5 h. ago Trump’s Trade War Forces Canada Into Decision on Whether to Hit US Autos

Vehicle buyers in Canada are trying to beat the price hikes of a trade war, as the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to strike back against the latest fusillade of import taxes from the White House.

Economics

24 h. ago U.S. lists Quebec’s language law as ‘trade barrier’, Legault has ‘no intention of softening’

Quebec has no intention of softening its language laws, Premier François Legault said Tuesday after the U.S. listed his government's French-language reform as a barrier to trade.

Economics

30 h. ago Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council also called on the government to exempt books

Politics

45 h. ago Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal” tariffs that he is expected to announce Wednesday are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike. Since the 1960s, tariffs — or import taxes — have […]

Economics

6 d. ago ECB’s Guindos Says It’s Too Soon to Predict April Rate Decision

It’s too early to say whether the European Central Bank should cut interest rates again next month or pause as global trade friction and government spending plans in Europe fuel uncertainty, Vice President Luis de Guindos said.

Other

6 d. ago Raptors go wire to wire in cutting down the host Brooklyn Nets

Tipoff turned into tank-off Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the New York City borough where the likes of Jay-Z and the late Notorious B.I.G. called home. Other icons from the music and movie industry hailed from the area, which was transformed into a glorified hoops battleground pitting the visiting Toronto Raptors and […]

Other

7 d. ago ‘We’re seriously outgunned’ in trade war, warns former Bank of Canada governor

'When the dust settles, we will need our U.S. partnership, just as much as we need it today' — Stephen Poloz

Politics

9 d. ago We’re still being deceived about the carbon tax: Full Comment podcast

It’s finally dead or is it? New Liberal Leader Mark Carney reduced the carbon-tax rate to zero before calling an election, but as Franco Terrazzano tells Brian Lilley, there are still questions about what Canadians will pay. Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, is author of the new book, “Axing the Tax.” […]

Economics

1 week ago Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO’s association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressive Conservative government joined with the NDP and Liberal opposition parties in a vote dropping the electric automaker from the rebate program, which […]

Transport

1 week ago Bookstore worries tariffs could ‘completely collapse’ Canadian book industry

The manager of the King's Co-Op Bookstore in Halifax says a 25 per cent tariff on books imported from the United States will put independent bookshops in a 'disastrous' situation.

Economics

1 week ago Saskatchewan lawmakers spar over Trump tariff response in legislature

The NDP say the Saskatchewan government has gone soft in their response to the U.S. trade war.

Economics

1 week ago German Industry Lobby Joins Calls for More Flexible Gas Storage

Germany’s industry lobby pushed for more leeway in refilling gas storage facilities, arguing it would help ease the sector’s struggle with high energy bills.

Other

2 w. ago Poilievre says Trump right in claiming Liberals ‘easier to deal with’

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said U.S. President Donald Trump is right in saying that a Liberal government would be 'easier for him to deal with' amid the trade war.

Other

2 w. ago Energy CEOs to Canadian leaders: An urgent plan to strengthen economic sovereignty

CEOs representing Canada’s energy industry released a letter to Canadian federal political leaders outlining an urgent action plan to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty, through our energy industry. The open letter calls for a rapid, dramatic regulatory restructuring to enable investment in critical oil and natural gas infrastructure across Canada. OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE […]

Politics

2 w. ago N.B. premier meets with governor of Massachusetts amid ongoing U.S. trade war

Holt released a statement Sunday thanking Gov. Maura Healey for the meeting, saying the close connection between Canada and the United States is more important than ever. 

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Carney expected to be sworn in as prime minister Friday: source

Carney will replace Justin Trudeau after winning a race for the Liberal leadership on Sunday, and will take the reins of government amid a growing trade war with the U.S.

Politics

2 w. ago Mark Carney expected to be sworn in as prime minister Friday: sources

Carney will replace Justin Trudeau after winning a race for the Liberal leadership on Sunday, and will take the reins of government amid a growing trade war with the U.S.

Politics

3 w. ago United Steelworkers union vows to fight back as Trump’s trade war now targets steel and aluminum jobs

TORONTO, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is denouncing the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s reckless trade war as the U.S. government imposes devastating 50% tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from Canada. These measures, effective after midnight, threaten the existence of the Canadian steel industry and thousands […]

Society

3 w. ago Pharmaceutical Industry Issues Call for Collective Action to Address the Rising Global Burden of Chronic Disease

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, mental health, and neurological disorders are responsible for 75% of deaths worldwide. New research demonstrates that investing an additional 1% of GDP in public healthcare spending, where at least 40% is aimed at preventing and treating NCDs, could save close to 5 million lives each […]

Other

3 w. ago Saskatchewan farmers demand action in response to looming trade wars

Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China.

Economics