One tech firm says Air Canada owes passengers more than $66 million in compensation for strike-related inconveniences — but Canadian laws could make getting that money difficult
After reaching an impasse in negotiations between the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), a 72-hour strike notice was given on August 13. Three days later, over 100,000 Air Canada employees walked off the job in protest. Though it has been over a month since the strike concluded, the effects […]
A very un-Canadian sale: Rethinking Black Friday
For years, Black Friday has been treated as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. The idea arrived in Canada from the United States, where the Friday after American Thanksgiving is known for early morning lineups, doorcrasher deals and crowded malls. In Canada, the event has no cultural connection. Thanksgiving was last month and […]
Is this fall a good time to strike a deal on a house? 54% of Canadians think so, according to data from REMAX
Canadians are approaching the fall real estate season with a mix of caution and opportunity, according to REMAX Canada’s Fall 2025 Housing Market Update. Nationally, average home prices are expected to decline by roughly 6.5%, with sales down about 5% through the end of 2025. However, regional conditions vary sharply, with Atlantic Canada and the […]
Canadians feel growing money shame, argue that talking about finances should be more acceptable
Financial strain is becoming one of the most significant emotional pressures facing Canadians today — and most people feel they can’t talk about it. A new national survey commissioned by Fig, a Canadian online loan provider, finds 94% of Canadians believe talking openly about money struggles should be more acceptable, underscoring how financial stress has […]
Industry experts sound the alarm as 2,500 units sit vacant in Vancouver. What does the slump mean for the city’s housing market?
A number of real estate experts see a rumbling storm on the horizon for Vancouver’s condo market, one that’s been brewing since 2022. According to the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC), around 2,500 condos are sitting vacant in Metro Vancouver, double the amount from a year ago. Why? A flurry of reasons have been suggested […]
Locked out of opportunity: 59% of new Canadians say credit barriers are holding back their future
According to a new TD Bank survey, 59% of new Canadians who have applied for credit believe they would have a better living experience if they had improved access, and 79% say it’s difficult to build credit history in Canada (1). The poll focused on people who have arrived within the past five years, a […]
Smarter spending: How Canadians can use buy now, pay later without paying more
As Black Friday deals flood flyers and forums, Canadians are gearing up for holiday shopping with one goal — stretching every dollar. Now, there’s a new way to make that easier: PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has launched its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in Canada, allowing shoppers to split purchases into smaller, interest-free payments (1). The […]
I’m almost 50 and don’t have enough retirement savings. What should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 solid ways you can catch up
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement planning is often seen as a distant concern — until it isn’t. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that went viral, a 49-year-old confessed to having $0 savings for retirement and only $900 in their bank […]
At 65 and set to retire with $357,000 in the bank: How much money can you comfortably spend each year?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. John spent the last 30 years working, and like many Canadians, thought that in itself was enough to be ready to retire. Unfortunately, he didn’t begin saving until about 15 years ago. Let’s say that hypothetically, despite some obstacles, John managed […]
The high price of play: What parents need to know about competitive sports costs in Canada
The buzz of a new school year mixes with the sound of skates hitting the ice and dance shoes tapping across studio floors. For parents whose children are eyeing competitive extracirricular activities, this season often comes with more than just excitement. It brings a financial reckoning many don’t anticipate until the first invoice lands. Whether […]