11 m. ago EXP elevates Normand Landry to Vice President of Business Development for the Canadian Federal Sector

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, announces the promotion of Normand Landry, P.Eng., to Vice President of Business Development for the Canadian Federal Sector. With more than 30 years of experience in consulting, Normand brings a wealth of knowledge in civil and structural […]

Economics

31 m. ago Sheinbaum Dispatches Trade Chief to Washington for Tariff Talks

Mexico plans to continue negotiations with the US on steel and auto tariffs even as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government celebrates its preferential treatment compared to other nations slammed by US President Donald Trump’s new duties.

Economics

91 m. ago Exoskeleton Tech Startup HeroWear Raises $5 Million in Series

Nashville-based occupational exoskeleton technology company closes deals with two venture capital firms to further R&D and innovation NASHVILLE, Tenn. — HeroWear, a private startup specializing in occupational exosuit solutions, announced $5 million of Series-A funding from venture capital investor White Road Investments, partnering with Engage to accelerate their work with top enterprises. HeroWear plans to […]

Economics

92 m. ago Trump Administration Backs African Lobito Rail Plan, Envoy Says

The US said it remains committed to the Lobito Corridor project that links critical minerals deposits in central Africa to an Atlantic port, signaling a bright spot in trade with the continent facing painful tariff increases.

Politics

2 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

2 h. ago US Trade Gap Shrinks on Export Boost as Imports Stay Elevated

The US trade deficit shrank in February from a record at the start of the year as stronger exports blunted the impact of a rush to secure goods and materials before the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs.

Economics

2 h. ago Forbes’ Billionaires List has 76 Canadian entries. Here’s who they are

Most of Canada's billionaires reportedly live in Canada, with 20 listed as residing in Toronto, 13 in Montreal and 6 in Vancouver, according to Forbes

Economics

2 h. ago Canada Trade Balance Flips to Deficit as Tariff Threats Grow

Canada’s exports to its biggest customer, the US, as well as other countries plunged in February, as threats and implementation of the Trump administration’s tariffs started to redraw global trading flows.

Economics

2 h. ago Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell. The federal agency says the result compared with a surplus of $3.1 billion in January. Total exports dropped 5.5 per cent to $70.1 billion in February as exports of energy products fell 6.3 […]

Economics

3 h. ago B.C. men, women more split on Pierre Poilievre than Mark Carney: Leger poll

Men are more likely to cast their ballots for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative party in the upcoming federal election

Transport

3 h. ago Here's why Metro Vancouver's presale condo market continues to struggle

There was hope lower interest rates would lead to a recovery but any gains were short-lived, with the uncertainty of the tariff situation now hurting sales

Other

3 h. ago Float Launches ‘Float FX’ to Help Canadian Businesses Cut Currency Conversion Costs Amid Trade Tensions

New foreign exchange solution offers market-leading CAD USD conversion rates, easing financial strain from currency volatility and rising cross-border costs. TORONTO — Float, Canada’s complete business finance platform, today announced the launch of Float FX, a new solution that enables Canadian businesses to easily and instantly convert funds at rates that are 90% lower […]

Economics

3 h. ago Rezolve Ai Joins B2B Online to Host Webinar on Mastering B2B Site Search for Growth

With Expert Speakers from Paradigm B2B, RS Group, B2B eCommerce Association and Coalition Technologies, the Session Will Explore Challenges, Opportunities and Key Strategies of B2B Digital Transformation TORONTO — GroupBy Inc., a Rezolve Ai company and SaaS-based eCommerce search and product discovery leader, announces its upcoming B2B Masterclass webinar, “From Friction to Revenue: Mastering B2B […]

Technology

3 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Make no mistake, Canada still at war with world’s largest markets

“While Trump’s latest tariffs spared North American food trade, Canada remains entangled in costly disputes with China, India, and the U.S.—and our agri-food sector can’t afford to stay on the defensive.” Canada may still be reeling from a bout of political and diplomatic shock—call it Post-Disruption Stress Disorder (PDSD)—following the April 2 announcement in the […]

Other

4 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

4 h. ago FIRST READING: Why Canadian women are suddenly breaking for the Liberals

If only women voted, Mark Carney would be on track for the biggest landslide in Canadian history

Other

4 h. ago Putin Bets Trump Delivers on Ukraine While Priming for More War

Russia is still counting on US President Donald Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail, according to people in Moscow familiar with the matter.

Politics

5 h. ago Greater Toronto home sales drop in March amid trade concerns: TRREB

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell 23.1 per cent in March while more supply hit the market, helping bring down prices compared with a year ago.

Economics

6 h. ago Commodities Hit as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Demand and Economy

Commodities from oil to industrial metals to grains slipped as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught ratcheted up a trade war that threatens to hurt the global economy and demand for raw materials. Gold steadied after hitting a fresh record high.

Economics

7 h. ago Samsung, Nike Among Collateral Damage as Trump Targets China+1

Companies globally have been quietly shifting production to avoid the tariffs President Donald Trump slapped on China during Trade War 1.0. Now, the president’s “Liberation Day” levies are skewering that strategy.

Events