‘My batteries are fully charged’: Innovation minister wants Canada to be an EV superpower

François-Philippe Champagne is attempting to orchestrate a major technological shift Published Dec 30, 2022  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  4 minute read 55 Comments François-Philippe Champagne, the federal innovation minister, said he is busy making the business case for Canada around the globe as a clean-tech superpower. Photo by Justin Tang /The Canadian Press… Continue reading ‘My batteries are fully charged’: Innovation minister wants Canada to be an EV superpower

Five glimmers of hope for investors in the new year

Peter Hodson: Corporations are flush with cash and are not nearly as depressed as individual investors Freshii Inc. announced it will be acquired by Foodtastic Inc. at a premium of 129 per cent. If valuations stay weak, expect to see more deals in 2023. Photo by Ben Nelms /Bloomberg Let’s say good riddance to this… Continue reading Five glimmers of hope for investors in the new year

FP Answers: We’re in our 50s, but do we have enough to retire next year on $70,000 per year?

Here’s what you need to consider while preparing your DIY retirement plan Published Dec 30, 2022  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  5 minute read 8 Comments A change in lifestyle and early retirement can be the best thing for you from a health perspective. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto By Julie Cazzin with Allan Norman… Continue reading FP Answers: We’re in our 50s, but do we have enough to retire next year on $70,000 per year?

Apocalypse now? Canadians turn to cash as a hedge against chaos

A Bank of Canada report suggests cash has become something to hoard, rather than spend A Bank of Canada survey has found the demand for cash has actually increased. Photo by Brent Lewin/Bloomberg Instead of killing cash, the pandemic might have saved it. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues… Continue reading Apocalypse now? Canadians turn to cash as a hedge against chaos

Elon Musk breaks the spell he had woven around Tesla

Whether out of hubris, carelessness or boredom, Musk’s personal missteps have served as a catalyst for Tesla’s decline Author of the article: Financial Times Richard Waters Published Dec 30, 2022  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Elon Musk’s personal brand — and, by extension, that of Tesla — has been tarnished in the wake… Continue reading Elon Musk breaks the spell he had woven around Tesla

2 ways an electric vehicle will save you money this winter, and 2 ways it won’t

Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance How far can it go? A common concern for drivers during winter is the range of electric vehicles. “Range… Continue reading 2 ways an electric vehicle will save you money this winter, and 2 ways it won’t

How investors can try to weather the storm before the interest rate pause

No reason to believe central banks won’t be major driver in 2023 Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell and other central bankers have driven 2022 and there’s no reason to believe that they are not going to be an important driver for 2023, says Invesco chief strategist Kristina Hooper. Photo by REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Kristina Hooper… Continue reading How investors can try to weather the storm before the interest rate pause

Why Whitecap Resources’ CEO is making deals and hoping Alberta’s Sovereignty Act can heal

‘It’s not pitting ourselves against any other province,’ says Grant Fagerheim of controversial bill Grant Fagerheim is the chief executive of Whitecap Resources. “We love making ourselves non-competitive,” said Fagerheim of Ottawa’s oil-and-gas emissions cap policy, which is expected to be released in 2023. Photo by Todd Korol /Whitecap Resources Grant Fagerheim, one of the… Continue reading Why Whitecap Resources’ CEO is making deals and hoping Alberta’s Sovereignty Act can heal