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  Wednesday July 8, 2026  Your quick morning rundown of the Canadian money and markets news that matters — CUSMA's new review clock, the countdown to next week's Bank of Canada decision, a green morning on the TSX, and more. The big picture: Markets are grinding higher on firmer oil prices, CUSMA has shifted into an annual review process instead of a full renewal, and all eyes are turning to the Bank of Canada's July 15 rate announcement. 1. TSX opens higher as oil prices climb Canadian markets are starting the day in the green. The S&P/TSX Composite is up roughly 0.2% to around 35,270, with financials and energy stocks leading gains. Energy names are getting an extra lift after crude oil jumped about 2.7% to just over US$72 a barrel, while the loonie is holding steady near 70.5 cents U.S. 2. CUSMA moves to annual review instead of full renewal The July 1 deadline for Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to agree on a 16-year extension of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement came a...

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Canada Post Cuts 50 Managerial Positions Amid Financial Struggles

 

Canada Post has announced the layoff of nearly 50 managers as part of a broad corporate restructuring aimed at curbing ongoing financial losses. The Crown corporation, which has faced years of operational and fiscal challenges, confirmed that about half of the impacted managers are based in Ottawa, with the remainder located in Toronto and other regions across the country.

Officials stated that these difficult decisions were made in response to what they described as a “critical financial situation” and “significant operational challenges.” The move follows earlier restructuring efforts—including the elimination of 20 percent of senior roles—to streamline processes and reduce overhead costs, while a federal loan of roughly $1 billion provides temporary financial relief to keep the service running smoothly.

Despite the management cuts, Canada Post assures Canadians that there will be no disruption in mail and parcel services. However, the decision has raised concerns among union representatives, who have long argued that too many managerial positions exist within the organization. As the postal service continues its efforts to modernize and return to financial health, further adjustments may be on the horizon.

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