Loonie rallies toward 1.38 as oil climbs and Fed rate-hike odds fade
A strengthening Canadian dollar quietly compresses margins on U.S.-dollar revenue — worth checking your hedging and U.S. price list before it compounds with new tariff costs.
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Ottawa rejects latest U.S. offer as economists warn tariff spate weakens Canada’s CUSMA hand
A fast deal now would likely cost Canada much of its remaining leverage, one economist warns — meaning tariff uncertainty is the operating environment for the rest of 2026, not a passing storm.
50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods take effect August 22 — CUSMA status won’t shield you
If you ship affected goods to the U.S., duty is assessed on the date your shipment enters at the border — not when it leaves your dock. Shipments in transit this week need confirmed…
Alberta starts down 19% year-to-date — but CMHC sees Prairies leading price growth
Construction is slowing across Alberta's cities, yet CMHC expects Prairie markets to lead national price growth on sustained demand — a two-sided setup for 2027 planning.
Inflation ticks up to 3.0% — economists see no rate relief through 2026
July's inflation bump makes near-term rate cuts less likely, so financing costs for buyers and projects should be planned as-is into 2027.
Canadian home sales climb for a fourth straight month as markets move back to balance
Resale demand is quietly firming across Canada, with Prairie markets among those moving back to balanced conditions — a steadier backdrop for fall launches.
Calgary housing starts fall 20% year-over-year as new construction moderates
Calgary's new-home pipeline is thinning while completions catch up — a planning signal for builders and developers mapping 2027 launches and absorption.
Grand Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport Joins Choice’s Ascend Collection
A 194-room Calgary airport conference property is repositioning under Choice Hotels' upscale soft brand — a bet that independent character plus big-brand distribution wins in the airport corridor.
Canadian Travel Back to the U.S. Rises for a Fourth Straight Month
The 'stay in Canada' tailwind that filled Alberta properties for two seasons is normalizing — Canadians returned to the U.S. in greater numbers for a fourth straight month in July.
U.S. and Overseas Arrivals to Canada Climb Again in July
July's arrival numbers confirm the inbound story Alberta operators have been riding all year: American and overseas visitors keep coming in greater numbers, and the case for courting them directly has never been stronger.