians should be prepared to face U.S. tariffs once Donald Trump assumes the presidency next week, with no exemptions for oil, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned after meeting the preside...

Source: Financialpost January 14, 2025

EV transition runs into more trouble as Transport Canada abruptly pauses rebate program

Tax credits, subsidies and other financial incentives have a clear impact on EV sales, economists say Get the latest from Gabriel Friedman straight to your inbox Sign Up The electric vehicle transition in Canada is hitting another speed bump, as major...

Source: Financialpost January 12, 2025

Bundled pricing: How the best mortgage rates increasingly come with strings attached

Robert McLister: Big banks typically reserve their lowest mortgage rates for clients who sign up for other productsIf you want the very best deal on a big bank mortgage, get ready to sign up for more products, whether you like them or not. We apologize, b...

Source: Financialpost January 12, 2025

Howard Levitt: Trudeau's exit a reminder of the perils of wrongful resignation

This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by Workday Workday Leaving your employer in the lurc...

Source: Financialpost January 11, 2025

William Watson: Make the states provinces, Donald, and be PM for life

There would be huge advantages for the U.S. president if Canada did a leveraged buy-out and made the states provinces in our ConfederationOK, Mr. president-elect, how about we explore this idea you have of a North American union? Flesh out some of its detail...