1 hour ago New data shows fewer people crossing B.C. border into U.S. under tariff threats

In February this year so far, there have been on average 3,500 cars heading to the U.S. through the Peace Arch border crossing, new data shows.

Economics

3 h. ago Canada looks to diversify trade with Germany amid U.S. tariff threats

As they face tariffs from the U.S., Canadian companies and diplomats are looking at diversifying trade with European partners including Germany.

Economics

9 h. ago Canada needs to gain control over its energy supplies amid tariff threats, says Peter Tertzakian

West-to-east energy corridors for oil and electricity are needed, says expert

Economics

9 h. ago Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier ’forever’

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier “forever” as he looks to secure a third consecutive majority government in Thursday’s election. Ford says his party is the only one that can stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats. Ontario’s main political party leaders are making multiple […]

Politics

10 h. ago Couple from U.S. pays for everyone in Ontario restaurant as apology for Trump

Amid an extremely tense political moment between Americans and Canadians, one U.S. couple's simple gesture of kindness is serving as a reminder that there is still a sense of camaraderie and solidarity between people across the two nations, tariff threats be damned.The guests, named Bill and Sara, were dining at the Toast restaurant in Windsor on Saturday, which lies just over the border from their home in Michigan.Given the present political climate — from Trump's plan for economically devastating tariffs on Canadian goods to him repeatedly and earnestly suggesting our country become the 51st American state — the couple thought it was fitting to extend some sort of olive branch while visiting the Ontario town.So, they decided to cover the bill of every other person eating at the busy establishment at the time. It's something restaurant owners later said was a first for them in nine years of business, and that had ev...

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30 h. ago Canadian bankers say cautious clients keeping ‘their powder dry’ amid Trump tariff threats

BMO and Scotiabank see rise in caution and anxiety levels

Economics

48 h. ago Bank of Canada warns U.S. tariffs would have 'severe' impact

Tariffs could weaken the country's economy in the next two years, says Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem.While speaking to members of the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 21, Macklem highlighted the uncertainties brought about by tariff threats and compared its potential impact to the pandemic."In the pandemic, we had a steep recession followed by a rapid recovery as the economy reopened. This time, if tariffs are long-lasting and broad-based, there won't be a bounce-back," he stated."We may eventually regain our current rate of growth, but the level of output would be permanently lower. It's more than a shock — it's a structural change."He stated that even the period of uncertainty is "already causing harm" and that a trade conflict would cost people their jobs and reduce exports and investments.The immediate impact of tariffs on CanadaMacklem pointed out that the threat of tariffs has brought about uncert...

Economics

56 h. ago Saskatchewan Premier Moe travelling to Washington again to push against tariff threat

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is travelling to Washington, D.C., again to push against proposed tariffs from the United States.

Economics

59 h. ago Canada Metal Processing Group announces steps to respond to U.S. tariff threats on steel sector

BROSSARD, Quebec, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Metal Processing Group (MPG Canada) and its subsidiaries, Ivaco Rolling Mills, Sivaco, and Infasco, are announcing the difficult but necessary steps to respond to the current challenging market environment and the threat of incoming tariffs from the United States on steel and steel derivatives. These measures […]

Economics

59 h. ago Apple plans to add 20,000 U.S. jobs amid tariff threats from Trump

The company plans to spend US$500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years

Economics

60 h. ago CanadaHelps Estimates $266 Million Loss for Charities Due to Canada Post Strike; Urges Canadians to Use Extended Donation Deadline to Give

Funding lost from the 2024 postal strike and a looming recession from tariff threats places Canadian charities in a precarious position TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to estimates from CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, the Canada Post strike cost Canadian charities $266 million in lost donations, accounting […]

Economics

67 h. ago India, UK To Resume Free Trade Talks as US Tariff Threats Loom

India’s commerce minister will meet his British counterpart in New Delhi on Monday to revive talks on a trade deal between the two nations, at a time when the US President has unleashed a dramatic shift in global economy with his multiple plans for new tariffs.

Economics

4 d. ago Rosborough: If tariffs drive up costs, let's focus on fixing what we own

Anthony D Rosborough, Dalhousie University Canada’s economy has long relied on open trade and cross-border supply chains, but as tariff threats and market protectionism rise from the United States under President Donald Trump, so do Canada’s economic vulnerabilities. Although the risk of a trade war between Canada and the U.S. has been given a temporary […]

Economics

5 d. ago LILLEY: Ford plays the long game in charm offensive against Trump

From ads to meetings in the American Capitol, Doug Ford is playing the long game in the fight on Trump's tariff threats

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5 d. ago B.C. prepared to make ‘substantive changes’ to interprovincial trade barriers

British Columbia's economic development minister says the government plans to enter next week's meeting with other provinces prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S. tariff threats loom.

Economics

5 d. ago Economists Trim Canada’s Growth Outlook as Tariff Threats Linger

Economists are trimming their estimates for Canada’s growth as the threat of a trade battle with the US is seen weighing on business investment.

Economics

5 d. ago Green Ribbon Panel Economic and Energy Leaders Release Statement on Tariff Threat

Panel’s D.C. roundtable highlights key principles to ensure energy security and a sustainable future WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday, the Green Ribbon Panel issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience. At a roundtable of business, policy, labour and sector […]

Politics

5 d. ago ‘No way Canada can win a trade war:’ John Manley shares some hard truths

Trump's tariff threats a 'really loud wakeup call' for Canada,' says former deputy prime minister

Economics

5 d. ago Letters February 21, 2025: ‘Unite against the incoming tariffs, Canada.’

STAND UNITED, CANADA We need to be united as a country against the tariff threats that are coming from the United States. They will be enacted. We must buy everything we can that is made here. There must be changes between the provinces. There are too many interprovincial trade barriers. We have been great neighbours […]

Economics

5 d. ago Why getting more Canadian products on store shelves isn’t as easy as flipping a switch

With the push to buy local amid tariff threats, what does it take to get more Canadian products on store shelves?

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