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Canada 3 December 2025 - 3 February 2026

Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore has suspended nearly $1 billion in planned investments at Quebec’s Horne Smelter, citing a lack of regulatory certainty on emissions limits. Crews and contractors will be stood down starting Feb. 3, with spending cuts also planned at the Montreal copper refinery. The move follows missed talks with Quebec over new arsenic rules. The company says the freeze could affect over 3,200 jobs.
3 February 2026
Canada Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSX Slips From Record Highs in Holiday Trading as Miners Cool Off and the Loonie Firms

Canada Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSX Slips From Record Highs in Holiday Trading as Miners Cool Off and the Loonie Firms

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed down 0.2% at 31,999.76 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with materials stocks falling about 0.9% as investors took profits. Trading ended early at 1 p.m. ET, keeping volumes thin. Despite the dip, the index remains near record highs and is up roughly 29% for the year. The Canadian dollar also hit a near five-month high.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Most major retailers, malls, and grocery stores in Canada close on Christmas Day. Convenience stores, gas stations, and some pharmacies, such as 7-Eleven and select Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall locations, remain open, often with reduced hours. Movie theatres and some tourist attractions also operate. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Canadian stock markets, including the TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, CSE, and Cboe Canada venues, are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Markets also close Friday, Dec. 26, for Boxing Day. On Dec. 24, trading ended early, with most venues closing by 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. ET. Regular trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.
Boxing Day Deals Canada 2025: What’s Open and Closed in P.E.I. on Christmas and Where to Shop Early Sales Online

Boxing Day Deals Canada 2025: What’s Open and Closed in P.E.I. on Christmas and Where to Shop Early Sales Online

Provincial civil service offices and PEI Liquor stores in Prince Edward Island close early on Dec. 24 and remain shut through Dec. 26. T3 Transit will not operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Canada Post suspends mail collection and delivery on both holidays. Nationally, major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon have launched Boxing Day deals online ahead of Dec. 26.
24 December 2025
Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Paramount’s Ellison-Backed Counterbid, Antitrust Pressure, and What It Means for Crave in Canada

Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Paramount’s Ellison-Backed Counterbid, Antitrust Pressure, and What It Means for Crave in Canada

Harris Associates, holding 3.9% of Warner Bros. Discovery, said it may support a revised Paramount Skydance bid if financing and deal terms improve, Reuters reported. Netflix has a $72 billion agreement to acquire WBD’s studios and HBO, pending regulatory review and a planned spinoff of WBD’s cable networks. The outcome could affect Bell Media’s Crave in Canada, which licenses HBO content.
Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada’s November Consumer Price Index was released this morning, with economists split on whether inflation edged up to 2.3% or held at 2.2%. Earlier, national home sales slipped 0.6% in November and the average home price fell 2% year-over-year to $682,219, according to CREA. Housing starts and manufacturing data are also due this morning.
15 December 2025
Canada Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data Set the Tone for CAD

Canada Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data Set the Tone for CAD

Statistics Canada will release November’s Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday, days after the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25%. The Canadian dollar has stayed firm amid policy divergence with the U.S., and recent trade data showed a return to surplus. Other key data due include housing starts and home sales for November. Markets will watch CPI closely for signals on future rate moves.
14 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day but up 0.7% for the week after hitting record highs Thursday. Tech stocks dropped 3.4% Friday, led by Celestica’s 12.9% fall, while cannabis shares surged. The Bank of Canada held rates steady as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark. Investors await Canadian inflation data Monday and retail sales Friday.
Canada Buys Six Bombardier Global 6500 Jets in $753M Deal to Replace RCAF Challenger Fleet

Canada Buys Six Bombardier Global 6500 Jets in $753M Deal to Replace RCAF Challenger Fleet

Canada has awarded Bombardier a contract worth about $753 million CAD to supply six Global 6500 jets to the Royal Canadian Air Force, replacing and expanding the aging Challenger fleet. The deal includes training and military modifications. First delivery is expected by summer 2027. The aircraft will support government transport, medevac, disaster relief, and security missions.
12 December 2025
Microsoft Bets $23 Billion on AI in India and Canada as Cloud Race Intensifies

Microsoft Bets $23 Billion on AI in India and Canada as Cloud Race Intensifies

Microsoft will invest $17.5 billion in India and over C$7.5 billion ($5.4 billion) in Canada to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, CEO Satya Nadella announced December 9 in New Delhi. The India package includes a new data center region in Hyderabad and expansion in Chennai and Pune, with projects set to begin in 2026. The Canada investment is part of a broader C$19 billion plan running through 2027.
F-35 vs Saab Gripen: Jobs, Leaked Scores and Public Opinion Collide in Canada’s Fighter Jet Showdown

F-35 vs Saab Gripen: Jobs, Leaked Scores and Public Opinion Collide in Canada’s Fighter Jet Showdown

A leaked Canadian defence chart shows the U.S.-made F-35 far outscoring Sweden’s Gripen jet, as Ottawa reviews its C$27.7-billion fighter purchase amid rising costs and U.S. trade tensions. A new poll finds 40% of Canadians want the best jet for the air force, while 28% prioritize job creation. Sweden promises 10,000 jobs if Canada buys the Gripen. Canada has joined the EU’s SAFE defence fund to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers.
8 December 2025
Canada’s F‑35 Crossroads: Quebec Maintenance Hub, Leaked Scorecard and a Last‑Minute Gripen Push

Canada’s F‑35 Crossroads: Quebec Maintenance Hub, Leaked Scorecard and a Last‑Minute Gripen Push

A leaked Department of National Defence chart shows the F-35 scored 95% against the Swedish Gripen’s 33% in Canada’s fighter jet competition. L3Harris MAS is pushing to make Mirabel, Quebec a major F-35 maintenance hub, with plans to service over 2,000 jets if Canada commits to the full F-35 order. The project could cost $200 million and affect 5,000 jobs. Prime Minister Mark Carney is nearing a final decision.
8 December 2025
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