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Canada narrows choices for new submarines to German and South Korean bidders
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 26, 2025
As he delivered the hard sell pitch last spring for Canada to buy his submarines, Oliver Burkhard, the CEO Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (tkMS), used the phrase "strategic partnership" half a dozen times. Canada would be part of "a...
Canada down selects two shipbuilders for future Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Naval news
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August 26, 2025
The Government of Canada has announced that it has shortlisted two major shipbuilders to continue the procurement process for Canada’s future patrol submarine project (CPSP), which will replace the current fleet of Victoria-class submarines....
Over 88,000 Fewer Students Arrive in Canada Amid Immigration Caps
Times Now
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August 26, 2025
Canada has been trying to decrease and control the number of immigrants/ temporary workers entering the country for the past year. (Representative image) Photo : iStock A total of 88,617 fewer new students arrived in Canada between January and...
Need to Know: Adulthood is increasingly on hold for young Canadians—and it’s not their fault
The Hub
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August 26, 2025
Welcome to Need to Know, The Hub’s twice-weekly roundup of expert insights into the biggest economic stories, political news, and policy developments that Hub readers need to be keeping their eyes on. What’s holding young Canadians back? A lot By...
‘We need talent’: Universities Canada warns student cap costing gifted candidates
CP24
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August 26, 2025
Canada’s cap on international students is hitting harder than expected with Universities Canada warning the country is driving away the talent it needs most. “The most important thing for people to know is that Canada has proven it can bring down...
Carney's Germany visit includes shipyard tour as Canada shops for new fleet of subs
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 26, 2025
As he delivered the hard sell pitch last spring for Canada to buy his submarines, Oliver Burkhard, the CEO Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (tkMS), used the phrase "strategic partnership" half a dozen times. Canada would be part of "a...
Arbitrating construction disputes in Latin America
Global Arbitration Review
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August 26, 2025
Introduction The manifold nature of Latin America presents unique challenges and opportunities in the realm of construction arbitration. The region encompasses a multitude of ecosystems, cultures, languages and economic conditions, making any...
Biochar Can Cut Cement Use In Construction, Researchers Say
Asia Financial
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August 26, 2025
Researchers in a new study have found that biochar can act as a more durable and environmentally friendly substitute for some of the cement used in the production of concrete. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance made from burning organic matter...
Many good reasons to invest in Canadian commercial real estate, says report
Western Investor
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August 25, 2025
Canada has stronger fundamentals than the U.S. in seven key areas, says Colliers. Canada offers favourable investment conditions for commercial real estate investors amid the trade conflict with the U.S., says a new report by Colliers Canada....
VA Tech researchers tackle construction industry challenges with support of new pilot funding
The Roanoke Star News - Virginia
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August 26, 2025
A group of Virginia Tech researchers just got a boost toward bulldozing the construction industry’s biggest challenges. The Coalition for Smart Construction recently announced the recipients of its first seed grants. Created to build on the...
Investment in building construction on the rise in June
On-Site
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August 25, 2025
Gains in the residential sector paced investment in building construction to monthly growth; the non-residential monthly totals fell but overall, sector investment came in higher than June of last year. Investment in non-residential building...
Ontario real estate agency has accounts frozen as regulator starts audit
Global News
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August 25, 2025
A well-known Ontario real estate agency ordered to close has now had its accounts frozen as the province’s industry regulator starts an audit. The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) said Monday iPro Realty Ltd., which was ordered to close on...
Canadians break US boycott for irresistible slice of America
Daily Mail
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August 25, 2025
By ALICE WRIGHT, US CONSUMER REPORTER Published: 13:53 EDT, 25 August 2025 | Updated: 14:27 EDT, 25 August 2025 Angry Canadians have sworn off American whisky, sold US real estate, and skipped summer holidays south of the border. But when it comes...
Canadian Stocks Fall Amid Profit-Taking
RTTNews
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August 25, 2025
Canadian stocks declined on Monday as investors resorted to profit-taking from last week's record high close. However, selling pressure was somewhat subdued amid renewed hopes of BoC rate cuts in line with anticipated US Fed rate cuts. After...
What Canada can learn from the Global South on climate change migration
Corporate Knights
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August 25, 2025
This summer, wildfires have caused evacuations across Canada and recently forced thousands of people to flee their homes in Newfoundland and Labrador. Some of the biggest impacts are being felt in the Prairies. In Manitoba, authorities recently...
Opinion: Are Canadians getting ripped off by Ottawa?
SaskToday.ca
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Two thirds of Canadians say they’re paying too much in taxes and getting too little in return. Most Canadians say their tax bill is eroding their quality of life. A new MEI-Ipsos poll shows 67 per cent believe they pay too much income tax, and...
Canada needs to catch up with U.S. on job protection, minister says, in response to Chinese ferry deal
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 25, 2025
British Columbia Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a B.C. Ferries' contract to buy ships from China, says Ottawa is looking at a "buy Canada" policy, a strategy he says historically hasn't been as...
Brookfield offloads 50% stake in India real estate asset to 360 ONE
VC Circle
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The Brookfield Place office building in Toronto on May 7, 2014. | Credit: Reuters ​Canadian investor Brookfield Asset Management Inc, which manages over 55 million square feet of commercial office assets in India, has sold half its stake in a...
Canada Set To Exceed Target For New Permanent Residents In 2025
Immigration
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August 25, 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finally released mid-year immigration data for 2025, months later than usual. The delay sparked accusations that the government was deliberately withholding figures as numbers declined across...
Canadian rugby league women in Fiji for two games ahead of World Cup qualifier
Brandon Sun
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August 25, 2025
While Canada’s rugby union women chase the World Cup in England, the Canada Ravens rugby league team is in Fiji preparing for its own World Cup qualifier. The Ravens take on the Fiji Rise academy on Wednesday and the Bula Kuli Residents on...