The Globe and Mail: Canadian, World, Politics and Business News & Analysis

Air Transat says it is relaunching a significant number of its routes for the busy summer travel season including destinations in Europe and the United States. An Air Transat Airbus A330 lands at Montreal's Trudeau Airport, Sunday, July 31, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Air Transat to begin suspending flights Monday, with complete shutdown planned

Montreal-based carrier and the Air Line Pilots Association have failed to reach a new collective agreement in talks that began last winter

Eric Atkins

3 min read

(FILES) US President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s security strategy largely corresponds with Russia’s vision, Kremlin says

Moscow praised the document, which argues the U.S. should revive the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine

3 min read

Members of indigenous communities and the government of Canada wait for the airplane with the artifacts arriving in Montreal from the Vatican on December 06, 2025.
(08/08/2025)

Representatives of First Nations groups wait as the artifacts arriving from the Vatincan are unloaded in Montreal from the Vatican on December 06, 2025.
(08/08/2025)

‘Not a simple journey’: a rare Inuvialuit kayak has come home from the Vatican Museums

After a 20-year effort, the kayak, along with 61 other artifacts made by Indigenous communities across Canada, arrived Saturday in Montreal

Eric Reguly

9 min read

Members of the media walk through the stands at BMO Field as the City of Toronto and MLSE complete the first phase of upgrades in transforming the space into the 2026 World Cup ready Toronto Stadium in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

opinion

Canada plays host to World Cup games that don’t live up to its dreams

FIFA allotted Toronto and Vancouver leftovers when faced with a selection of good games versus not-so-great ones

Cathal Kelly

3 min read

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem waits to appear at the Finance committee in Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rate steady while Fed expected to cut

Central bank cut its rate in October to 2.25 per cent, but indicated this would likely be the last in an easing cycle

Mark Rendell

4 min read

opinion

‘Indigenous’ is the new ‘Oriental’ – and that opens the door to pretendians

Being Indigenous isn’t quite the same as being Cree, Haida, Métis or Mohawk. Where did the term even come from? And how does that sometimes-blurry definition allow for pretendians to claim membership?

Douglas Sanderson

7 min read

The Sunday Editorial

Three ways to worry about Canada’s surging debt

Despite the Liberals’ boast about this country’s fiscal strength, there’s lots to fret about

The Editorial Board

6 min read

Home of the Week: A Saint John charmer for a serial renovator

An original interior of unpainted wood made it impossible to resist

Shane Dingman

5 min read

How we live

Holiday movie advent calendar, Day 7: Single on the 25th

Every day from now until Christmas Eve, the Globe is serving up a feel-good film pick to get you in gear for the holidays

1 min read

News To Me – Feeling lonely, need advice

Gabrielle Drolet

1 min read

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years later: Education got us into this mess. Will it get us out?

Tanya Talaga

14 min read

A thriving Syrian family shows why we shouldn’t give up on immigration

Marcus Gee

4 min read

How to head off the next housing crisis

The Editorial Board

New homes are constructed in Ottawa in August, 2023. Fewer homes are being built, and fewer new homes are being sold across the country.

3 min read

Gretzky gave us a spectacle of meme-able proportions at the World Cup draw

Cathal Kelly

4 min read

Paywalls, U.S. spellings and more common questions from Globe readers, answered

Sandra E. Martin

4 min read

Podcast

The future of Canada’s military and joining Europe’s defence fundPodcast

December 5, 2025

Business & Finance

Laurentian Bank has struck a deal with Fairstone and National Bank after having launched an unsuccessful bid to attract a buyer in 2024.

Laurentian Bank’s split sale, Algoma Steel’s layoffs and a winning bid for Hudson’s Bay charter: Must-read business and investing stories

Abigale Subdhan

4 min read

49 individuals from 27 different countries participated today at the Canadian citizenship oath taking ceremony on May 23, 2024 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. This was the 10th year of the Toronto Newcomer Day event organized by the City of Toronto.
(Abhijit Alka Anil/The Globe and Mail)

Young Canadians increasingly tie immigration to home affordability problems, survey finds

Vanmala Subramaniam

3 min read

Office towers are shown in the Bay Street financial district in Toronto on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Another board overhaul caps off year of chaos for beleaguered Dye & Durham

Sean Silcoff

4 min read

Massive U.S. drug spending gives Trump trade leverage

U.S. pays far higher prices than many comparable countries, with drugs costing 264% more than in Canada

2 min read

Electronic signature on laptop. Business Esignature technology, digital form attached to electronically transmitted document, verification of intent to sign agreement, legal deal. Vector illustration

Do you really understand the forms you’re signing with your financial adviser?

