16 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

17 h. ago Canada’s EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say

Several companies, including Honda, Stellantis, Umicore and Ford have delayed or scrapped their EV projects amid the slow sales growth and the ongoing trade war.

Society

34 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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55 h. ago Carney says Canada, India to reappoint high commissioners in apparent diplomatic thaw

In his closing remarks at the G7 Summit, Carney spoke on a number of crises, including Israel's escalating war with Iran, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and global trade instability

Politics

61 h. 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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63 h. 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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3 d. ago Kristi Searle: The way a company deals with people during difficult times is critical

Opinion: Smart Canadian companies are ensuring that if job cuts do happen amid the trade war, they are managed with integrity, clear communication, and a plan that doesn’t weaken company culture

Economics

3 d. ago Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s second-biggest port says shipments to China rose 22 per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2025. The boost has made China the […]

Economics

4 d. ago G7 world leaders arrive in Alberta amid Middle East crisis and global tariff uncertainty

On many issues including trade and the Israel-Hamas war, the G7 summit is like a game of tug-of-war

Politics

6 d. ago OPINION: Carney’s industrial carbon tax will make tariff pain worse 

Self-inflicted wounds can be the most painful and we can’t ignore those injuries during a trade war. United States President Donald Trump is making good on his threat to double his tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum producers. “A 50 per cent tariff would completely shut us out of the U.S. market,” said Marty Warren, United Steelworkers national […]

Economics

6 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

8 d. ago BC Ferries’ plan to build new vessels in China takes heat from both sides of the aisle

The decision has landed in the choppy waters of a global trade war and a surging 'buy Canadian' movement that was not on the radar last fall.

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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

9 d. ago World Bank lowers global growth forecast, citing trade war ‘turbulence’

Citing 'trade barriers,' the World Bank downgraded the global economic growth forecast to 2.3 per cent this year from 2.8 in 2024, with the U.S. expanding 1.4 per cent.

Economics

9 d. 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 JONAH GOLDBERG: Trump shows that loyalty is all that matters to him

Last week, the Court of International Trade delivered a blow to Donald Trump’s global trade war. It found that the worldwide tariffs Trump unveiled on “Liberation Day” as well his earlier tariffs pretextually aimed at stopping fentanyl coming in from Mexico and Canada (as if) were beyond his authority. The three-judge panel was surely right […]

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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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