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Canada News 14 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
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Firefighters’ 50/50 Raffles Create New Winners Across Canada: $1.2M Nova Scotia Jackpot and B.C.’s Bright Nights Payout

Firefighters’ 50/50 Raffles Create New Winners Across Canada: $1.2M Nova Scotia Jackpot and B.C.’s Bright Nights Payout

In the final stretch of the holiday season, two firefighter-backed 50/50 raffles—one in Nova Scotia and one in British Columbia—delivered headline-grabbing wins while spotlighting a fundraising model that keeps growing across Canada: online ticket sales that can turn community support into life-changing prizes. On the East Coast, the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 posted a six-figure-plus “half-the-pot” payout that topped $1.2 million for a resident of Deep Brook, Annapolis County. Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 On the West Coast, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund wrapped its Bright Nights 50/50 draw with a final jackpot of $179,525, sending $89,762.50 (half) to
27 December 2025
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

Canada’s stock market ended Christmas Eve on a slightly weaker footing, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index easing back from this week’s record territory as profit-taking hit materials and mining names in a holiday-shortened sessionthat kept trading volumes light. The pullback was modest—but the day’s moves carried a clear year-end message: after a powerful run powered by precious metals, financials, and resource-linked momentum, investors appear increasingly selective about where they take risk into the final stretch of 2025 and the start of 2026. (Nasdaq) TSX market recap: A quiet Christmas Eve close, but still near 32,000 In a shortened session that wrapped up early for the holidays,
25 December 2025
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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

Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Day is Thursday, Dec. 25) Christmas Day in Canada is a statutory holiday, which means most retailers go dark—malls lock up, big-box stores turn off the lights, and even many grocery aisles are quiet. Time and Date But last-minute needs don’t take the day off. Whether it’s cold medicine, diapers, a phone charger, or a missing ingredient for dinner, Canadians still look for a handful of reliable places that tend to stay open on December 25. Based on current local holiday-hours coverage published during the Dec. 24–25 news cycle—plus official retailer schedules—here’s where you can still
25 December 2025
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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

If you’re trying to place a trade on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, the answer is straightforward: Canada’s stock market is closed for Christmas Day. That means no regular trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), TSX Alpha Exchange, or key Canadian trading and post-trade systems tied to the country’s equity markets. s21.q4cdn.com+1 It’s also not just the TSX universe. Other major Canadian equity venues and systems used by brokers and institutions observe the holiday too, including the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and Cboe Canada venues (which include platforms associated with NEO trading). TMX Newsfile+1 Below is
25 December 2025
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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

Canadians are heading into Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24, 2025) with two very different checklists: last‑minute essentials (transit, errands, holiday hosting) and a growing wave of early Boxing Day deals that have moved the bargain hunt online before December 26 even arrives. On Prince Edward Island, several public services and major destinations are running on holiday schedules—some closing early today and staying shut through Christmas Day (Thursday, Dec. 25) and Boxing Day (Friday, Dec. 26). Canada Post+3Government of Prince Edward Island+3T3 Transit+3 At the same time, retailers are leaning into “Boxing Week” marketing: Best Buy Canada is teasing Door Crashers
24 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Holiday Schedule: TSX Trading Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

Canada Stock Market Holiday Schedule: TSX Trading Hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Day 2026

TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 — Canada’s stock market is heading into a holiday-shortened stretch to close out 2025, with reduced hours on Christmas Eve and full closures for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The timing matters for investors trying to place last-minute trades, rebalance portfolios, manage margin, or complete year-end moves in a market that often sees lighter volumes as the calendar turns. The S&P/TSX Composite has already entered that year-end mode: the benchmark opened higher at the start of the week and was little changed Tuesday as investors weighed Canadian and U.S. economic data in the run-up
23 December 2025
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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

December 19, 2025 — The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery’s crown-jewel entertainment assets just entered a more volatile phase, with a major WBD shareholder signaling it would consider a revised Paramount Skydance offer—if the bidder fixes the very financing and deal-term concerns WBD’s board has been hammering for days. Reuters At stake is far more than bragging rights in Hollywood’s consolidation era. A Netflix takeover of WBD’s studios and HBO operation would reshape the global streaming pecking order, potentially putting franchises like Harry Potter, DC, and HBO’s prestige pipeline under Netflix’s umbrella. ir.netflix.net But in Canada, the deal lands with
19 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips Mid-Morning as Oil Drops and U.S. Jobs Data Shifts Rate Bets — What to Watch After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Slips Mid-Morning as Oil Drops and U.S. Jobs Data Shifts Rate Bets — What to Watch After the Bell (Dec. 16, 2025)

TORONTO — Canada’s stock market opened softer on Tuesday and stayed under pressure into mid-morning as investors digested a delayed batch of U.S. labour-market data, a sharp pullback in crude oil, and a fresh wave of big-ticket Canadian corporate headlines spanning energy, engineering services, and mining. As of 10:34 a.m. ET (Dec. 16, 2025), the S&P/TSX Composite Index was at 31,370.69, down 0.36% on the day, after trading in a range of 31,299.60–31,480.64. Investing.com The early dip comes against a backdrop of a standout year for Canadian equities: Canada’s benchmark is still up sharply year-to-date and has been pacing for its strongest annual run in more than a
16 December 2025
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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 economic calendar today is packed into a narrow early-morning window, with inflation, housing and manufacturing releases expected to steer the Canadian dollar, bond yields and interest-rate expectations into the week. The headline event is Statistics Canada’s November Consumer Price Index (CPI), published this morning as part of a new Monday release cadence. Statistics Canada+1 But before CPI hits, traders and economists are also parsing national MLS home sales data and scanning housing starts and manufacturing shipments for signals about growth momentum heading into year-end. Scotiabank+2GlobeNewswire+2 Below is what’s on the Canada economic calendar today, what the latest news is saying, and how forecasters think the data could shape the
15 December 2025
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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

Canada’s macro calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025 is front-loaded with market-moving releases that can quickly reset expectations for Bank of Canada policy, the Canadian dollar (CAD), and rate-sensitive sectors such as housing and consumer discretionary. The headline event is Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November, landing just days after the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% and reiterated that inflation has been contained near target—even as trade frictions and tariff-related restructuring keep uncertainty elevated. Bank of Canada+1 The backdrop going into Monday is already lively: the loonie has been firm, supported by a “policy divergence” narrative (markets weighing a BoC on hold versus
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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