25 m. ago John Ivison: An allegedly secret foreign deal limiting Canadian propane exports could leave us all poorer

B.C. First Nations claim betrayal, bad-faith bargaining and a propane monopoly that lets a foreign company cap Canada's export potential

Economics

31 m. ago Ottawa offers some ’lost Canadians’ citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving “lost Canadians” a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were […]

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47 m. ago 'Little bit different' worlds in South Korea for Rachel Homan in bid to defend curling title

Packed schedule for Canadian champs from Ottawa begins early Saturday in Uijeongbu

Other

73 m. ago Trump threatens to acquire Canada, Greenland while next to NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said nothing about the possibility of the U.S. threatening a founding NATO member, after Trump called the Canadian border 'artificial.'

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83 m. ago B.C. premier to provide update on legislation responding to Trump tariff threats

David Eby has previously said the legislation will allow the province to apply a toll on trucks transiting the province between Alaska and the continental United States.

Economics

91 m. ago How a British parliamentarian is supporting Canada amid U.S. tensions. It involves poutine

On Wednesday, Ed Davey asked U.K. PM if he would show the Canadian people 'that Britain stands with its Commonwealth allies against Trump’s threats and against Trump’s tariffs'

Politics

1 hour ago B.C. Hydro cuts Tesla from charger rebate program in tariff fight

In response to the U.S. tariff threats (and perhaps a nod to Elon Musk's government tampering) the utility has cut off the subsidy for Tesla' proprietary chargers

Economics

1 hour ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

1 hour ago Parents seek apology for school lockdown and being labeled ‘a disturbance’

Prominent hip-hop artists are speaking out after an elementary school was put on lockdown when they went to speak to staff about unresolved concerns about bullying and supervision.

Society

1 hour ago Stocks Tumble Into Correction as Trump Policies Roil Sentiment

US stocks resumed a three-week selloff Thursday, with the S&P 500 again falling 10% from its all-time high on renewed worries that tariffs will destabilize the American economy.

Economics

1 hour ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

2 h. ago Ottawa councillor warns U.S. mayors of the costs of Trump's trade war

In Washington D.C., Coun. Tim Tierney made clear the costs to American municipalities of tariffs to U.S. mayors.

Economics

2 h. ago CIFF's red carpet premiere gives first look at Nice Indian Boy

The Calgary International Film Festival hosted a red carpet event Wednesday night for a Canadian premiere as part of its new First Look series. Nice Indian Boy was shown at the Globe Theatre with director Roshan Sethi and film star Karan Soni (who also appeared in Deadpool and Abbot Elementary) attending. There was a Q&A […]

Transport

2 h. ago Hit Back or Hunker Down? The Dilemma of Responding to US Tariffs

Major US trading partners have offered a range of responses to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which took effect Wednesday. Most opted against immediate retaliation and many sounded ready to talk instead. Others took a more confrontational approach.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump’s choice for ambassador says ‘Canada is a sovereign state’

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for United States ambassador to Canada faced tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing Thursday, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation. “Canada is a sovereign state,” Pete Hoekstra said when asked about Trump’s repeated threats to make the country […]

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2 h. ago Canadian Olympians are being paid far less than U.S. athletes

American athletes who compete in the Olympics moving forward will receive significantly more money than their rival Canadian competitors.While competing in the Olympics is a huge honour for all athletes, the money they earn isn't as much as you would expect. In fact, many wind up working other jobs in order to afford all the costs of being such a high-level athlete, such as training and nutrition.However, thanks to a $100-million donation from philanthropist Ross Stevens, there won't be nearly as much financial stress for American athletes.Going forward, U.S. representatives at both the Olympics and Paralympics will receive at least $200,000 in post-retirement benefits."The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the ultimate symbol of human excellence. I do not believe that financial insecurity should stop our nation's elite athletes from breaking through to new frontiers of excellence," said Stevens."Team USA athletes, extraordinary individuals, have proven they can achieve greatness and...

Culture

2 h. ago Pellerin: Musk doesn't think empathy is important. Fortunately, Ottawa does

Tariff-proofing this city isn't just about boosting the economy. It's about creating an overall sense of community by helping all Ottawa residents.

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Totally annoyed’ Trump targets EU wine with 200 per cent tariff

President says he'll move forward if Brussels taxes American whiskey, itself a retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

Economics

3 h. ago Top Canadian Grocer Says Sales of US Products ‘Rapidly’ Dropping

Canada’s second-biggest supermarket company said a boycott of US goods is quickly taking hold in reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats of “economic force” to make the country the 51st US state.

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3 h. ago U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne directed his department on Wednesday to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa’s reply to the Trump administration’s trade war. Champagne said the move is in response to the “unfair and unjustified” 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum levied […]

Economics