12 h. ago Rising unemployment a ‘harsh reality’ of the trade war, experts say

Canada's job market continues to show weakness amid the trade war and companies are slowly shedding jobs to reduce the financial impacts of tariff policies.

Economics

12 h. ago Air Canada lowers financial forecast as U.S. bookings fall sharply amid trade war

MONTREAL — Air Canada lowered its financial forecast for the year as travellers continue to shy away from trips to the United States amid cross-border tensions, pushing the country’s largest airline to hunt for demand elsewhere. The company’s transborder bookings have dropped at least 13 per cent — “in the low teens” — for the […]

Economics

14 h. ago Looking to buy a house in Canada amid trade war? What RBC report is telling us about the real estate market

Trade war anxiety and a looming threat of recession have led to notable shifts, according to economists

Economics

14 h. ago Delta, Korean Air buy 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet in US$550 million deal

The 25% stake is being sold by Onex Partners and affiliated funds and co-investors of the group. The Onex group will continue to own and control WestJet

Economics

18 h. ago Unemployment rate rises to 6.9% in April as trade war hits factory jobs

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate ticked up to 6.9 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector started to strain under the weight of tariffs from the United States, Statistics Canada said Friday. The Canadian economy added 7,400 jobs last month, the agency said, slightly outpacing economist expectations for a gain of 2,500 positions. […]

Economics

18 h. ago Air Canada lowers financial forecast amid declining travel to the U.S.

The country's largest airline cut flight capacity to the U.S. as Canadians cancelled trips and booked flights to spots outside America

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18 h. ago Air Canada’s U.S. bookings to drop by ‘low teens’ in next 6 months: CEO

Air Canada previously said its decline in U.S.-bound bookings over the next six months mirrored an industry-wide drop of roughly 10 per cent.

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20 h. ago Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to deescalate the trade war. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations […]

Economics

20 h. ago Air Canada Lowers 2025 Outlook as Travel to US Cities Declines

Air Canada trimmed its profit forecast for 2025 as President Donald Trump’s trade war slows the economy and discourages some Canadians from traveling to the US.

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24 h. ago Germany’s DAX Index Heads for Record, Erasing Tariff Retreat

Germany’s DAX Index became the first European gauge to surpass its March record high, recouping all declines sparked by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

24 h. ago Germany’s DAX Index Hits Record High After Tariffs Round Trip

Germany’s DAX Index became the first major European gauge to surpass its March record high, recouping all declines sparked by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

34 h. ago U.S. and Canadian Trade War Goes Full Contact: Zone·ify Presents a TNA Produced Wrestling Event “The Border Brawl”– Where Diplomacy Ends and Body Slams Begin

“The Border Brawl” will stream live on May 25 from the Canada / USA border in Niagara Falls, Canada, exclusively for free on Zone·ify The event features wrestling icons Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, “The Mountie” Jacques Rougeau, Barbie Blank “Kelly Kelly,” UFC’s Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and many others Starting next week, tickets will be on […]

Economics

35 h. ago Could trade war curtail B.C. fans visiting Blue Jays series in Seattle this weekend?

Mariners rep admits that “we’ve heard anecdotally that less fans are making the trip from Canada this year"

Economics

35 h. ago Is the trade war stopping B.C. fans from seeing the Blue Jays in Seattle this weekend?

Mariners rep admits that “we’ve heard anecdotally that less fans are making the trip from Canada this year"

Economics

36 h. ago Trump claims the U.S. subsidizes Canada – experts say numbers don’t add up

Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday in search of common ground during an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the his country and the U.S. Although the conversation was civil, President Donald Trump repeated erroneous rhetoric about how the U.S. provides Canada with billions of […]

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36 h. ago Air Canada, WestJet still ranking low on customer satisfaction, study shows

Air Canada and WestJet are showing signs of improving customer satisfaction, yet continue to rank near the bottom of the list for large North American air carriers.

Economics

36 h. ago Auto Parts Maker Linamar Emerges as Surprise Winner From Trump’s Tariffs

Canadian auto parts maker Linamar Corp., once thought to be a casualty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars and metals, says it’s now a possible beneficiary of the trade war.

Economics

38 h. ago Boost in Flights from Canada to The Islands of The Bahamas this Summer and Fall

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announces new and expanded airlift options from Canada making it easier than ever for Canadian travelers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands. Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and […]

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38 h. ago Canada’s housing market is ‘cracking’ under Trump’s trade war: report

The sharpest pullback in people getting into the housing markets has been in southern Ontario and British Columbia, RBC economist Robert Hogue said.

Economics

39 h. ago How Trade War Can Elevate Mortgage Stress in Canada in Three Charts

The Bank of Canada warned that a severe and long-lasting global trade war may cause more mortgage borrowers to fall behind on their payments — even beyond levels reached in the global financial crisis.

Economics