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TSX Rebounds as Oil Climbs and Canada’s Jobs Data Lands

  Friday, May 8, 2026  ·  Canadian Money Brief  ·  moneysavings.ca TSX Opens Higher After Thursday Dip Canadian stocks are staging a recovery Friday morning, with the S&P/TSX Composite climbing back after a rough Thursday. The index shed 0.4% to close at 33,857 as investors locked in recent gains ahead of U.S. and Canadian jobs data due Friday — with energy shares dragging it lower as oil pulled back. As of Friday morning, the TSX had recovered to around 33,932, up roughly 1.1% , following positive cues from Wall Street futures. Oil Back in Focus: Geopolitics Drive WTI Toward $96 WTI crude futures climbed toward $96 per barrel on Friday , recouping some of the week’s losses as fresh clashes between the U.S. and Iran threatened to derail diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. U.S. Central Command confirmed American forces intercepted Iranian attacks and carried out defensive strikes, while guided missile destroyers passed through the Strait of Ho...

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Controversy Surrounds Kamala Harris’ VP Frontrunner Amid Harassment Cover-up Allegations

 

In a recent development, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a leading contender to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, has been accused of covering up a sexual harassment scandal. The allegations were brought to light by Erin McClelland, a Democrat running for Pennsylvania’s state treasurer. McClelland claimed that Shapiro is unfit to be Harris’ vice-presidential pick, citing his alleged insecurity about being “second under a woman” and his involvement in a harassment cover-up.

McClelland’s accusations focus on Shapiro’s handling of a harassment case involving his top legislative liaison, Mike Vereb. Shapiro’s office reportedly paid $295,000 in a settlement to a woman who accused Vereb of harassment, but Vereb did not resign until months later. McClelland expressed her concerns on social media, suggesting that Harris should consider other candidates who are more secure in their roles and supportive of female leadership.

This controversy has sparked a debate about the qualities needed in a vice-presidential candidate and the importance of addressing harassment allegations transparently. As the Democratic Party prepares for the upcoming election, these allegations could impact Shapiro’s chances of being selected as Harris’ running mate.


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