Carney’s new green agenda

While some say Justin Trudeau’s government had a much more hands-on approach to environmental issues, appearing to favour deterrents over incentives, the Carney government’s strategy may be more restrained and integrated with its economic agenda.




Canadian Financial Close: Loonie higher as oil and gold jump

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar advanced on Tuesday, as prices for crude oil and gold shot upward. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7255 or US$1=C$1.3783, compared to US$0.7240 or US$1=C$1.3813 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index fell 0.62 of a point at 99.21. Statistics Canada reported today the country had a merchandise[...]


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, gold sets new record

The Canadian dollar ended Wednesday just shy of the 72 United States cent mark. The loonie closed at US$0.7199 or US$1=C$1.3890, compared to US$0.7177 or US$1=C$1.3934 on Tuesday. The Bank of Canada announced this morning that it was leaving its key interest rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent. It was the first time the central[...]



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, gold sets new record

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar dipped back below the 70 United States cent mark on Thursday. The loonie finished at US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309, compared to Wednesday's close of US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268. The U.S. Dollar Index shed 0.26 of a point at 104.29. Crude oil was slightly higher on Thursday. Brent crude oil[...]

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie declines, gold finds record price

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar continued its rollercoaster ride on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6984 or US$1=C$1.4318 as of 8:31 a.m. CDT, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268. On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump confirmed there will be 25 per cent tariffs imposed on auto imports starting April[...]


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, gold rebound

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar bounced back on Thursday after dropping the day before following Donald Trump’s United States election win. The loonie was at US$0.7210 or US$1=C$1.3870 as of 8:31 a.m. CST, compared to US$0.7176 or US$1=C$1.3935 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.55 of a point at 104.54. The Federal[...]

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, gold hits all-time high

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar attained its highest close in nearly three weeks on Monday. The loonie ended the day at US$0.6991 or US$1=C$1.4304, compared to US$0.6950 or US$1=C$1.4388 on Friday. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.33 of a point at 103.39. The U.S. Commerce Department reported February retail sales did not[...]