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Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup includes a new ultra-thin model, price hike on Pro
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Cenovus selling stake in WRB Refining to joint venture partner Phillips 66 for $1.9B
Cenovus Energy Inc. is looking to trim down its refining business with a $1.9-billion deal to sell half interests in two U.S. refineries to joint-venture partner Phillips 66. “This transaction aligns with our strategy of owning and operating the assets…
Joly expects aluminum sector to receive ‘hundreds of millions’ in tariff relief
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Quebec’s aluminum sector is likely to receive “hundreds of millions of dollars” from a $5 billion fund to help sectors slammed by U.S. tariffs. Nearly all of Canada’s aluminum is produced in Quebec. Joly said…
Strathcona Resources sweetens takeover offer for MEG Energy
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As some federal and provincial politicians argue that Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is stopping young Canadians from finding good-paying jobs, some experts say migrant workers aren’t to blame and that other immigration streams could be the problem. Earlier this…
Flight attendants overwhelmingly vote against Air Canada wage offer
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Wealthsimple client data, including SINs, accessed in security breach
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Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5B US to settle author class action over AI training
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Canadian economy bled 66,000 jobs in August as unemployment rate hit its lowest since ‘pandemic days’
The unemployment rate rose to 7.1 per cent in August — nearly the highest rate since 2016 — while the Canadian economy lost 66,000 jobs, according to new data from Statistics Canada. After the unemployment rate held steady in July…
Telecom outages will need to be reported and explained under new rules, CRTC says
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Google ordered to pay $425 million US for privacy violations in class-action case
A U.S. federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet’s Google must pay $425 million US for invading users’ privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account. The…
Ottawa tells CRA to fix its call centre problem so more Canadians can reach an agent
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OpenAI and Meta say they’re fixing chatbots to better help users in distress
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No fines for big grocers that promoted imported food as Canadian
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Canada’s biggest banks beat 3rd quarter expectations as trade pressures ease
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Small businesses that relied on duty-free U.S. shipping wonder if they can survive without it
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Canadian plant-based food brand Yves Veggie Cuisine to be discontinued
Yves Veggie Cuisine, a Canadian plant-based food brand that was a staple in some vegetarian and vegan households, is being discontinued after 40 years in business, its parent company told CBC News on Thursday. The brand specialized in meat alternatives, selling veggie versions…
Online retailer Ssense filing for bankruptcy protection
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B.C. billionaire wanting Bay leases doesn’t have cash to launch new chain: landlord
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Canadian economy shrinks 1.6% in second quarter as U.S. tariffs squeeze exports
Canada’s economy shrank in the second quarter by a much larger degree than expected on an annualized basis as U.S. tariffs squeezed exports. But higher household and government spending cushioned some of the impact, data showed on Friday. The GDP for the quarter…
Zellers returns — again — this time starting in Edmonton
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Canada Post lost $407M in 2nd quarter, says customers seeking out other parcel carriers
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OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman sued by parents who blame ChatGPT for teen’s death
The parents of a teen who died by suicide after ChatGPT coached him on methods of self harm sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday, saying the company knowingly put profit above safety when it launched the GPT-4o version…
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On the heels of a controversial decision by the American government to take an ownership stake in U.S. chip-maker Intel, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s administration could be looking at Pentagon contractors as…
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook says she’ll sue Trump administration to keep her job
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Court dismisses WestJet legal challenge of order to compensate passenger for flight delay
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Cenovus signs $7.9B deal to buy MEG as Strathcona says company is ‘preying on a weak board’
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Canada removing retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods
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Court monitor says it doesn’t support Hudson’s Bay plan to sell leases to Ruby Liu
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Canada Post union tables new offers seeking higher wages
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers presented new offers to Canada Post on Wednesday seeking higher wages while allowing for the addition of weekend delivery and part-time workers to the postal service. The new proposals include annual wage increases of…
Is the stock market in an AI bubble?
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Inflation slowed to 1.7% in July, but food prices rose at faster pace
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Travel plans dashed by Air Canada strike? You may have more rights than you think
The Air Canada flight attendants strike has disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers. As travellers scramble to rearrange their plans, many are seeking answers about their rights. They may be surprised to learn that passengers set to depart from…
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National park pressure; Sin city seeing fewer Canadians during slump: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Canada’s national parks are free for everyone this summer. Should they be? Lorne and Riza McVicar at…
Canadian home sales rose 6.6% in July compared to same time last year
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Canada Post and union meeting pushed to next week due to mediator availability
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Air Canada flight attendants walk off the job as strike begins
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Flight attendant union asks jobs minister not to intervene in Air Canada negotiations
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Simons opens its 1st Toronto store at Yorkdale mall
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With flight attendant strike looming, union accuses minister of speaking ‘on behalf’ of Air Canada
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Canada’s national parks are free for everyone this summer. Should they be?
