7 h. ago Bank of Canada April rate cut still in play as job market weakens, economists say

Tariff uncertainty to continue to weigh on economy and hiring

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26 h. ago Toronto Wants to Woo Foreign Listings Despite Trump Market Chaos

The head of the Toronto Stock Exchange is counting on recent market volatility to sway some companies towards listing in Canada this year, even as tariff-fueled uncertainty dries up risk appetite across the globe.

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31 h. ago Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty

Premiers in the Atlantic region say economic uncertainty remains even though Canada was left out of the latest round of global U.S. tariffs.

Economics

31 h. ago The AGL Group Announces Acquisition of ADA Logistics Corporation, Expanding Domestic Brokerage Capabilities

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — The AGL Group, an international and domestic logistics firm headquartered in Weymouth, MA, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ADA Logistics Corporation, a domestic brokerage based in Ada, MI. This strategic acquisition, finalized on April 1st, strengthens The AGL Group’s domestic logistics brand by adding valuable flatbed capacity and expanding its […]

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34 h. ago Here's why Metro Vancouver's presale condo market continues to struggle

There was hope lower interest rates would lead to a recovery but any gains were short-lived, with the uncertainty of the tariff situation now hurting sales

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49 h. ago Amid tariff uncertainty, Calgary could become 'innovation capital' under bold road map

Four years in the making, the new strategy came as sweeping new levies were averted with Canada's closest ally

Economics

54 h. ago Metro Vancouver real estate: Tariff uncertainty sidelines buyers despite favourable conditions

Metro Vancouver's real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March

Economics

2 d. ago Amid tariff uncertainty, B.C. logistics firm says calls are up 500% from concerned companies

The reciprocal tariffs will be in addition to the sweeping 25 per cent tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico at the start of March and the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs.

Economics

3 d. ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

Politics

3 d. ago The consumer carbon tax is about to be scrapped in B.C. So why are gas prices still rising?

Premier David Eby expects British Columbians to save 17 cents a litre starting Tuesday, despite the concern that oil and gas companies may try to gouge customers

Economics

4 d. ago Varcoe: Calgary office vacancy rate creeps above 30% — 'Like climbing out of a hole made of quicksand'

Two major factors could shake up efforts to revitalize the downtown and fill empty office buildings in the core. One is ongoing oilpatch consolidation, which has pushed the downtown office vacancy rate back above 30 per cent during the first three months of the year. The tremors from U.S. tariff threats are creating uncertainty, but […]

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6 d. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

6 d. ago Canada among Trump’s ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S. tariff deadline next week, with businesses stuck in a holding pattern that has halted capital investment, hiring and financial forecasts at some firms amid a trade war where the next steps — and even who counts as a friend — remain foggy. U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Economics

9 d. ago Ontario fast food chain scraps U.S. expansion plans amid trade war

Amid rising tensions from the trade wars, many in Ontario are opting to buy local products when it comes to their everyday purchases. Even Ontario-owned businesses are considering this when it comes to talks about expansion.Recently, Ontario-based vegan fast food chain Odd Burger put out a press release stating that it would be halting its U.S. expansion plans due to "escalating political tensions between Canada and the U.S.""Given the global tariff uncertainty, we are putting the brakes on our U.S. expansion until pricing metrics can be formulated with certainty," said James McInnes, CEO and co-founder of Odd Burger. "We are also seeing increased demand for our products in Canada, and as a Canadian Company, we want to make sure that we focus on our core market at this time."Additionally, the company added that it believes it can help other Canadian companies transition to plant-based products made in Canada and sees a significant growth opportunity in supporting the Canadian market...

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9 d. ago CUPE: Canada’s Flight Attendants Push Parties to Pledge End of Unpaid Work If Elected

OTTAWA, Ontario — CUPE’s Airline Division, representing 18,500 flight attendants across Canada, is making its federal election pitch, calling on parties to pledge now that they will introduce legislation to ban unpaid work in the airline sector if elected. Party leaders have been invited to sign the union’s pledge to end unpaid work for flight […]

Culture

2 w. ago Why fixing the housing crisis is key to mitigating economic fallout from the current tariff uncertainty 

As provincial and federal governments work to mitigate the impacts and economic uncertainty caused by the present trade dispute and resulting tariffs, there are three factors that they need to keep in mind.  First, the GTA desperately needs more housing. Second, building more housing for Canadians creates domestic jobs, economic activity and supports industries from […]

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.  Governor Tiff Macklem was in Calgary on Thursday speaking to the city’s economic development group.  […]

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2 w. ago Birchtech Corp. to Host Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call on March 31 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

CORSICANA, Texas, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) (“Birchtech” or the “Company”), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 after market close on Monday, March 31, 2025. […]

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2 w. ago Bank of England set to keep main UK rate unchanged at 4.50% despite gloomy economic news

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is set to keep U.K. interest rates unchanged Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and set for further uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is expected to keep the bank’s main […]

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2 w. ago Tariff uncertainty is affecting Canadian real estate and Ontario is hardest hit

While spring is typically the busiest time of the year to buy a home as more properties become available and competition increases, the housing market this season appears to be in a bit of a decline in Canada —and especially in Ontario — amid the ongoing trade war with the United States. According to a new report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), home sales in the country fell sharply from January to February, as many prospective home buyers chose to remain on the sidelines due to the threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS Systems dropped 9.8 per cent month over month in February, marking the lowest level for home sales since November 2023, and the largest month-over-month decline in activity since May 2022. "The moment tariffs were first announced on January 20, a gap opened between home sales recorded this year and last. This trend continued to widen throughout February, leadin...

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