Le Devoir

28 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Canadians Turn Away from US Amid Trump's Trade Threats and Protectionism · Canadian public opinion has shifted toward free trade and away from the US due to Trump's tariffs and protectionist policies.
• Oil Expert Doubts Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Project Success · Industry analysts say the Northern Shield pipeline lacks market demand and faces high costs.
• Meta to Build First Canadian AI Data Center in Alberta · Meta announces a $13 billion AI data center project in Sturgeon County, Alberta.
• Middle East Escalation Between US and Iran Triggers Global Market Turmoil · Resumed US-Iran hostilities spike oil prices and bond yields, crashing global stock markets.
• SpaceX Shares Plunge Nearly 25% Two Weeks After Record IPO Debut · SpaceX stock drops significantly from its record high shortly after its initial public offering.
• Québecor Pushes to Acquire Corus Entertainment Amid Financial Struggles · Québecor CEO urges CRTC to approve acquisition of struggling broadcaster Corus Entertainment.
• RBC Fined $4.25 Million for Providing Erroneous Credit Card Statements to 227,947 Customers · RBC was fined $4.25 million by Canada's financial regulator for providing incorrect credit card statements to over 227,000 accounts.
• Canadian Airlines Cut Fuel Surcharges as Oil Prices Stabilize Near $70 · WestJet and Porter Airlines reduce fuel fees as crude oil prices drop following US-Iran deal.
• Quebec AI Ministry Chooses Toronto's Cohere Over Local Startups · Quebec's digital ministry partners with Toronto-based Cohere, drawing criticism from local AI firms.
• Canada Pushes for Bilateral US Deals Amid ACEUM Renewal Talks · Canada's LeBlanc expects bilateral US trade deals alongside ACEUM renewal negotiations.
• Trump Vows Not to Renew USMCA Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico · US President Donald Trump states he will not renew the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, citing trade deficits and self-sufficiency.
• Quebec Battery Industry Audit Reveals Billions in Failed Projects and Unassessed Risks · Quebec's General Auditor reports billions in battery sector funding resulted in bankruptcies and unassessed major risks.
• Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates at 2.25% for Fifth Consecutive Meeting · Bank of Canada maintains 2.25% target rate as inflation remains within 1-3% range despite technical recession fears.
• Quebec Alcohol Sales Surge at SAQ Despite Overall Market Decline · Quebec-produced alcohol sales at SAQ jump 70% in volume despite overall market contraction
• Quebec State Alcohol Sales Hit Revenue Ceiling Amid Declining Volumes · SAQ profits drop for second year as Quebecers cut alcohol consumption and spending power.
• Energy Efficiency Measures Cost Five Times Less Than New Power Generation · A new study reveals energy efficiency saves 3 cents/kWh, compared to 12 cents/kWh for new electricity production.
• Canada's Employment Insurance System Fails Modern Gig and Part-Time Workforce · Food Banks Canada warns outdated EI eligibility rules exclude growing number of gig and part-time workers.
• OECD Report Reveals Massive Chinese Industrial Subsidies Disrupt Global Markets · OECD data shows Chinese manufacturers receive 3-8x more public support than OECD peers, distorting global competition.
• Quebec Credit Bureaus Must Offer Free Credit File Locking · Equifax and TransUnion must provide free credit file locking in Quebec under 2023 law.
• Polymarket Betting Platform Banned in Quebec Despite Accessibility · Polymarket added Quebec to its restricted list following AMF pressure, though geo-blocking remains unimplemented.
• Montreal Social Housing Residents Face Mold, Pests, and Deferred Renovations · Thousands of Quebec social housing units remain in poor condition despite promised government renovations.
• AMF Deploys AI Tools to Combat Sophisticated Financial Fraud · Canadian financial regulator AMF uses AI to detect and shut down thousands of fraudulent sites annually.
• Bank of Canada Warns Canadian Financial System Vulnerable to Global Shocks · Bank of Canada reports resilience but warns of cascading risks from US trade policy, geopolitics, and AI.
• US Inflation Accelerates to 3.8% in April as Household Savings Plummet · US inflation rose to 3.8% in April driven by higher gas costs, while household savings fell to 2.6%.
• Meta's Biohub Unveils AI Protein Atlas to Accelerate Medical Research · Meta's Biohub launches a free AI-powered protein atlas to speed up drug discovery.
• Quebec Think Tank Urges Focus on Large Corporations for Economic Sovereignty · Quebec's Institut du Québec recommends prioritizing large corporations to boost manufacturing productivity and sovereignty.
• Inflation Pushes Half of Quebecers to Cut Summer Activities Despite High Interest · Nearly half of Quebecers plan to reduce summer activities due to inflation, though 95% still intend to participate in at least one recreational event.
• Bank of Canada Official Urges Youth Training Reform Amid Job Market Struggles · Bank of Canada's Nicolas Vincent calls for educational reform to address youth unemployment and structural labor market issues.