6 d. ago Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push, small alcohol producers say trade barriers remain

A new report says smaller alcohol producers still face challenges with interprovincial trade despite efforts by the federal government.

Economics

7 d. ago Quebec Premier Pushes C$496 Billion Pension to Invest at Home

Quebec Premier Francois Legault said he wants the province’s pension fund to invest more locally, including making bets in the manufacturing sector, as Canada adjusts to a new reality of US trade barriers.

Economics

1 week ago Moncton bar owner frustrated he’s still facing red tape when buying alcohol from other provinces

A Moncton bar owner says he's facing red tape and mark-ups when trying to buy alcohol from other provinces despite New Brunswick's bid to reduce interprovincial trade barriers. 

Other

1 week ago New Brunswick tables legislation to remove interprovincial trade barriers

New Brunswick’s government has tabled new legislation to remove interprovincial trade barriers, joining seven other provinces that tabled similar bills months ago. 

Economics

2 w. ago Efforts to mint Canadian stablecoins push on as calls for rule changes grow

TORONTO — Anticipation is building on what the federal government might say in Tuesday’s budget about the buzziest corner of the crypto world. Stablecoins, the kind of crypto asset that aims to mirror real-world currencies rather than replace them, have been growing fast enough to raise fears they could eventually destabilize Canada’s finances if the […]

Other

4 w. ago German, Norwegian Ministers Court Canadian Submarine Order Worth Billions

Germany and Norway’s defense ministers are meeting their Canadian counterpart Monday to push for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to win a multibillion-dollar submarine contract.

Politics