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The case for a June rate cut: Desjardins The case for a June rate cut: Desjardins

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The case for a June rate cut: Desjardins

Inflation looks temporary, but growth risks persist

By James Langton |June 2, 2025

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Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

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Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

Premiers to press PM to speed up approvals for major projects

By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press |June 2, 2025

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‘Mission impossible’: Why the BoC faces ‘risky’ June rate decision ‘Mission impossible’: Why the BoC faces ‘risky’ June rate decision

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‘Mission impossible’: Why the BoC faces ‘risky’ June rate decision

The central bank is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, but some economists say there are "psychological" reasons for a cut

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |June 2, 2025

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CLHIA using AI to identify insurance fraud CLHIA using AI to identify insurance fraud

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CLHIA using AI to identify insurance fraud

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) is using artificial intelligence tools from Paris-based Shift Technologies to detect insurance fraud in group benefits plans, the association announced Monday. Benefit fraud is when a plan member or service provider intentionally submits false information to a carrier for a pure financial gain, Joanne Bradley, vice-president of […]

By Jonathan Got |May 30, 2025

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