Hudson’s Bay to lay off more than 8,300 employees by June 1
Hudson’s Bay will lay off more than 8,300 employees — about 89 per cent of its workforce — by Sunday, according to documents published Monday evening, at which point the retailer will have closed all its stores and its liquidation sale will have run…
Trump drops tariff threat against EU after weekend call with bloc chief
A weekend telephone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave “new impetus” to trade talks, the EU said on Monday, after Trump dropped his threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on imports from the…
Ontario judge approves $500M settlement in Loblaw bread-fixing case
Some Canadian shoppers may soon receive cash from a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw and its parent company George Weston of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. Ontario Superior Court Judge Ed Morgan approved a…
How the peaceful world of puzzles has been upended by the global trade war
Day 68:10How the peaceful hobby of doing jigsaw puzzles has been upended by Trump’s tariffs Puzzle people are used to putting pieces in their place. But the chaos of the Canada-U.S. trade war is flipping the industry over, leaving business…
Canada Post to meet with union Sunday amid national overtime ban by mail workers
Canada Post was set to meet with negotiators from its union Sunday amid warnings of mail delivery delays tied to a national ban on overtime for postal workers. Sunday’s meeting will be the first of the weekend, a spokesperson for…
Bell says services fully restored after widespread outage hit Ontario, Quebec
After users in Ontario and Quebec reported a widespread outage of Bell Canada’s services this morning, the company said an update triggered the interruption and that it had since fully restored its system. “Bell conducted an update that impacted some of our routers. We rolled…
3-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers
British Columbia’s main outpatient lab services provider and the union representing about 1,200 striking workers have reached a deal through binding recommendations from a mediator, ending roughly 10 weeks of strike action. LifeLabs and the BC General Employees’ Union both…
Trump threatens EU with 50% tariff, Apple and other smartphone makers with 25%
U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, recommending 50 per cent tariffs on the European Union and a 25 per cent tariff to be imposed on Apple and other smartphone makers. Trump made the comments about the EU and Apple…
‘Energy is Canada’s power’: New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties
The new federal energy minister delivered a boisterous speech in support of the country’s energy sector on Friday morning, while highlighting his past involvement in the sector and the urgent need to build a variety of new energy projects. Tim…
Duolingo’s CEO says AI will soon replace teachers. But… should it?
Will AI soon teach a generation of kids to read, do long division, and that cooties aren’t real, but germs are, so to stop wiping boogers under their desks? Luis von Ahn, founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, seems to think so….
Stellantis postpones Canadian-made 2026 Dodge Charger R/T model amid tariffs
Auto maker Stellantis has confirmed that it is postponing production of its 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T as it continues “to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies.” But the company says the decision will have no impact on jobs…
Canada Pension Plan Investments drops net-zero target after initially aiming for 2050
Canada Pension Plan Investments has dropped a net-zero by 2050 target for carbon emissions, according to an annual report released on Wednesday, following several Canadian financial institutions that have backtracked on climate commitments. CPP Investments noted that there have been recent legal developments…
Postal worker union floats 2-week pause on potential strike after Canada Post makes offer
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has proposed a two-week pause on a potential strike that was set to begin Friday as it reviews the latest offer from Canada Post, according to negotiator Jim Gallant. CBC News has reached out…
Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report
Jobs traditionally done by women are more vulnerable to the impact of artificial intelligence than those done by men, especially in high-income countries, a report by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization showed on Tuesday. It found 9.6 per cent of…
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TotalEnergies signs supply deal with proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on B.C. coast
TotalEnergies has signed a deal to buy two million tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on the north coast of B.C. The proposed project is a liquefied natural gas…
Canada Post receives strike notice; workers plan Friday walkout
Canada Post says it has received a strike notice from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by the end of the week — for the second time in six months. The union informed management that…
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Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it will buy genetic testing firm 23andMe Holding for $256 million USD through a bankruptcy auction, and promised to prioritize the ethical use of customers’ DNA data. Through the deal, Regeneron says it aims to bolster its capabilities in genomics-driven…
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테무 쿠폰코드 몇 자 테무 쿠폰코드 몇 자 이상인가요? 이 질문은 테무 쿠폰코드를 처음 접하는 사람들에게 자주 들리는 궁금증 중 하나입니다. 쿠폰코드는 할인이나 특별 혜택을 받기 위해 필요한 중요한 정보로, 정확한 문자 수와 형식을 알아야 올바르게 사용할 수 있습니다. 테무…
The Liberals aren’t tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy — and your wallet?
The recently re-elected Liberal government isn’t planning to release a budget this year, opting instead for an economic statement later this fall. But experts warn that not providing a fiscal snapshot could erode economic confidence and delay the government’s agenda….
