In the coming months, the agreement will be piloted in the U.S., with other markets to follow. Content creators will have access to an expansive collection of thoughtfully curated Disney-centric themes to support fan-created content from TikTok to the Disney+ app. This includes films and series from Disney’s library of franchises and IPs.

Short form videos from participating creators who opt in to the program will live on both TikTok and Verts on Disney+. They will feature characters and stories from across the brand.

“The best storytellers are fans first,” said Asad Ayaz, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “That has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways. This collaboration creates a new bridge between the stories we tell and the creativity they inspire, giving creators a bigger stage to share what they’ve made, and audiences more to discover on Disney+ every day.”

“Creators are at the heart of everything we do at TikTok. Their creativity extends the life of films and shows into conversations that fans discover and share,” said Dawn Yang, Global Head of Entertainment, TikTok. “Together with Disney, we’re bringing the authentic creator expression of the TikTok community to Disney+, inviting audiences to experience the shared creativity that makes fandom so powerful.”

Built on the concept that great talent can come from anywhere, the Disney Creator Ambassador Program will enable best-in-class creators to unlock special rewards and provide them with increased visibility, access to exclusive events, and career development pathways, particularly for the next generation of creative talent.

The goal is to utilize fan-created content to allow a greater number of people to discover, engage, and celebrate together though the partnership, initiating cultural conversations through connections via these brands and experiences.

According to internal TikTok data, fans shared an average of 6.5 million film and TV-related posts on TikTok each day last year, and nearly half of surveyed viewers said they went on to watch a movie or TV show on a streaming service or television after discovering entertainment content on TikTok.

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The matter arose when some customers received replacement credit cards after reporting fraud, and at the time, certain credits weren’t transferred over to the new accounts. In some cases, additional charges were incurred.

The bank has since refunded $22.4 million to impacted customers and made a $299,000 donation to charity on behalf of customers who were never located to make the matter right. The bank self-reported the issue to the regulator and cooperated with the investigation which found that the bank had inadequate operational controls and oversight.

“Accurate disclosure is a foundational element of the consumer protection provisions of the Bank Act,” the FCAC said in its decision. “For consumers to make informed financial decisions, they must be provided information that is accurate.”

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The purchase, which is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, will give Spencer Spirit Holdings a combined 3,000 stores across North America. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter.

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The figure reached $38 trillion in October and $39 trillion in March and as it grows, it adds pressure to already strained Americans, impacting borrowing costs, further driving up costs, and reducing the potential for economic investment and growth from businesses.
“The federal debt is already raising the cost of living and choking out other spending and investment, threatening our economy and Americans’ long-term prosperity,” said Margaret Spellings, president and CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center, in a statement. “Our current fiscal trajectory is plainly unsustainable, and that’s the best-case scenario. AI disruption, a recession, global war, or any number of other events could quickly push us over the edge from a challenge into a full-blown crisis.”

While the U.S. is subject to a statutory debt limit to federal borrowing, the amount can be set, adjusted, or abolished by Congress. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the U.S. fiscal performance is amongst the worst of most developed countries.

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Among those in opposition, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association believes the move will not address the stated intention of helping to increase domestic beef herds, which have suffered in the face of drought, high feed costs, and other challenges, conditions that have resulted in the smallest national beef herd since the 1950s.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall, in a statement, said his group “is disappointed by the President’s statement.”

“While America’s cattle producers share the goal of keeping groceries affordable for consumers, flooding the market with government-subsidized, below-market beef is not the way to rebuild the American cattle herd,” Woodall said. “Cattle markets have already turned sharply lower this morning, to the detriment of farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement and other market interventions throw cold water on the prospect of herd expansion and sacrifices long-term stability for short-term messaging,” Woodall said.

Others are concerned about the quality of the beef and the fact that prices will undercut local producers. There has been no word as to which foreign exporters a deal has been reached with.

