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Canada News 26 November 2025 - 12 December 2025

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

OTTAWA / MISSISSAUGA (Dec. 12, 2025) — Canada is moving to modernize a high-visibility but often overlooked slice of military airlift: the executive-style jets that ferry senior officials and can be rapidly reconfigured for urgent missions at home and abroad. The federal government announced Friday it has awarded Bombardier a contract to acquire six Canadian-built Global 6500 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) under the Airlift Capability Project – Multi-role Flight Service. Canada+2CityNews Halifax+2 The contract is estimated at about $753 million CAD, and includes more than the aircraft themselves — covering training for aircrew and maintenance personnel
12 December 2025
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Canada High-Speed Rail Breakthrough: Ottawa–Montreal Confirmed as First Segment of Alto Network, Construction Target Set for 2029

Canada High-Speed Rail Breakthrough: Ottawa–Montreal Confirmed as First Segment of Alto Network, Construction Target Set for 2029

Canada has confirmed the Ottawa–Montreal corridor as the first segment of the Alto high-speed rail network. Consultations begin in January 2026, with construction targeted for 2029. GATINEAU, Que. (Dec. 12, 2025) — Canada’s long-discussed high-speed rail push took a major step forward Friday as the federal government confirmed the Ottawa–Montreal corridor will be the first segment of the planned Alto high-speed rail network. The initial build is expected to span roughly 200 kilometres, with construction targeted to begin in 2029, and a three-month public consultation set to begin in January 2026, according to Transport Canada. Canada The announcement — delivered
12 December 2025
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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 has announced a fresh wave of artificial intelligence and cloud investments worth $23 billion, split between a record $17.5 billion in India and more than C$7.5 billion (about $5.4 billion) in Canada, underscoring how aggressively the company is building infrastructure to compete with Amazon and Google in the AI era. Reuters+1 On December 9, 2025, CEO Satya Nadella unveiled the package during a visit to New Delhi, where he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before Microsoft detailed a parallel expansion of its AI and cloud footprint in Canada. Reuters+2The Times of India+2 What Microsoft Announced on December 9
10 December 2025
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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

OTTAWA — December 8, 2025 — Canada’s long‑running quest to replace its aging CF‑18s has crystallized into a three‑way tug‑of‑war: a Swedish promise of 10,000 aerospace jobs, a leaked evaluation chart that overwhelmingly favours the U.S.‑made F‑35, and a fresh Nanos/CTV poll showing voters care more about getting the best fighter jet than maximizing domestic employment. At stake is far more than a single aircraft order. The decision will shape Canada’s defence industry, its relationship with the United States and Europe, and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s ability to defend North America for decades. Key takeaways Carney’s fighter‑jet review hits
8 December 2025
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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

Canada’s long‑running fighter jet saga has erupted into a full‑blown political and industrial showdown as of December 8, 2025. A leaked Department of National Defence (DND) scoring chart strongly favoring the U.S.‑made F‑35, an aggressive push to turn Mirabel, Quebec into a major F‑35 maintenance hub, and a fresh wave of opinion pieces and lobbying on both sides of the F‑35–vs–Gripen debate are all converging just as Prime Minister Mark Carney edges toward a decision on the country’s next‑generation fighter fleet. SSBCrack News+3National Security Journal+3WLS 890 AM+3 At stake: Canada’s air defence for the next 40 years, tens of thousands
8 December 2025
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Canada Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Big Bank Earnings, Cooling Housing and a Cautious Bank of Canada

Canada Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Big Bank Earnings, Cooling Housing and a Cautious Bank of Canada

Canada’s economy is sending mixed signals this Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Big banks are reporting strong profits and raising dividends, the stock market is hovering near record highs, but the housing market – especially in Toronto – is clearly soft, and the Bank of Canada is in no rush to cut interest rates further. Here’s a full look at today’s key developments for the Canadian economy. 1. Big Banks Deliver Strong Earnings and Bigger Dividends Royal Bank of Canada posts record year Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the country’s largest lender and a heavyweight on the TSX, reported its fourth‑quarter
3 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings, Laurentian Deal and Income ETFs – December 2, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings, Laurentian Deal and Income ETFs – December 2, 2025

Canada’s stock market opened higher on Tuesday as investors rotated back into financials after a tech-led pullback, with Bank of Nova Scotia’s stronger‑than‑expected earnings and a C$1.9 billion takeover of Laurentian Bank setting the tone on Bay Street. The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up about 0.2% at the open, trading near 31,165, after closing Monday’s session down 0.90% as technology, REITs and real estate stocks weighed on the benchmark.Reuters+1 Shortly after the bell, the index was still in positive territory around 31,120, modestly above Monday’s close of 31,101.78, with an intraday high just under 31,180.Disnat+1 Below is a full rundown
2 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Retreats From Record High as Tech Slumps and Banks, Gold Take Centre Stage (Dec. 1, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Retreats From Record High as Tech Slumps and Banks, Gold Take Centre Stage (Dec. 1, 2025)

