3 d. ago Carney Says Major Projects Coming to Combat Trade War ‘Crisis’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’ll announce Thursday the first wave of major projects to be fast-tracked under a new law passed by his government.

Politics

3 d. ago Canadians back Carney’s deficit and defence plans, poll shows

(Bloomberg) — A slight majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to run deeper deficits will grow the economy, accepting his argument that more spending is needed to emerge stronger from the US trade war. A poll by Nanos Research Group for Bloomberg News showed 53% of Canadians agreed the additional deficit expenditures […]

Events

3 d. ago Canadians Back Carney’s Deficit and Defense Plans, Poll Shows

A slight majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to run deeper deficits will grow the economy, accepting his argument that more spending is needed to emerge stronger from the US trade war.

Events

4 d. ago Q+A: Pierre Poilievre on housing, bail reform and U.S. trade war

The Conservatives would repeal the Liberals' catch-and-release bail policy and their house-arrest rules, he said during a visit to London.

Society

4 d. ago Strike watch: A roundup of labour activity happening across the country

Numerous labour actions taking place as companies, workers and governments navigate turbulent economy and fallout from trade war

Other

4 d. ago How tariffs could force Apple to raise prices for iPhones, other products

Trump's trade war and tariff pressures may have overshadowed Apple's annual product unveiling, which features the iPhone 17 and accessories.

Technology

6 d. ago Letters, Sept. 7, 2025: ‘Why should it matter how a student wants to be addressed?’

Definitely capitulated  For Evan Solomon, the federal minister responsible for AI, to claim that his boss, Mark Carney, has not capitulated to Donald Trump in the ongoing trade war is incorrect and disingenuous. Solomon thinks that dropping the digital sales tax and many other retaliatory tariffs while getting nothing in return is not a form […]

Other

8 d. ago Could an oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast be back on the agenda?

New Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to fast-track a series of new "nation-building" industrial projects in response to the ongoing trade war with the United States.

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8 d. ago Nenshi says Canada must engage with China on canola tariffs but surtax on Chinese EVs outside his ‘pay grade’

Nenshi stressed that Canada needs to engage directly with China's government to resolve the escalating trade war

Economics

8 d. ago Carney unveils new ‘Buy Canadian’ rules for government amid trade war

Friday’s announcement also included a $370 million relief package for canola farmers, who are facing a 75.8 per cent tariff from China.

Politics

8 d. ago The U.S. job market stalled in August with unemployment ticking up to 4.3%

The job market in the United States showed another sign of cooling amid the ongoing trade war as unemployment ticked up in August to 4.3 per cent.

Other

9 d. ago Kiefer Sutherland hopes Canada and U.S. can go back to being friends

MONTREAL — Actor Kiefer Sutherland says the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. unfortunate, saying he hopes the disagreements soon come to an end. “I’ve never met a single U.S. citizen who didn’t love Canada,” said the British-Canadian actor, who lives between the two countries. Speaking to the Canadian Press during a visit […]

Other

1 week ago Carney’s cabinet retreat begins as trade war set to dominate fall agenda

This fall, the Carney government will aim to push through the creation of two new federal agencies: the Major Projects Office and Build Canada Homes.

Economics

1 week ago Carney cabinet meets to prepare for Parliament’s return, debate trade war strategy

American tariffs and an upcoming review of the continental trade pact will headline discussions today as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet begins its two-day retreat in Toronto. While previous governments referred to these sorts of gatherings as cabinet “retreats,” Carney’s office is rebranding the event as a “cabinet planning forum.” The meetings come two weeks […]

Economics

1 week ago Sears: How new U.S. tariffs are threatening one small Ottawa artisan

My wife's Etsy business is among many hit by the latest trade-war salvo from Donald Trump. Canada should push for a fair carve-out for North American artisans under CUSMA.

Economics

1 week ago US Holds Back China Trade Threats as It Weighs Russia Sanctions

The US has held back from imposing secondary sanctions on China over its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine because broader trade negotiations are continuing, the US’s envoy to NATO said Tuesday.

Economics

2 w. ago Opinion: Ottawa's steel tariffs take a heavy toll on Alberta and B.C. construction projects

Alberta has an economy that consistently leads the nation and is a magnet for young Canadians seeking opportunity. Unfortunately, we have a federal government that seemingly has been focused on holding Alberta back rather than moving it forward. In response to the trade war unleashed by the Trump administration, there have been more references to […]

Economics

2 w. ago No one is buying new homes in Toronto anymore as sales plummet below '90s crash

Even if you're not at all involved, or even interested in Toronto real estate, the sales trends of the last while have been absolutely fascinating, with owners, investors, developers, and realtors left stranded at sea as the market is flipped on its head.The conflation of a brutal economy, rampant unemployment, the ongoing trade war with the U.S., higher interest rates (which are, thankfully, finally on the decline following a peak through 2023 and 2024), and eternally overvalued property has led the GTA to its current point: a months-long standoff in which would-be buyers are completely steering clear of the market.It's caused home sales numbers to tank to record lows, listing volumes to skyrocket to record highs, and available homes to sit up for sale for far longer.It's also pushing developers to put a decided halt on new construction, especially when it comes to the condo segment, which i...

Events

2 w. ago Ford to maintain U.S. booze ban until tariffs removed or new trade deal reached

CALEDON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will maintain his ban on American booze despite Canada dropping some retaliatory tariffs in the ongoing trade war with the United States. Ford says he will drop the ban on selling U.S. alcohol at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario when U.S. President Donald Trump removes […]

Economics

2 w. ago WARMINGTON: With ‘elbows up’ era over, it’s wonderful time for another election

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary believes government should be focused on China, not U.S. trade war

Politics