8 d. ago Businesses rank being ‘stifled by red tape’ as more of a threat than Trump tariffs, new report finds

The business group says unnecessary red tape isn’t just annoying but also directly affects the economy

Economics

8 d. ago Businesses rank being ‘stifled by red tape’ as a bigger threat than Trump tariffs, new report finds

The business group says unnecessary red tape isn’t just annoying but also directly affects the economy

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear in city on edge

CHICAGO– President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest city as many residents defended their home against Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a “killing field.” The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as […]

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3 w. ago Prince Andrew book removes Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein claim after lawsuit threat

All it takes is one lawsuit threat to get something removed from a book. A book about the life of disgraced royal Prince Andrew has removed a claim that Jeffrey Epstein introduced U.S. President Donald Trump to his wife, Melania, in future printings in fear of a lawsuit from the First Lady. Released on Aug. […]

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3 w. ago Ontario sheds manufacturing jobs as tariff impacts felt, report says

Ontario’s economy has recently started to feel the impact of American tariffs, shedding 38,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2025, the province’s financial watchdog said Thursday in a report. Financial accountability officer Jeffrey Novak said hits to employment in that timeframe include the early impacts of the tariffs, as well as broad economic factors. […]

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4 w. ago Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 per cent to […]

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