Strathcona Resources makes stock-and-cash takeover offer for MEG Energy
Strathcona Resources Ltd. is making an unsolicited takeover offer for oilsands producer MEG Energy Corp. that values the company at about $5.9 billion. The stock-and-cash offer comes after Strathcona, which already owns about a 9.2 per cent stake in MEG,…
China emerging as top customer for Canadian oil shipped via Trans Mountain Pipeline
China has emerged as the top customer for Canadian oil shipped on the expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline, ship tracking data shows, as a U.S. trade war has shifted crude flows in the year since the pipeline started operating. China’s new…
MEC back under Canadian ownership after 5 years of U.S. management
Retailer Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), the B.C-based brand specializing in outdoor equipment, is back under Canadian ownership. The retailer had been sold in 2020 to U.S.-based Kingswood Capital Management after facing financial difficulties, which led to its dissolution as a…
Big streamers argue at CRTC hearing they shouldn’t have Canadian content obligations
A group representing major foreign streaming companies told a hearing held by Canada’s broadcasting regulator on Friday that those companies shouldn’t be expected to fulfil the same responsibilities as traditional broadcasters when it comes to Canadian content. The Motion Picture…
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Small businesses gear up for another possible Canada Post strike
Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of packages as well as billions of dollars in sales. While…
How do AI agents handle market volatility on a DEX for AI agents?
AI agents handle market volatility on a DEX for AI agents In the realm of decentralized finance and autonomous systems, the emergence of a DEX for AI agents marks a new era of interaction where intelligent agents can participate in…
Canadian Tire to take over Hudson’s Bay’s iconic stripes, logos
Shoppers who stocked up on Hudson’s Bay blankets or other goods adorned with the iconic retailer’s stripes, hoping they’d become collector’s items, may be in for disappointment. On Thursday, Canadian Tire announced it will pay $30 million to take over Hudson’s Bay’s…
Tariffs hitting shoppers in Canada and U.S., with some prices set to rise at Loblaw stores, Walmart
A trip to the store is about to become more expensive for shoppers on both sides of the 49th parallel, as pre-tariff inventory runs out at Loblaw stores and Walmart is set to raise prices in the U.S. Loblaw Cos….
Union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants files for conciliation as talks stall
The union representing Air Canada flight attendants says it has filed for conciliation with the federal labour minister after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline. The Air Canada component of CUPE, which represents 10,000 Air Canada and…
Ontario, Manitoba agree to boost interprovincial trade, facing U.S. tariff crunch
As the threat of U.S. tariffs ratchets up pressure on the Canadian economy, the governments of Ontario and Manitoba have agreed to ease barriers on the flow of goods, services and workers between the two provinces. Ontario Premier Doug Ford…
U.S. car prices, consumer demand surge in April after tariffs hit
U.S. new-vehicle prices surged in April, data released on Monday showed, a sign that the effects of President Donald Trump’s auto-tariff measures are rippling through the car market. The average price consumers paid, after discounts and promotions, rose 2.5 per cent…
Honda to postpone plans for EV plant in Canada for at least 2 years
Honda Canada is postponing a $15-billion electric vehicle investment project in Ontario, including a proposed EV battery plant and retooled vehicle assembly facility. Honda said it would put on hold for approximately two years a plan announced with great fanfare by…
U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs for 90 days
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes. Stock markets rose sharply…
Canadian-resident return trips from the U.S. drop again for April, StatsCan data shows
Travel by Canadians coming back from trips to the U.S. dropped sharply in April, according to preliminary data released Monday by Statistics Canada. Return trips by Canadians coming back from the U.S. by air dropped by 19.9 per cent, and return…
Canada’s unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9% in April, matching pre-pandemic high
Canada’s unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April, Statistics Canada said on Friday, matching the highest rate seen in eight years outside of the pandemic. The economy added a very slight 7,400 jobs during the month. Most of the…
These Canadian millionaires are asking for tax increases — but just for themselves
A group of wealthy Canadians calling themselves “Patriotic Millionaires” is banding together to lobby governments to increase the amount of taxes they must pay, with a campaign patterned after similar movements in the United States and United Kingdom. But there…
Can machine-grown lettuce help cut Canada’s reliance on U.S. greens? This farmer is betting on it
As Canada’s reliance on U.S. produce hits the spotlight, one Ontario farmer has a pitch: locally grown, year-round produce, grown by artificial intelligence and automation. In a sprawling two-hectare greenhouse, partially tucked inside a wooden red barn in King City, Ont., an animated…
Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium
Jenna Kardal was floored by the jaw-dropping initial quote she received when seeking out car insurance — a shock after having driven for years under her parents’ plan and since her car was bought used, already about a decade old. “I…
Enbridge CEO ‘completely enthused’ by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S.
The chief executive of pipeline builder Enbridge Inc. says he’s encouraged by how governments in both Canada and the United States are recognizing the need to build oil and gas projects more quickly. “I’m completely enthused about it,” Greg Ebel…
Enbridge reports $2.3-billion first-quarter profit up from $1.4 billion last year
Enbridge Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $2.3 billion, up from $1.4 billion in the same quarter last year. The pipeline company says the profit amounted to $1.04 per share for the quarter ended March 31, compared with a profit…
U.S. trade war risks Canadian progress on financial stability, says Bank of Canada
The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said on Thursday. The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that…
Is CUSMA the best path out of the trade war with the U.S.?