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BoC officials considered whether interest rate already low enough to weather tariffs
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Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights ahead of possible weekend strike
Air Canada says it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown, as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants as soon as Saturday. The airline says the first flights will be cancelled…
Air Canada says negotiations with flight attendants’ union are at ‘impasse’
The union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants says it has declined the airline’s proposal to resolve negotiations using an arbitrator, according to an update on the bargaining committee’s website. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) wrote on Tuesday that…
WestJet says some passengers’ personal information stolen in cyberattack
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After walkbacks and confusion, U.S. tariffs kick in for dozens of countries
President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, as the economic fallout of his months-long tariff threats has begun to create headwinds for the U.S. economy. Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries…
Ottawa upholds CRTC ruling on wholesale internet access to ‘allow for more competition’
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Accessory retailer Claire’s to seek creditor protection in Canada but stores will stay open
Claire’s Holdings LLC says it has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and will soon follow suit in Canada. The accessories and cosmetics retailer says it will make a filing with the Ontario Superior Court under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement…
Air Canada flight attendants vote to strike if agreement not reached, union says
More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are poised for a possible strike later this month after members voted in favour of strike action, according to the union representing the flight attendants. The Air Canada Component of CUPE said in…
Carney hints at dropping some U.S. tariffs if it will help Canadian industries hit by trade war
Prime Minister Mark Carney showed no signs of retaliating against U.S. President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs — and even suggested he’s open to removing existing tariffs if it would help Canadian industries. Carney faced questions Tuesday about Canada’s next steps after…
Canada Goose’s summer apparel helps shift company from winter-brand perception
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says its new lines of spring and summer clothing appear to be resonating with consumers, though the company posted a wider net loss in its latest quarter. Chief executive Dani Reiss said apparel such as T-shirts…
Why Canada’s economy is showing resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs
Despite tariffs piling up over the past few months, economists say there are few signs of economic collapse — though Canada’s economy is starting to show cracks. TD Bank economist Marc Ercolao conceded it’s a “bit of surprise” to see…
Stocks down in Canada, U.S., Europe as markets react to Trump’s latest tariffs
The U.S. stock market had its worst day since May on Friday after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of trading partners. The S&P 500…
Judges question Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congress
Appellate court judges expressed broad skepticism Thursday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for his most expansive round of tariffs, including the tariff on Canada that he just raised to 35 per cent. Members of the 11-judge panel of…
Beef costs more than ever, but Canadians won’t let that ruin barbecue season
As Canadians fire up their grills for the August long weekend, one of the nation’s most cherished summer traditions is now facing a costly twist: beef prices have surged 25 per cent over the past year, far outpacing the rate…
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Trump dismisses weak jobs numbers as 'rigged' and fires labour statistics chief
U.S. President Donald Trump fired the U.S. commissioner of labour statistics after weak jobs numbers signaled tariffs weren’t yet leading to his promised economic boom.
The 35% tariff kicked in today on Canadian goods. How big of an impact will it have?
With the signing of an executive order, U.S. President Donald Trump upped Canada’s tariff rate to 35 per cent, effective at 12:01 a.m. today. That’s a 10 per cent increase on the 25 per cent rate that has been in effect…
Unionized workers at Canada Post vote against latest contract offer
Unionized workers at Canada Post have rejected the Crown corporation’s latest contract offer in two votes. The offer was turned down with 68.5 per cent of ballots (23,440) cast by urban postal operation workers, according to the Canada Industrial Relations Board,…
U.S. extends trade deal with Mexico, sets tariffs for dozens of countries
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing “reciprocal” tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 41 per cent on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations. The order was issued shortly after 7 p.m. ET on Thursday…
Canada’s economy contracted by 0.1% in May, but showed signs of a rebound
Statistics Canada says the economy contracted for a second straight month in May, but there were signs of a rebound in June. The agency says real gross domestic product fell 0.1 per cent in May, matching the decline in April….
Weston family wants to buy Hudson’s Bay charter and donate it, according to documents
The royal charter that formed Hudson’s Bay about 355 years ago could soon be getting a new home. The Canadian Museum of History announced Wednesday that Wittington Investments Ltd., a private Canadian holding company for the Weston family, wants to…
As a B.C. Costco cracks down on its food court, is there anywhere truly cheap left to eat?