Meera Raman

4 min read

Digital artist, 35, feels the ‘guilt of having quietly saved’ more than $1-million with his partner

Saira Peesker

4 min read

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Keito Newman/The Globe and Mail

At 44 years old, can Taye retire from his government job as early as next year?

Dianne Maley

6 min read

Opinion and Analysis

Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects -- figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press. A nurse walks through a hallway at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Schulich Heart Centre in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Claims of a doctor shortage oversimplifies the issues with health care

Paul Kershaw

4 min read

FILE - Workers assemble the Zeekr 001 EV models at the Chinese automaker Zeekr assembly plant in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

opinion

Diluting the European green agenda plays into the hands of Chinese electric carmakers

Eric Reguly

4 min read

Prime Minister Mark Carney and United States President Donald Trump speaks before the FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

opinion

As Mr. Carney goes to Washington, he must stand firm and keep his elbows up

John Rapley

4 min read

A sunrise view of the Detroit side of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, expected to open this year, that will connect Windsor, Canada, and the Motor City, Jan. 15, 2025. President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the auto industry in Detroit, which is just across the border. (Ian Willms/The New York Times)

opinion

U.S. trade war tainting Ottawa’s $6.4-billion investment in the Gordie Howe Bridge

Rita Trichur

3 min read

Life & Culture

Raising a glass to Michael Ondaatje at the Royal York’s Library Bar

The bar draws inspiration from In the Skin of a Lion for its latest cocktail menu

The Library Bar’s beverage director James Grant asked his staff to create cocktails based on their readings of Michael Ondaatje’s In the Skin of a Lion.

Graham Isador

4 min read

New album from synth-pop project Jane Inc. was inspired by a cancer scare and a car crash

Brad Wheeler

Singer/songwriter Carlyn Bezic is seen ahead of her album release show in Toronto, Ontario, Friday, November 14, 2025. Bezic wrote the album in the aftermath of a tumultuous time in which she was in a car accident, experienced a breakup and was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)

4 min read

opinion

As The Road Between Us enters the Oscars race, I’m confronted by the dark art of nominations

Barry Avrich

4 min read

Why is China going wild for Zootopia?

Adrian Lee

Park visitors take photos in front of a Zootopia sign at Shanghai Disneyland ahead of the release of the movie's sequel. Nov. 24.

5 min read

National Gallery, Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation galas support culture and community programming

Nolan Bryant

National Gallery gala by Philip Maglieri Jasmin Tsou and Hangama Amiri

3 min read

In the know

first person

I’m taking coping cues from the good humour of my blind dog

newsletter

Why job seekers shouldn’t hit pause in December

Frank Gehry, legendary architect of some of world’s most iconic buildings, dies at 96

Nutrien’s Brazil retail operations up for review

From Spotify to Apple Music, Globe staff share their listening age and top songs of 2025

Q+A: What is Canada’s path to winning the 2026 World Cup? Ask us your FIFA questions

driving concerns

Is it illegal to move into the centre turning lane before it’s my turn?

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make their relationship Instagram official

Take a break

Check your horoscope to learn how the stars align for you today.

Your lookahead horoscope: December 7, 2025

Sharpen your mind with today’s Cryptic Crossword.

Refine your strategy and solve the Daily Sudoku.

Relax and engage with the Daily Concise Crossword.