Business leaders were hopeful the White House meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump would provide a framework for how trade talks may progress. After the two leaders spoke in the Oval Office, an unlikely winner…
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after weight-loss drugs capsized industry
WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in a bid to cut its debt after hugely popular obesity drugs upended its business model. Shares of the company, which once boasted media mogul…
China beefs up economic safeguards ahead of U.S. trade talks in Switzerland
China has announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, as the two sides prepare for talks later this week. Beijing’s central bank governor and other top financial officials outlined plans…
GameStop Canada to be rebranded EB Games after acquisition by Quebec toymaker
GameStop Canada says it has been acquired by French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault from the video game retailer’s struggling parent company. Officially named Electronics Boutique Canada Inc., GameStop Canada says it will relaunch its 185 stores as EB Games Canada —…
Canada’s trade deficit narrows to $506M in March, driven by slump in U.S. imports
Canada’s trade deficit narrowed to $506 million in March, beating expectations as imports fell at a faster rate than the drop in exports, data showed on Tuesday. Imports of goods dropped 1.5 per cent in March, driven by a 2.9 per…
Competition Bureau takes Canada’s Wonderland to court over alleged ‘deceptive marketing practices’
The Competition Bureau says it is taking Canada’s Wonderland to court because it alleges the company that runs the amusement and water park north of Toronto engages in “deceptive marketing practices.” In a news release on Monday, the bureau accuses Canada’s Wonderland…
U.S. company Sunoco signs deal to buy Parkland in $9.1 billion US agreement
U.S. energy company Sunoco LP has signed an agreement to buy Parkland Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $9.1 billion US, including assumed debt. The deal comes as Calgary-based Parkland faces an attempt by Simpson Oil Ltd., its largest…
GM to lay off 750 workers at Oshawa plant, citing U.S. tariffs: union president
General Motors is laying off about 750 workers at its Oshawa Assembly plant as it makes changes to shifts due to U.S. tariffs, the president of the union representing workers said on Friday. The plant, which employs roughly 3,000 people,…
Startups aim to bring EV charging to apartment and condo dwellers
In 2015, Carter Li decided he wanted an electric car. He was living in a condo in downtown Toronto, and figured he could negotiate with the condo building to get an EV charger installed in his parking stall if he…
Warren Buffet announces intention to retire from Berkshire at the end of the year
Warren Buffett said on Saturday he will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, and hand over the reins to vice-chair Greg Abel. “I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the…
One year after the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, why isn’t it full?
The Canadian oilpatch has a brand-new pipeline, something it’s pleaded for year after year, and it offers a relatively quick route to the West Coast and overseas markets. But a year in, the newly expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline still isn’t…
Canada Post workers could strike again soon. Here’s why
After striking workers took to picket lines and a “couple million” packages piled up just before Christmas last year, Canada Post is back at the negotiation table with the union representing its employees this week. The Canadian Union of Postal…
Aritzia plans to move some of its production away from China amid tariff threats
Aritzia Inc. says it is shifting some of its supply chain away from China, which has been hammered with triple-digit tariffs from the United States. The Vancouver-based apparel company said Thursday that the Asian country is one of the top…
CUSMA-compliant auto parts won’t be hit with tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released on Thursday says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on trade will not be hit with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. It’s the latest sign of relief for the deeply integrated North…
Tesla board chair denies reports company was looking to replace Elon Musk
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm on Thursday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a replacement for CEO Elon Musk. The Journal had reported on Wednesday that about a month ago,…
68,000 job losses possible in Ontario this year due to U.S. trade war: report
U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response could result in 68,100 fewer jobs in Ontario this year, a new report estimates. This figure may increase to 119,200 jobs in 2026 and 137,900 jobs in 2029, according to the report by the Financial…
China draws up list of U.S.-made goods exempt from 125% tariffs, sources say
China has created a list of U.S.-made products that would be exempted from its 125 per cent tariffs and is quietly notifying companies about the policy, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing seeks to ease the impact of its trade…
Peace Bridge duty-free shop goes into receivership as cross-border travel plummets
A judge is ordering the duty-free shop at Canada’s second-busiest border crossing into receivership as it struggles to pay off millions of dollars in debt and overdue rent. In a ruling earlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…
Trump will sign an executive order on auto industry tariffs today, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on auto tariffs on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a news briefing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to give any further details but said the coming measures would help “substantially”…
Are there all-inclusive packages at a Las vegas wedding chapels?
all-inclusive packages at a Las vegas wedding chapels Las Vegas is a destination known for its extravagant weddings and vibrant celebrations, and for many couples, a wedding in this iconic city is a dream come true. One of the main…
How can we rebuild the Canadian economy? Business leaders say there are 4 priorities
Whoever wins Monday’s election will have an enormous task of rebuilding the Canadian economy after years of stagnation — and in the face of an escalating trade war with the United States. They’ll have their work cut out for them….
Dow delays plans for $8.9B net-zero project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
The planned construction of a multi-billion dollar, net-zero petrochemical project near Edmonton will be delayed as chemical firm Dow Inc. looks to conserve cash amid unfavourable market conditions, the company said Thursday. Dow’s Path2Zero facility — to be built in Fort Saskatchewan…
Tariff fears are driving a boost in auto sales in Detroit
With a licence plate and set of keys in hand, Jerry Chen gets into the new Toyota Highlander his family decided to purchase before U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs kicked into gear. Chen and his wife, who have two children,…
U.S. booze boycott becomes a much-needed boon for B.C. wineries
Canada’s united boycott of U.S. booze could result in a banner year for British Columbia’s wine industry, while also delivering a financial blow to vineyards south of the border. The Buy Canadian movement is expected to boost demand for B.C….