It’s not easy to find an inexpensive meal these days, especially if you’re feeding a family and especially if you’re on the go. It could cost you $50 to get four full meals at McDonald’s. A KFC family bucket meal costs around $45…
U.S. and Canada might not reach trade deal, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump says his country may not reach a new trade deal with Canada and could simply impose more or higher tariffs on its northern neighbour — something he’s threatening to do in one week’s time. “We haven’t really had a…
Survey suggests employees ‘upset’ about return to office, prefer flexible work
As more and more employers order their workers back to the office, employees say they like the flexibility to work from home — and some returning to corporate workplaces aren’t so happy about being forced to return. According to new…
LG Energy Solution warns of slowing EV battery demand due to U.S. tariffs, policy headwinds
South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution warned on Friday of a further slowdown in demand by early next year due to U.S. tariffs and policy uncertainties after it posted a quarterly profit jump. Its major customers Tesla and General Motors warned…
The U.S. economy is thriving in spite of tariffs. Will it last?
By just about every indicator, the U.S. economy is holding up remarkably well. When Donald Trump launched his global trade war, economists and markets said his tariff policy would slow the economy, drive up prices and dramatically reduce global trade….
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Andy Rielly, president of Rielly Lumber, says the U.S. raising anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber is devastating for his business.
Big Bank upsell update; more Buy Canadian complaints investigated: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. A Marketplace story update After CBC Marketplace’s investigation into big banks upselling customers on products they didn’t…
Door-to-door salespeople are finding success amid skepticism of online scams
Cost of LivingWho’s that knocking at my door? Sure, we live in the digital age. But when most of us ignore phone calls and send emails straight to spam — why are door-to-door salespeople still getting through? If you get…
The natural diamond industry is getting rocked. You can thank the lab-grown variety for that
When Aret Oymakas started selling diamonds years ago, engagement ring shoppers came in looking for one thing for their brides-to-be: a real, mined diamond. “It was just a diamond,” said Oymakas, owner of Livia Diamonds in Toronto. “And you got what…
Hudson’s Bay reaches deals to sell leases for six of its store locations
Hudson’s Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations, as legal wrangling continues on work to close a deal to sell up to 25 leases to B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu. Legal filings show clothing retailer YM…
Tesla’s profits fall again as Musk hopes robotaxis will offset declining sales
The fallout from Elon Musk’s plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter. The car company that has faced boycotts for months said Wednesday…
Canada’s trade team downplays chances of deal with Trump by Aug. 1
With the clock ticking on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to boost tariffs on some Canadian exports to 35 per cent starting Aug. 1, Canada’s top trade negotiators are downplaying the likelihood of reaching a deal by that deadline. Dominic LeBlanc, minister responsible for…
CBC investigation finds some big grocers promoting imported food with Canadian branding
Like many shoppers these days, Stacey Dineen, who lives just outside Kitchener, Ont., is all-in on the buy Canadian movement. “Trump’s comments about annexing Canada, wanting to make us part of the United States, boy, that really kind of lit…
Carney tells premiers he’ll only sign a U.S. trade deal ‘in the best interest of Canadians’
The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the United States by the Aug. 1 deadline appears uncertain, with Prime Minister Mark Carney insisting his government will only sign a new agreement if there is one worth signing. “The…
More Canadians may be thinking of a staycation this summer. But has domestic travel become unaffordable?
Whether you’re camping under the stars, jumping off the dock at a lakeside cottage, strolling the coast or exploring a new city, there’s arguably nothing better than a summer vacation in Canada. Assuming, of course, you can afford it. From accommodations to flights, Canadians…
Many Canadian exports can avoid Trump tariffs if CUSMA-compliant. Here’s what that means
Canadian exporters across a wide range of industries have a way to escape U.S. President Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs. That escape hatch is compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the three-way free trade deal signed by Trump back in 2018. …
Remember Cambridge Analytica? What to know about the $8B US lawsuit against Meta’s board
More than seven years after a privacy scandal involving Facebook and the Cambridge Analytica consulting firm emerged, an $8-billion US class action investors’ lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta board members will begin. The plaintiffs, led by Amalgamated Bank Inc.,…
Oil industry continues focus on returning cash to investors over new big projects
While Alberta’s oilpatch continues to make billions of dollars in profits, much of that money is finding its way into shareholder’s pockets rather than toward major expansions of their operations. At the time of the last boom, oil producers poured…
B.C. billionaire hosts job fair in Toronto amid bid for Hudson’s Bay leases
A British Columbia billionaire seeking to acquire dozens of former Hudson’s Bay leases held a job fair in Toronto this weekend to attract people to work at the properties— despite not yet leasing the retail spaces in the city. Ruby Liu…
U.S. commerce secretary dismisses question that free trade with Canada is dead
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is dismissing the question of whether U.S. free trade with Canada is dead, calling the notion “silly” and saying a substantial amount of Canadian goods enter the U.S. tariff-free under the current North American free…
Trump signs law to create regulatory regime for stablecoins, a huge win for crypto backers
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and…
Ottawa weighs plans on AI, copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction
Canada’s artificial intelligence minister is keeping a close watch on court cases in Canada and the U.S. to determine next steps for Ottawa’s regulatory approach to AI. Some AI companies have claimed early wins south of the border, and OpenAI is now…
‘Shaken to our core’: Small businesses struggle with high cost of going green
What On EarthSmall businesses going net zero? In THIS economy? Going net zero isn’t easy — at least, not in this economy. Just ask Asha Wheeldon. Since she started her business she’s had to endure COVID-19, inflation and the current trade war…
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‘Surprised and disappointed’: Ekati layoffs reverberate across N.W.T.
