Weekly Voice

As new councils prepare to take office in November, these results offer a positive picture of participation in local democracy. From families who arrived in Canada seeking opportunity to Canadians raised in the...

Beyond Brampton: Meet Ontario’s South Asian Election Winners A Brampton lawyer. A Guelph newcomer. A Kingston entrepreneur. Ontario’s South Asian election story stretches far beyond one city—and the people behind the results have remarkable journeys to share. Following Ontario’s 2026 municipal elections, we explore the stories of new and returning councillors, including Sukhman Sangha, Navjit Kaur Brar, Ausma Malik, Mustafa Zuberi and Jimmy Hassan. Their backgrounds span healthcare, law, education, business and community service. From Brampton and Toronto to Stratford, Kitchener and Kingston, discover how these representatives built connections with the communities they will serve. Authentic city footage, portraits and custom maps bring their stories into focus. The election also brought disappointments. We look at the unsuccessful mayoral bids of Dipika Damerla, Sameera Ali and Raj Sandhu, alongside the council victories opening a new chapter for other South Asian Canadians. What happens next matters to everyone: neighbourhoods, local services, infrastructure and public spending. Subscribe to Weekly Voice for Canadian news and the people shaping our communities. Read more: weeklyvoice.com

Wealthsimple’s Rise: From a Spreadsheet to C$13.8 Billion A spreadsheet. A simple idea. A Canadian success story valued at C$13.8 billion. How did Wealthsimple grow from helping friends invest into a financial platform used by millions of Canadians? In this video, we explore how Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler built Wealthsimple around one powerful idea: making money management easier to understand and use. Follow the journey from its Toronto launch in 2014 to commission-free stock and ETF trading, tax filing, and everyday financial services. Discover how solving connected problems helped Wealthsimple become part of Canadians’ daily lives. We also explain the scale behind its growth, including company-reported client assets under administration of C$169.2 billion as of September 30, 2026, and the financing agreement announced in October 2026 at a C$13.8 billion company valuation. Stay to the end for the entrepreneurial lesson behind it all: a useful idea can start small and grow by helping people solve everyday problems. Share this story with someone building an idea of their own. What stands out most about Wealthsimple’s journey? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to VNN Canada for more Canadian business and innovation stories.

But the evidence supports confidence in Carney’s willingness to hold his ground. He has kept communication open after rejecting terms he considered unacceptable, and he is pursuing other partnerships at the...

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The statement also makes clear that the proposed closer association falls short of EU membership. Canada is pursuing deeper cooperation while retaining its own political institutions and decision-making. That distinction matters. The case for...

This Canadian AI Company Is Thinking Bigger Than Chatbots Up to C$1.6 billion. Canada is backing Cohere with a major ambition: build more of the AI technology our businesses and institutions depend on, right here at home. At the centre is Aidan Gomez, one of the eight researchers behind the Transformer paper that helped lay the foundation for modern generative AI. Now, Cohere is turning that expertise into tools organizations can put to work. In this episode of Canada Today, we explore Cohere’s technology, its work with Bell and RBC, and what “sovereign AI” actually means—from protecting sensitive information to giving organizations more control over their systems. We also break down Ottawa’s planned investment, commitments for at least 1,000 new Canadian technical jobs, and Cohere’s international ambitions. The funding is planned in stages, and the commitments still need to be delivered. Could Cohere help Canada turn its AI expertise into lasting global success? Tell us what matters most: Canadian jobs, better technology, or greater control over our data. Share this with someone who uses AI every day, and subscribe to VNN Canada for more Canada Today.

Sponsors including TD, Pearson Convention Center, Air Canada, Mercedes-Benz Mississauga and other corporate and community partners. More information about the hospital projects and fundraising campaign is available at builtforus.ca. View article

Why Germany Is Pushing Back on Canada’s EU Status Canada wants a closer relationship with Europe. Germany supports stronger ties—but has challenged the proposed “associate member” label. What is behind the disagreement, and what could it mean for Canadians? We examine Mark Carney’s European strategy, Friedrich Merz’s position and why a status discussed for Ukraine raises different questions when applied to Canada. Beyond the diplomatic wording, the stakes include trade diversification, defence cooperation and opportunities for Canadian businesses. What could a deeper partnership deliver beyond the existing CETA trade agreement? This video separates the proposed membership label from the practical benefits being negotiated. The analysis reflects reporting before the final Montréal summit declaration. Would closer European ties count as a win without the membership title? Share your thoughts below, send this video to someone following Canada’s future, and subscribe to VNN Canada.

Germany’s pushback has exposed the central test facing Carney’s European strategy: converting political alignment into an agreement whose benefits and obligations are clear. Berlin has endorsed a closer Canadian...