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USA Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Does Colts' Day 3 draft pick have early advantage in positional battle?
Does one Colts' Day 3 draft pick have the early advantage in a training camp positional battle? There have only been two training camp practices for the Indianapolis Colts, but one Day 3 rookie looks like he may have the upper hand in a positional battle. While all eyes will be on the quarterback position--and understandably so--GM Chris Ballard highlighted a handful of other competitions taking place during training camp, one of which is for the swing tackle role off the bench. Competing for that job are Blake Freeland and fourth-round pick Jalen Travis, who appear to have the advantage at this time. During Thursday's practice, Braden Smith got a vet rest day, so starting at right tackle was Travis and not Freeland. Nothing, of course, is decided at this time, and as Joel Erickson of the Indy Star noted, perhaps the next time that one of these players needs to step in, Freeland could get the nod. However, this is at least noteworthy. Freeland would play 701 snaps as a rookie in 2023, but took his lumps. Last season, third-round pick Matt Goncalves overtook Freeland for the swing tackle role, and Travis is potentially doing the same. In his 2024 season at Iowa State, Travis was one of the best offensive tackles in college football when it came to pass protection. He allowed just one sack and 11 pressures on the year, ranking 15th in PFF's pass-blocking efficiency metric. "I think Travis has got a really good ceiling to what he's going to become in our league," Ballard said prior to training camp. "And Freeland has gotten bigger and stronger, which has been really encouraging."
Global News
15-07-2025
- Business
- Global News
Canadians should be cautious using AI for financial planning, experts say
As Canadians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for help with everyday tasks like meal planning, workout routines and even mapping out vacation itineraries, some are also using it to help manage their money. 'It's a personal financial assistant,' said Martin Dasko, a content creator focused on personal finance. One way Dasko uses AI is to set up savings plans for upcoming vacations by giving ChatGPT a prompt about his savings target and asking for a plan on how to achieve that amount within a specific timeline. 'It'll give you a monthly plan to follow,' he said. 'It's all in one spot … You can get a table, a chart and it's easier than ever.' In the age of do-it-yourself investing and robo-advisers, AI chatbots have become another go-to for many young Canadians to set up budgets and map out financial goals. But experts say you need to have a solid sense of your finances first in order to get suitable answers. Story continues below advertisement 'There is a little bit of work that the individual needs to do to be confident and accurate in the numbers that it produces,' said Sun Life financial planner Katelyn Aitcheson of AI chatbots. 2:37 AI technology is 'promising' for job, economic growth: Freeland That means knowing the basics such as the difference between your fixed and variable expenses, recurring versus one-time expenses and even what your net worth is. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Aitcheson recalled a client who recently bought a new home and turned to a generative AI chatbot to help decide whether to get life insurance or mortgage insurance for the house. 'It did give her a high-level overview of the differences between personally-owned life insurance and mortgage insurance,' Aitcheson said. But the AI response was missing the nuances. The chatbot didn't tell the client that she could buy additional insurance coverage to cover income replacement or that she could potentially reduce her coverage in a personal life insurance policy over time, Aitcheson said. Story continues below advertisement Still, AI chatbots are finding a place in managing everyday money. 'For a lot of people, the ability to grab some basic information very quickly and easily, and kind of cut through the noise, I think, is very powerful,' Aitcheson said. She said the technology can offer a fairly accurate breakdown of money allocation for financial goals such as saving for retirement or paying off a student loan — or at least putting a user on the right path. Dasko said the most common prompt people can use is: 'Help me create a monthly budget with (insert) income and (insert) expenses.' AI would then offer a budget style people can choose from, he said. Then, Dasko suggested customizing the plan with prompts such as: 'Where can I cut $100 to start saving more?' or 'Help me save $10,000 in the next year,' and 'What's a realistic monthly plan, or weekly plan or quarterly plan?' 6:42 Edmonton fund allows AI companies to reach global markets But it's not always safe to ask AI questions that may contain sensitive information, Check Point's cybersecurity evangelist Jane Arnett warned. Story continues below advertisement Canada doesn't yet have any legislation protecting AI users, and it's hard to know how the data is stored or used. 'Stop and think: 'Okay, with this that I'm putting in here, what would happen if I was giving this to someone who was trying to rob me right now?'' Arnett said. 'Basically, assume that anything you're putting into these systems is public information,' she said. She also cautioned that users might receive incorrect or half-baked information if the prompts aren't specific enough. 'You could end up with advice that is wrong, that is maybe for people in the United States but doesn't apply to people in Canada, maybe advice that's outdated,' she said. Arnett suggested verifying the information or financial plan spat out by the AI chatbot with a human financial adviser. 'You'll walk in knowing more and having a better and deeper conversation with your financial planner,' she said.
Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Committee on Internal Trade meets to strengthen Canada's economy Français
QUEBEC CITY, /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, met with her provincial and territorial counterparts at the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting in Québec City to advance shared priorities and strengthen Canada's domestic economy. Over the past six months, the federal government worked with the CIT to facilitate internal trade and labour mobility across Canada by: Removing unnecessary exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses to buy and sell interprovincially and compete for government procurement. Reaching an agreement in principle to include the financial services sector into the CFTA by end of Fall 2025. Expanding the Mutual Recognition Project in the trucking sector to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Minister Freeland invited transportation officials and experts to a Trucking Hackathon on July 15-16 in Toronto to identify new opportunities to make it easier to transport goods across Canada by aligning regulations in the trucking sector. Advancing mutual recognition for goods (except for food) by December 2025, making it easier to buy and sell Canadian goods across the country. Committing to implement an Action Plan on labour mobility, including a 30-day service standard to process labour mobility applications. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a direct-to-consumer alcohol sales system by May 2026, at the latest. Agreeing to launch internal trade missions to foster business growth and promote trade across Canada. In addition, the federal government recently announced the elimination of all federal exceptions in the CFTA. The government has also successfully passed the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act as part of Canada's new One Canadian Economy Act. This legislation will eliminate federal barriers to the movement of goods, services and labour within Canada, while upholding the health, safety and security of Canadians, their social and economic well-being, and the environment. The federal government will continue to work toward the removal of remaining barriers to internal trade and labour mobility to ensure all Canadian businesses and workers have access to a seamless and integrated domestic market. Quotes "Our government is spearheading measures to remove barriers to trade within our country, including removing all federal exceptions under the CFTA and removing federal barriers to the movement of goods, services and labour within Canada. We are making it easier for Canadians to buy Canadian-made products, building a stronger economy, and securing a more prosperous future for all Canadians." —The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Quick Facts Trade within Canada is an essential driver of the Canadian economy. Eliminating barriers to internal trade will lower prices on everyday items, give Canadians greater choice, and increase productivity, adding up to $200 billion to the economy. The Committee on Internal Trade consists of all federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for internal trade, and is responsible for supervising the implementation of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), including providing oversight over a number of CFTA working groups; assisting in the resolution of disputes; approving the annual operating budget of the Internal Trade Secretariat (ITS); and considering any other matter that may affect the operation of the CFTA. Associated Links Stay Connected SOURCE Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
Politico
08-07-2025
- Business
- Politico