Video

Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry dies at 96Video1:10

A $1,700 'James Bond' Aston Martin is restored to dream car worth millionsVideo2:10

The Art of the Story with Margaret Atwood, Michael Crummey and Eric Andrew-GeeVideo1:35:10

'Tough group': Toronto soccer fans and players on Canada's World Cup drawVideo2:19

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unitVideo1:25

Fans brave cold Washington weather for a chance to watch World Cup drawVideo0:51

Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questionsVideo1:57

The FIFA World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, it's even biggerVideo1:04

More sections

Canada

Gehry considered moving back to Canada after Trump’s 2024 election, Chrétien says

Alberta government rejected expert advice to report probable measles cases, documents show

Progress on combatting intimate-partner violence stalling under new government, advocates fear

World

Russian strikes kill 4 as U.S., Ukrainian officials wrap up third day of talks to end war

Nightclub fire kills 25 in India’s Goa state

Hegseth defends Trump’s strikes on alleged cartel boats

Politics

Poilievre puts pressure on Liberal caucus over proposed West Coast pipeline

Politics Insider: North American leaders meet at World Cup draw

Carney government faces impasse over budget bill as MPs head into final week before break

Sports

Canadiens top Maple Leafs 2-1 after shootout

What fans can expect from the World Cup group games

Canada set to open World Cup campaign at Toronto’s BMO Field in June

Most U.K. drivers say headlights are too bright – and that’s in a country that cares about glare, unlike Canada

car review

BMW takes a big step forward with the all-electric iX3, the first of its Neue Klasse vehicles

Environment and climate change

An expedition cruise in the Northwest Passage became more than just a vacation

Poilievre puts pressure on Liberal caucus over proposed West Coast pipeline

Putin and Modi agree to diversify trade, energy ties at Russia-India Summit

Podcasts

Explore the stories shaping our world with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.

The future of Canada’s military and joining Europe’s defence fundPodcast

The businessman at the heart of Alberta’s health care controversyPodcast

Financial advice for 20-40 somethings with Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw

A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026Podcast

Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gamblingPodcast

In Happy Enough we explore what it truly means to be happy – and why it matters

The joy of feeling small: Why awe makes us happierPodcast

The mood-boosting power of creativityPodcast

A Globe Advisor podcast about financial advice and the people who give it

How Julia Chung went from a single teenage mother to a financial advisor

Why Bo Banner left the CFL for a career as an advisor

Stories of how artificial intelligence is charting our future, from the people living it.

Could an alternative AI save us from a bubble?Podcast

Can AI lead us to the good life?Podcast

Interact with The Globe

Events and courses

Discover inspiring events, unmissable trips and empowering courses from The Globe and Mail. Find all events and courses here.

Globe Events

Beyond the Diagnosis

Monday, January 19, 2026

Globe Events

CEO Roundtable Series

February 10-November 17, 2026

Globe Events

INTERSECT/26 Toronto

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

How a Quebec town fought to keep its ER open and welcomed foreign workers

Explore the emergency room closures in your area with our interactive map

Latest news

Winnipeg Jets to host Montreal Canadiens in 2026 Heritage Classic

More than half of Canadians support new pipeline from Alberta to B.C., Nanos poll finds

first person

I’m taking coping cues from the good humour of my blind dog

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins first F1 championship at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Russian strikes kill 4 as U.S., Ukrainian officials wrap up third day of talks to end war

opinion

Holiday time means parties for parents. How much are you paying your babysitter?

Erin Bury

Trump’s security strategy largely corresponds with Russia’s vision, Kremlin says

Hong Kong voters cast ballots for legislature after deadly apartment-complex fire

share news tips

Use SecureDrop to anonymously share information with The Globe’s investigative team

Attend events

Engage in discussions with our journalists and network of experts on a wide range of topics from investing to healthcare to books to wine

Sign up for newsletters

Get news and analysis from The Globe delivered straight to your Inbox. Choose from over 20 topics

Explore member benefits

Take advantage of these complimentary perks and make the most of your subscription

Other Sections

globeandmail.com

Read as many articles as you want on our website and app

Newspaper

Get The Globe and Mail delivered to your home or business

Globe2Go

Read a digital replica of our newspaper

The New York Times

Get digital access or the printed edition delivered to your door

Business services

Advertise with us

Newspaper, Magazine, Digital, branded content with Globe Content Studio and expanded reach with Globe Alliance

Buy a group subscription

Discounts for Globeandmail.com and Globe2Go e-paper subscriptions for groups of 5 or more

Buy our content & data

Use our content on your website or publications or access our Canadian corporate financial research and data

Book our event centre

Rental space for corporate meetings, conferences and private events at The Globe and Mail headquarters in Toronto

Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. For exchange delays and terms of use, please read disclaimer (will open in new tab).

