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Canadian retail sales reached $77.8 billion in July

Retail commodity sales totalled $77.8 billion in July, 5.0% more than a year earlier, with automotive fuels leading the increase.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa releases consultation reports on forced-labour rules

Two federal reports summarize feedback on proposed measures to strengthen Canada’s forced-labour import ban and supply-chain due-diligence rules.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa announces rebates of up to $10,000 for home heat pumps

The federal government has announced a $2-billion retrofit package, including proposed heat-pump rebates of up to $10,000 for eligible lower-income households.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Kirkland radiopharmaceutical plant gets $23.8-million federal investment

Ottawa is investing $23.8 million in a $94.5-million expansion of Jubilant Radiopharma’s Kirkland facility, with 225 Québec jobs expected to be created or maintained.

Oct 9, 2026 1 min read

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Canada raises $2 billion in seventh green-bond issue

Canada has priced a $2-billion, 10-year green bond, bringing total federal green-bond issuance since 2022 to $19.5 billion.

Oct 8, 2026 1 min read