As Indigenous leaders and northern workers absorb the shock of this week’s layoffs at Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, industry observers say the scaling back of operations at Ekati is indicative of challenges facing the diamond industry. Dene National Chief…
Canned cocktail hitting you hard? As ready-to-drink cans grow in popularity, some are getting stronger
If you’ve ever put back a can of Cutwater, and only then realized how much booze is in it, TikTok would like to remind you that you’re not alone. Consumers have been sharing their stories — and surprise — about…
Trial against Meta higher-ups ends on 2nd day as investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for…
Quebec-based Couche-Tard pulls out of bid for 7-Eleven parent company
Alimentation Couche-Tard has backed away from a bid to buy the parent company of Japanese convenience store giant 7-Eleven. Couche-Tard says it withdrew its proposal to buy Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., which it accused of failing to sincerely…
Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada says
The gap between the country’s highest- and lowest-income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The agency said the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40…
Manitoba woman files proposed class action against Loblaw over alleged underweighted meat sales
A Manitoba woman, who blew the whistle on a case in which Loblaw sold underweighted meat across 80 stores in Western Canada, has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the grocery chain over allegations it consistently overcharges for meat and…
Rogers launching new satellite-to-mobile text messaging trial
Rogers Communications Inc. has launched a new satellite-to-mobile text messaging service, marking the latest step in its partnership with SpaceX and Lynk Global to eventually deliver full satellite-to-phone coverage across apps, data and voice service. The company says its Rogers…
Trump threatening 35% tariffs on Canadian goods across the board
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods as the two countries have been engaged in negotiations to reach some sort of trade agreement. Trump’s latest threat came in a letter…
Hudson’s Bay fires back at lender seeking termination of Ruby Liu deal: court docs
Hudson’s Bay is firing back at one of its biggest lenders. A new court filing from the defunct department store’s chief financial officer pushes back on the lender’s calls to subject the retailer to more oversight because it allegedly mishandled…
Canada added 83,000 jobs in June, sending unemployment down slightly
The Canadian economy added 83,000 jobs in the month of June — the first substantial jump since January — while unemployment fell slightly by 0.1 percentage points, according to Statistics Canada. The vast majority of those jobs were part time, the…
Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns
Ford is recalling nearly a million cars in Canada and the United States because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks. The recall covers: Ford Bronco,…
Got a weird text message? ‘Smishing’ scams likely rising because of AI, experts warn
If it seems like your phone has been blowing up with more spam text messages recently, you’re probably right. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says so-called “smishing” attempts appear to be on the rise, thanks in part to new technologies that…
B.C. Labour Board certifies union at Amazon facility in Delta, B.C., Unifor says
Workers at an Amazon fulfilment centre in Delta, B.C., have been officially certified to unionize, after the B.C. Labour Relations Board found the company engaged in unfair labour practices that interfered with the unionization process. The union had applied to…
Sports fans ‘flabbergasted’ after Sportsnet announces double-digit price hike
Canadian sports fans are tearing into Sportsnet after they learned its streaming service will be hiking prices by double digits before the next hockey season. Sportsnet, which is owned by Rogers Sports & Media, announced in an email to customers Thursday that it…
‘It’s like Groundhog Day’: Canadian dairy producers are used to Trump calling them out, but worry remains
Dairy producers say they’re used to U.S. President Donald Trump’s jabs at their industry, as he threatens yet another round of tariffs on Canada. But they’re still worried about what the continued threats could mean for the supply management system…
Lawsuits over dupes are popping up in courts. But can dupes be illegal?
