US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug traffickingReutersEcuadorean security forces patrol after a violent outbreak in Quito in 2024Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what it said were designated terrorist organisations in the South American country, the US military's Southern Command said on Tuesday. The Southern Command said the action was aimed at...

As US presence wanes, China works to increase its influence through foreign aid As US presence wanes, China works to increase its influence through foreign aid Audio will be available later today. When the U.S. pulled back on giving out foreign aid last year, fears emerged that China would swoop to take America's place. But China's...

The CRA could audit you for these 10 real estate issuesFrom realtors and land developers, to flipped houses and unreported income, here are 10 things that the CRA could audit you over this year. Photo by Bet Noire/Getty Images/Postmedia filesArticle contentNon-compliance in the real estate sector continues to be an area of concern for the Canada Revenue Agency. In late November 2025, the CRA...

How is the estate taxed when the last spouse dies?When a Canadian taxpayer dies, most assets can pass over to the surviving spouse or common law partner without triggering immediate tax through a spousal rollover. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphotoArticle contentIn an increasingly complex world, the Financial Post should be the first place you look for answers. Our FP Answers initiative puts...

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