Flaunting fur might be back, thanks in part to vintage buyers and sustainable shoppers
For Mina Ely, fur has never been out of style. With her family’s Russian Jewish heritage, furs were the norm for both esthetic and practical reasons during cold Toronto winters. “I would always remember when they would go out, or…
Pipelines have become an election issue. What exactly is Ottawa’s role to play?
Through a fluke of timing, the federal election coincides almost perfectly with the one-year anniversary of the government-owned Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion coming online — at a time when public sentiment around pipelines is relatively positive. The two campaign front-runners are…
Liquidation begins at remaining Hudson’s Bay stores, including Toronto flagship
When the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto opened Friday morning, customers burst through the doors on a mission to find one thing: deals. Some jogged through the 675,700-square-foot store on Yonge Street in hopes of getting first pick of…
China exempts some U.S. imports from 125% tariff rate
China has exempted some U.S. imports from its 125 per cent tariffs and is asking firms to identify critical goods they need levy-free, according to businesses that have been notified. The move, which follows de-escalatory statements from Washington, signals that the world’s two largest economies…
Trump says he might lower tariffs on China. Unless the number comes way down, experts say it won’t matter
The White House has indicated that it could lower its tariffs on China, but experts say the exact figures might not make much of a difference. Right now, the U.S. has 145 per cent blanket tariffs on Chinese goods, while China…
A ‘madman’ penalty: Are Trump’s actions eroding U.S. economic power?
Stocks? Down. The U.S. dollar? Same. Demand for U.S. bonds? Also sinking. This isn’t supposed to happen — not all three at once. But Barry Eichengreen sees a historic reaction where there’s really one common theme: a collapse in faith…
Air Canada ordered to pay passengers $10M in damages after class action over ticket prices
The Quebec Court of Appeal is ordering Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class-action lawsuit that alleged they were charged higher amounts than the ticket price advertised. In a ruling Tuesday, Justice Judith…
Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property
Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming weeks and selling its intellectual property to a Montreal-based company as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. In a press release, the company says the Superior…
Hudson’s Bay workers denied commission pay during liquidation sales
Hudson’s Bay Co. has stopped paying commission to hundreds of cosmeticians and fragrance advisers during liquidation sales, effectively reducing their salaries. These workers, also known as beauty advisers, earn commission on products sold, on top of their base salary. Hudson’s Bay…
Did TikTok tell you to buy luxury goods straight from China? Experts say proceed with caution
Think you’ve found a great deal on TikTok to buy Lululemon or Louis Vuitton directly from the factory? Experts say you might want to think again about how real the claims in that video are. In recent days, social media users…
Stock markets tumble as investors pull back from American assets
Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide became more skeptical about American investments, something many economists suggest is due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and his ongoing criticism of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 sank 2.4 per cent in…
Ontario to remove barriers to internal trade, labour mobility, in response to U.S. tariffs
Ontario’s government tabled new legislation Wednesday to reduce internal trade barriers, and Premier Doug Ford signed related agreements with two provinces, both in efforts to make the economy more resilient against the effects of American tariffs. At an announcement Wednesday, Ford told reporters that trade barriers…
Fast fashion e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they’re raising prices because of tariffs
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week, a ripple effect from President Donald Trump’s attempts to correct the trade imbalance between the world’s two largest economies by imposing a…
Tariffs threaten cross-border family business where Canadians collect their U.S. packages
Tariffs are spelling uncertainty for a family business that allows Canadians to use its U.S. shipping address to receive packages from the States. Halfway House Freight Forwarding is an aptly named parcel pick-up spot that sits halfway between the official Canada-U.S….
Google has illegal monopoly in online ad tech, U.S. judge rules
Google has been branded a monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online advertising technology to boost profits, fuelling an internet empire currently worth $1.8 trillion…
Canadian airlines revamp offerings as travellers ditch U.S. vacations
A steep decline in Canadian travel to the U.S. has dealt a blow to airlines that usually cash in on popular Florida beach vacations and family trips to Disneyland. That’s left airlines scrambling to adjust their summer schedules, trim U.S….
Hudson’s Bay looks to auction off royal charter that launched company 355 years ago
Hudson’s Bay has asked a court to allow it to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts. The collapsing department store chain known…
‘No options’ on tariffs without more time, says company importing from U.S.
