6 h. ago Knowing ‘Made in Canada’ vs. ‘Product of Canada’ changes spending: survey

As Canadians continue to shop for more Canada-made products, a new survey shows when told the difference between 'Made in Canada' and 'Product of Canada,' shopping habits shift.

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9 h. ago Elon Musk says 'Canada is not a real country' but used to work as a lumberjack here

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition to revoke the citizenship of Elon Musk, who holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada. And, he appears to be a little upset about the idea."Canada is not a real country," the senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire said on X. The post was deleted soon after.Those are bold words for someone who has kids with three Canadian women, has a Canadian mother, and lived in Canada.But few people know that before he became an internationally known edge lord, Musk worked as a lumberjack in this very "not real" country.According to the book Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, Musk left his South Africa home at just 17 to move to Canada, where he lived and worked on his cousin's farm in Waldeck, Saskatchewan.He also became a Canadian citizen, as his mother, Maye Musk, was born in Regina. Musk's grandmother was from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.In May 2...

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9 h. ago WestJet is making some changes and here's what flyers in Canada need to know

WestJet Rewards members can expect some big changes coming to the airline's loyalty program after a major revamp.On Thursday, the carrier announced "the most significant improvement" to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history."We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that's our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler," said Steve McClelland, vice president of loyalty at the airline."That's why we've introduced changes to our program across both flights and everyday partnerships, that give members so many great ways to earn points and save for flights, vacations or enhanced travel experiences."Five changes will be implemented on April 30. The airline says these updates will make it easier for members to earn, redeem, and achieve status.From WestJet dollars to pointsThe first change is the rewards program's currency will change from dollars to points. This means one WestJet dollar converts to 1...

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3 d. ago Not just Kiefer's grandpa: If you don't know who Tommy Douglas is, here's why he mattered to Canada

To fans of pop culture, Tommy Douglas is known as the grandfather of actor Kiefer Sutherland. To Canadians, Douglas holds much greater significance. He’s the father of publicly funded health care in Canada. Because of that, many believe he’s one of Canada’s most important historical figures. Thomas Clement Douglas died 38 years ago today, on […]

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5 d. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

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6 d. ago Could Canada legally challenge Trump’s tariffs? What to know

If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods, experts say Canada has a strong case to challenge it under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.

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7 d. ago British Columbians willing to spend more to buy Canadian, survey finds

More than half said they were willing to spend up to $5 more for a local product, while more than a third would pay up to $10 more. 

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9 d. ago ventureLAB Strengthens AI Leadership by Appointing Garry Chan Head of AI Initiatives

MARKHAM, Ontario — ventureLAB, a leading global founder community for hardware and enterprise software companies, is proud to announce Garry Chan, who joined ventureLAB in 2019, as its new Head of AI Initiatives. This key appointment reinforces ventureLAB’s mission of powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada’s knowledge-based economy. […]

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1 week ago Trump waved a 1908 treaty as ammo in his disputes with Canada. Here’s what you need to know about it

National Post turned to several historical specialists to help explain what the 1908 treaty really is, what it means, and why Trump might be trying to weaponize it

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