Latest in

Holiday gift guides

More top stories

The future of Canada’s military and joining Europe’s defence fundPodcast

Business & Finance

Opinion and Analysis

Life & Culture

In the know

I’m taking coping cues from the good humour of my blind dog

Why job seekers shouldn’t hit pause in December

Frank Gehry, legendary architect of some of world’s most iconic buildings, dies at 96

Nutrien’s Brazil retail operations up for review

From Spotify to Apple Music, Globe staff share their listening age and top songs of 2025

Q+A: What is Canada’s path to winning the 2026 World Cup? Ask us your FIFA questions

Is it illegal to move into the centre turning lane before it’s my turn?

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make their relationship Instagram official

Check your horoscope to learn how the stars align for you today.

Sharpen your mind with today’s Cryptic Crossword.

Refine your strategy and solve the Daily Sudoku.

Relax and engage with the Daily Concise Crossword.

Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry dies at 96Video1:10

A $1,700 'James Bond' Aston Martin is restored to dream car worth millionsVideo2:10

The Art of the Story with Margaret Atwood, Michael Crummey and Eric Andrew-GeeVideo1:35:10

'Tough group': Toronto soccer fans and players on Canada's World Cup drawVideo2:19

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unitVideo1:25

Fans brave cold Washington weather for a chance to watch World Cup drawVideo0:51

Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questionsVideo1:57

The FIFA World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, it's even biggerVideo1:04

Trending

CRA receiving soaring volumes of objections from taxpayers, data show

Holiday movie advent calendar, Day 7: Single on the 25th

Canada plays host to World Cup games that don’t live up to its dreams

Gretzky gave us a spectacle of meme-able proportions at the World Cup draw

Claims of a doctor shortage oversimplifies the issues with health care

Three ways to worry about Canada’s surging debt

University leaders tout institutions’ role in addressing Canada’s challenges

Is it illegal to move into the centre turning lane before it’s my turn?

In case you missed it

‘Aloof’ and ‘piggy’ show there’s no right way to be a woman

In rural Manitoba, a photographer chases combines to find beauty in the chaff

BC Conservatives have been given a new lease on life with John Rustad’s resignation

Meet Ming Wong, the designer behind the elaborate costumes in Toronto’s holiday pantomime

More sections

Canada

Gehry considered moving back to Canada after Trump’s 2024 election, Chrétien says

Alberta government rejected expert advice to report probable measles cases, documents show

Progress on combatting intimate-partner violence stalling under new government, advocates fear

World

Russian strikes kill 4 as U.S., Ukrainian officials wrap up third day of talks to end war

Nightclub fire kills 25 in India’s Goa state

Hegseth defends Trump’s strikes on alleged cartel boats

Politics

Poilievre puts pressure on Liberal caucus over proposed West Coast pipeline

Politics Insider: North American leaders meet at World Cup draw

Carney government faces impasse over budget bill as MPs head into final week before break

Sports

Canadiens top Maple Leafs 2-1 after shootout

What fans can expect from the World Cup group games

Canada set to open World Cup campaign at Toronto’s BMO Field in June

Real Estate

Bungalow outside Edmonton sells in one day to the first bidder

Search for a quieter home ends at downtown Vancouver sub-penthouse condo

Who’s going to move to Vancouver now?

Drive

Put a bow on it: The power of the ridiculous car ad driveway moment

Most U.K. drivers say headlights are too bright – and that’s in a country that cares about glare, unlike Canada

BMW takes a big step forward with the all-electric iX3, the first of its Neue Klasse vehicles

An expedition cruise in the Northwest Passage became more than just a vacation

Poilievre puts pressure on Liberal caucus over proposed West Coast pipeline

Putin and Modi agree to diversify trade, energy ties at Russia-India Summit

The future of Canada’s military and joining Europe’s defence fundPodcast

The businessman at the heart of Alberta’s health care controversyPodcast

A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026Podcast

Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gamblingPodcast

The joy of feeling small: Why awe makes us happierPodcast

The mood-boosting power of creativityPodcast

How Julia Chung went from a single teenage mother to a financial advisor

Why Bo Banner left the CFL for a career as an advisor

Could an alternative AI save us from a bubble?Podcast

Can AI lead us to the good life?Podcast