A program announced this week to help some Canadian businesses faced with expensive counter-tariffs might not be enough to entirely spare some manufacturing firms from damage, say observers. And one such company in rural Manitoba is already feeling the bite. Since the trade…
Tax documents missing? A new CRA process is still posing issues as filing deadline approaches
Though the deadline to file tax returns is less than two weeks away, tax slips for many Canadian taxpayers are still not showing up through the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) online platforms. Each year, employers and financial institutions have to…
The U.S.-China trade war is escalating. But China may have more leverage than the U.S. thought
As the trade war between the U.S. and China escalates, the biggest questions are which side has more leverage and which is willing to tolerate more pain. China exported more than $400 billion US to the United States last year,…
California the 1st state to sue Trump administration over tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue that Trump’s use of the…
Trump turmoil forcing Ottawa retiree back to work
Donna Gow ought to be enjoying retirement, but the 68-year-old Ottawa resident is instead considering a return to work. That’s because the recent stock market volatility brought about by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have hit her investment portfolio hard. It fluctuates, but…
Ottawa announces help for businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs
Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has announced help for Canadian businesses affected by the trade dispute with the U.S., giving them time to adjust their supply chains. The minister says the government intends to provide temporary six-month tariff relief for…
Inflation in Canada cooled slightly to 2.3% in March
Canadians got a break on inflation in March even without a tax holiday, as Statistics Canada says the pace of priceincreases slowed last month. The agency says the annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in the month, down from…
Trump says he’s considering ‘help’ for auto companies hit by tariffs
President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt some auto manufacturers from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car…
‘Asleep at the wheel’: Michigan city braces for impact of Trump’s tariffs
Just north of downtown Flint, Mich., a two-storey red brick building known as Factory One sits as just one reminder of the rich history here of the American automobile industry. The factory, the birthplace of General Motors, still stands as…
Duty-free shops struggle to make ends meet as Canadians steer clear of U.S.
As It Happens5:26Duty-free shop owner says business is suffering as Canadians avoid the U.S. If business doesn’t pick up soon at his duty-shop, Éric Lapointe says he’s going to have to lay people off. “I’ve had three customers today so…
Are you paying more than before to buy Canadian? Experts say it’s complicated
In late January, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and the country’s premiers urged people to “choose Canada” by purchasing Canadian products amid the growing threat of U.S. tariffs. “There are many ways for you to do your part,” Trudeau said on…
Trump administration to exclude smartphones and computers from latest tariffs
The Trump administration late Friday said it would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from “reciprocal” tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. The move would also benefit…
Will the U.S.-China tariff war drive up online shopping prices for Canadians?
Clicking “add to cart” may soon come with some additional sticker shock. As tariff pressures force some sellers in China to increase their prices for U.S. markets, some retail experts say Canadians shopping online could potentially feel the ripple effects on…
Democrats pen letter asking SEC to investigate Trump, allies for alleged market manipulation
A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate “potential violations” of federal securities laws by U.S. President Donald Trump or members of his inner circle. In a letter released on Friday, they…
China hits back at Trump’s tariff hike with 125% duties on U.S. goods
Beijing on Friday increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125 per cent, hitting back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to hike duties on Chinese goods to 145 per cent, raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens…
Frank And Oak to close 9 stores across Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
Apparel retailer Frank And Oak says it is closing nine stores across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia by May 7. Court documents show the Montreal-based company has 150 employees, but when asked about how many will lose their job as…
Canadian travel to the U.S. has plummeted. One reason why: fear
When political science professor Arash Abizadeh heard last month about foreign travellers being detained at the U.S. border, he cancelled plans to speak at an upcoming academic conference in Durham, N.C. He believes heightened scrutiny at the U.S. border makes travel to…
Owner of three shopping malls in B.C. says she wants to buy Hudson’s Bay
A Chinese billionaire in British Columbia has taken to social media to announce her plans to buy dozens of Hudson’s Bay locations after she saw “Canadians feeling sad” over the collapse of the retail giant. Entrepreneur Weihong Liu is the board chairwoman of Central Walk, a retail investment company that owns three shopping centres in B.C. Liu has shared a series of videos on the Chinese…
Trade war escalates as China raises its retaliatory tariff on the U.S. to 84%, effective April 10
China has raised tariffs to 84 per cent on goods coming from the U.S., effective April 10. Last week, China said it would levy 34 per cent tariffs on all U.S. goods. On Wednesday, Trump’s tariffs of 104 per cent went into effect…
As tariffs roil the markets, here’s why some sectors are faring worse than others
Stock markets sank for the third day Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs last week, and no one is coming out unscathed — but some sectors are seeing more volatility than others. All three major U.S. indexes touched their…
Markets calmer to begin trading day, but U.S.-China threats loom large
World markets won a reprieve on Tuesday after three days of heavy selling that wiped trillions of dollars off the value of shares, as China vowed to “fight to the end” against additional U.S. tariffs imposed on Beijing. But less…
Trade uncertainty taking a toll on business and consumer confidence: Bank of Canada reports
A pair of reports from the Bank of Canada pointed to declining business and consumer sentiment in the first quarter as the uncertainty over U.S. tariffs took their toll. The central bank’s business outlook survey said Monday that 32 per…
Trump calls his tariffs economic ‘medicine’ after trillions wiped out from U.S. stock market
