12 h. ago Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Woldenberg thought he had come up with a sure-fire plan to protect his Chicago-area educational toy company from President Donald Trump’s massive new taxes on Chinese imports. “When he announced a 20% tariff, I made a plan to survive 40%, and I thought I was being very clever,” said Woldenberg, CEO […]

Economics

4 d. ago Can Canadian firms like Boston Pizza, New York Fries survive tariff fallout?

Despite branding themselves with nods to the U.S., Boston Pizza, New York Fries, Montana's, California Sandwiches and The Great American Backrub are all Canadian.

Economics

4 d. ago Boston Pizza, New York Fries: Tariff war tests Canadian companies with U.S. names

TORONTO — Canada’s tariff war with the U.S. has many homegrown companies hoping customers remember there’s more to them than their names. Despite branding themselves with nods to the U.S., Boston Pizza, New York Fries, Montana’s, California Sandwiches and The Great American Backrub are all Canadian and have been working to ensure the public doesn’t […]

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5 d. ago Trump’s trade war darkens outlook as 1 in 3 Canadian firms plan for recession

A Bank of Canada survey said 32 per cent of Canadian businesses were planning ahead with the assumption that a recession will occur in Canada over the next year.

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8 d. ago Canadian Pet Population Survey Highlights the Importance of Access to Veterinary Care

TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The latest findings from the 2024 Canadian Pet Population Survey reveal significant insights into the pet ownership landscape in Canada. Conducted by Léger, a leading Canadian research and analytics firm, the survey underscores the critical role of access to veterinary care in supporting the health and well-being of […]

Economics

1 week ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Cancels Upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that it has cancelled its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”) originally scheduled for Tuesday, April […]

Economics

1 week ago Masked home invaders open fire in latest King Township violence

Gunfire erupted when four masked home invaders smashed their way into a house in King Township – the latest incident of violent crime plaguing the small community north of the GTA. York Regional Police say the frightening home invasion unfolded near Hwy. 27 and Lloydtown-Aurora Rd., in Schomberg, just after 11 p.m. on March 27. […]

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1 week ago Canada's federal minimum wage for 2025 goes up on April Fools' Day

A lot of Canadians are about to get a raise this week, as the federal minimum wage for 2025 is set to increase on April 1.No, this is not an April Fools' joke. The hourly amount is adjusted annually on that day to keep pace with inflation.Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm that specializes in employment law, says the federal minimum wage applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector. This includes businesses like banks, telecommunications companies, and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.The federal hourly wage went up in 2024 from $16.65 to $17.30. This year, it will increase by 45 cents from $17.30 to $17.75.The modest increase is higher than what was projected by some Canadian litigation and immigration firms earlier this year. ImmigCanada predicted the new rate would be around $17.70 per hour. This pay bump is based on last year's Consumer Price Index (CPI).In February, Minister of Employment, Workforce Developme...

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2 w. ago Bullion Explorer Makes MAGA Pitch With New Name: Made in America Gold

A Canadian investment firm changed the name of its US-focused subsidiary to Made in America Gold from NV King Goldlands. The switch comes as US President Donald Trump is encouraging firms to relocate operations to the country and threatening imports with escalating tariffs.

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3 w. ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Issues Early Warning Report in Connection with Acquisition of Securities of Avicanna Inc.

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions in recent weeks (the “Acquisitions”), ThreeD acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump denies NYT report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

(Bloomberg) — U.S. President Donald Trump denied a report by the New York Times that said Elon Musk will be briefed on Friday about the American military’s contingency planning for any potential war with China. The Times, which cited multiple unidentified US officials familiar with the plans, said Musk would see details of American plans […]

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3 w. ago Declare a 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, says Canada's oil and gas leaders

The heads of Canada’s largest petroleum producers and pipeline companies issued an open letter Wednesday to the country’s federal political parties to encourage building new infrastructure – including declaring a “Canadian energy crisis” and establishing firm timelines so major projects are approved within six months of application. In the open letter to the heads of […]

Politics

3 w. ago Declare an 'energy crisis' and approve major projects within six months, say Canada's oil and gas leaders

The heads of Canada’s largest petroleum producers and pipeline companies issued an open letter Wednesday to the country’s federal political parties to encourage building new infrastructure – including declaring a “Canadian energy crisis” and establishing firm timelines so major projects are approved within six months of application. In the open letter to the heads of […]

Politics

3 w. ago Black Canadians see progress on equity in workplace, even as racism persists: report

TORONTO — A new report suggests a vast majority of Black Canadians feel their employer has made progress in creating a more equitable workplace, but more than three-quarters said they still encounter varying degrees of racism at work. The Canadian arm of advisory firm KPMG said in a report released Tuesday that 86 per cent […]

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4 w. ago Federal agents are seen arresting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in a newly released video

NEW YORK (AP) — A video released Friday shows the moment federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian activist and outspoken Columbia University graduate student whose detention has sparked waves of protest across the country. The clip begins with at least three immigration agents confronting Khalil in the lobby of his apartment building […]

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