5 d. ago EV sales in Canada plummet nearly 30%, even as wider auto sales remain strong

Drop in EV sales in second quarter attributed to the end of several government rebate programs

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7 d. ago GOLDSTEIN: Cancelling EV sales mandate a sign of much bigger problems for taxpayers

Prime Minister Mark Carney was right to kill his government’s mandate that 20% of all new car sales in Canada had to be zero emissions vehicles starting next year – current sales are less than half that – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the problem. The bigger problem is that, according […]

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9 d. ago Canada to Stall Electric Vehicle Rules as Carney Seeks to Boost Auto Sector

Canada is delaying a plan to force automakers to hit minimum sales levels for electric vehicles by 2026, a concession to manufacturers in a sector that has been upended by tariffs.

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2 w. ago KOTHAWALA: One year in, Canada’s failed nicotine pouch policy is fuelling the illicit market

One year ago, the former minister of health moved Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches out of convenience stores, restricting their sale behind the counter in pharmacies. His rationale: Reduce youth access to these new products. Protecting young Canadians from nicotine addiction is a goal we share. But Health Canada’s own data shows convenience stores already achieve […]

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2 w. ago What the most expensive FIFA World Cup tickets get you in Toronto

Bougie VIP tickets are now on sale for FIFA World Cup matches in Canada, and they are pricey.A total of 13 matches will be played in Canada next year, with seven being hosted in Vancouver's BC Place and another six at BMO Field in Toronto.Most tickets will be sold via a lottery system that begins Sept. 10, but more expensive hospitality tickets are already available.FIFA has listed five different tiers of luxury tickets, with each one having its own unique set of perks.Pitchside Lounge ($5,350-$6,350)The most expensive tickets available for World Cup matches are the Pitchside Lounge, where you will have to pony up at least $5,350 for a group stage game and up to $6,350 for a Round of 32 match.These tickets include premium sideline seats and champagne on arrival, along with other cocktails. Those in the Pitchside Lounge will also get access to what FIFA is calling the "exclusive selection" of drinks and a food menu dubbed the "culinary experienc...

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2 w. ago ’One of my favourite Grand Slams’: Victoria Mboko looking ahead to U.S. Open debut

NEW YORK — In just 12 magical days in Montreal earlier this month, Victoria Mboko went from a promising young player on the rise to a champion at the WTA 1000 level — in her home country, no less. The 18-year-old who went from No. 85 to No. 23 is a rising star who has […]

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3 w. ago Letters August 20, 2025: ‘Let Chinese EVs come into Canada.’

MAKE A DEAL Why don’t we open up a finite number equal to say 15% of the EV sales in Canada to China? Some conditions have to apply. They must meet our crash and safety standards, contain some Canadian content such as Canadian-made tires, and be winter-proven. We will apply a reasonable import tariff to […]

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4 w. ago Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 per cent to […]

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4 w. ago Canada’s home sales climb almost 4%, the fourth monthly rise in a row

CREA say 'the long-anticipated post-inflation crisis pickup in housing seems to have finally arrived'

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last month Canadian Home Sales Rise for Fourth Straight Month as Buyers Return

Canadian home sales rose for a fourth straight month as growing confidence the economy will weather US tariffs draws more buyers back into the market.

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