8 h. ago Friday's letters: If Alberta separates, Edmonton should leave Alberta

For the safety and prosperity of all fellow residents, if Alberta tries to separate from Canada, Edmonton must separate from Alberta. As a Canadian enclave freed from the shackles of the polluting oil and gas industry holding us back from diversification, we would be Canada’s sixth-largest provincial economy by GDP and fifth-largest province by population. […]

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25 h. ago Canada’s economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBO

The parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.

Economics

26 h. ago Empire reports Q4 profit up, CEO says food inflation at its stores remained stable

STELLARTON — Empire Co. Ltd.’s top executive said the company’s price inflation remained stable during its latest quarter and that he expects the trend to continue, as the grocery retailer reported its latest financial results. The company, which operates Sobeys and Safeway, among other banners, reported Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit and sales rose compared […]

Economics

43 h. ago Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta’s Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West […]

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2 d. ago Bank of Canada says recent rate hold was due to ‘unpredictable’ economy

The Bank of Canada released a summary from its most recent meeting, in which its members decided to leave interest rates unchanged given the 'uncertain' economic outlook.

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3 d. ago Bank of Canada’s future path for interest rates still cloudy

Central bank's deliberations show hotter inflation played role in interest rate hold

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7 d. ago ‘Recession risks alive’ as Canada’s manufacturing numbers suffer under Trump tariff regime

The economic data questions the Bank of Canada's recent decision to hold interest rates for a second consecutive time

Economics

9 d. ago Updated: Minister flags concern over B.C. Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard

Mike Farnworth says he’s worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs and protectionism.

Politics

9 d. ago Updated: Minister raises concerns over B.C. Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard

Mike Farnworth says he’s worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs and protectionism.

Politics

9 d. ago Canada’s Economy in ‘Suspended Animation’ During Trade War, CIBC Chief Says

Canada’s economy is stuck in a state of “suspended animation,” with major new investments largely on hold, but may start to recover in the coming months, according to the head of one of the country’s largest banks.

Economics

1 week ago Canada needs more teamwork and fewer turf wars to get major projects built

Gary Mar: Carney's Bill C-5 is a good start, but prosperity doesn’t follow good intentions — it follows action and investment

Politics

1 week ago David Rosenberg: Here’s why the Bank of Canada is rolling the economic dice if it stays on sidelines any longer

There was more bad than good in the latest jobs report if you look beneath the surface

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1 week ago GOLDSTEIN: Carney can’t fix Canada’s underperforming economy on his own

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to make the Canadian economy the strongest in the G7 is the equivalent of attempting to turn around the Titanic before it hits the iceberg. An indication of the enormity of this task is to look at the performance of the G7 countries in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per […]

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1 week ago Cameco Reports Expected Increase in Its Share of Westinghouse 2025 Adjusted EBITDA

All amounts in Canadian dollars unless specified otherwise SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) reports an expected increase of approximately $170 million (US) in our 49% equity share of Westinghouse Electric Company’s (Westinghouse) 2025 second quarter and annual adjusted EBITDA. The expected increase is tied to Westinghouse’s participation in the construction project for […]

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2 w. ago ‘Grinding’ rise in unemployment rate means Bank of Canada will start cutting rates again

Here's what economists think the recent unemployment numbers mean for the Bank of Canada and future rate cuts

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2 w. ago Liberals set to table bill on knocking down internal trade barriers

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy. It comes just days after he met with the country's premiers.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s unemployment rate hits 7%, highest since 2016 outside the pandemic

Economy gains 8,800 jobs, more than economists expected

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2 w. ago Canada’s trade deficit swells to record high as exports to U.S. tank

Goods going to United States dropped by almost 16%

Economics

2 w. ago Shad Canada Marks 45 Years of Impact With New Report: A Blueprint for Canada’s Innovation Economy

WATERLOO, Ontario, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of Innovation Week, Shad Canada is proud to release its 45 Years of Impact report, a milestone reflection on the national program’s legacy of empowering the next generation of Canadian innovators. Since 1980, Shad has transformed the lives of over 24,000 high school students through […]

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy. “Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision. “At this decision, there […]

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