Wednesday, November 4, 2026Toronto, ON
The Toronto Journal

Business

An empty open-plan office at night with monitors showing chat-bubble shapes and city towers outsideBusiness

Toronto AI Firm Ada to Merge With Dialpad at About Half Its Unicorn Value

The all-share deal values the chatbot pioneer at roughly $600 million, down from a US$1.2-billion peak, after layoffs and executive departures.

A container port at dawn with cranes and a freight train crossing a bridgeCanada

Carney Says U.S. Is 'Asking Less and Offering More' as Trade Talks Heat Up

Red lines on French content and Canada's other trade deals are off the table, but autos remain the sticking point ahead of an APEC meeting with Trump.

The pink sandstone Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park in autumnOntario

Ontario's Deficit Balloons to $16.9 Billion as Trade War Slows Growth

The fall economic statement pushes a balanced budget to 2029-30, the fourth delay since 2024, with interest costs at $17.4 billion.

Rows of server racks with blue and red lights in a data centreBusiness

Ottawa to Invest Up to $1.6 Billion in Toronto AI Company Cohere

The stake is part of a $7-billion round valuing the U of T-rooted firm at $35.7 billion, with pledges of 1,000 Canadian jobs.

A row of brick houses on a leafy residential street in autumnCanada

Bank of Canada Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Oil Prices Push Inflation

The quarter-point hike to 2.5 per cent will hit variable-rate borrowers, and Macklem says more increases could be needed.