98 m. ago Thanks Trump: Alberta sand miners expect a local boom because of trade war

“We realized that government did not fundamentally understand what was holding things up in our industry."

Economics

20 h. ago Hike in jobless rate to sway Bank of Canada to cut rates: CIBC

Watch: 'The Bank of Canada should be cutting interest rates,' says Andrew Grantham

Other

26 h. ago Varcoe: Investment is flowing again despite tariffs – report shows Calgary will be one of the strongest economies in Canada

'What has happened is there's just such uncertainty in the (global) market now that it's actually helping Calgary, because we are stable Calgary. We're predictable Calgary'

Economics

41 h. ago FINLAYSON: Carney government should recognize that private sector drives Canada’s economy

At the halfway point of what’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2025, how is Canada’s economy faring?     By any measure, the past six months have been a bumpy ride. The Canadian economy lost momentum over much of last year, with economic growth cooling, job creation slowing and the unemployment rate creeping higher. Then, as […]

Politics

46 h. ago Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: Poll

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019. The survey by the Pew Research Center also suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians say the U.S. […]

Other

68 h. ago Silver lining: Alberta natural gas — and budget — get boost with historic LNG ocean shipment

Chilled to a liquid state, a cargo of natural gas started a historic voyage on Canada Day, setting off a good chain reaction on Alberta’s natural gas industry. Westbound over the Pacific for China, the shipment from LNG Canada bound for global markets was good news for the Alberta economy, said Andrew Botterill, Energy, Resources […]

Other

69 h. ago Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada expects wage hikes will pick up speed in the coming years as the pace of population growth slows down. The think tank said in a new economic forecast Monday that Canada’s labour market has been “resilient” this year despite tariff pressures from the United States. The national unemployment […]

Culture

3 d. ago Conference Board report forecasts 1.5% GDP growth for this year

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the economy will grow by 1.5 per cent this year as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies continues to weigh on business and consumer confidence. Cory Renner, associate director of economic forecasting at the Conference Board, says the economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter, but the […]

Culture

3 d. ago Canadians’ Job Security Gets Shakier as Trade War Harms Growth

Canadians are becoming less optimistic about their job prospects as the economy struggles to find momentum.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump trade war, Middle East tensions overshadow BRICS summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has some of his priorities, such as debates on artificial intelligence and climate change, front and centre for certain talks.

Economics

4 d. ago Montreal Comiccon could see boost from U.S. trade war: spokesperson

A large crowd of people, some dressed as superheroes and TV and movie characters, were already filtering into Montreal's convention centre shortly after doors opened Saturday.

Economics

5 d. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. isn't capable of making a trade deal with Canada

Re: Carney has no choice: Trade deal with U.S. requires end of supply management Since “supply management” (along with inter-provincial trade barriers) has been on the Fraser Institute’s naughty list as supposedly reducing “economic freedom” in Canada, it is no surprise that it is tossed out as a trade bargaining chip. Would this supposed bargaining […]

Economics

5 d. ago U.S. ambassador expects Carney weighing growth options, including public service cuts

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, talks public service cuts, economic growth and his favourite bike rides in Ottawa on Independence Day.

Transport

5 d. ago Canada’s manufacturers suffer largest drop in output since the pandemic as tariffs roil sector

Jobs cuts continue as a measure of the state of manufacturing records fifth straight month of contracting activity

Economics

5 d. ago What is liquefied natural gas? A closer look at Canada’s milestone shipment

Experts weigh in on Canada's economic outlook with a new ability to export liquefied natural gas via cargo ship to markets like Asia, with the first arriving this week.

Other

6 d. ago Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ after meeting Carney over EV mandates

Automakers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and discussed challenges with current electric vehicle mandates given the added challenges of the trade war and tariffs.

Transport

6 d. ago Toronto Home Prices Fall for a Seventh Month as Economy Slows

Home prices in Toronto fell for a seventh consecutive month as fallout from US tariffs caused Canada’s economy to slow.

Economics

6 d. ago Le Canada diversifie ses échanges, mais les droits de douane pèsent encore lourdement

Les États-Unis demeurent le principal marché d’exportation, et cela ne changera probablement pas tout de suite.

Other

6 d. ago Canada’s exports to the U.S. fell again in May as trade war continues

New data from Statistics Canada shows Canada's trade deficit narrowed in May as exports to the United States fell for the fourth straight month.

Economics

7 d. ago Bonds Rebound, Stocks Edge Higher Before Payrolls: Markets Wrap

Bonds rebounded and shares advanced modestly ahead of Thursday’s nonfarm payrolls report, which is expected to show a slowdown in US hiring against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics