47 h. ago EU Races to Expand €2 Trillion Trade Network as US Links Sour

The European Union is racing to clinch trade deals with countries around the world in an effort to diversify away from an increasingly protectionist US as officials worry that the transatlantic relationship has been irreversibly damaged.

Economics

68 h. ago TC Energy Rules Out Mainline Sale as Canada Seeks Oil Security

TC Energy Corp. Chief Executive Francois Poirier ruled out selling the Canadian Mainline natural gas pipeline — which stretches across most of the country — as the trade war with the US pushes energy security up Canadian politicians’ priority list.

Events

3 d. ago Greece’s Metlen Eyes More Europe Defense Deals After Recent Push

Greek energy and metals company Metlen is pursuing more alliances with European defense contractors after sealing French and Italian deals in the past two weeks.

Economics

4 d. ago Haitians Fearing US Deportation Head to Canadian Border Via New York

Canada is seeing an uptick of asylum seekers at its border following US President Donald Trump’s decision to end protected status for more than 500,000 Haitians in the US.

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8 d. ago India and Sri Lanka sign defense and energy deals as Modi’s visit strengthens ties

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighboring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

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9 d. 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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1 week ago Competition Bureau pushes back on Google in market abuse suit

The Competition Bureau pushed back on Google in its ongoing lawsuit over the tech giant’s advertising practices in Canada, accusing the company of seeking to mask its alleged anticompetitive conduct.  In court documents filed Friday, Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell repeated its previous allegations and said Google’s recent legal response describes an ad market that “ignores […]

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1 week ago Bankers Get Boost in Asia Pacific as M&A Growth Tops US, Europe

The race is far from over, but the Asia Pacific has come out of the blocks much faster than the US and Europe in dealmaking activity this year.

Economics

2 w. ago A ’coalition of the willing’ mulls more aid for Ukraine and a possible European armed force

PARIS — Ukraine’s allies from across Europe gathered for talks in Paris on Thursday about how to strengthen Kyiv’s hand and its military as it pushes for a ceasefire with Russia, and to consider proposals to deploy European troops in the country in tandem with any peace deal. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the […]

Economics

2 w. ago Carney Calls April Election in Canada, Seeking Mandate to Face Down Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called an election for April 28, with polls showing a close contest between his Liberal Party and the Conservatives as the country faces a trade war and taunts about its sovereignty from US President Donald Trump.

Politics

2 w. ago Carney calls April 28 election in Canada, seeking mandate to face down Trump

PM requested the dissolution of Parliament Sunday, triggering the election campaign

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3 w. ago Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, an Ontario court has given Canada’s oldest company permission to start liquidating all but six of its stores on Monday. The Friday approval from Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne allows the retailer to begin selling off inventory at most of its 80 Hudson’s Bay stores, […]

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3 w. ago Hudson’s Bay hopes to save six stores, begin liquidation process Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Hudson’s Bay says it has found a way to keep six stores open. Canada’s oldest company is back in court today to seek permission from an Ontario judge to liquidate all but six stores, and hopes to begin that process starting Monday. The six stores being […]

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3 w. ago Hudson’s Bay hopes to keep 6 stores open, begin liquidation in days

Canada's oldest company is back in court Friday to seek permission from an Ontario judge to liquidate all but six stores, and hopes to begin that process starting Monday. 

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3 w. ago Canada Seeks Defense Ties and Deals With Europe as US Pulls Back

Canada has floated doing major defense deals with Europe and improving the continent’s access to its critical minerals in response to President Donald Trump’s threats and his pullback from US defense commitments.

Economics

3 w. ago N.B. government seeks more free movement of alcohol across Canada

New Brunswick's Liberal government wants to make it easier to move alcohol across provincial boundaries.

Politics

3 w. ago US Looks to Reassure European Allies on Role in Ukraine Deal

US officials have told their European counterparts that the European Union will have to be involved in any Ukraine peace agreement given that Russia wants relief from sanctions imposed by the bloc as part of a deal, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

3 w. ago RBC Training Ground seeks Canada’s next Olympians in Lethbridge

RBC Training Ground gives young athletes a chance to be scouted by national sport organizations and a chance to compete on Team Canada. Try-outs were held in Lethbridge March 15.

Culture

last month Carney Takes Power in Canada as Nation Seeks Answers to Trump’s Aggression

Justin Trudeau is out. Mark Carney is in. And his arrival as Canada’s new leader creates an opening for the government in Ottawa to reset its tense relationship with the US and President Donald Trump.

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