18 h. ago As tariffs from U.S. and China bite, Canadian agriculture needs help: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the federal government to do more to support the agricultural sector amid rising tariffs and trade tensions.

Society

19 h. ago China says it wants Canada as a partner in pushing back against U.S. tariff ’bullying’

Wang Di said that China and Canada appear to be the only countries taking 'concrete and real countermeasures against the unjustified U.S. tariffs'

Economics

19 h. ago China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ’bullying’

OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American “bullying,” suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules. “We want to avoid the situation where humanity is brought back to a world of the law of the jungle […]

Culture

60 h. ago China’s CMOC Agrees to Buy Canada’s Lumina Gold for $420 Million

CMOC Group, a leading Chinese cobalt and copper miner, agreed to buy Canada’s Lumina Gold Corp. for about C$581 million ($420 million) to tap the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador.

Economics

7 d. ago China pivots from U.S. to Canada for more oil as trade war worsens

Chinese refiners are importing record amounts of Canadian crude after slashing purchases of U.S. oil

Economics

8 d. ago California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China […]

Economics

1 week ago OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Trade War

OPEC cut forecasts for global oil demand growth slightly this year and next as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught takes a toll on consumption, while remaining more bullish than other forecasters.

Economics

2 w. ago China's interference tactics in Canada always changing, says target

Douglas Todd: Sometimes China interferes by launching attacks on politicians. Other times it is complimentary, say former MP Kenny Chiu and others

Other

2 w. ago Carney targeted by Chinese WeChat ‘operation’ in Canada election: officials

The 'information operation' was launched by Youli-Youmian, WeChat's most popular news account, which has been linked to the Chinese Communist Party, Canadian officials said.

Politics

2 w. ago Canada’s Jacobs wins bronze at world men’s curling playdowns

Canada's Brad Jacobs beat China on Sunday to win the bronze medal at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Other

2 w. ago Brad Jacobs and Canada roll to comfortable win over China at world men’s curling playdowns

Round-robin play continues through Friday night. The top six teams will make the weekend playoffs.

Other

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping new tariffs Wednesday, which he has dubbed “Liberation Day.” The move comes after the administration has already imposed or announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and some products coming from China, Mexico and Canada. Critics of the proposals say tariffs are a tax ultimately paid by […]

Economics

3 w. ago Canada spared new tariffs as Trump hits China, Europe; Carney says Canadians still impacted

Canada and Mexico were excluded from the countries facing new tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 49 per cent

Economics

3 w. ago China’s Fish Farmers Face Higher Food Costs After Canada Tariffs

Fish food could be one of the more obscure casualties of a world fighting over trade, disrupting a supply chain that runs from the North American prairies to the thousands of fish farms that dot China’s rivers, lakes and deltas.

Economics

3 w. ago Anthony Furey: By keeping Chiang, Carney puts China’s values ahead of Canada’s

Deplorable that Liberal candidate that talked about handing over opponent to China still running

Transport

4 w. ago Canada warns visitors to China to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ after executions

Here’s what to know about the changes and the precautionary measures to take

Other

4 w. ago All the government money payouts Canadians can get in April 2025

Canadians can expect some serious cash from the provincial or federal government in April 2025.Inflation rose for the first time in six months in February, from 1.9 per cent to 2.6 per cent. This was also the highest spike in eight months.Housing costs are high, and food continues to get more expensive. With the U.S. and China both slapping high tariffs on Canada, economic uncertainty is high.Canadians should take advantage of any benefits program for which they are eligible. Luckily, there are many opportunities to get money from the government next month. Make sure your direct deposit is enabled as you look forward to the following:GST/HST credit — April 4The second quarterly instalment of the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit will be paid out to Canadians on April 4. It aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.According to the government, you could get up to:$519 if you are single$680 if you are married or have a common-la...

Politics

4 w. ago Ambassador warns Canada against using China as ‘bargaining chip’ with U.S.

Wang Di said China is ready to pursue a bilateral free trade agreement if Canada removes barriers to Chinese investment

Other

4 w. ago China’s ambassador calls for more trade with Canada amid U.S. trade war

Di Wang said China would be willing to consider negotiating a free-trade deal, but it would require changes in Canadian policies

Economics