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said foreign governments would have to pay “a lot of money” to lift sweeping tariffs that he characterized as “medicine,” as financial markets indicated another week of steep losses could be in store. Speaking…
Canada lost 33,000 jobs in March as unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7%
The Canadian economy shed 33,000 jobs in March according to Statistics Canada — the biggest loss since January 2022. The agency said the unemployment rate also ticked slightly higher, rising to 6.7 per cent in March from 6.6 per cent in…
Markets plunge worldwide for a second day straight following China’s tariff retaliation
Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher, scarier gear Friday. The S&P 500 lost six per cent after China matched U.S. President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs announced earlier this week. The move increased the stakes in a…
As U.S. tariffs roil markets, Canadian businesses build on European ties at world trade fair
In a sprawling exhibition centre in Hanover, Germany, thousands of businesses, including 250 from Canada, are taking part in one of the world’s largest trade fairs focused on industrial technology and innovation. Rows of booths and flashy displays are meant…
Why Canada is on the cusp of a housing construction crisis
Housing is about to get a lot more expensive in the next decade if the federal government does not revamp its immigration program bringing in skilled workers, according to the construction industry. “We’re really struggling with getting the right type…
Deadline for TikTok sale extended by 75 days, as Trump vows to work with China
U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline by 75 days for Chinese technology company ByteDance to sell U.S. assets of popular short video app TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban that was supposed to have taken effect in January under a…
Digging into the ‘insane’ formula the White House used to calculate its tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump stood in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday brandishing a giant chart listing countries slapped with new “reciprocal” tariffs, which start at 10 per cent and grow steeper for countries with larger trade deficits…
Suffering from a case of tariff whiplash? Here’s what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a new suite of trade measures on dozens of countries Wednesday. And if the new rules have your head swimming, you’re not alone. In short, Canada was spared the worst of it, but the current measures…
U.S. dollar slides, Wall Street losses expected as global markets react to tariffs
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs sent shockwaves through markets on Thursday, with the U.S. dollar and American stocks among the hardest hit on fears a broadening trade war will spur recession in a fragile world economy. Trump said he would impose…
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Stocks rise before closing ahead of Trump’s tariff announcement in shaky trading day
U.S. stocks whipped through another dizzying day on Wednesday in the final hours before U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the tariffs promised as part of his “Liberation Day,” which could drastically alter the global economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.7 per…
U.S. tariffs on the auto sector would substantially raise the sticker price of cars, experts say
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Trump administration lists Quebec language law Bill 96 as trade barrier
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The consumer carbon tax is gone as of today. What will that mean for your wallet?
It’s official — the consumer carbon tax is over, starting today. Mark Carney cancelled the fee on his first day as prime minister last month, signing a directive for the fuel charge to be removed on April 1. The levy had been…
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Fear and uncertainty for Ontario autoworkers after Trump announces 25% tariff
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From meeting Darth Vader to eating at the food court, Waterloo region shoppers remember Hudson’s Bay
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Canada’s anti-tariff billboards in the U.S. go viral — but is anyone swayed?
An unusual billboard caught Tom Smith’s eye earlier this week as he was heading to work at Emory University in Atlanta. Paid for by the Canadian government, the billboard told Americans in big bold letters that “tariffs are a tax…
Judge rejects Hudson’s Bay restructuring proposal intended to save remaining stores
An Ontario judge has rejected a Hudson’s Bay Company restructuring agreement, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership. In a written decision issued Saturday, Justice Peter Osborne of the Superior Court of Justice said…
Explicit Canadian emails target bourbon maker as Trump’s trade war intensifies
Standing next to half a dozen white oak barrels full of aging Kentucky bourbon, on the floor of his small Louisville, Ky., distillery, Victor Yarbrough holds up his laptop and starts reading his emails. As the co-founder of Brough Brothers…
Marketplace found up to 1 in 3 groceries get labelled as Canadian. Customers say they’re skeptical
To show support for Canada amid a trade war with the U.S., John Mackay says he tries to only buy Canadian products during grocery runs. That’s why the 81-year-old from Tillsonburg, Ont., said he’s complained to Metro multiple times after…
GDP hit wall in February after January boost, says StatsCan
Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth hit a wall in February. The agency said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in January thanks…
Is there such a thing as a Made in America car anymore?
Donald Trump says he wants to see more vehicles made in America. It’s a handy slogan and might once have been a viable idea. The problem is there’s no such thing as a Made in America car anymore. And there hasn’t been…
Hudson’s Bay could potentially win more time to save 6 stores so far spared from liquidation
Canada’s oldest company, Hudson’s Bay, may be on the verge of gaining more time to save the six stores it has temporarily been able to rescue from liquidation. An Ontario court has spent the last two days hearing from lawyers…
Hudson’s Bay wants court to OK agreement that offers it a few extra days to save 6 stores
Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a few extra days timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation. A new version of the agreement will…
Bank of Canada says it would have likely held interest rate steady if not for tariff uncertainty
The Bank of Canada’s top decision makers signalled they likely would have hit pause on the interest rate easing cycle earlier this month if not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States. That’s according to the central…
What is Signal, the messaging app Trump team used to share war plans?
