38 h. ago Liberals, NDP launch platforms today; main leaders near Toronto, Vancouver

OTTAWA — The Liberals and NDP released their costed campaign platforms Saturday, with just over one week left in the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney rolled out the party’s campaign commitments in Whitby, Ont., one of several battleground ridings in the seat-rich Greater Toronto Area. The platform pledges billions in new spending and charts […]

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62 h. ago MacDougall: Leaders' debates played to both Carney's and Poilievre's strengths

The showdowns this week prove Mark Carney isn’t God, and Pierre Poilievre isn’t the devil. And Jagmeet Singh is doomed.

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3 d. ago Kinaxis Launches Tariff Response Solution to Help Supply Chains Adapt to Disruption with Confidence

New solution simulates tariff impacts, aligns teams, and enables action in under three weeks OTTAWA, Ontario — As ongoing tariff pressures and trade uncertainty continue to reshape global supply chains, Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), the leader in real-time supply chain orchestration, today launched Kinaxis Tariff Response – a new offering that helps companies simulate tariff exposure, run […]

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4 d. ago Honda shifting some production from Japan to U.S. in latest response to tariffs

ALLISTON — Honda says it’s shifting some vehicle production from Japan to the U.S. in the latest example of automakers working to adapt to new tariffs. Company spokesman Chris Abbruzzese said Honda currently produces the Civic hatchback hybrid both in Indiana and Japan, but later this year it will be produced only at the Indiana […]

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4 d. ago Here's how you can watch the federal election debates in Canada this week

The big debate between the federal party leaders is set to take place this week.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet will take part in two debates.A French-language debate will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. ET and be moderated by Radio-Canada's Patrice Roy. One day later, on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET, an English debate will take place with TVO's Steve Paikin serving as moderator. Both will be broadcast live from Montreal's Maison de Radio-Canada atrium. Both will run for two hours without commercials.If you're interested in tuning in, the process is pretty simple, with many broadcasters set to air the events. This includes:CBC — CBCnews.ca, CBC News app (Android/iOS), CBC Gem, CBC’s YouTube channelCPAC — CPAC YouTube channelCTV — CTVNews.ca, the CTV News app (Android/iOS), CTV News YouTube channelGlobal News —...

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4 d. ago Honda to Shift Production of Civic From Japan to US on Tariffs

Honda Motor Co. plans to move production of its hybrid Civic from Japan to the US in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported cars.

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5 d. ago Honda considering Canadian production move to U.S. in response to tariffs: Report

Honda is considering shifting some Canadian automotive production to the U.S. in response to new tariffs, according to a report by Japan’s Nikkei financial newspaper. The company is looking to shift enough Canadian CR-V and Civic production to the U.S. so that it can meet 90 per cent of U.S. sales with vehicles produced there, […]

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5 d. ago Tariff response to be focus at Queen’s Park as new session begins

Ontario's response to the U.S. trade war will factor heavily in the first legislative sitting after Premier Doug Ford cruised to victory in the snap February election.

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8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals capitalize on older voters' fear of change, disruption

With just two weeks to go before federal election day, this appears to have become a campaign between the past and the future. The Liberals represent the past. They appear likely to win because voters 55 and older will vote disproportionately for Mark Carney and his party. This week’s debates may be a turning point […]

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9 d. ago In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says it plans to sell the 11 Teslas it owns, in response to United States tariffs and the prominent role that the carmaker’s CEO plays in the Donald Trump administration. Premier Susan Holt told reporters last week the government had started looking into what price it could get for […]

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9 d. ago Corus Entertainment sees potential ad revenue bump from ‘buy Canadian’ trend

TORONTO — A challenging environment for attracting key advertising dollars continues to plague Corus Entertainment Inc., but the company says it could reap the benefits of the “Buy Canadian” movement that has gained momentum in response to U.S. tariffs. Speaking to analysts on Corus’ second-quarter earnings call Friday, co-CEO Troy Reeb described a “remarkable change […]

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9 d. ago Here’s what some exporters in China say about Trump’s trade war

YIWU, China (AP) — The trade war between the world’s two largest economies is escalating as China on Friday slapped a 125% tariff on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese products. Caught in the crosshairs are businesses that are part of the more than $582.4 billion trade between the […]

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9 d. 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 […]

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9 d. ago Jack Mintz: Four big bangs that will get Canada growing again

The best response to tariffs is to get Canada growing, with smarter regulation, government and trade and tax policies

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1 week ago British Columbia to Axe US Contracts, Pushing Back in Trade Spat

British Columbia, Canada’s third-most populous province, directed its agencies and state corporations to ditch US suppliers, extending its retaliation in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats.

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1 week ago EU imposes new retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in U.S. goods

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member states voted Wednesday to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, as the largest U.S. trading partner described them as “unjustified and damaging.” The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on […]

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1 week ago EU imposes new tariffs on $23 billion in US goods in retaliation for Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member states have voted to approve retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The tariffs will go into effect in stages, with some on April 15 and others on May 15 and Dec. 1. The EU […]

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1 week 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.

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1 week ago China’s Copper Smelters Rue Beijing’s Curbs on US Raw Materials

Beijing’s response to punitive US tariffs could create yet another headache for Chinese copper smelters, already grappling with a shortage of raw materials and plummeting profits.

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1 week ago China vows to ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens more tariffs

The Commerce Ministry said the U.S.‘s imposition of 'so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’' on China is 'completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.'

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