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Presented by Forestry For The Future Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Canada Playbook | Follow Politico Canada Welcome to Canada Playbook. In today's edition: → Some dish on CHRYSTIA FREELAND's top-tier backyard bash. → The voice of the Big Three automakers has an ELON MUSK-sized warning. → At Stampede, DOUG FORD blames Trudeau for the interprovincial bad times. Trade war GRILL BOSS — The hottest political ticket on Independence Day wasn't to the U.S. ambassador to Canada's residence — but rather a cramped backyard barbecue five-ish hours west of Parliament Hill. While PETE HOEKSTRA was preoccupied with the crowd size at his embassy party in Ottawa, Transport and Internal Trade Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND was at home in Toronto, hosting the A-team that's working to soften the blow of DONALD TRUMP's trade war. — Missing at Hoekstra's shindig: Political heavyweights. The crowd featured no former PMs, premiers or Cabinet ministers. — Found at Freeland's barbecue: Canada-U.S. Trade Minister DOMINIC LEBLANC, former PM JEAN CHRÉTIEN, Ontario Premier DOUG FORD, Nova Scotia Premier TIM HOUSTON, Prince Edward Island Premier ROB LANTZ and Toronto Mayor OLIVIA CHOW. — On the menu in Toronto: Alberta hamburgers and Quebec tourtière. — Turning up the heat: Freeland, who has a knack for getting under the president's skin, has been arguing that tearing down Canada's internal trade barriers is the country's 'best answer to Donald Trump.' So she threw a barbecue for those trying to drive that work — including Chrétien, who has been helping unite the political class behind the 'Team Canada' effort. — Trade policy on a bun: 'The premiers, ministers, senators, MPs and the mayor reflected on what we have all accomplished on free trade in Canada, and talked about the work ahead and the need to keep the momentum going,' Freeland's office said to Playbook. Earlier in the day, Freeland hosted a roundtable in Toronto with CIBC economist AVERY SHENFELD and government adviser RYAN MANUCHA, who both joined the backyard gathering. — Backyard diplomacy: As Playbook previously reported, the minister likes to gather people in her Toronto home where she often cooks dinner herself. Past guests have included PAUL GROD, BRIAN CLOW, PREM WATSA and MARK CARNEY — before he was PM. She once served up roast beef for former U.S. Trade Representative ROBERT LIGHTHIZER. — Torching trade barriers: On June 26, Parliament passed the One Canadian Economy Act, which removed federal barriers to internal trade and labor mobility. — But, but, but: The ability to dismantle remaining barriers is up to the provinces. Multiple provinces have introduced their own bill to free up trade, including Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba and P.E.I. And on Monday, Ford and Alberta Premier DANIELLE SMITH signed an MOU to get Ontario's critical minerals and Western Canada's oil and gas to new markets. — Work to do: Freeland will meet today in Quebec City with the Committee on Internal Trade. Northwest Territories Industry Minister CAITLIN CLEVELAND, the committee's chair, will join Quebec's Economy Minister CHRISTOPHER SKEETE at a press conference on the group's progress. For your radar BLAME ELON — BRIAN KINGSTON insists Canada's EV mandate should be scrapped — and he has data points to bolster his case. The president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association says declining sales is a big one: 8.7 percent of vehicle sales in May, with the market on track to fall just shy of 10 percent this year. But here's another biggie. — It's making ELON MUSK richer: The Trudeau government policy aims to ban new combustion engine cars by 2035, forcing traditional automakers to sell more EVs — or else buy credits from those who have. Kingston represents the Big Three automakers. But there's just one automaker in a position to claim EV credits, Kingston tells Playbook. 'This regulation will directly benefit Tesla and Elon Musk. That makes no sense,' he says. Kingston says the cost of having to buy credits is essentially a trade secret. — Why Tesla is profiting: The EV mandate requires automakers to meet a sales quota for EVs, and if they fall short, they are required to purchase credits from other automakers that exceed their EV sales quota. Tesla is the only automaker in Canada that has a surplus of credits, says Kingston, and is in a position to sell them 'because all they sell is electric vehicles.' — But consider this: 'In the first quarter of 2025, Tesla booked over $400 million in regulatory credits — the majority of that driven out of North American policies.' Some estimates peg Tesla's 2025 credit level almost 50 percent higher. — Why it matters: After ditching a controversial digital services tax, Prime Minister MARK CARNEY's government is facing pressure to scrap the EV mandate as part of bargaining with President DONALD TRUMP toward a new economic and security agreement. — Not so fast: Clean Energy Canada, a B.C. think tank, has advised Carney to retool the EV mandate to help the auto sector 'weather this temporary storm' of slumping EV sales. LISTEN UP, OTTAWA BLAME JUSTIN — Ontario Premier DOUG FORD donned a big fat belt buckle gifted to him at the Calgary Stampede by Alberta's DANIELLE SMITH as they inked an energy and infrastructure pact — and then he took aim at JUSTIN TRUDEAU. 