46 m. ago White House says ‘no exemptions’ as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday there will be “no exemptions” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves to upend global trade this week and it remains unclear just what duties will fall on Canada. Global markets have been rattled by confusion over how Trump will pursue his global trade agenda. […]

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61 m. ago Tariffs could mean 160,000 lost jobs in second quarter, says Conference Board

The research group is also forecasting that tariffs will be lifted by the start of the third quarter

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94 m. ago Poilievre propose un «corridor énergétique» pour «contourner» les États

Le chef conservateur veut accélérer les projets de chemins de fer, pipelines et autres infrastructures énergétiques.

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1 hour ago Ottawa et Gatineau interpellent les partis pour un financement accru des infrastructures

Le gouvernement fédéral n’assume pas sa juste part des coûts des municipalités, ont critiqué les deux maires mardi.

Economics

2 h. ago Anthony Furey: By keeping Chiang, Carney puts China’s values ahead of Canada’s

Deplorable that Liberal candidate that talked about handing over opponent to China still running

Transport

2 h. ago Trump tariffs not large enough to trigger recession so far in Canada: RBC

An RBC report says a "large majority" of Canadian exports to the U.S. will be exempted from Trump's tariffs so far under the free trade agreement, reducing recession risk.

Economics

2 h. ago Liberals, NDP pitch housing promises as Conservatives eye energy corridor

Housing was at the forefront for the Liberals and NDP on Monday, while the Conservatives proposed creation of a pre-approved national energy corridor.

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2 h. ago Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook. Canada could see some 160,000 people lose their job in the second quarter, pushing unemployment up to 7.3 per cent, while […]

Culture

2 h. ago Calgary man charged with voyeurism while working at rehab facility

Police have charged a former employee of the rehab facility

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3 h. ago Air Canada Says US Bookings Are Down 10% as Trade War Rages On

Air Canada says demand for flights between Canadian and US cities is weak for the spring and summer months, as Canadians respond to the trade war by avoiding trips south.

Economics

3 h. ago Air Canada says U.S. bookings are down 10% as trade war escalates

Air Canada flies to more U.S. destinations than any other Canadian airline

Economics

3 h. ago Ontario Greenbelt lobbyist and former Doug Ford aide violated rules: ethics watchdog

'I accept full responsibility for his decisions and findings regarding my initial months as a registered lobbyist,' stated Nico Fidani-Diker

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3 h. ago Ontario ice storm in photos: ‘Trees snapping sounds like construction going on’

Freezing rain and gusting winds may complicate power restoration for more than 375,000 customers after Ontario storm

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3 h. ago Mark Carney défend son «malaise» au sujet de la loi 96 sur le français

Selon lui, le problème réside dans «l’approche» du gouvernement caquiste.

Transport

3 h. ago Does Canada have the workers needed for Carney’s housing plan?

Labour shortages and lagging productivity challenges to the goal of building 500,000 homes a year

Society

3 h. ago Ice and rain move through the Maritimes, but worst is over says Environment Canada

Freezing rain left trees and power lines coated and roads slick this morning as Environment Canada issued weather warnings for large parts of the Atlantic region.

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4 h. ago Tensions rise on Nova Scotia river as Indigenous eel fishers reject Ottawa rules

HALIFAX — Two commercial fishers harvesting baby eels under new federal rules say they felt they had to stop fishing on Sunday night when a large group of Indigenous fishers arrived on the river and set up their nets. Suzy Edwards, an employee of Atlantic Elver Fishery, said one of the fishers told her he […]

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4 h. ago Pierre Poilievre propose son «corridor énergétique» pour «contourner» les Américains

Le chef conservateur compte accélérer des projets de chemins de fer, de pipelines et autres infrastructures énergétiques

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4 h. ago Michael Bublé monologue sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

The Vancouver crooner jumped into his role as hometown Junos host by telling the crowd he was proud to be Canadian.

Culture

4 h. ago Canada's federal minimum wage for 2025 goes up on April Fools' Day

A lot of Canadians are about to get a raise this week, as the federal minimum wage for 2025 is set to increase on April 1.No, this is not an April Fools' joke. The hourly amount is adjusted annually on that day to keep pace with inflation.Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm that specializes in employment law, says the federal minimum wage applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector. This includes businesses like banks, telecommunications companies, and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.The federal hourly wage went up in 2024 from $16.65 to $17.30. This year, it will increase by 45 cents from $17.30 to $17.75.The modest increase is higher than what was projected by some Canadian litigation and immigration firms earlier this year. ImmigCanada predicted the new rate would be around $17.70 per hour. This pay bump is based on last year's Consumer Price Index (CPI).In February, Minister of Employment, Workforce Developme...

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