9 h. ago Canadian economy held up better than expected under U.S. tariffs, IMF report says

OTTAWA — A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs. The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, but employment and […]

Economics

17 h. ago Will Carney’s energy deal with Alberta give him clout against Trump’s tariffs?

'If I were the United States, I’d have a little bit of fear of missing out and that would incentivize me to negotiate,' said Heather Exner-Pirot

Economics

25 h. ago Government hands over unredacted controversial Stellantis deal to committee after weeks

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told another committee that the government is serving Stellantis with a notice of default due to its announced shift in production to the U.S.

Politics

3 d. ago ICE taps Canadian firm for 20 armoured vehicles despite Trump trade war

U.S. government procurement records show plans for an order worth about $10 million for 20 Senator vehicles from Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb blasts.

Economics

7 d. ago Energy minister apologizes after suggesting Coastal First Nations could meet by Zoom over pipeline concerns

Tim Hodgson's apology comes as Carney's government deals with political fallout from a new energy deal struck with Alberta

Politics

8 d. ago William Watson: Carney takes up the art of the political deal

Balancing opposed interests is key to an Alberta pipeline deal but also to next year's CUSMA talks, which will require concessions on dairy

Politics

9 d. ago Health Sciences Association of Alberta members vote in favour of deal

'This agreement is finally a step forward for our dedicated health professionals, who've been working long hours under incredible pressure to get to this point,' said Mike Parker, president of the HSAA

Science

9 d. ago Liberal MPs downplay caucus divisions over energy deal, as energy minister briefs B.C. caucus

'I'm a little skeptical of grand bargains,' said Erskine-Smith

Politics

9 d. ago Liberal MPs downplay caucus divisions over energy deal, as energy minister briefing gets mixed reviews

'I'm a little skeptical of grand bargains,' said Erskine-Smith

Politics

9 d. ago Canadian steel industry's plea to B.C.: U.S. trade war changes everything

Canada's steel industry has lost some 3 million tonnes per year of its U.S. export market, so industry executives are making the case it has more than enough capacity to replace up to 80 per cent of the country's steel imports

Economics

1 week ago Alberta deal will create ‘necessary conditions’ for potential pipeline to B.C., not a guarantee: Carney

Carney is set to depart for Alberta to ink a new memorandum of understanding with Danielle Smith

Transport

1 week ago B.C. producers frustrated after alcohol excluded from interprovincial trade deal

With alcohol left out of the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on interprovincial trade, B.C. wineries and distillers are still waiting for long-promised reform.

Economics

2 w. ago LILLEY: Everyday Canadians need U.S. trade deal now, not more political games

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra had three messages this week: Don’t run those ads again, you will need to accept some tariffs and the F-35 contract is key to a deal. On all three elements, Canada’s Laurentian Elite lost their collectivist little minds. Let’s start with the F-35 issue, the one that the Carney government has […]

Politics

3 w. ago Done by December? Alberta's Smith optimistic deal with Carney coming soon

"We're very, very close, I think, to having a breakthrough," Smith said Friday of a potential deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Transport

3 w. ago Most Canadians Say US Trade Deal Unlikely in Next Six Months

Canadians have little faith a trade deal with the US will be reached in the next six months, after US President Donald Trump blew up talks over an anti-tariff ad campaign launched by the province of Ontario.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta remains focused on Ottawa deal as pipeline proves elusive

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government has been in the midst of what she describes as "sensitive negotiations" with federal counterparts.

Other

3 w. ago Linda Hasenfratz: Canada must look inward and outward to unleash long

Global demand for Canadian goods will only grow, so how quickly we modernize trade policy will define our resilience

Other

3 w. ago Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push, small alcohol producers say trade barriers remain

A new report says smaller alcohol producers still face challenges with interprovincial trade despite efforts by the federal government.

Economics

3 w. ago Canada faces recession risk over next 6 months, most financial leaders say

Business and financial leaders say trade tensions are the most important factor the Canadian economy faces and a recession is still possible.

Politics

3 w. ago After Trump’s trade threats, Canada could learn from an unlikely source

When U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to end trade talks with Canada, many Canadians felt a chill. And when Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted that Ottawa might “look east” toward China and other Asian markets for new trade opportunities, the comment raised eyebrows. Could Canada really shift its economic gaze away from Washington to Beijing? […]

Economics