43 h. ago KINSELLA: If Canada’s long relationship with U.S. is over, then what now?

Canadians – now in the midst of truly existential election campaign – are entitled to hear a clear answer to this from our Prime Minister

Economics

64 h. ago Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election: Carney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehensive negotiations for a “new economic and security relationship” immediately after the Canadian election. But Carney also told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call this morning that Canada will be implementing new retaliatory tariffs to protect the Canadian economy and […]

Politics

64 h. ago Carney says Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

Trump said first call to Canadian prime minister was 'extremely productive'

Politics

3 d. ago Opinion: Making rail work better is vital to strengthening Canada's economy

As Canada faces a confluence of trade, geopolitical, and national-security challenges, we must act decisively to protect our economy. Doing so requires following the advice of any good therapist — focus on what you can control and get our own house in order. Canada’s economy relies on resource extraction, and rail is the backbone of […]

Other

2 w. ago L’économie sociale et la sécurité alimentaire pour affronter les menaces tarifaires

À lire parmi notre sélection quotidienne de lettres rédigées par nos lecteurs.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Just say thank you’: Lutnick says Canada is acting like Ukraine in Trump negotiations

Donald Trump 'needed to break some guy in Ontario who said he was going to tax American energy 25 per cent,' Howard Lutnick said

Other

2 w. ago Matthew Lau: Trump compounds the existing stupidity on dairy tariffs

Canada should not wait for trade negotiations to scrap supply management

Economics

3 w. ago Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties Sunday to compete in November’s general election for the presidency in a country that remains deeply polarized, but skeptical of leaders from the left and right who have failed to deliver on improving security and the economy. The election comes […]

Politics

3 w. ago Canadians can get up to $100,000 in 'historic' tobacco class

If you or someone you know has experienced the harmful effects of smoking, you might be able to claim a part of a "historic" settlement in a tobacco class-action lawsuit.Last October, the Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health (QCTH) announced the filing of a proposed plan of arrangement from three major tobacco companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp.; Rothmans, Benson & Hedges; and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. — after they spent over five years in negotiations with their creditors.On Thursday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement of the $32.5-billion tobacco lawsuit.The QCTH says the court approval ends years of uncertainty and establishes a structured framework for distributing funds to victims, their heirs, and governments."It represents the culmination of more than 25 years of legal proceedings to ensure that tobacco victims receive compensation in recognition of the harm they have suffered," the organization shared in a statement on Friday.Eligibi...

Economics

3 w. ago Trade deal architects say Trump’s tariffs ’blows a complete hole’ in agreement

Chief negotiators say the devastating duties essentially suspend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement

Economics

3 w. ago USMCA architects say Trump’s tariffs ’blows a complete hole’ in continental trade agreement

WASHINGTON — The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say Donald Trump’s trade war has crossed a line that essentially wipes out the continental trade pact, as experts suggest the president’s actions are meant to rattle America’s closest neighbours ahead of a mandatory review. Canada’s chief negotiator, Steve Verheul, and Mexico’s chief negotiator, […]

Economics

3 w. ago Worried about layoffs and retirement? Steps you can take during a trade war

As tariffs rise and trade tensions escalate, many Canadians may be left wondering how their finances, job security and retirement plans could be affected by economic uncertainty.

Economics

3 w. ago Nukik Corporation Applauds Joint Commitment to Arctic Sovereignty and Security by the Government of Nunavut and NTI

Infrastructure Key to Unlocking Energy Security, Strong Community Resilience, and Sustainable Economic Development RANKIN INLET, Nunavut, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nukik Corporation applauds the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) for including the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) as on of their shared priorities for nation-building infrastructure aimed at enhancing Arctic […]

Politics

3 w. ago Trump tariffs will hurt Canadian firms. New rules ban ‘predatory’ takeovers

Ottawa is updating foreign investment rules to include the 'potential of an investment to undermine Canada's economic security' when reviewing potential deals.

Economics

3 w. ago Ottawa now considering ‘economic security’ for launching review of foreign investments

François-Philippe Champagne said it will give the government broader scope to review 'predatory' foreign investments

Events

3 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: The cost of retaliation — Canada’s trade war misstep

"Canada cannot win a trade war by taxing its own people — true leverage comes from targeting American reliance on our exports, not undermining our own food security and economy."

Economics