7 h. ago US Threats Mean Canada Must Strengthen Military, Candidates Say

Canada must quickly ramp up its defense spending to reach the NATO target while also weaning itself off US-made equipment, argued contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

Events

7 h. ago US Threats Mean Canada Must Bolster Military, Candidates Say

Canada must quickly ramp up its defense spending to reach the NATO target while also weaning itself off US-made equipment, argued contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

Events

11 h. ago LILLEY: Trump’s threats on Canada’s economy simply won’t stop

He threatens tariffs, says Keystone XL should come back and then says America doesn't need Canadian oil at all.

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15 h. 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

19 h. ago Keith Gerein: How much should Edmontonians care about Gretzky's silence on Trump?

For Edmontonians, it’s fair to feel disappointed with Wayne Gretzky's silence at a time of threats to Canada, but it shouldn't matter

Transport

34 h. ago Bank of Canada warns U.S. tariffs would have 'severe' impact

Tariffs could weaken the country's economy in the next two years, says Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem.While speaking to members of the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 21, Macklem highlighted the uncertainties brought about by tariff threats and compared its potential impact to the pandemic."In the pandemic, we had a steep recession followed by a rapid recovery as the economy reopened. This time, if tariffs are long-lasting and broad-based, there won't be a bounce-back," he stated."We may eventually regain our current rate of growth, but the level of output would be permanently lower. It's more than a shock — it's a structural change."He stated that even the period of uncertainty is "already causing harm" and that a trade conflict would cost people their jobs and reduce exports and investments.The immediate impact of tariffs on CanadaMacklem pointed out that the threat of tariffs has brought about uncert...

Economics

41 h. ago Tariff talk: What corporate Canada is saying during earnings season

As companies report their earnings for the latest quarter, they’ve fielded question after question from analysts about how they’re preparing for potential tariffs from the U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened sweeping tariffs on imports coming from Canada, and Ottawa has said it will retaliate with tariffs of its own if that happens. The two […]

Economics

3 d. ago Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship garners support

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada’s sovereignty. The petition, making its way through the House of Commons process, was initiated by Qualia Reed, a Nanaimo, B.C., author. New Democrat MP […]

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3 d. ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

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4 d. ago LILLEY: Ford plays the long game in charm offensive against Trump

From ads to meetings in the American Capitol, Doug Ford is playing the long game in the fight on Trump's tariff threats

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4 d. ago Central bank has limited tools to mitigate trade war: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank doesn’t have a lot of tools in its toolbox to mitigate the devastating effects tariffs would have on the economy. In prepared remarks for a speech Friday, Macklem said if the U.S. imposes its threatened tariffs and Canada retaliates, Canadian economic growth […]

Economics

4 d. ago Economists Trim Canada’s Growth Outlook as Tariff Threats Linger

Economists are trimming their estimates for Canada’s growth as the threat of a trade battle with the US is seen weighing on business investment.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘No way Canada can win a trade war:’ John Manley shares some hard truths

Trump's tariff threats a 'really loud wakeup call' for Canada,' says former deputy prime minister

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Welcome to the U.S.A., Canada’s 11th province’ sign hoisted outside Boston arena

Tensions were sky-high before the puck dropped in Boston to signal the start of the Canada-U.S. final at the 4 Nations Face-off. The ongoing tariff threats made against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump played a massive role. What’s more, Trump has for weeks been threatening to turn Canada into America’s 51st state, telling just […]

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5 d. ago Liberal leadership candidate Baylis says PM, premiers made ‘mistakes’ with Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Frank Baylis says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers have been approaching President Donald Trump’s trade threats all wrong. The Montreal businessman said Thursday the leaders have made “mistake after mistake,” starting with Trudeau’s decision to rush to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Florida resort in November soon after he threatened Canada […]

Politics

5 d. ago Tariffs bad news for economy but maybe not so much for homebuyers

The United States’ looming threat of tariffs on Canadian exports may be bad news for Canada’s economy, but it may not be as awful for homebuyers seeking to purchase with a mortgage. That’s one insight from a mortgage expert at Ratehub.ca, Penelope Graham. She noted in a recent report that the 25-per cent tariffs on […]

Economics

6 d. ago LILLEY: New Liberal ads put Canadian jobs at risk to attack Trump

New ads take personal shots at Trump as the Liberals try and score points against Poilievre, it's a dumb move.

Events

8 d. ago Feds look at contract retaliation in response to Trump tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose steep tariffs on imports from Canada and other countries, with tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum set to begin next month.

Economics

8 d. ago LILLEY: Steve Bannon says Trump is serious on the 51st state

Donald Trump's former chief strategist explains the "geostrategic" and "geoeconomic" reasons the Americans want to annex Canada.

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8 d. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Is Trump serious about Canada being the 51st state? Bannon weighs in

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Steve Bannon,  former advisor to President Donald Trump. Bannon explains the importance of Canada to Trump, and how it ties in with the Panama Canal and Greenland. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the […]

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