e2gold.ca newshttps://e2gold.ca/news/Canadian business and finance news from e2gold.caen-caCanadian agriculture has $12 billion opportunity in new markets, FCC chief sayshttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/canadian-agriculture-has-12-billion-opportunity-in-new-markets-fcc-chief-says/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/canadian-agriculture-has-12-billion-opportunity-in-new-markets-fcc-chief-says/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0000The head of Farm Credit Canada says the sector must diversify beyond the U.S. amid trade tensions and high input costs.BMO CEO warns against sharing banking details with AI agentshttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/bmo-ceo-warns-against-sharing-banking-details-with-ai-agents/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/bmo-ceo-warns-against-sharing-banking-details-with-ai-agents/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0000Darryl White says people should not trust AI agents with personal financial information, as RBC considers blocking Meta's Muse from client data.Rogers to add 1.6 percent credit card fee on bills starting next yearhttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/rogers-to-add-16-percent-credit-card-fee-on-bills-starting-next-year/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/rogers-to-add-16-percent-credit-card-fee-on-bills-starting-next-year/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0000The fee applies to Rogers and Fido customers outside Quebec starting Jan. 17, 2027, and reflects rising processing costs, the company says.Canada, Turkiye launch strategic partnership with free trade talks set for next monthhttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/canada-turkiye-launch-strategic-partnership-with-free-trade-talks-set-for-next-m/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/canada-turkiye-launch-strategic-partnership-with-free-trade-talks-set-for-next-m/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000The new three-year action plan includes annual foreign minister meetings and an expanded air transport agreement.Carney, Erdogan launch strategic partnership to boost trade, energy and defence tieshttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/carney-erdogan-launch-strategic-partnership-to-boost-trade-energy-and-defence-ti/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/carney-erdogan-launch-strategic-partnership-to-boost-trade-energy-and-defence-ti/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000The partnership includes a three-year action plan and will see free trade negotiations begin next month in Ankara.Food bank visits in Canada more than double since 2019, hitting record 2.35 millionhttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/food-bank-visits-in-canada-more-than-double-since-2019-hitting-record-235-millio/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/food-bank-visits-in-canada-more-than-double-since-2019-hitting-record-235-millio/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000A new report says nearly one-fifth of those seeking emergency food assistance are employed, as costs for food, housing and transportation soar.Joly demands Stelco owner reverse layoffs in 15 days or face court actionhttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/joly-demands-stelco-owner-reverse-layoffs-in-15-days-or-face-court-action/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/joly-demands-stelco-owner-reverse-layoffs-in-15-days-or-face-court-action/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0000The federal government says Cleveland-Cliffs is violating job commitments made when it bought the Canadian steelmaker in 2024.National Bank CEO calls for Canada to scrap and rewrite its tax codehttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/national-bank-ceo-calls-for-canada-to-scrap-and-rewrite-its-tax-code/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/national-bank-ceo-calls-for-canada-to-scrap-and-rewrite-its-tax-code/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0000Laurent Ferreira says the complex system burdens businesses and makes it harder to attract investment and skilled labour.Ontario to table fall fiscal update next week as deficits continuehttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/ontario-to-table-fall-fiscal-update-next-week-as-deficits-continue/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/ontario-to-table-fall-fiscal-update-next-week-as-deficits-continue/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0000Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said the update will outline the next phase of the province's plan amid a slower economy and U.S. tariffs.B.C. billionaire's firms allege CRA misconduct in $330 million tax disputehttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/bc-billionaires-firms-allege-cra-misconduct-in-330-million-tax-dispute/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/bc-billionaires-firms-allege-cra-misconduct-in-330-million-tax-dispute/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0000Companies controlled by developer Terry Hui are asking the Federal Court to stop the tax agency from collecting on debts dating back to 2007.Carney and Ford pledge $9 billion for Ontario industries hit by U.S. tariffshttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/carney-and-ford-pledge-9-billion-for-ontario-industries-hit-by-us-tariffs/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/carney-and-ford-pledge-9-billion-for-ontario-industries-hit-by-us-tariffs/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0000The funding targets steel, auto and critical mineral sectors as the trade war with the U.S. continues.Carney, Trump discuss trade as U.S. accuses Canada of election interferencehttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/carney-trump-discuss-trade-as-us-accuses-canada-of-election-interference/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/carney-trump-discuss-trade-as-us-accuses-canada-of-election-interference/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0000The prime minister spoke with the U.S. president as American officials released a fact sheet citing Canadian actions as examples of political meddling.Ontario housing market set for modest rebound in 2027, Desjardins report sayshttps://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/ontario-housing-market-set-for-modest-rebound-in-2027-desjardins-report-says/https://e2gold.ca/news/2026/10/ontario-housing-market-set-for-modest-rebound-in-2027-desjardins-report-says/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0000A new report predicts a nearly five per cent rise in existing home sales next year, though activity remains below long-term norms.