To customers, a lookalike to Ugg’s Tasman slippers or a knock-off of Lululemon’s ultra-popular Define jacket can be a fantastic bargain. But to the companies that make the original products, similar-but-cheaper items can be bad for business. While knock-offs are nothing new,…
Canadian travel to the U.S. plummets — but Americans are staying home, too
It’s not just Canadians who are holding back on cross-border travel amid a U.S. trade war that has soured bilateral relations. The number of Americans coming to Canada is also dropping off. New data published by Statistics Canada Thursday shows…
The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels
It’s shaping up to be a record sales year at Maker House, an Ottawa gift shop where almost everything in the store — from furniture to food to greeting cards — is entirely made in Canada. Hot sellers these days include a…
Most of Nova Scotia’s universities are in the red. Here’s why, and what’s next
Nova Scotia’s universities are planning cuts, program reviews and tuition increases to grapple with budget shortfalls over the coming year. All of the province’s large universities are planning to run a deficit in 2025-26. The troubled times come amid a significant drop…
Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50 per cent tax on imported copper on Tuesday — adding to the growing list of punishing tariffs that are causing economic dislocation in Canada and around the world. Trump said…
RBC tells customer she’s responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam
At first, Melissa Plett didn’t think there was anything suspicious about a fraud alert call she got last month purportedly from her bank, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Her phone’s call display showed the number was RBC’s. Plus, the…
Trump announces tariff rates for numerous countries — but not Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters to governments around the world on Monday informing them of the tariff rates he would impose starting Aug. 1 — though Canada’s July 21 deadline to reach a deal appears to remain. Trump said…
Ruby Liu wants to drag young people from the internet to her retail stores
B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu has big plans as she moves to take over up to 28 former Hudson’s Bay retail locations across Canada, pledging to share the pie with skeptical landlords and aiming to bring youngsters back to stores. Liu…
People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don’t roll your eyes just yet
The Current23:29What’s a divorce registry and why are more people using them? When Stacey Slager’s marriage ended, a colleague suggested she start a divorce registry: a list of items that friends and family could get her as gifts, to help…
More and more influencers are offering financial advice on TikTok and YouTube. Should you take it?
Cost of Living5:14The rise of the ‘finfluencer’ If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the stock market, build a budget or plan for retirement, your first stop might’ve once been a parent, a trusted friend or an advisor at the bank. But,…
Sask.’s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it’s getting worse in Ont. and B.C.
Tyler Fransen lost his Saskatoon home this spring after he missed mortgage payments due to financial circumstances and life situations that sent him over the tipping point. “I just felt a little defeated,” said Fransen, whose father recently died from cancer….
Government talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about cash flow help amid U.S. tariffs
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with cash flow problems caused by the United States’ global steel and aluminum tariffs. During a visit to Saguenay,…
Ontario wine sales surge after U.S. products pulled
Sales of Ontario wine have increased by over 60 per cent since the LCBO pulled American products off its shelves earlier this year, signalling a shift in buying habits among consumers in the province, the retailer says. “Ontarians are increasingly…
$8.2B US merger of Viterra and Bunge now complete
The $8.2-billion US merger of Bunge and Viterra is now complete, forming one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies. The deal was confirmed in a news release issued by the Missouri-based Bunge on Wednesday. It comes nearly six months after the Canadian government approved the merger…
Canned foods giant Del Monte files for bankruptcy protection
Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. Del Monte has secured $912.5 million US in debtor-in-possession financing…
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in its second round of mass layoffs in recent months. While the company didn’t specify the exact number of people who would be losing their jobs, it did say it was less than four per cent…
Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action — but only for Quebec customers
A judge has authorized a class action lawsuit over emails Tim Hortons sent out in error to participants in its popular Roll Up to Win promotion — but only for Quebec residents. Montreal-based firm LPC Avocats claims some half-million customers…
Non-profit run by 23andMe co-founder gets court approval to buy the genetic testing company
Anne Wojcicki’s bid to buy 23andMe, the genetic testing company she co-founded nearly 20 years ago, has received the court green light. That means Wojcicki’s non-profit TTAM Research Institute will purchase “substantially all” of San Francisco-based 23andMe’s assets for $305…
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Not yet, says expert
Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada. But anyone expecting all of them to be gone by tomorrow should read…
Lululemon sues Costco over sale of alleged knock-offs
Lululemon is accusing Costco of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knock-offs of some of its most popular products. A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells “dupes” of Lululemon’s Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC…
Canada is getting a second shot at becoming a major LNG player
A decade after a promised boom in the liquified natural gas industry failed to materialize, Canada has arrived at the starting line, rekindling some aspirations of becoming a major LNG player. The long-awaited LNG Canada project is now up and…
Demand for ‘elbows up’ merchandise dips ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales….
