Monthly Archives: April 2026

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and ethics within the financial sector, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-California) has spearheaded a bipartisan initiative with the introduction of the Public Integrity in Financial Markets Act of 2026. Joined by a coalition of lawmakers including Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan), Todd Young (R-Indiana), and John Curtis (R-Utah),…

In a significant legislative move on March 27, 2026, the U.S. Senate voted to approve funding for most elements of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), while notably excluding funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) border operations. This decision has sparked intense discussions around immigration enforcement and…

As the world marks one year since U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial 'Liberation Day' tariffs were implemented, Canada finds itself grappling with a static labour market, characterized by an unemployment rate that remains stubbornly fixed at approximately 6.7% for 2026, according to the latest outlook from Desjardins. This stagnation highlights the ongoing effects of both…