The Decibel

What’s on and off the table at Trump and Xi’s meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington this week for his first official state visit to the U.S. in 11 years. A lot has changed since then – China has become one of

Liberal omnibus bill sparks outcry from unions, environmentalists

On Monday, the governing Liberals tabled their first bill of the new session of Parliament. Bill C-39, also called the Building Canada Strong Act, is over 240 pages long

Canada’s controversial system of equalization payments, explained

Canada has had a system of equalization payments for decades, where money collected by federal income taxes gets distributed to provinces worse off financially than other

A reality check on Canada’s future with the EU

Canada and the EU are working toward a more integrated partnership. As the relationship with the U.S. becomes increasingly less reliable, Canadians seem to be overwhelmin

Introducing In Her Defence: Breach of Trust

What happens when one of the “good guys” turns out to be a bad guy? The acclaimed true crime podcast series ‘In Her Defence’ returns with ’In Her Defence: Breach of Trus

The Canadian military is preparing for major conflicts

The Canadian Armed Forces is undergoing a generational change. From record investment and spending, to its most extensive re-organization in decades – military officials

Airports, AI data centres and Carney’s ‘supercycle’ of investment

The Canada Investment Summit wrapped after two days of deals and announcements meant to spur more capital in the Canadian economy. This includes the federal government le

The cash-strapped, disorganized fight to keep Alberta in Canada

Albertans will head to the polls in just over a month, on Oct. 19, to vote in a referendum. There are 10 questions, but the one that’s garnering the most attention is the

The office is back (at least in Canada’s financial hub)

Headlines about vacant office buildings and deserted downtowns is old news. The return to office, in downtown Toronto especially, is back on. Vacancy rates have plummeted

Carney pitches Canada to the world’s biggest investors

Starting today, 300 big-money investors are descending upon Toronto to take part in the inaugural Canada Investment Summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney will try to convinc

The trade war has created a boom for lobbyists

Personal connections have always mattered when it comes to political lobbying, but as the trade war ramps up, and global interests try to influence U.S. policy as set by

What the current bond market turmoil says about the economy

Scary bond market headlines – warnings of an impending financial crisis – have been in the news for weeks now thanks to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields. This market is the

The trade war is heating up. So is foreign investment in Canada

With Canada’s countertariffs coming into effect on roughly $28-billion worth of U.S. goods on Tuesday, the trade war between Canada and the U.S. is heating up. With neith

Violence against teachers is surging

A growing and worrying trend is happening in Canadian schools – student violence against teachers is on the rise. Data from school boards across Canada supports this find

Canadian professors on how AI is changing education

A big issue hangs over university students and professors, and that’s artificial intelligence. There are some rules and guidelines, but professors are largely left on the

A pediatric emergency physician on the risks of e-scooters

The popularity of e-scooters on Canadian roads has exploded in recent years. But new data from health officials and the Canadian Paediatric Society shows that the risks o

What’s behind the implosion of the B.C. Conservatives

It’s been a turbulent time for the official opposition of the British Columbia provincial legislature, the B.C. Conservative party. After seeing a surge in popularity lea

How small businesses are handling the trade war

The 50-per-cent tariffs from the U.S. that came into effect on Aug. 22 are hitting a long list of goods — everything from cosmetics and toiletries, to electronics, clothi

Why people are taking vacations to pick up new skills

The demands of modern life seem to grow every day, leaving little time for people to pursue hobbies. Many Canadians are leaving vacation time unused. In light of this, a

Navigating Canada’s fertility industry

A growing number of Canadians are struggling with fertility, and the business helping people make babies is booming. The global fertility services market was valued at mo