12 m. ago Trump’s tariffs are coming. Where could Canadians could see layoffs first?

A recent report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce said that around 2.3 million Canadians work in jobs that are tied directly to U.S. exports.

Economics

16 m. ago Unwinding interprovincial trade barriers rising to top of Canada’s tariff

Researcher says study will give politicians the ammunition to open borders across the country

Economics

18 m. ago Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 on U.S. tariff fears

OTTAWA — Fears of a trade dispute with the United States have pushed consumer confidence in Canada to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a new report. The Conference Board of Canada said Monday that its Index of Consumer Confidence, a broad measure of how Canadians are feeling about the economy, […]

Economics

26 m. ago Randall Denley: The Ontario election played right into Doug Ford’s hands

When it comes to the traditional elements of an election, Ford tested the limits of public tolerance and found them to be extremely elastic

Politics

34 m. ago To Leaders of Canadian First Nations and Federal/Provincial Governments–Fueling the Future with Kitsault Energy

WASHINGTON — In 2013, Dr. Suthanthiran, President/Founder of TeamBest Global Companies, announced his dedicated energy pipeline corridor/export port/terminal to carry all of Canada’s energy products to Kitsault, BC, Canada, a town owned by Suthanthiran, northwest of Prince Rupert, BC. Suthanthiran, a healthcare professional, has devoted over fifty years to cheering, helping, and saving lives daily. […]

Politics

53 m. ago Canadian bankers say cautious clients keeping ‘their powder dry’ amid Trump tariff threats

BMO and Scotiabank see rise in caution and anxiety levels

Economics

75 m. ago U.S. consumer confidence tanks due to Trump’s policies, survey suggests

The Conference Board's consumer confidence index in the United States dropped 7 points, the biggest decline since August 2021, to 98.3 this month.

Events

96 m. ago Varcoe: Canadian oil producers face $7B hit from Trump energy tariffs — but U.S. consumers would see $22B wallop, study finds

In a business world that strives for the win-win, U.S. President Donald Trump may achieve the rare lose-lose for consumers and producers with proposed tariffs on Canadian energy — but a windfall for U.S. government revenues. A new report by Goldman Sachs estimates just how large losses would be for companies and consumers on both […]

Economics

99 m. ago ‘Heard about AI?’: PC candidate claims Doug Ford Greenbelt video is fake

The comments by Todd McCarty, who served as a Progressive Conservative cabinet minister between 2023 and 2025, were caught on a doorbell camera on Feb. 12.

Events

1 hour ago Seuls 6 % des électeurs ont voté par anticipation en Ontario

Plusieurs experts s’inquiètent du manque d’engouement de la population pour cette élection déclenchée en plein hiver.

Politics

2 h. ago Spin Master CEO sees ‘volatility’ in consumer spending amid tariff drama

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.’s CEO says he has an eye on “numerous points of volatility” the toy maker could face this year. Max Rangel said Tuesday the Toronto-based company stands to be impacted by 10 per cent tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has levied on goods entering his country from China. Spin Master, which […]

Economics

2 h. ago Une diversification nécessaire du secteur agroalimentaire face à la menace tarifaire

Plus de 60 % des exportations du secteur sont destinées aux États-Unis, souligne la RBC.

Economics

3 h. ago Ontario election: How would major parties tackle housing crisis?

Here’s a quick guide to what the four major parties propose to fix Ontario’s housing crisis.

Politics

3 h. ago Preston Manning: The Liberals’ disingenuous deathbed conversion in the face of Trump tariffs

We need a government that will do what's right because it's right and rally Canadians around a love of country, not a hatred of Americans

Economics

3 h. ago Doug Ford eyes Ontario electricity exports as way to ’hit back’ against U.S. tariffs

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is musing about making Americans pay more for the electricity Ontario sends to the United States, in response to any levies President Donald Trump imposes on Canadian goods and services. “We’re reviewing the cost of electricity we’re sending down there. And if he puts tariffs on anything in Canada or […]

Economics

4 h. ago Ford eyes Ontario electricity exports as way to ’hit back’ against U.S. tariffs

Doug Ford is musing about making Americans pay more for the electricity Ontario sends to the United States, in response to any levies President Donald Trump imposes on Canadian goods and services. “We’re reviewing the cost of electricity we’re sending down there. And if he puts tariffs on anything in Canada or Ontario, they’re getting […]

Economics

4 h. ago Consumers ‘Under Attack’ Are Pulling Back, Wrangler Maker Says

US consumers are pulling back as they face down layoffs and impending tariffs, according to the chief executive officer of the company that owns the Lee and Wrangler brands.

Events

4 h. ago Ontario landfill search underway for missing woman believed to have been disposed: police

Investigators in Hamilton say they are searching an Ontario landfill for any evidence that could lead them to a missing 40-year-old woman.

Events

4 h. ago Sport Notes: London Lightning struggle; Jocelyn Amos eyes NCAA heights

A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene

Sport

5 h. ago Ontario council votes unanimously to remove U.S. flags from town buildings

Amid growing tensions with the U.S., one Ontario township has decided to remove all permanently affixed American flags from its buildings.

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