News of the day: BlackBerry QNX rollout, borrowing to invest in RRSP, fixed rates climb, AI management tools, flight traffic to the U.S. and more

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Registered retirement savings plan loan interest is not tax-deductible, which is why financial planners generally recommend repaying it within 12 months. Photo by Getty ImagesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againFP Answers: Borrowing to invest in an registered retirement savings plan could be worth exploring but it is not an automatic “yes.” The biggest issue is not just the tax refund from the RRSP contribution. It is whether your household can handle the loan comfortably while maintaining an emergency fund and staying on track with your mortgage and day-to-day cash flow. Apart from some hyper-competitive credit unions, if you can score a fixed-rate near 4.49 per cent, plus or minus 10 basis points, you’re doing well for yourself. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/PostmediaThe borrowing cost gods have spoken — and decided we can afford more. For most terms this week, the lowest fixed mortgage rates climbed yet another five to 10 basis points. Employers are rapidly adopting systems that rank applicants, assess performance, identify unusual employee behaviour and recommend management action. Photo by Getty Images/iStock PhotoEmployers are rapidly adopting systems that rank applicants, assess performance, identify unusual employee behaviour and recommend management action. The attraction is obvious. Artificial intelligence can process vastly more information than a manager, almost instantaneously. But using AI does not transfer legal responsibility from the employer to the machine, writes Howard Levitt. The number of transborder air passengers is still 5.9 per cent lower than in 2024, while domestic traffic continued to lead growth, said Statistics Canada. Photo by Nathan Griffiths/PostmediaThe downshift in Canadian travel that began in early 2025 appears to be turning around as flights from Canada to the United States start to pick up again.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.