22 h. ago Canadian dollar looks through Bank of Canada rate cut and tariff mayhem — for now

There are voices in the investor community who think tariffs will win out over inflation, making more rate cuts likely

Economics

31 h. ago David Staples: Mark Carney's new economic promises go against everything he values

Where will it put Canada if we follow Carney, if we swim against the new tide of world economic trends?

Transport

6 d. ago David Staples: Poilievre and Smith wary about Ottawa grabbing and wasting tariff dollars

"Counter tariffs must not be a cash cow for the government," Poilievre said this week.

Economics

6 d. ago Canadian leisure travel to U.S. down 40% in February, Flight Centre says

A combination of anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats and a weak Canadian dollar have Canadian tourists avoiding the U.S.

Economics

8 d. ago David Staples: Best way to strike back at Trump's U.S.? Sell our natural resources elsewhere

How about we embark on the nation-building mission of ramping up our thwarted natural resource and industrial base?

Economics

1 week ago Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Trump Tariff Threats Boost Dollar

Gold was on track for its first weekly loss this year as investors booked profits from a record-breaking rally amid increasing concern over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, which has strengthened the US dollar.

Economics

1 week ago David Staples: Alberta budget brings ray of hope in a Canada gripped by fear

The tax cut comes after years of ever-increasing taxes of every kind, from nasty increases in carbon taxes to brutal rises in local property taxes, not to mention hammering from wicked inflation

Other

2 w. ago David Staples: Is the rot real? NDP alleges 'worst government corruption in Alberta’s history'

Premier Danielle Smith has so far faced up to the first gargantuan scandal of her time in office with her usual blend of assertiveness and openness, admirable traits that have served her well during lesser controversies. But they won’t be enough this time around. She can’t clear herself with fine speeches. If she and her […]

Politics

2 w. ago David Staples: Who is J.P. Prasad, Alberta Health Services' COVID hero, now a key figure in AHS lawsuit?

The lawsuit states: "Mentzelopoulos was uncomfortable with the inference that Prasad would be taking some level of direction from Marshall Smith, and potentially the Premier’s Office, on AHS procurement and contract issues that were specific to AHS and that fell within Mentzelopoulos’ mandate as President and CEO"

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