Canada’s stubby beer bottle finds new meaning in an age of American bluster
Forty years after its retirement as the industry standard bottle for beer in Canada, the stubby is being reinterpreted in an age marred by tariffs and American grievance — not as a cultural icon, but as a discreet way of protecting a national…
Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Ruby Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot
A group of Hudson’s Bay’s landlords don’t want to transfer more than two dozen leases to B.C. billionaire Weihong (Ruby) Liu, but the department store still has a chance to get its way. The Bay, which filed for creditor protection in…
Trump wants Canada’s digital services tax gone before trade talks resume
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s ending all trade discussions with Canada to hit back at Ottawa for slapping a tax on web giants — and he wants it removed before negotiations can begin again. Canada and the U.S. have been…
Canada’s GDP shrank in April, with hefty decline in manufacturing
Canada’s economy shrank by 0.1 per cent on a monthly basis in April, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the data agency’s advance estimate for May showing a similar decline in activity. The manufacturing sector alone dipped 1.9 per cent — the…
Matcha is having a moment — and it’s putting pressure on Japan’s tea industry
It’s the latest beverage du jour — and for people needing their morning pick-me-up, matcha tea increasingly beats espresso as their caffeine fix of choice. “I worked on the bar a few weeks ago and I think past a certain point, you don’t just…
U.S. economy shrank in 1st quarter, falling short of expectations
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5 per cent annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in an unexpected deterioration of earlier estimates. First-quarter growth was weighed down…
DHL Express Canada reaches tentative agreement with union
Delivery company DHL Express Canada has reached a tentative agreement with its union, paving the way for the company to resume operations. The deal comes after almost a year of negotiations. Details of the agreement will not be disclosed until after…
Montreal asking rents up nearly 71% since 2019, says StatsCan
The average asking price of rent in Montreal has shot up nearly 71 per cent since 2019, according to a rent report released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday. Between 2019 and the first quarter of 2025, asking rent for a…
It’s easier than ever to transfer money around the world. So why can it be a hassle for Canadians?
When Victoria resident Dick Newson tried to send €1,000 to a friend in France through a money transfer from his Scotiabank account, he didn’t expect it to be a hassle. “We were able to submit it and it said ‘Done,’…
Alberta’s oilsands to hit record production high in 2025
Another year, another record for Alberta’s oil industry. Oilsands production is on pace to reach an all-time high this year as production in northern Alberta is expected to grow by five per cent in 2025 compared to last year. The latest…
Hudson’s Bay receives approval for sale of 3 leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu
The B.C. billionaire looking to turn Hudson’s Bay’s old digs into her own retail empire left court Monday with the beginnings of her venture in hand — and a looming fight that could curtail her full ambitions. Ontario Superior Court…
What is the Strait of Hormuz and what could happen to oil prices if Iran shuts it down?
It’s called the world’s most critical oil choke point — and Iran holds the power. Washington’s strikes on Iran stoked fears that Iran could retaliate by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between Iran and Oman through which around 20 per cent of…
Competition watchdog calls for relaxed foreign ownership rules in airline industry report
The Competition Bureau is calling for changes to improve the competitive landscape in Canada’s airline industry, including loosening rules that limit foreign ownership of Canadian airlines. In a 117-page market study published Thursday, the watchdog reiterated that Canada’s airline industry is highly…
Canada is facing a housing crisis. Could it take a page from Europe?
Slavica Salihbegovic’s family was growing. So she did what anyone living in Vienna would do: She asked the city for a bigger apartment. “At that time, I was pregnant with my first kid,” she said. “I lived in a two-room…
4.8M new homes need to be built over next 10 years to restore affordability, CMHC says
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019, based on projected demand. The national housing agency released its latest…
Retail sales inched up in April from sales gains at car dealers, but likely dropped in May
Retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains in sales at new and used car dealers, according to Statistics Canada. For April, six of nine sub-sectors were up, as sales at motor vehicle and parts…
WestJet cyberattack remains unresolved one week in, airline says operations unaffected
WestJet says a cyberattack that began last week remains unresolved, as questions linger about the nature and fallout of the breach. The country’s second-largest airline says it is working to assess whether sensitive data or customers’ personal information was compromised…
VIA Rail and Unifor reach tentative agreement, avoiding a strike
Via Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing 2,400 of its workers across the country, the Crown corporation said on Friday. The deal averts a walkout involving members of Unifor, who had voted for a strike mandate…
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As the U.S. trade war drags, calls grow for Canada to cautiously improve ties with China
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government works to reshape its economic policies amid an unpredictable administration south of the border, Canadian businesses that trade with China say Ottawa needs to find ways to expand exports there — and fast. While…
Canada Post says it has reached a deal with 2nd-largest union CPAA
Canada Post says it has reached a deal with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, the second-largest union representing its workers. The union represents 8,500 of the Crown corporation’s employees, most of whom are responsible for managing post offices in rural…
Wheat and corn crops in Canada’s Prairies, U.S. Midwest could see biggest losses due to climate change