Top Trump administration officials used messaging app Signal to share war plans and mistakenly included a journalist in the encrypted chat, spurring calls by Democratic lawmakers for a congressional investigation into the security breach. Under U.S. law, it can be…
WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit
Amid a global flight crew shortage, the union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit. In an application it said was filed Monday, the Air Line Pilots Association petitioned…
Some industries may be spared from next round of U.S. tariffs despite Trump threats
It appears some key industries facing the threat of new U.S. tariffs may be spared from President Donald Trump’s next shot in his global trade war — at least for the moment. Speaking on background, a White House official told CBC News that despite…
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2 Teslas set on fire in Calgary this week, police say
Two Tesla vehicles were set on fire in what Calgary police believe are separate, intentional incidents this week. Acts of vandalism against the electric vehicle manufacturer have multiplied since U.S. President Donald Trump took office and appointed Elon Musk to oversee the new…
These farmers want cost of living, cutting taxes and tariffs to be the focus this election. Here’s why
Sam Van Uden, 21, runs the seeder on a prairie farm in southern Alberta. It’s good hours, but the paycheque doesn’t stretch the way it did for young adults who used to start this way. That’s what he wants this federal election…
From bumper stickers to boycotts, how Tesla owners are distancing themselves from Elon Musk
Many Tesla owners who were once proud to own the electric vehicle are reportedly now embarrassed to be associated with the brand, as public furor against the company and its CEO, billionaire Elon Musk, gains momentum. Musk’s influence in the White…
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but 6 stores starting Monday
After a week spent seeking a lifeline, an Ontario court has given Canada’s oldest company permission to start liquidating all but six of its stores on Monday. The Friday approval from Ontario Superior Court Judge Peter Osborne allows the retailer…
WestJet considers hiring temporary foreign workers to solve pilot shortage
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Trump picks Boeing over Lockheed for major fighter jet contract
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday awarded Boeing the contract to build the U.S. air force’s most sophisticated fighter jet yet, handing the company a much-needed win and boosting its shares. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program will replace…
Are spare parts easily available for a mini jeep for sale?
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Is Tim Hortons Canadian? | CBC News
It’s as Canadian as hockey, the maple leaf and Canada geese. Or is it? In the past, Tim Hortons rightfully earned its place as a Canadian icon, starting with one coffee shop in Ontario and eventually building an empire that…
Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32B US in company’s biggest ever deal
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion US in what would be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition, a move which comes at the same time it’s facing a potential breakup of…
Montreal Tesla dealership vandalized amid backlash against Elon Musk
Activists sprayed paint on the exterior of a Tesla dealership in Montreal on Wednesday, as cases of vandalism climb in the United States and around the world against Elon Musk’s electric car company. Montreal police arrested a young man and woman…
Fate of Hudson’s Bay still up in the air as extension on liquidation plan granted until Friday
Whether or not Hudson’s Bay Company will have to undergo a full liquidation or will be able to keep some stores afloat while it restructures is still unknown — the indebted retailer has received another extension from an Ontario judge that…
Annual rate of inflation accelerates sharply to 2.6% in February as tax break ends
The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. That marks a sizable jump from the 1.9 per cent increase…
McDonald’s Canada testing a vegetable-based burger — again
McDonald’s Canada is trying its hand at a vegetable-based burger — again. The fast-food chain announced Tuesday that it will test its new McVeggie at some restaurants in Langley, Richmond and Surrey, B.C., as well as Brampton and Windsor, Ont.,…
‘It’s not science fiction’: The moonshot effort to supersize solar and wind
Soaring demand for electricity is leading some companies to not only think out of the box for a solution, but out of this world, too. Researchers are looking to supersize the production of wind and solar power. Several startups and small…
How do T-Rex motorcycles compare to Can-Am Spyder?
T-Rex motorcycles compare to Can-Am Spyder T-Rex motorcycles and Can-Am Spyder models are two of the most popular three-wheeled vehicles on the market, each offering a unique riding experience. While both share a similar trike-style design, their differences in performance,…
PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi, expanding into the healthier soda category
PepsiCo said Monday it will buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion US, expanding into the “healthier soda” category at a time when the company is battling falling demand for its traditional beverages and snacks. Young Americans are increasingly turning…
Tesla products now excluded from B.C. Hydro rebates in response to U.S. tariffs
B.C. Hydro has excluded Tesla products from its electric vehicle charger rebate program in response to U.S. tariffs. Premier David Eby says the change is a direct response to politics south of the border. “It’s just for Tesla and it’s because of Elon…
What Trump gets wrong about Canada-U.S. dairy trade
Once again, U.S. President Donald Trump lambasted Canada on Wednesday — this time, for allegedly imposing exorbitant tariffs on dairy products. Those claims, made during a White House visit from the Irish prime minister, come less than a week after he mischaracterized…
Canada’s counter-tariffs are hurting small businesses. Even so, many still support them
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Hudson’s Bay says it will liquidate entire business if no financing can be secured
The death knell is ringing for Canada’s oldest company. Hudson’s Bay announced late Friday evening that unless it finds a more viable path forward, it will begin liquidating its entire business as soon as next week, putting more than 9,000…
Climate action is becoming less of a priority around the world. Trump isn’t helping
Larry Fink sends an annual letter to the bosses of all the companies in which he is invested, and a few years ago a major theme was decarbonization. As chief executive of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, his message…
Hudson’s Bay Company nearly $1B in debt, with court filings painting dire financial portrait
Hudson’s Bay Company is nearly a billion dollars in debt, according to court filings that paint a dire portrait of the struggling Canadian department store chain’s finances. The documents were submitted as part of its creditor protection filing last week….
