63 m. ago Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 per cent to […]

Economics

1 hour ago Factories, Wholesalers in Canada Saw June Gains Despite Tariffs

Two of Canada’s most vulnerable sectors to the US trade war ended the second quarter with strong sales, reversing an earlier tariff-driven slump.

Economics

3 d. ago US Auto Exports to Canada Plummet on Tariff Tussle With Trump

Canada imported more vehicles from Mexico than the US in June for the first time in three decades, underscoring the historic shifts underway as the global auto industry grapples with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

3 d. ago FIFA is now hiring for jobs at Toronto games but there's a catch

The application process has begun for jobs at the FIFA World Cup in 2026 — but, these are volunteer positions.Approximately 65,000 volunteers will be hired before the World Cup kicks off on June 11, with open gigs available in the three host countries: Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.Vancouver and Toronto are among the 16 host cities, meaning FIFA is looking for a large number of volunteers in those two Canadian locales."Volunteers will provide support across 23 functional areas at official and non-official sites such as stadiums, training sites, airports, hotels and more," FIFA said in a media release.Those selected must commit to eight shifts between June 11 and July 19, 2026. No prior volunteering experience is required, though you must be at least 18 years old and eligible to volunteer in the host country at the time of application.Along with getting to be close to the action, food and drinks are also provided for volunteers during their shifts.Wi...

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3 d. ago FIFA is now hiring for roles at Toronto games but there's a catch

The application process has begun for jobs at the FIFA World Cup in 2026 — but, these are volunteer positions.Approximately 65,000 volunteers will be hired before the World Cup kicks off on June 11, with open gigs available in the three host countries: Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.Vancouver and Toronto are among the 16 host cities, meaning FIFA is looking for a large number of volunteers in those two Canadian locales."Volunteers will provide support across 23 functional areas at official and non-official sites such as stadiums, training sites, airports, hotels and more," FIFA said in a media release.Those selected must commit to eight shifts between June 11 and July 19, 2026. No prior volunteering experience is required, though you must be at least 18 years old and eligible to volunteer in the host country at the time of application.Along with getting to be close to the action, food and drinks are also provided for volunteers during their shifts.Wi...

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7 d. ago Carney set to make defence announcement during tour at military base

Canada and its NATO allies agreed at their annual summit in June to substantially hike their members' defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035.

Events

8 d. ago Gold Gains as Trump’s Tariff Agenda Adds to Market Uncertainty

Gold gained as traders weighed uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s latest trade moves, including threatening a 100% tariff on chip imports.

Economics

9 d. ago European Stocks Erase Gains With Earnings and Tariffs in Focus

European stocks erased earlier modest gains to trade steady as investors tackled another busy day of earnings and studied the latest news on tariffs.

Economics

9 d. ago Canada’s trade with U.S. still ‘quite weak’ despite June rise: economists

Canada saw exports to the U.S. rise by 3.1 per cent in June, with imports also slightly up, but the data showed it was still down compared to a year prior.

Economics

9 d. ago Canadian trade with U.S. picked up in June despite tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canadian exporters did more business with the United States in June even as tariffs ramped up, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency said exports to the U.S. rose 3.1 per cent in June compared with the prior month, but were still down 12.5 per cent on a year-over-year basis. Canada’s trade surplus with […]

Economics

1 week ago Loblaws grocery prices finally cooling in Canada but tariffs could reverse trend

Grocery shoppers in Canada experienced a bit of relief in June, but Loblaw's latest report says that could easily change with the ongoing tariffs spat.According to the grocery giant's July food inflation report, food prices in June rose by 2.8 per cent compared to last year. It's a slower pace than the 3.3 per cent increase seen in May, but still higher than the headline inflation rate of 1.9 per cent.Loblaw says the drop in fresh vegetable prices, which fell by 3.1 per cent, helped ease cost pressure on grocery bills, encouraging shoppers to buy local heading into the summer."The summer months bring some of the best quality and lowest pricing options for certain fresh produce for Canadians," reads the report.Veggies like locally grown lettuce, celery, beans, eggplant, and zucchini come into season, hopefully lowering your grocery bill."As international options include higher freight costs and foreign exchange rates, during peak growing seas...

Economics

1 week ago Alberta sees highest employment gains across Canada in June: labour force survey

Unemployment in Alberta dropped to 6.8 per cent

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3 w. ago Family of Montreal woman detained by ICE says it’s a ‘nightmare’

Global Affairs Canada said on June 27 it was aware of about 55 Canadians detained by ICE

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4 w. ago Seizure of 70 kilos of cocaine in Osoyoos largest ever at the B.C. border crossing

Canada Border Services Agency officers searched a pickup truck on June 11 and found the bricks in the truck bed

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4 w. ago Carney’s set to meet with First Nations on major projects law

The closed-door meeting was promised by Carney in June after chiefs said their rights were not respected by the rush to push the Building Canada Act through Parliament in June.

Politics

4 w. ago The first of new disability benefit payments are about to arrive for eligible Canadians

Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit opened in June, and the first round of monthly payments will commence this week.According to Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families and minister responsible for the federal economic development agency for Northern Ontario, the new benefit is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income, working-age Canadians with disabilities. Canadians who met the requirements were invited to apply on June 20. June marked the first month of eligibility for the Service Canada-administered benefit program.The third Thursday of each month will be payment day. Those whose applications were approved by June 30 will see their first payment drop on July 17.The federal government states that if you qualify, you will begin receiving payments the month following the receipt and approval of your application. If your application is approved in July 2025 or later and you were entitled to payments in earlier months, you wil...

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