Think food prices are high now? By the end of this century, climate change could significantly cut production of six staple food crops around the world — including wheat production in Canada, leading to higher prices, a new study finds. …
Lululemon cutting 150 corporate jobs as athleisure brand braces for tariff impact
Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure, the retailer said Wednesday. The affected employees are part of its store support centres, a spokesperson for the company told CBC News…
Annual home sales down 4.3% in May, but activity up on monthly basis
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in May fell 4.3 per cent compared with a year ago, but activity picked up when compared to the previous month. Home sales rose 3.6 per cent from April, marking the first…
That’s bananas! Why it might be harder or pricier to find some brands in grocery stores
Potential price hikes at the grocery store unrelated to tariffs or even inflation? In this economy? Yes, it’s bananas. No, literally: this story is about bananas. Fruit giant Chiquita is one of the top brands leading the global banana industry, and its bananas are…
Nintendo’s Switch 2 sets early sales records. Its future is less certain
Day 610:09Nintendo Switch 2 promises to be an improvement on the bestselling original console, but it’ll cost you At first glance, Nintendo’s new Switch 2 looks a lot like the last one — a handheld device that easily connects to…
Oil prices surge after Israel’s strike on Iran
Oil surged, stocks fell and investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar and government bonds Friday after Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military targets in an attack that raised the risk of war between the two countries and broader instability…
WestJet dealing with ‘cybersecurity incident’ impacting access to internal systems, app
WestJet is alerting its employees and the public about a “cybersecurity incident” involving the Calgary-based airline’s internal systems and app. In a news release on Friday, the airline said several people trying to access its services have faced “restricted access” as a result of…
Manufacturing sales fall 2.8 per cent in April, biggest monthly drop since 2023
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 2.8 per cent in April, the largest monthly drop since October 2023, as the tariff dispute with the United States hit the industry. The agency says manufacturing sales stand at their lowest level since…
How Canada emerged as the safest port in a storm of global trade
When the trade war began in February, Canada looked like it might have been one of the country’s hardest hit by U.S. tariffs. But in three months of head-spinning volatility, the on-again, off-again threats have expanded, Canada has negotiated sweeping…
Federal government to put latest Canada Post offer up for union vote
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday she’s putting Canada Post’s latest offers to unionized postal workers up for a vote in the hope of breaking a long-standing impasse between the parties. She said in a social media post it’s…
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Are AI bots the future of job interviews?
Have you done an interview with an AI bot? While the technology is still in its early stages, some say it frees up humans from tedious tasks while others say there are concerns about HR job losses. CBC’s Ashley Fraser…
Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report
A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta’s industry. Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta’s are now the most costly. Under a…
Wealthsimple launches credit card, new line of credit to challenge big banks
Wealthsimple Inc. announced its first credit card and a line of credit Wednesday as it ramps up efforts to challenge the dominance of Canada’s big banks. The expansion also includes the additions of mobile cheque deposits, wire transfers and bank…
Gen Z is facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades. Here is how it’s different
Graduation cap in hand, Sarah Chung is posing for photos in school regalia ahead of her convocation ceremony. The campus atmosphere is joyful, but what comes next is sobering: this honours student is graduating into one of the worst youth labour markets seen…
OPEC boss slams net-zero targets, promotes big future for oil in Calgary speech
The secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries says the world’s thirst for oil will continue for decades to come and investment in the sector is necessary to meet those needs. Haitham al-Ghais made his remarks in a speech…
‘Come hug it out’: Canadian tourism groups reassure U.S. visitors they’re welcome amid political tension
Late last year, Dan Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, began planning a motorcycle trip with friends this summer that includes several days in Ontario. But those plans became a little uncertain after U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January and imposed tariffs…
Competition Bureau sues food delivery company DoorDash, alleging misleading price promotions
The Competition Bureau said on Monday that it is suing the online food delivery company DoorDash and its Canadian subsidiary for allegedly misleading consumers by advertising its services at a lower price than what customers actually end up paying. “A…
Indigenous business leaders support push to build major projects — but want ‘terms that work for us’
Indigenous business leaders gathered outside Calgary this week for an energy industry conference say they’re not opposed to building major projects quickly — in fact, they’re all for it. But as Ontario and B.C. pass bills criticized by First Nations…
DHL Express workers on strike after company locks them out, adding to parcel sector turmoil
Unifor says DHL Express Canada locked out workers just after midnight Sunday as the two sides failed to reach a contract deal, injecting more labour turmoil into the country’s parcel delivery market. The union, which represents 2,100 truck drivers, couriers…
Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they’re facing ‘toxic uncertainty’
The Sunday Magazine23:13Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they’re facing ‘toxic uncertainty’ Dan Patrick De Los Santos’s workday looks very different then it did a few months ago before the Trump administration tariffs upended trade — and…
New AI tools promise real-time translation so you don’t have to. But is that a good thing?
