4 h. ago Is South America the answer to Canada’s trade diversification dilemma?

Talks with Mercosur trade bloc have been in the works for years, but some question whether a deal would move the needle

Economics

9 d. ago The Snow League Announces Global Broadcasters Across Asia, Australia, South America and Canada

NEW YORK — Fans across the globe will be able to view all the groundbreaking action from The Snow League’s inaugural event broadcast live from Buttermilk at Aspen Snowmass on March 7-8. Viewers in more than 90 countries can tune-in to witness the exciting new halfpipe competition created by snowboarding legend and three-time Olympic champion […]

Sport

9 d. ago Sunwing denies Toronto passenger compensation after crew security clearance error

A customer whose Sunwing flight was delayed after a mix-up with a crew member's security clearance is speaking out over difficulties getting compensation from the airline.Sunwing blames Transport Canada for incorrectly cancelling a crew member's airport security badge, causing a knock-on delay. It claims the delay was out of its control and is refusing to compensate passengers.Ian Cooper flew with Sunwing from Punta Cana to Toronto on Dec. 20. He was coming home from a two-week vacation in the Dominican Republic when he heard his flight would be delayed. He landed nearly six hours later than he was supposed to.Once he got home to Brampton, Ontario, he went to file for compensation under Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations."The answer I got back [from Sunwing] was very poorly written, saying it's out of our control," he said. "I thought, like, who wrote this? It's not doing anything that's required of the airlines to explain the delay."The message from Sunwing told Coo...

Events

1 week ago Opinion: First Nations are a key part of trade diversification

Trump's approach to politics is a selfish one, with benefits limited to him and his oligarch friends. But economies are built on mutually beneficial relationships, not winner-takes-all competition

Economics

1 week ago Fantasy or reality? Could airships solve Canada's need for more trading markets

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are forcing Canada to reassess its economic future. Two strategies that come to the fore are self-reliance and trade diversification. More local consumption can help reduce Canadian reliance on the U.S. market and strengthen the economy. Trade diversification is different. It is easier to convince consumers to buy local […]

Sport

2 w. ago David Rosenberg: It may not seem obvious today, but Trump has done Canada a big favour when it comes to the future

The incentive is finally there to remove interprovincial trade barriers, diversify trade abroad and fast-track project approvals

Other

2 w. ago Canada looks to diversify trade with Germany amid U.S. tariff threats

As they face tariffs from the U.S., Canadian companies and diplomats are looking at diversifying trade with European partners including Germany.

Economics

2 w. ago Content with swimming career, Rebecca Smith retires to pursue nursing

Trivia question: Who has the third most World Aquatics medals of all time for Canada?   The answer may not jump to the average swimming fan’s mind immediately. But after eight years on the national team, Rebecca Smith’s total of 17 medals is an impressive testament to her status as one of Canada’s most consistent […]

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