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Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as economy shows resilience to tariffs
Governor Tiff Macklem said the economy is showing “some resilience” so far, but he also opened the door to lowering rates if growth slows more sharply.
Doug Ford's bike lane removal law is unconstitutional, Ontario court finds
Justice Paul Schabas found the province's plan to remove bike lanes along Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Ontario launching $260-million round of funding for skills development
Piccini says the province plans to keep building as it continues its infrastructure push, with numerous highway, hospital and long-term care projects in the works.
Province commits $26 million for Northern recreational facility upgrades
In separate announcements, it committed the funding for 11 projects, including the Valley East Twin Pad Multipurpose Sports Complex in Greater Sudbury.
CFIB report predicts negative economic growth in Q2, Q3
The latest edition of the Main Street Quarterly report finds that GDP growth fell 0.8% in Q2 and is expected to decline further by 0.8% in Q3.