Canada

Gran Tierra Energy held annual stockholders meeting May 8, 2026, electing all five directors, ratifying KPMG as auditor, and approving executive compensation.

Survey reveals vast preparedness gap: while 75% of Canadians know where to find emergency info, only 28% have disaster kits ready.

AbbVie and adMare BioInnovations award RIME Therapeutics the AbbVie Biotech Innovators Prize, providing lab space, equipment, and executive mentorship.

Brunswick Exploration completed its option agreement, acquiring 90% interest in Anatacau lithium projects in Canada with promising winter drill results showing significant grades.

TransAlta declares Q2 2026 preferred dividends ranging from 4.2% to 6.9% across six series, with June 1 record date and June 30 payment date.

Shell acquires ARC Resources for $16.4 billion, adding 370,000 boe/d and targeting 4% annual production growth through 2030 with $250M annual synergies.

Shell agreed to acquire ARC Resources for $13.6 billion, adding 370,000 barrels daily and targeting 4% production growth through 2030.

Shell agrees to buy Canadian energy firm ARC Resources for $13.6B in equity value, adding 370k barrels daily and boosting production growth targets.

OpenTable acquires Canadian restaurant platform Libro to expand in Quebec and Canada, preserving its brand while accessing OpenTable's global diner network.

Booking Holdings' OpenTable acquires Canadian platform Libro, strengthening restaurant technology presence across North America and connecting Canadian venues to global diner networks.

Immuron reports Q3 sales of AUD$1.5M, up 16% YoY, with explosive 82% growth in Canada offsetting modest USA expansion.

First-party fraud surged 31% year-over-year in Q4 2025 per Equifax Canada, with credit card fraud nearly doubling as economic pressures drive consumer financial misrepresentation.

Cohere and Aleph Alpha pursue advanced merger creating dual-headquartered AI company with German government backing, challenging US dominance in enterprise generative AI.

Clean Energy Canada study shows households can save $23,000-$32,000 switching to electric vehicles, with heat pumps offering additional savings in many scenarios.

Tilray launches PORTAL, a premium cannabis brand featuring 95-99% THC products targeting experienced consumers in Canada ahead of 4/20.

KFC Canada introduces $4.49 Crave 'n' Save meal combos with additional 2026 promotions planned, addressing consumer price sensitivity in competitive quick-service market.

NGen launches 20 AI projects with $79.5M ($29.2M federal, $50.3M industry) to help Canadian manufacturers compete globally through quality control, robotics, and digital twins.

StorageVault Canada completes $62.5M acquisition of five storage facilities through mixed funding. Additional deals announced for Q2 2026 close.

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance agrees to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada, adding $305 million in annual premiums and expanding specialty coverage capabilities.

Rogers launches GO Anywhere Plus, a satellite IoT service for asset tracking in remote Canadian regions where cellular networks don't reach, partnering with Geotab.