'For far too long — for 10 years under Prime Minister Trudeau — [provinces] were treated terribly. The West was treated terribly, Saskatchewan and Alberta. And as I said in our meeting, and you heard it, Premier Smith, we got to start showing respect,' said Ford. — What's he talkin' 'bout?: Ford was blaming red tape, regulations, and what some see as an unnecessarily long approval process, for the delays in building big projects such as a proposed deepwater port on Northern Ontario's James Bay that the premiers want Prime Minister CARNEY to fast-track. — All talk, no walk, no ball: A reporter challenged Ford over his faith in Carney, asking whether the PM 'is actually going to play ball, or is he just talking the talk?' The premier blasted back. 'Prime Minister Carney is no Justin Trudeau,' Ford said. 'He's run massive, multi-billion dollar businesses, and he's bringing a business approach to the federal government that hasn't had that approach in the last 10 years. He wants to get things going. He comes from Alberta.' THE ROOMS THAT MATTER — Procurement Ombudsman ALEXANDER JEGLIC will hold a 10 a.m. presser in the National Press Theatre to discuss his new report on the foundational changes he says are needed in federal procurement. — Toronto Mayor OLIVIA CHOW is in Dublin, Ireland as part of her overseas trade mission. Chow has meetings on the books with the Ireland-Canada Business Association, Screen Producers Ireland, Lord Mayor of Dublin RAY MCADAM and Irish film and television studios. She departs for London in the evening. — The Caribbean Community wraps up its heads of government meeting in Jamaica. Want more POLITICO? Download our mobile app to save stories, get notifications on U.S.-Canada relations, and more. In iOS or Android . PLAYBOOKERS Birthdays: Sen. PERCY DOWNE and GERRY BUTTS. HBD +1 to PMO's JACKIE LEE. Spotted: Governor General MARY SIMON in Iqaluit. Movers and shakers: DANI SAAD has left the Prime Minister's Office … Longtime Liberal Hill staffer MIKE JONES is now a principal at Earnscliffe Strategies … FRANK TERSIGNI is now director of parliamentary affairs to International Trade Minister MANINDER SIDHU. Lobby watch: The Canadian Renewable Energy Association posted a June 24 meeting with Energy and Natural Resources Minister TIM HODGSON. — Pulse Canada posted a spate of June meetings. Top priority for exporters of dry peas, beans, lentils, faba beans and chickpeas: 'Working to maintain and strengthen market access for Canadian pulses and special crops in China and India.' The lobby group met with Ag Minister HEATH MACDONALD and Minister Sidhu; MPs CLIFFORD SMALL, RANDY HOBACK, ADAM CHAMBERS, JOHN BARLOW and KODY BLOIS; WELDON EPP, assistant deputy minister at Global Affairs' Indo-Pacific branch; AARON WUDRICK and HOLLY DUGGAN in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition; and DAVID ANGELL, foreign and defense policy adviser to the prime minister. Noted: Sen. PATRICK BRAZEAU is launching a men's mental health caucus. Media mentions: Former 'Canada Tonight' host TRAVIS DHANRAJ sent an email blast to CBC employees announcing that he was forced to resign from the public broadcaster. He called for reforms, while claiming the CBC has 'problematic political coverage protocols.' → CBC responds: 'While we are limited in what we can say in response due to privacy and confidentiality considerations, CBC categorically rejects the accusations made about CBC News, our staff and management,' a spokesperson told Playbook. → Staying out of it: Canadian Identity Minister STEVEN GUILBEAULT. Got a document to share? A birthday coming up? Send it all our way. MORNING MUST-CLICKS — From ANTOINE TRÉPANIER of the National Post: Finance minister directs Cabinet colleagues to find billions in spending cuts. — The Globe's BILL CURRY reports that the House transport committee has voted to have ministers explain C$1-billion loan for BC Ferries' purchase of Chinese