Toronto’s stock market kicked off December on a cautious note. After notching a record high and its strongest month of 2025 in November, the S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped on Monday as investors locked in profits, digested weaker manufacturing data, and braced for a packed week of bank earnings and central‑bank decisions. Reuters+2TradingView+2 By late morning, the TSX was trading roughly 0.3–0.5% lower, hovering just below the 31,300 level and down more than 150 points at one stage, with technology and financial stocks leading losses. winnipegfreepress.com+3Reuters+3TradingView+3 Market snapshot: Canada stock market today In other words, Canada’s stock market today is cooling off after a powerful rally, rather than reversing the broader
1 December 2025
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F‑35 vs Gripen: Leaked Report and 13,000‑Job Swedish Offer Put Canada’s Fighter Jet Choice Under New Pressure

F‑35 vs Gripen: Leaked Report and 13,000‑Job Swedish Offer Put Canada’s Fighter Jet Choice Under New Pressure

On November 30, 2025, Canada’s long‑running fighter jet saga hit a new inflection point. A leaked evaluation report showing the F‑35’s overwhelming technical edge over Saab’s Gripen collided with a high‑profile Swedish jobs and investment pitch – and with intensifying political debate in Ottawa over sovereignty, trade with the United States, and where Canada should anchor its defence industry. AeroTime+2EURASIAN TIMES+2 The result is a complex, high‑stakes choice for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government that now goes well beyond “which plane flies better.” What Changed on November 30, 2025? Several outlets on November 29 reported fresh details from a previously
30 November 2025
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Canada Economy Rebounds in Q3 2025 With 2.6% GDP Growth – But Trade War Keeps Outlook Fragile

Canada Economy Rebounds in Q3 2025 With 2.6% GDP Growth – But Trade War Keeps Outlook Fragile

Published: November 28, 2025 – OTTAWA Canada’s economy has pulled off a stronger‑than‑expected rebound just as 2025 winds down, with fresh data showing growth accelerating in the third quarter even while a trade war with the United States reshapes everything from export markets to government policy. New figures from Statistics Canada released on November 28 show real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.6% in Q3 2025 from the previous quarter, equivalent to an annualized pace of 2.6%. That follows a revised 0.5% quarterly contraction (‑1.8% annualized) in Q2, allowing Canada to sidestep a technical recession for now.Statistics Canada+1 The headline
28 November 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Closes at Record High Above 31,000 as Energy and Gold Stocks Rally – After the Bell, Nov. 26, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Closes at Record High Above 31,000 as Energy and Gold Stocks Rally – After the Bell, Nov. 26, 2025

Toronto – Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:15 p.m. ET —Canada’s main stock market finished today’s session at a fresh all‑time high, capping a powerful four‑day winning streak driven by surging commodity stocks, booming gold prices and growing confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,180.25, up 279.60 points or 0.90%, after trading between 30,958.22 and a record intraday high of 31,215.45 on volume of roughly 234 million shares.Investing.com+2Yahoo Finance+2 The move extends an already stellar year: the TSX is up about 24% in 2025, on track for its best annual performance since 2009.Reuters TSX closes
26 November 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the TSX Opens on November 26, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the TSX Opens on November 26, 2025

TORONTO – Canada’s stock market heads into Wednesday’s session near record territory, with futures pointing to a mildly positive open as investors weigh rising expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, softer oil prices, and fresh signals on Canada’s housing and IPO outlook. Investing.com South Africa+3Trading Economics+3S&P Global+3 Below is a detailed rundown of what’s shaping the mood before the opening bell. 1. Where the TSX Stands After Tuesday’s Rally The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Tuesday at 30,900.65, up about 0.97% (roughly 296 points), leaving the benchmark just below its recent record high and up more than 21% over
26 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
CrowdStrike shares jumped 4.8% to $395.50 after the company announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco. The move ended a seven-session losing streak for the stock, which remains about 30% below its 52-week high. Investors await more details on the Aramco talks and CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report. Trading volume topped 4.9 million shares, well above average.
Visa stock price edges up as Visa & Main rolls out — what’s next for NYSE:V

Visa stock price edges up as Visa & Main rolls out — what’s next for NYSE:V

7 February 2026
Visa shares closed up 0.74% at $331.58 Friday, holding steady after hours. The company launched “Visa & Main,” a $100 million working-capital facility for small businesses through Lendistry. Investors are watching program adoption and Visa’s Feb. 10 dividend record date. The S&P 500 rose 1.97% and American Express gained 1.28%.
Spotify stock rebounds after-hours as Bookshop.org move and new features tee up Q4 earnings

Spotify stock rebounds after-hours as Bookshop.org move and new features tee up Q4 earnings

7 February 2026
Spotify shares rose 2.4% in late after-hours trading Friday, closing at $422.61. The company this week announced U.S. and U.K. users can order physical books via Bookshop.org in-app, and introduced new audiobook and music features. Spotify raised Premium prices by $1 in select markets, sending shares down 4.5% Thursday. Investors await Q4 earnings on Feb. 10 for updates on revenue and new product impact.
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