21 h. ago N.B. Pride group invites LGBTQ+ Americans dealing with the ‘scary’ reality of Trump

Saint John, N.B., expects more American participants at its August Pride celebration, with some seeking a supportive environment due to political tensions in the U.S.

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44 h. ago Ontario backs down on electricity surcharge after Trump threatens chaos

In yet another unanticipated pivot in the never-ending U.S.-Canada tariff saga, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reneged on imposing a surcharge on electricity exported to neighbouring American states.After holding the retaliatory threat over Donald Trump's head as soon as the tariff talk shifted from the President's characteristic bravado into actual action, Ford properly enacted a 25 per cent tax on power sent to New York, Michigan and Minnesota on Monday, noting that it would add an extra $100 to the bills of 1.5 million homes and businesses and bring in hundreds of thousands of revenue to the province per day.Predictably, this threw Trump into a frenzy, prompting the reality star-turned-leader to announce an increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on Tuesday — from 25 to a ridiculous 50 per cent."Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 per cent Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad...

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46 h. ago Confused about tariff deadlines? Here’s what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada in response to Ontario’s surcharge on electricity exports. Trump said 50 per cent tariffs will be placed on Canadian steel and aluminum starting […]

Economics

56 h. ago Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is re-examining its trade strategy in the wake of American tariffs on Canadian goods, looking to focus on opening up new markets and attracting more overseas investment once the immediate economic threat passes. The province does about $500 billion in annual two-way trade with the United States. It’s the largest trading partner […]

Economics

5 d. ago Varcoe: 'At the whim of one customer': Trump tariffs a 'wake

How can Canada best “look after itself” in an era of Trump’s tariffs? As polls show more Canadians support building export infrastructure, provincial and business leaders are calling for new pipelines and LNG projects to move ahead. It will take time — and plenty of capital. But it doesn’t mean action can’t be taken. “It’s […]

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5 d. ago Costco to reduce Canadian products in U.S. stores in wake of tariffs

Consumers can expect a price increase on items imported from Canada, China and Mexico

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8 d. ago Dealmakers Are Losing Ground as Hopes of Trump Rally Fade Fast

The worst enemy of a booming market for mergers and acquisitions has always been uncertainty. That’s a problem for dealmakers, who were expecting a banner year under Donald Trump but have instead crashed into the harsh reality of the US president’s market-rattling trade wars and geopolitical clashes.

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9 d. ago LCBO removing all U.S. alcohol from store shelves in Ontario

It's official. The LCBO is removing all U.S. alcohol from its store shelves in Ontario.The retaliatory measure comes in the wake of the United States imposing tariffs on Canadian products earlier today. Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned Americans that Canada would be quick to respond with its own tariffs on U.S. products as well as a number of other actions including ceasing the sale of bourbon and U.S. made alcohol at its government controlled liquor stores.LCBO employees at stores across Ontario have begun removing all U.S. products including wine, bourbon and other American made alcohol and non-alcoholic products on its shelves. An LCBO employee told us that they are "in the process of being boxed up" and will no longer be for sale as of tomorrow, March 5th.Technically, the U.S. made products including American whiskey were still on shelves and available for purchase but staff were working quickly when stores opened this morning to remove them.

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9 d. ago Doug Ford appears on CNN urging U.S. to 'stop the insanity' as tariffs begin

Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared on CNN Monday morning to provide a reality check for the American people as Donald Trump's dreaded tariffs on goods from the north came into effect.Reprising his role as Mr. Canada in the face of the economically disastrous levies — and amid somewhat of a lack of leadership at the federal level — Ford reminded our neighbours below the border how impactful this brash move will be for them, too."I apologize to the American people. It's not you, it's your president that's causing this problem," Ford said, going on to reiterate the strong bond the two nations have boasted and mutually benefitted from for decades."This is not right. We love America, we love the people and the president needs to be stopped, simple as that."He also implored U.S. residents to reach out to their various levels of government to oppose the action, which will have serious consequences for both economies &m...

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9 d. ago Deadline for Trump’s tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response

WASHINGTON — Canadians are waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war. The president’s executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, […]

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9 d. ago Canadians wake up to new reality as Trump’s tariff deadline passes with no relent

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will retaliate with counter-tariffs

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3 w. ago 93% of Canadians feel it’s important to buy local in wake of U.S. tariffs threat: POLL

According to a new poll by Petro-Canada, done in partnership with the Harris Poll, Canadians are changing their buying decisions in the wake of U.S. tariff threats against Canadian products. The Live by the Leaf Index found that 94% of Canadians say it’s important to buy Canadian and support Canadian companies, including 75% who say […]

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3 w. ago Here in Washington, the Trump vs. Canada reality isn’t what we think: Full Comment podcast

The premiers blitzing the U.S. capital wasn’t the pointless fiasco reports made it out to be, and President Donald Trump’s plan for Canada may not really about tariffs or fentanyl. In this special episode, Brian Lilley reports from the ground in Washington, D.C., where he interviews Canadian provincial and business leaders who were there and […]

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