What's in store for Canadian shoppers: FP Video Explains

Plus, what to expect from oil markets as traffic begins to flow through the Strait of Hormuz once more

Published Jun 20, 2026

Last updated 15 hours ago

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An employee enters a Canadian Tire Corp. store at the company's Lakeshore Boulevard East and Leslie Street location in Toronto, Ont. Photo by Peter J Thompson/Postmedia

This week FP Video looks at the state of the Canadian retail sector, the many proposed data centre plans in Alberta (and which ones you can expect to break ground first), and Daniel Trainer discusses the potential impact reopening the Strait of Hormuz could have on soaring oil prices.

Who’s up and who’s down in Canadian retail

Bruce Winder, retail analyst, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about retail trends in Canada, including Lululemon Athletica Inc., Canadian Tire Corp. and the return of Zellers.

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Construction on Alberta data centres could start this year

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Alberta says gigawatt-scale artificial-intelligence data centre announcements could be coming soon, but which ones could get the green light? Several major proposals are already drawing attention, from projects in Olds to Keephills, as the province tries to attract investment while facing questions over power, water, land and community support.

Why oil prices could rise after the Strait of Hormuz deal

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Oil prices fell after a United States-Iran deal raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen. But analysts warn the first market reaction may not tell the whole story. Prices could easily jump back up.