21 h. ago Bank of Canada expected to make deeper rate cuts amid stock rout, job losses

Traders put the odds at about a coin flip for another rate cut on April 16

Economics

24 h. ago Bank of Canada April rate cut still in play as job market weakens, economists say

Tariff uncertainty to continue to weigh on economy and hiring

Other

26 h. ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

Other

26 h. ago Canada’s unemployment rate rises to 6.7% as economy loses 33,000 jobs

Largest decrease in employment since January 2022

Other

49 h. ago Trump tariff fallout: Live updates on what Canadians need to know

Get live news and analysis on how Trump's tariffs affect Canada and the world

Economics

51 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney can't deliver strong economy with anti oil and gas stance

So, Prime Minister Mark Carney won’t repeal the federal Liberals’ Impact Assessment Act (IAA) if they are re-elected. That means two things: Carney’s not serious about diversifying Canada’s economy and making Canada less dependent on the U.S. And Carney’s pledge “to build one strong Canadian economy” is bogus. His vision of a unified national economy […]

Events

63 h. ago John Ivison: Canada’s small mercy from Trump today won’t lift the curse of tomorrow

The broad-based 'Liberation Day' exemption for Canada is good news but the crisis facing our economy remains dire

Other

3 d. ago Jon Love: The housing crisis has a simple solution — and it doesn’t involve yet another government program

Cutting the taxes and regulation that stifle development would allow Canada's world-class developers to build quickly

Politics

3 d. ago FINLAYSON: Energy sector will fuel Alberta economy and Canada’s exports for years to come

Most of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta, along with a majority of natural gas reserves. Alberta is the beating heart of the Canadian energy economy.

Economics

3 d. ago LILLEY: In the battle for build Canada’s economy up, Poilievre wins

Both leaders spoke on Bill C-69, the pipeline bill. One will keep it, the other will repeal it to let Canada's economy flourish.

Events

3 d. ago John Ruffolo: Removing interprovincial trade barriers is a mirage, not a solution

Chasing shiny objects while we need to dramatically shift how Canada governs its economy is a luxury we cannot afford

Economics

3 d. ago Canada election comes as economic satisfaction is at record lows: polling

Tuesday's Gallup report showing years of declining attitudes toward the economy, housing and other issues is presented as a series of 'tests' for Canada's next prime minister.

Politics

4 d. ago Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Tomorrow, Trump may also reinstate economy-wide tariffs on Canada and […]

Politics

4 d. ago Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook. Canada could see some 160,000 people lose their job in the second quarter, pushing unemployment up to 7.3 per cent, while […]

Culture

5 d. ago Letters March 31, 2025: ‘Carney isn’t walking the talk he’s spreading.’

BUY CANADIAN, CARNEY? Radio and TV ads urge Canadians to buy Canadian. Keep our money in Canada. Help Canadian businesses and stimulate the economy. So what did Mark Carney do in one of his first actions as Canada’s prime minister, before calling an election? He granted a $6-billion contract to upgrade our radar defence technology […]

Transport

7 d. ago Varcoe: How to turn growing public support for pipelines into action: 'Let's get it done'

Eighty-eight per cent of respondents to a new poll see oil and natural gas as important to Canada's economy

Other

7 d. 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

7 d. ago We asked our readers how to get Canada’s economy back on track. Here are the 50 most interesting answers

This is part five of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series

Other

7 d. 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

8 d. ago Canada’s slumping growth hints at recession starting in second quarter, economists say

Statistics Canada releases GDP flash estimate for February showing growth flatlined

Culture