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Daily Markets Update: TSX Slips as Wall Street Hits Fresh Records Ahead of Bank of Canada Decision

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Canadian and U.S. markets pulled in opposite directions to start the week, with the TSX easing back from Friday's record close while the Dow and Nasdaq pushed to fresh highs south of the border. Here's what moved markets on Monday, and what's on deck heading into Tuesday's session. 🇨🇦 TSX: Small Pullback After Record Close The S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 62.52 points, or 0.18%, to close at 35,212.32 on Monday, giving back a small piece of Friday's record-setting 308-point rally. Healthcare and utilities names led the retreat, while the TSX 60 managed a marginal gain of 0.02% to 2,069.26. The TSX Venture Composite fell further, down 1.50% to 924.21. The pullback comes just ahead of the Bank of Canada's Q2 Business Outlook Survey and Consumer Expectations Survey, both released Monday morning, with markets now firmly focused on the central bank's rate decision on July 15. The policy rate has held at 2.25% through the spring, an...
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Alberta Health Services Board Dismissed Amid Investigation Controversy


In a dramatic turn of events, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Board was dismissed on the same day a critical investigation report was due. The report, which was set to delve into allegations of political interference and questionable procurement practices, has sparked widespread speculation about the timing of the board's removal.

Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos had initiated the investigation, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in surgical contracts and medical supply procurement. Her dismissal earlier this year, followed by the board's removal, has led to accusations of attempts to suppress findings that could implicate high-level officials.

The Auditor General of Alberta is now probing the matter, while the controversy continues to unfold, leaving many questioning the transparency and accountability within Alberta's healthcare system.

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