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Unemployment fell to 6.4 percent, which is the lowest it has been in two years. Employment rose for people aged 25 to 54, especially women in that cohort. Unemployment for men aged 25 to 54 held steady at 5.8 percent, while falling to 5.2 percent for women.

Ontario led the way with 52,000 jobs, representative of a 0.6 percent increase, which were mostly observed in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector. British Columbia followed with 18,000 jobs. Overall, since April the country has added 181,000 jobs.

After a mild contraction in the first quarter, the labour market seems to be stabilizing. In the second quarter, the real GDP growth was estimated to grow 3.4 percent on an annualized basis over the three-month period. That could change in the face of the newly imposed 50 percent tariffs, as trade negotiations came to a halt between the U.S. and Canada.

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The company cited declining audience numbers and lower advertising revenue as the reason for the decision, but it has come under scrutiny in those markets for those who are losing their familiar airwave personalities and programming.

In a statement, the company explained the “difficult but necessary decision” followed a “thorough review of our radio stations across the country. We are grateful to our listeners and to our team for their contributions to the local community.”

The decision means Sportsnet 650 and News 1130 will no longer be enjoyed in the Vancouver market, while 660 NewsRadio Calgary and Sportsnet 960 will be impacted in Alberta. NewsRadio Halifax and NewsRadio Kitchener have also closed. Rogers will continue to operate 44 radio stations in 30 Canadian cities.

Corus also made the decision to cut dozens of media jobs across the country, citing declines in radio and television advertising sales. It plans to “centralize production” though a centralized location has yet to be specified.

Unifor says the job cuts will impact 28 jobs in Alberta, two in British Columbia, five in Winnipeg, two in Saskatoon, three in the Maritimes, and three in Ontario.

Corus shares have plunged nearly 70 percent over the past year, proof of mounting financial challenges. The latest quarter closed with $1.16 billion debt on its balance sheet, much of which is attributable to its 2016 purchase of Shaw Media for $2.65 billion. All of this follows a major cut to Bell Canada’s workforce, where 700 jobs were axed. In 2024, parent company BCE cut nine percent of its workforce, or around 4,800 jobs, impacting dozens of radio stations and television newscasts. This indicates a greater trend of consolidation in media, which has come at the expense of local news and the role it serves in a rich and vibrant democracy, but the decisions have been made, and listeners have little recourse but to adapt to what is available on the market.

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Since mid-April, performance on the S&P 500 Index slumped 31 percent, with a weak forecast and in the midst of a leadership change.

Investors hope to see improved engagement, which indicates that more people are subscribing and watching programming via the platform, as competition continues to build in the market. The company has reportedly discussed adding live channels and other bundling options for subscription-based services to garner more support and better traction in the market.

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According to Lactalis Canada’s news release, it will acquire two production facilities in Oka and Sainte-Hyacinthe, Quebec and the nearly 400 workers at those two facilities, bringing its team to 4,500 employees nationwide. “We are committed to preserving the authenticity and quality of these award-winning brands,” Lactalis Group chairman Emmanuel Besnier wrote in a statement. “This extends to being an active member of the Oka and Sainte-Hyacinthe communities… and contributing meaningfully to the people and places that have shaped these beloved brands.”

The decision by Agropur was not easy, but the company assures it was well thought out, as it will allow it to focus on other operations including milk and butter production. Given the highly competitive nature of the fine cheese market, the deal makes sense. The workers get to keep their job and there is optimism around the fact that Lactalis is an established brand and regarded as a good company. The only employees that may be impacted are those at its Saint-Hubert distribution centre. Agropur will retain the facility, which means the workers will be relocated.

The sale is pending regulatory approval.

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Global Print provides legal and tax information in print format via ProView, its eBook platform, in addition to the provision of commercial printing services which it offers to book publishers.

The deal will leave Thomson Reuters with a 49 percent interest in the company while it maintains intellectual property rights and full editorial control. The JV will hold an exclusive distribution license for print and ProView platforms. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions of closing. It is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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