82 m. ago Reducing red tape on Canadian businesses could free up resources for growth; study

Canadian businesses spent 768 million hours on regulatory compliance in 2024, equivalent to nearly 394,000 full-time jobs

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85 m. ago Codelco Boss Keeps Faith in Copper Fundamentals Amid Market Rout

Codelco, the world’s biggest copper supplier, says physical demand for the metal has remained strong amid all the upheaval in financial markets triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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2 h. ago Appeals Court Lifts Some Limits on DOGE Access at US Agencies

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency staff will be able to access personal information of millions of US union members at the Education Department and the government’s human resources arm under a federal appeals court order.

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2 h. ago Trump’s Trade War Is Driving US Into Recession, Canada’s Carney Says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s tariff policy is an act of economic self-sabotage that’s pushing the US into a downturn.

Economics

2 h. ago Emera Teleconference on May 8 to Discuss Q1 2025 Results and Annual General Meeting on May 22

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Today Emera (TSX: EMA) announced that it will release its Q1 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, before markets open. The Company will host a teleconference and webcast the same day at 9:30 a.m. Atlantic (8:30 a.m. Eastern) to discuss the results. Analysts and other interested parties in North America […]

Culture

2 h. ago India’s Tariffs on US Goods Not ‘Humongous’, Says Trade Minister

India’s actual tariffs on imports from the US were not high, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as the South Asian nation sought to shake off the ‘tariff king’ label put on it by US President Donald Trump.

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2 h. ago Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported goods from around the world will sink the global economy. The last bear market happened in 2022, but this decline feels more like the sudden, […]

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3 h. ago Type One Energy Begins Testing Advanced Fusion Magnet for Stellarators

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Type One Energy announced today that early results from its testing campaign confirm the essential design elements of the company’s groundbreaking high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet for use in stellarators. Powerful, modular, HTS magnets for use in modern stellarator machines are an essential feature of the characteristics which make this technology today’s […]

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3 h. ago GMerix Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Polyplex’s Saraprint Films in Canada, Expanding Access to High

LAVAL, Quebec — GMerix, a leader in industrial coatings and converting solutions, is now the exclusive distributor of Polyplex’s Saraprint digital media films in Canada. This partnership provides Canadian businesses with direct access to high-performance polyester films designed for digital printing, labels, and flexible packaging applications. “This partnership represents a major step forward in expanding […]

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3 h. ago Oil Boss Says Trump Administration Better Have a Plan Amid Rout

A top executive at Diamondback Energy Inc. called on President Donald Trump’s administration to explain how the global trade war will help shale producers, a rare instance of public pushback from a US oil boss.

Politics

3 h. ago Jeep Maker Stellantis Offers to Help Suppliers Pay Tariff Costs

Jeep owner Stellantis NV is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

3 h. ago London Eats: Five diners that have shown their staying power

London’s classic diners have stood the test of time by serving affordable meals with a homemade taste in a casual atmosphere.

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4 h. ago U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on US materials costs even before President Donald Trump places any new tariffs on the sector. The U.S. currently levies countervailing and anti-dumping duties totaling 14.4%, a level that was set last year. Those are […]

Economics

4 h. ago Toronto rock legend Neil Young attends U.S. protest with 'hands off Canada' sign

Canadian celebrities residing in the United States are starting to speak up in support of their home country, with rock and roll legend Neil Young the latest homegrown talent standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.The 79-year-old rocker — one of the few artists to hold the distinction of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — was spotted at a protest in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks, California.Young was one of thousands to take part in the protest on Saturday, which was one of several organized demonstrations held as part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action.Over 2,000 attended Saturday's demonstration in Thousand Oaks, far exceeding the 1,300 protestors expected by organizers.Among the throngs who attended, the Canadian music icon blended in with the pack with the help of a "Hands Off Canada" sign.While Young has an estimated net worth in the vicinity of $200 million, the Rockin' in the Free World s...

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4 h. ago Trump’s trade war darkens outlook as 1 in 3 Canadian firms plan for recession

A Bank of Canada survey said 32 per cent of Canadian businesses were planning ahead with the assumption that a recession will occur in Canada over the next year.

Economics

4 h. ago Trump threatens new 50% tariff on China on top of ‘reciprocal’ duties

Trump's response is in reaction to China retaliating to the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs with a 34 per cent duty of its own on American imports.

Economics

4 h. ago Canada’s Poilievre Says He Would Approve Suncor Oil Project, Mines

The leader of Canada’s Conservative Party said he would accelerate approval on 10 resource projects if elected, including the extension of a major Suncor Energy Inc. oil sands mine in Alberta.

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5 h. ago NIQ Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Gastrograph AI Further Enhancing CPG Innovation Through AI

NIQ’s ecosystem of data, insights, and human intelligence provides mission critical views of global consumer shopping behavior Gastrograph AI will be the latest enhancement to NIQ’s AI-powered tech platform driving CPG innovation With this acquisition, CPG companies will have access to one of the world’s most comprehensive databases on sensory perception, alongside sophisticated AI models […]

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5 h. ago BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

OTTAWA — A pair of reports from the Bank of Canada pointed to declining business and consumer sentiment in the first quarter as the uncertainty over U.S. tariffs took their toll. The central bank’s business outlook survey said Monday that 32 per cent of firms are now planning with the assumption that a recession will […]

Economics

5 h. ago Guerrero's huge Toronto Blue Jays deal is biggest in Canadian sports history

The Toronto Blue Jays made perhaps their most impactful business decision in franchise history this weekend when they opted to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a long-term deal.The reported US$500-million contract over 14 years isn't just the biggest in Blue Jays history by a long shot — it's actually the biggest contract in Canadian sports history for a single athlete and the fifth-largest in the history of professional sports.Guerrero is a dual citizen of Canada and the Dominican Republic. He was born in Montreal during his father's time with the Montreal Expos, but he always represents his family's heritage internationally.George Springer's US$150-million contract over six years was the previous largest in Blue Jays history, while Joey Votto's US$225-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds was the previous high for a Canadian-born player.Looking at NHL deals, it's no real comparison.Of Canadian players, Shea Weber actually holds the record for most total money in a contract, wit...

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