Google, Meta pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 as technology sees looming ‘renaissance’
A group of big-name companies including Google, Meta and Dow have signed a pledge to support tripling the world’s nuclear energy capacity by 2050, a signal of the technology’s growing resurgence in popularity. It mirrors a similar commitment made by a group of…
Hudson’s Bay is in limbo after filing for creditor protection. Here’s what you need to know
Hudson’s Bay Company filed for creditor protection last week, saying it’s struggling to pay landlords, vendors and employees — and it’s a process that could lead to the sale or closure of Canada’s oldest company. Retail experts say the writing has been…
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Shopping in the U.S.? What you need to know before coming back to Canada
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Buying Canadian is a matter of pride for shoppers. For major grocery chains, it’s an opportunity
The Buy Canadian movement has arrived in the country’s major grocery stores. You’ve probably noticed labels with bright red maple leafs, prominent displays stacked with Canadian products or promotional flyers that tout homegrown items. “All the best things have always been made here….
Trump placing 25% tariff on steel, aluminum after backing off 50% threat
The White House said Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump will go ahead with a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum just after midnight, capping off yet another chaotic day of trade threats and 51st state taunts. Trump said…
Spring break shakeup? Canadians taking fewer trips to the U.S., StatsCan says
Colin Bykowski usually crosses the Canada-U.S. border twice a month to buy groceries from Trader Joe’s and toys for his son at Target. The last time he made the trip was a month ago — and he doesn’t know when the next time…
Users report multiple outages on X as Elon Musk alleges cyberattack
Hours after a series of outages on Monday left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk claimed that the social media platform was being targeted in a “massive cyberattack.” “We get attacked every day, but this was done with…
Canada’s labour market at a standstill in February, with unemployment unchanged, few jobs added
Canada’s unemployment rate was unchanged in February, holding steady at 6.6 per cent, Statistics Canada said Friday, as population growth loses steam and tariff uncertainty shakes the labour market. Population growth has slowed considerably over the last 12 months. The number…
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Hudson’s Bay files for creditor protection, intends to restructure
Canada’s oldest retailer, Hudson’s Bay Co., has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business. The department store company that dates back to 1670 says it has been facing “significant” pressures including subdued consumer spending, trade tensions between the…
Tariff threats are freezing big business and leaving small companies with no options
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Feds relax some EI rules, provide $6B in business support as Trump makes new tariff threats
The federal government is launching a more than $6-billion aid package for businesses impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and relaxing some employment insurance (EI) rules to help workers. Steven MacKinnon, Mary Ng and Rechie Valdez — the ministers…
Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids
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7-Eleven owner names new CEO, plans to go public as it fights takeover bid by Quebec’s Couche-Tard
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Bare trust filing fiasco led to ‘wasted time and effort’: CRA watchdog
A last-minute decision to exempt new bare trust filing requirements led to “wasted time and effort,” according to a new report from the office of Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) didn’t provide timely information to allow…
Angry, betrayed and anxious: Canadians react to Trump’s tariffs and annexation threat
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Markets see slight rebound as U.S. tariffs against Canada, Mexico go into effect
Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street on Tuesday as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, although a bounceback in technology stocks eased some of the pain amid shaky global markets. The United…
This bubble tea chain is the ‘largest brand nobody’s ever heard of,’ with more stores than McDonald’s
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Trump confirms he will impose 25% tariff on Canadian goods Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump says his long-threatened trade war is going ahead with tariffs on Canadian goods set to take effect just after midnight and there’s nothing Canada can do to stop them. Speaking to reporters at the White House,…
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Canada’s steel industry is bracing for tariff pain. Aluminum? Not so much
In the on-again, off-again talk of tariffs on Canadian products being sold into the United States, Jérôme Pécresse has advice for his industry: “Be patient, be calm, be agile.” Pécresse is chief executive of aluminum for Rio Tinto, which includes overseeing the…
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Quebec business and political leaders brace for 25% Trump tariffs after month-long pause
With U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports slated to come into effect March 4 , Quebec’s business community is preparing for what’s to come — even though experts admit that’s unclear.
The threat of a tariff war is already driving up housing costs
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Is the RedNote app a security risk?
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He sells all his grain in the U.S. Now, tariff threats have this Manitoba farmer ‘racing against time’
The ever-changing tariff threats from the Trump administration have caused some businesses to start shipping their products to the U.S. earlier than normal to lock in pricing. That includes grain farmer Landon Friesen, co-owner of Southman Ag Ventures. His facilities are based just…
Gap widens between financially stable Canadians and those struggling with debt, says report
Inderjeet Singh and his family are in an unusual situation. The couple owns a home in Toronto, but after interest rates ballooned to five per cent, they put the house up for rent and moved to Montreal where they thought things…
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NDP calls for Canada-wide boycott of Amazon, including cancelling government contracts
3 hours ago News Duration 2:00 In light of the current labour dispute between Amazon and workers in Quebec, NDP MP Charlie Angus is calling on Canadians to support a national boycott of the company, including cancelling government contracts. Angus…
More than 130,000 electric stoves recalled in Canada due to fire risk from front knobs
Health Canada is warning against the fire risk posed by a number of LG free-standing electric ranges after receiving reports of incidents caused by accidental activation of the front knobs. In a recall advisory posted Wednesday, the agency stated that…
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