vessels. — POLITICO's ALEX BURNS explains how ELON MUSK's third party gamble could succeed. — KATE MCKENNA of CBC News reports that a major defense contract is set to favor a U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify. — A question from DAVID SKOK, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Logic: 'What happens to the news business when people stop clicking?' — DYLAN ROBERTSON of The Canadian Press reports on ANITA ANAND's visit to Malaysia and Japan. PROZONE Our latest policy newsletter for Pro subscribers is here. From ZACK COLMAN, ANNIE SNIDER and JAMES BIKALES: Climate change makes deadly floods more likely — but Washington is responding with cuts. The latest headlines for our paid subscribers: — Halted military aid for Ukraine may start flowing again. — Trump sends tariff letters … extending deadline to Aug. 1. — France can live with US tariffs if strategic sectors are shielded. — International tribunal declares right to healthy climate. — How one carbon market is helping industry fight climate change. TRIVIA Monday's answer: ED BROADBENT ran against ROSEMARY BROWN, DOUGLAS CAMPBELL, JOHN PAUL HARNEY and LORNE NYSTROM. Props to DEREK DECLOET, MICHAEL WERNICK, GORDON RANDALL, TRACY SALMON, ROBERT MCDOUGALL, DAVE PENNER, ELIZABETH BURN, AMY SCANLON BOUGHNER, LAURA JARVIS, JOANNA PLATER, JEFFREY VALOIS, JOHN PEPPER, STÉPHANE HAMADE, NANCI WAUGH, RAY DEL BIANCO, MARY JANE ALLAN, DARRYL DAMUDE, JOSEPH PLANTA, PAUL PARK, CHARLES DILLON and MARCEL MARCOTTE. Today's question: Who was then-Prime Minister ROBERT BORDEN talking about when he told the House: 'He had a magnificent courage which never quailed before any danger, or in the face of any odds.' For bonus marks, connect your answer to this date in history. Answers to canadaplaybook@ Wednesday's Playbook will be written by NICK TAYLOR-VAISEY. Canada Playbook would not happen without: Canada Editor Sue Allan, editor Willa Plank and POLITICO's Grace Maalouf.
Economic Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Trade Minister Freeland announces removal of 53 federal trade barriers as Canada moves toward 'one united economy' under Carney's vision
One Canadian economy Live Events What changed, and what hasn't Bill C‑5 (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland stated that Ottawa has removed all 53 federal exemptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) in a landmark move announced on June 30, carve-outs, known as 'exceptions,' gave preferential treatment in federal procurement to certain sectors such as finance, commercial land development, transportation services, and space projects, but also blocked companies from doing business across provincial borders.'Removal of all federal exceptions in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement is one of the many recent measures we are taking, following the passing of the One Canadian Economy Act , to eliminate internal trade barriers and cut red tape for Canadian businesses,' Freeland said in the announcement comes just one day before Canada Day, fulfilling Prime Minister Mark Carney 's commitment to finish this work by July 1. Carney, who campaigned on uniting Canada's 13 provinces and territories into 'one Canadian economy', immediately hailed this as a victory in a broader strategy to reduce Canada's reliance on the US amid ongoing trade exemptions lifted were federal-only issues, such as procurement rules that gave Ottawa bias. Provincial exemptions remain in place, including in areas like dairy, alcohol, and licensing laws. Provinces and territories are scheduled to review and remove their exceptions, with updates expected at a special Committee on Internal Trade meeting on July announcement follows the June 20 passage of Bill C‑5, known as the One Canadian Economy Act, which received royal assent on June 26. The bill has two parts, one codifies the elimination of federal trade and labour restrictions; the other fast‑tracks large national projects deemed in the national groups, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, support the move, calling it a long‑overdue modernization. But critics raise flags. The Assembly of First Nations and environmental groups worry the new Building Canada Act, part of Bill C‑5, could override provincial, Indigenous, and environmental laws in pursuit of 'national interest' megaprojects.
