15 h. ago Canada Trucking Firm TFI Hit by Tariff War, Walks Away From Deal

TFI International Inc., one of North America’s largest trucking companies, says US President Donald Trump’s trade war is exacerbating the freight industry’s difficult outlook, and that it was forced to abandon a deal because of it.

Economics

20 h. ago Posthaste: Job losses ‘unavoidable’ in Canada’s auto sector as Donald Trump doubles down on tariff threat

'I really don’t want cars from Canada' — U.S. president

Economics

42 h. ago Rogers Suffers Wireless Growth Hit as Canada Curbs Immigration

Rogers Communications Inc. saw a major drop-off in growth in wireless, its most important business, as Canada’s population growth slowed and rival companies fought for consumers with discounted data plans.

Other

62 h. ago Federal Election: Approximately 7.3 million votes cast during advance polling

According to Elections Canada's preliminary figures, about 2 million voters hit their local advance voting station on Friday alone.

Politics

62 h. ago Federal election: About 7.3 million votes cast during advance polling

According to Elections Canada's preliminary figures, about 2 million voters hit their local advance voting station on Friday alone.

Politics

8 d. ago Winter weather leaves damage of more than $260M in Eastern Canada

The severe store and midwinter defrost that hit Eastern Canada in February has left a massive insurance bill, with hundreds of million of insured damage.

Economics

9 d. ago Bank of Canada Likely to Pause to Assess Tariff Hit: Decision Guide

The Bank of Canada is likely to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as officials take stock of the damage posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

9 d. ago As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for U.S. industry

DETROIT — President Donald Trump hinted that he might temporarily relieve the auto industry from “permanent” tariffs he previously imposed on the business. The president didn’t specify how long the potential pause would be or what it would entail, but the auto sector is awaiting how rules might change on 25% tariffs based on U.S. […]

Economics

1 week ago Canada’s auto sector weighs ‘difficult’ new reality under Trump’s tariffs

The first week of auto tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump has come to an end, and Canada's auto sector says not only have they been hit by costs but ongoing confusion.

Economics

1 week ago GM to Idle Plant in Second Blow to Canada Auto Sector Since Tariffs Started

General Motors Co. will temporarily halt production at a factory in Ontario that makes commercial vans, the second Canadian assembly plant to shut this month.

Economics

1 week ago Federal Election 2025 platforms: Here’s what the major parties have announced so far

To help you cast an informed vote, the National Post has put together an issue-by-issue breakdown of the parties’ announced policies, so you can compare them side by side. Go to topic: TARIFFS/TRUMP TAXES HOUSING DEFENCE ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT CRIME HEALTH/SOCIAL POLICY EDUCATION/TRAINING TARIFFS/TRUMP   Provide $2-billion “strategic response fund” for workers in the auto sector and […]

Politics

2 w. ago The next Canadian government will have to deal with an immigration system that has ‘lost its brand’

Canada’s reputation among economic immigrants has been hit in recent years

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in middle of trade war

WASHINGTON — Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations, with President Donald Trump hitting Canada with tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum and continuing to hold out […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ford, GM Hit Hardest by Canada’s 25% Retaliatory Auto Tariffs

Canada is hitting back against President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs with import taxes of as much as 25% on vehicles assembled in the US — and the biggest American automakers will bear the brunt.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada adds more retaliatory tariffs as Trump’s trade war hits the world

Ottawa's response to auto duties includes similar tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on US materials costs even before President Donald Trump places any new tariffs on the sector. The U.S. currently levies countervailing and anti-dumping duties totaling 14.4%, a level that was set last year. Those are […]

Economics

2 w. ago Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs

Canada was not hit with broad levies, but tariffs of 25 per cent still apply to Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles

Economics

2 w. ago US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump’s escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multi-billion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk. Here’s what consumers should know about the impact of tariffs on electric vehicles. Where does EV adoption stand in […]

Economics

3 w. ago Admitted Mexican hitman flees U.S. for Canada, makes refugee claim

A Mexican with alleged cartel links is seeking refugee status in Canada — a decade after he told an undercover B.C. cop he was a hitman.

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3 w. ago Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he and other provincial leaders are backing the federal government’s response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Kinew says there was broad consensus in a virtual meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Carney said Canada will hit back with matching tariffs on vehicles imported from […]

Economics