Craig Lord
National Online Journalist — Money, Consumer
Craig Lord is a National Online Journalist covering real estate, personal finance, consumer, economic and business stories for Global News.
Craig’s coverage focuses on helping Canadians simplify spending decisions in uncertain times. He regularly writes about the housing market, labour force, stock market and the wider economy as well as personal pocketbook topics.
Hoping to help first-time homebuyers understand the complexities of the housing market, Craig launched the Home School series in 2023.
Craig was born and raised in Kitchener, Ont. and graduated from Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism program in 2016, after which he worked as an editor and videographer for the Globe and Mail. He covered the capital’s business scene for half a decade with the Ottawa Business Journal, where he won a national award for excellence in science and technology reporting in 2017. He also spent a memorable year living in the U.K. where he worked as a digital editor for the University of Cambridge’s political science publication, In The Long Run.
For two years, Craig covered Ottawa City Hall and other local news in the nation’s capital for Global News, including investigations on the city’s tow truck industry.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys trivia, crossword puzzles, cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Seahawks and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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Capital gains changes will bring in billions — but less than Ottawa expects: PBOChanges to how capital gains are taxed in Canada will bring in $17.4 billion over the next five years, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.MoneyAug 1
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Liberal plan for 30-year mortgage amortizations kicks in. Here’s who qualifiesSome first-time homebuyers will now be able to extend amortizations on their insured mortgages out to 30 years. Here's what experts say about the affordability impact.MoneyAug 1
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Canada’s economy is ‘staying out of serious trouble,’ latest data showsStatistics Canada says May's real gross domestic product was up 0.2 per cent in the month. Manufacturing led growth in the month, offsetting a slowdown in retail.EconomyJul 31
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Poll shows a third of Canadians use AI to manage finances. Should they?Experts tell Global News that there are many tasks that AI is well-equipped to handle when it comes to making money decisions, but there are limits.MoneyJul 31
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The loonie is faltering. Here’s why the U.S. Fed might provide a liftThe U.S. Federal Reserve is set to make an interest rate decision on Wednesday, with BMO's chief economist signalling there could be implications for the Canadian dollar.MoneyJul 30
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Can more competition drive down Canadian airfares? Watchdog launches probeThe Competition Bureau has launched its study of Canada's airline industry, looking to answer whether consumers would benefit from more competitive forces in the market.ConsumerJul 29
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Loblaw boycott had ‘minor’ impact on sales, CEO Per Bank saysLoblaw's CEO on Thursday acknowledged a 'minor' impact to the grocer's sales in the second quarter amid a grassroots movement to boycott the company's stores.MoneyJul 25
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How will the Bank of Canada rate cut affect your mortgage?The Bank of Canada delivered a second interest rate cut on Wednesday. Here's how that's impacting mortgages and how homeowners should be thinking about their renewals.MoneyJul 25
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.5% with hints of more to comeThe Bank of Canada's key interest rate fell by 25 basis points on Wednesday, a move that will immediately be felt by Canadians with variable rates of debt.MoneyJul 24
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New and used vehicle supply is surging. Here’s how prices are reactingAutoTrader says car prices in both the new and used markets have receded from their peaks in 2023 now that supply chain snarls that delayed vehicle production are in the rear view.ConsumerJul 23
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‘A big green light to cut’: What to expect from the Bank of Canada this weekThe Bank of Canada is set for another interest rate decision on Wednesday, with most economists and market watchers betting on another cut. Here's what to expect.MoneyJul 23
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Biden bows out, backs Harris, sending shockwaves through U.S. politicsThe move comes after many top Democrats had privately and publicly expressed concern over Joe Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump, citing concerns about his age.U.S. NewsJul 21
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Auto insurance premiums rising: Here’s what you can do to trim the billRising auto insurance premiums tied to stolen vehicles are affecting drivers even when they haven't been targeted themselves. Here's why and what you can do about it.ConsumerJul 20
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Who is Mark Carney, and why is Justin Trudeau courting him?Mark Carney is being openly courted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Here's why the former Bank of Canada governor might end up a star candidate for the Liberal Party.PoliticsJul 19
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Some Canadian grandparents supporting kids are risking their own retirementAmong those providing support to their kids and their kids’ kids, a majority of respondents to a new poll said they are sacrificing their own savings to provide assistance.MoneyJul 17
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Bank of Canada rate-cut odds rise after June inflation releaseThe Bank of Canada will be closely scrutinizing June inflation figures as the central bank prepares for its next interest rate decision on July 24.MoneyJul 16
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Upcoming June inflation data could open door to 2nd Bank of Canada rate cutThe Bank of Canada will get its last look at inflation figures this week before deciding whether to deliver back-to-back rate cuts on July 24.EconomyJul 15
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Forecast for home prices, sales scaled back after slow spring: CREASupply in the housing market has built up as sellers come off the sidelines, CREA noted, but buyers remained hesitant through the spring.MoneyJul 12
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Massive AT&T data breach includes calls to CanadaAn AT&T spokesperson confirmed Friday that the cellular data affected in a recent massive breach includes made calls to Canadian numbers.U.S. NewsJul 12
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Trudeau affirms ‘full confidence’ in Freeland amid reports of tensionPrime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back on reports of tension between his office and the finance minister, reaffirming his 'full confidence' in Chrystia Freeland.PoliticsJul 11
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The results are in: June’s rate cut didn’t revive Canada’s housing marketHopes that an interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada in June would bring homebuyers off the sidelines did not materialize, sales figures show.EconomyJul 11
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Canadian youth face the toughest summer job market in decades. Why?Canadian youth are facing one of the hardest summer job markets in decades. Here's why it's so hard to land that first job, and what young workers can do to stand out.EconomyJul 10
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Canada’s average rents just saw their biggest drop in 3 yearsThe latest rent report from Urbanation and rentals.ca for June shows the average asking rents across all property types fell 0.8 per cent from May, down to an average of $2,185.MoneyJul 9
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Renters under pressure: When will the fever break in the hot rental market?Some of Canada's tightest rental markets are showing signs of easing. Here's what experts say about when renters might find relief.MoneyJul 6
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Jobless rate rises to 6.4% in June. Here’s how the Bank of Canada might reactThe unemployment rate rose to 6.4 per cent in June. Here's what economists and markets are saying about the impact the data could have on the Bank of Canada's interest rate.EconomyJul 5