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alberta
Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank
In the absence of public communication from the Pathways Alliance, a clean energy think-tank says the oilsands industry group is running out of time to deliver on its emissions reduction promises. An oilsands facility is reflected in a tailings pond near Fort McMurray, Alta., on July 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
toronto
Toronto to tackle traffic with increased fines for drivers and higher fees for builders
Traffic moves through the financial district in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
opinion
Critics question whether B.C. fund to protect affordable rentals is being used wisely
Kerry Gold
report on business
Q&A: Ask us your questions about the new mortgage rules to help housing affordability
Under the new mortgage rules, which take effect Dec. 15, the price cap for insured mortgages will be $1.5-million, up from $1-million.
report on business
Mortgage rule changes for new homebuyers, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories
Home of the Week, 5588 Wellington Rd. 39, Guelph/Eramosa, Ont.
toronto
How a group of Toronto tenants turned to a risky last resort and got a ‘huge victory’
Tenants and their family members pose for a photo outside their building in this undated photo. More than 100 tenants living at 1440 and 1442 Lawrence Ave. West, went on rent strike last October seeking urgent repairs in dozens of units and upset about the proposal of rent increases above provincial guidelines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO York South-Weston Tenant Union. *MANDATORY CREDIT *
canada
Universities say cuts to international student permits will deal financial blow, make recruiting tougher
Students walking on St. George St. near the University of Toronto, are photographed on Nov 23, 2022. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail.
opinion
Local news media are going, going and may soon be gone. Only political courage will save them
Louis Audet
opinion
There’s a better way to settle labour disputes in the transport sector
Duncan Dee
technology
EU antitrust regulators launch proceedings to ensure Apple complies with landmark rules
FILE PHOTO: An Apple logo is pictured outside an Apple store in Lille, France, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
newsletter
Morning Update: The new math for first-time homebuyers
A house listed for sale in Toronto’s west end on July 4, 2024. July 4, 2024. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
politics
Ottawa tightens restrictions on temporary foreign workers, international students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller Listens to Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault, right, during a news conference, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
cost of living
Federal tax on vacant homes has failed to raise any meaningful revenue
Buses pass by a house listed for sale in Toronto’s west end on July 4, 2024. July 4, 2024. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
opinion
University should be more expensive. Taxpayers are overly subsidizing it
Claude Lavoie
report on business
Canadian airlines will be billed $790 per customer complaint resolved, transportation agency proposes
Travellers look at the arrival and departure board at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Friday, Sept.13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
report on business
Globe readers, tell us how the new mortgage rules are affecting your plans to buy a home
A house listed for sale in Toronto’s west end on July 4, 2024.
cost of living
New mortgage rules will ease down payment, cashflow hurdles for homebuyers - but there’s a catch
close up man hand counting on calculator with house's model on invoice letter to summary of refinance expense for planning and manage money about home loan mortgage and interest rates for people lifestyle concept
opinion
There is no such thing as immaculate home-buying, so let’s welcome the new mortgage rules
Rob Carrick
politics
Ottawa to ease mortgage rules in bid to help buyers afford pricier homes
FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is displayed outside a home in Toronto, Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 13, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
science
The Globe answers reader questions about climate change
Beautiful pack ice near the Arctic island Spitsbergen/Svalbard in the North Pole region.