The Sunday Magazine21:16Will we still need to learn foreign languages if AI can do the translating? There’s a suite of new and upcoming tools designed to make translation between languages easier and faster than ever before — some, with the…
Canada’s unemployment rate ticks up to 7% in May, highest in 9 years outside of pandemic
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to seven per cent in May, the highest it’s been in nine years outside of the pandemic, Statistics Canada said on Friday. In its latest Labour Force Survey, the data agency says the unemployment rate has risen to its…
B.C. government approves new LNG pipeline with terminus near Prince Rupert
The B.C. government has approved the continued construction of a new pipeline project that could supply natural gas to a proposed floating liquefied natural gas export terminal off B.C.’s North Coast. The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project is a joint venture between…
Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with ‘dark patterns’
A consumer organization filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online fast-fashion retailer Shein over its use of “dark patterns,” which are tactics designed to make people buy more on its app and website. Pop-ups urging customers not…
Bank of Canada must get comfortable with the unknown as long as Trump is in charge
In two straight decisions, the Bank of Canada has said it was leaving its key overnight lending rate unchanged as it gains “more information on U.S. trade policy and its impacts.” The problem is that since Donald Trump reclaimed the…
As Bank of Canada holds rates, experts say a cut alone won’t stop an economic slowdown
The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, pointing to a mixed bag of unexpectedly strong data and the uncertainty of U.S. tariffs as reason for the hold — and some experts say, going forward,…
Doubled tariffs raise concerns Canadian steel could be shut out of U.S., but some companies say they’ll adjust
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum now doubled, Canadian steel businesses and industry leaders — already wounded by the initial tax — haved mixed reactions about the hike. Calling the impact of the initial 25 per cent tariffs “devastating,” after it…
Court OK’s Hudson’s Bay selling trademarks, like iconic stripes, to Canadian Tire
Hudson’s Bay Co. will live on in some fashion, and what form it takes will be solely up to Canadian Tire. On Tuesday, the beleaguered department store got court approval to sell its intellectual property, including its iconic multicoloured stripes…
Canada had big EV battery recycling plans, but without regulations it’s the ‘Wild West,’ expert warns
A few years ago, Li-Cycle was one of the biggest players in electric vehicle battery recycling in North America, providing a roadmap to a circular, sustainable economy for electric vehicles. But just last month, the Toronto-based company filed for bankruptcy protection…
Labour dispute drags on as Canada Post rejects union’s arbitration request
Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing about 55,000 of its workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers made the request in a statement on Saturday, saying it…
ETFs are outpacing mutual funds despite market volatility. Are rookie retail investors at risk?
Canadian investors are putting more of their money into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to recent data, even as the U.S.-led trade war rocks global stock markets, and some experts say rookie retail investors are at higher risk. Net sales of exchange-traded…
An AI bot might be asking the questions at your next job interview
When Wafa Shafiq realized her upcoming job interview would be conducted by an artificial intelligence bot, she thought: Why not? “I thought it’d be really cool. I wanted to try it,” said Shafiq. Alex, an AI bot powered by software…
Canada’s GDP grew by annualized rate of 2.2% in first quarter
Canada’s economy grew by 2.2 per cent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, expanding at a rate faster than expected. The growth was primarily driven by exports as companies in the United States rushed…
Oil companies sued over heat dome ‘wrongful’ death
A U.S. woman is suing seven oil and gas companies, saying they contributed to an extraordinarily hot day that led to her mother’s fatal hyperthermia during a heat dome event that also killed more than 600 people in B.C. It’s one…
U.S. tourism operators offer exclusive deals for Canadians to try to convince them to return
It’s been a rough start to the golf season for Paul Dame, owner of Bluff Point Golf Resort in Plattsburgh, N.Y., about 100 kilometres south of Montreal. Over the past two months, he said, business for both golf and lodgings has plummeted…
Bell Canada to launch 6 AI data centres in B.C.
Telecom giant Bell Canada has announced plans to build six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. Bell AI Fabric will create a “data centre supercluster” in the province beginning with a centre in Kamloops this June and another in Merritt by…
Hailey Bieber sells makeup brand Rhode to Elf Beauty in $1B deal
Rhode, Hailey Bieber’s makeup and skincare brand, is being snapped up by Elf Beauty for about $1 billion US, giving the budget cosmetic retailer access to a celebrity-endorsed product line that has become hugely popular among Gen Z and millennials….
The carbon removal Olympics are set to kick off in this Alberta industrial park
Just off the highway near Innisfail, Alta., a town about 120 kilometres north of Calgary, is a construction site immediately identified by a large tent boasting the words “Deep Sky” in a groovy, arcade-style font. The roughly two-hectare facility, still…