9 d. ago Nearly half of small businesses do not see U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 47 per cent of small businesses do not consider the U.S. a reliable trading partner. The business group says the disruption caused by U.S.-Canada tariffs is causing business owners to shift suppliers and investments to domestic and international markets other than the U.S. CFIB […]

Economics

9 d. ago Saskatchewan reverses ban of U.S. alcohol products that are produced in Canada

The Saskatchewan government is walking back part of its decision to stop purchasing all American-branded alcohol products in response to U.S. tariffs.

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1 week ago India to Seek Tariff Reprieve in Meeting With US Trade Officials

India’s government will seek an exemption from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs when US officials arrive in the country Tuesday for talks over a bilateral trade agreement, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

1 week ago 'End of an era': Ahead of store's closure, Calgary shoppers seek sales, mementos at The Bay

Bargain hunters flocked to The Hudson’s Bay Company’s locations in Calgary Saturday, in search of last-minute deals before the iconic retailer sells off its inventory and closes all of its stores across western Canada. The flurry of customers arrived the day after Hudson’s Bay Company, Canada’s oldest department store chain, received court approval to start […]

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2 w. ago China Private Equity, Venture Funds Seek More Time to Deploy Capital

Venture capital and other private equity funds that raised money to invest in China during a tech boom a few years ago are increasingly facing a quandary. Some are running out of time to put investors’ cash to work, and the pickings have become slim.

Economics

2 w. ago Police seek suspect in sexual assault at north London business

London police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a sexual assault at a north London business earlier this month. A woman inside a business in the area of Fanshawe Park and Wonderland roads was approached by a man she didn’t know and touched in a sexual manner at about 8:30 p.m. […]

Events

2 w. ago Hudson’s Bay to liquidate entire business as it continues to seek additional capital

Company said it remains optimistic it can drum up financing and find a solution with key stakeholders to avoid full shutdown

Economics

2 w. ago European Countries Seek More Flexibility on Gas Storage Targets

European Union member states are seeking more flexibility to meet gas storage targets over the next two years after current provisions and higher demand added to an increase in prices of the fuel.

Economics

3 w. ago Botswana to Seek 1.5 GW of Solar Power to Speed Green Transition

Botswana will this month seek proposals for the construction of 1.5 gigawatts of solar power generation as it seeks to cut its reliance on coal, the country’s mines and energy minister said.

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3 w. ago Trump’s $1.4 Trillion Tariff Threat Spurs Companies to Seek Cover

Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S is planning to make more of its medicines for the US market in the country; Boeing Co. risks a gummed up supply chain and higher aircraft costs it may not be able to pass on; Chinese online retailer Shein Group Ltd. is offering incentives to its top apparel providers to set up new production capacity in Vietnam.

Economics

3 w. ago Canada puts tariffs on new list of U.S. products. Here’s what’s included

Canada has put a 25 per cent counter-tariff on a variety of steel and aluminum products, as well as other U.S. goods, in response to President Donald Trump's latest duties.

Economics

3 w. ago Poilievre wants to impose 50% metal tariffs on U.S. after latest Trump threat

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada should hit the U.S. with matching 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum in reply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade war escalation. Trump says he will double the steel and aluminum tariffs he promised to deploy on Canadian products tomorrow — to 50% — in response […]

Economics

3 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canada keeps losing at geopolitics, farmers pay the price

Canada has walked itself into an unnecessary trade war with the United States’ biggest geopolitical rival, China. The consequences are now clear: New retaliatory tariffs from China are directly targeting our farmers, affecting over $3 billion in agrifood commodities and products. These measures are a direct response to Canada’s decision to impose a 100% tariff […]

Politics

4 w. ago US Energy Chief Plans to Seek $20 Billion to Refill Oil Reserve

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to seek up to $20 billion to accomplish President Donald Trump’s goal of refilling the nation’s depleted oil reserve to its maximum capacity.

Economics

4 w. ago Businesses seek new suppliers, shift production in response to tariffs

Businesses are rejigging their supply chains in response to tariffs, including finding new suppliers and shifting production, even as it’s unclear what will be subject to tariffs and for how long. Dan Kelly of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said about half of the organization’s members are either actively seeking new suppliers or looking […]

Economics

4 w. ago WARMINGTON: At LCBO stores, it’s as if the U.S. doesn’t exist

Some 3,600 popular American spirits and wine products have been pulled from Ontario liquor stores in response to the Trump tariffs.

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