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  Your quick Canadian personal finance briefing — markets, rates, inflation & more. 1  |  Markets TSX Under Pressure Mid-Week as Base Metals and Tech Slide X Composite is tracking lower Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the base metals and technology sectors. The index had bounced back Monday, closing at 35,002 — up 0.4% — as investors assessed progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and Canada's May inflation print. Oil prices eased on hopes that Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes could gradually reopen, providing some relief on the energy-inflation front. Banking stocks remain a relative bright spot after last week's regulatory capital news (see #4 below), with RBC and BMO each posting gains of more than 1% earlier in the week. 2  |  Inflation May CPI Climbs to 3.2% — But Core Inflation Stays Tame Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May , up from 2.8% in April and above the market consensus of 3.0% — the highest headline reading since September 2023. Ga...
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Media Revelation Spurs Probe: Premier Smith Addresses Health Contract Allegations

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated during a recent press briefing that she first learned of the allegations concerning irregularities in health service contracts through media reports  The claims allege that political interference influenced the approval process for private healthcare contracts at Alberta Health Services (AHS), as detailed in a letter from the former AHS CEO .

During the briefing, Premier Smith maintained her confidence in the health minister and denied any involvement in the alleged wrongdoing. She announced that her office has promptly coordinated with the province’s auditor general to secure all relevant documents and ensure a swift, transparent investigation.

Opposition leaders have demanded a comprehensive judicial inquiry into the contracting practices, calling for greater transparency and accountability. As the probe unfolds, Premier Smith remains committed to resolving any issues that may arise and to improving Alberta’s health services.



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