17 m. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Trade wars: Advocates demand urgent action to protect workers and stabilize the economy against the impact of tariffs

TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The imposition of tariffs will create a widespread recession in Canada. Workers and communities need all levels of government to work together to deliver a comprehensive strategy to stabilize the economy as it responds to the changed trade environment. Central to this strategy must be providing workers and […]

Economics

26 m. ago Information watchdog investigating top department’s record keeping in ‘green slush fund’ appointment

Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard confirmed she had opened a probe into the Privy Council Office’s record keeping practices

Economics

31 m. ago Crypto Prices Sink on Trump Reserve Skepticism, Tariff Concerns

Euphoria in digital-asset markets stemming from Donald Trump’s plans for a strategic crypto reserve turned to skepticism on Monday, triggering early losses in cryptocurrencies that worsened throughout the day as investors braced for the US to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Economics

33 m. ago Toronto restaurants take U.S. products off their menu due to Trump tariffs threat

As Canada waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs, Toronto restaurants are already taking steps to limit their reliance on U.S. products.Over the past few weeks, more and more business across the country have vowed to prioritize Canadian goods over U.S. alternatives as Trump's administration continues to deliberate over the specific of the tariffs, and with the deadline just a few hours away, some officials suggest that the final decision is still very much up in the air.On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNN that he would be discussing the looming tariffs with Trump throughout the day. "He's going to decide today," Lutnick said. "We are going to put it out tomorrow."The tariffs, initially announced as a 25 per cent levy on Canadian goods, had been delayed for a month after Canada vowed to implement new border security measures, which included the appointment of a new fentanyl czar.Ontario...

Economics

36 m. ago Winnipeg sewage treatment plant gets millions from feds for ongoing upgrades

Winnipeg MP Terry Duguid announced $150 million in funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure fund Monday morning.

Economics

49 m. ago Dorchester Wealth Management to Join Cardinal Point, Focus Partners Canada

NEW YORK — Focus Financial Partners Inc., an interdependent partnership of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, has announced that Focus network firm Dorchester Wealth Management, headquartered in Montreal, QC, has formally joined Toronto, ON-based Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC, a part of Cardinal Point, Focus Partners Canada, in a transaction that […]

Culture

52 m. ago Hedge Fund Built on Energy Bets Says ‘Clean Is Dead for Now’

Less than a year after launching a hedge fund dedicated to the green energy transition, its founder says there’s currently no financial gain to be had from investing in renewable power.

Events

63 m. ago Edmonton police give update on statue theft, say it likely used ‘specialized cutting tools’

In 2021, the Emily Murphy statue was defaced with red paint.

Events

71 m. ago University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

A group that represents 1,400 university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing the provincial government of trying to overstep its authority.

Politics

88 m. ago Trump or no Trump, think tank calls for Canada to unilaterally drop non

The study estimates that unilaterally liberalizing trade would boost Canada's GDP and drive prices down

Other

1 hour ago Toronto's BMO Field reveals $146 million renovation plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year — and a whole host of renovations are coming to the city's biggest soccer stadium.Today, the City and Toronto and MLSE provided further detail into the renovations at BMO Field, which is coming via a $123-million investment from the City and a $23-million investment from MLSE."Sport brings us together, as Torontonians and Canadians. As we prepare to host FIFA World Cup 26, we're investing in infrastructure for Toronto's future. We are supporting Team Canada while investing in the next generation of great Canadian athletes," Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said in a release.The biggest temporary change includes a previously announced 10,000 temporary seats added on the north grandstand and 7,000 on the south grandstand, bringing the capacity to 45,000 for the duration of the tournament.Additional permanent changes include four new LED videoboards in the stadium's corner columns, self-serve technology at select concession stands, stadi...

Economics

2 h. ago L’industrie américaine commence à encaisser le «premier choc» des droits de douane

Avant même les tarifs destinés au Canada et au Mexique, l’activité manufacturière subit l’inquiétude, montre un indice.

Other

2 h. ago L’ancien premier ministre Stephen Harper s’en prend au bilan économique de Carney

Il critique durement l’aspirant chef libéral, à qui il avait offert le ministère des Finances en 2012.

Politics

2 h. ago U.S. car prices are poised for $12,000 surge on Trump’s new tariffs

Impending tariffs on Canada and Mexico risk driving up U.S. car prices by as much as $12,000, further squeezing consumers and wreaking havoc across the intricate web of automotive supply lines spanning the continent. The cost to build a crossover utility vehicle will rise by at least $4,000, while the increase would be three times […]

Economics

2 h. ago Former Edmonton Elk Elliott Brown getting a head start on life after football

Elliott Brown said the lessons he learned in Canada have prepared him for an NFL training camp.

Sport

2 h. ago U.S. citizen fined after CBSA catches him trying to bring illegal firearm into Alberta at Coutts crossing

A U.S. citizen got an $8,000 court fine earlier this month after being caught last September trying to bring an illegal handgun into Alberta, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Monday morning.  On Sept. 8, the man attempted to cross into Canada at the Coutts port of entry. After properly declaring two non-restricted firearms, […]

Events

2 h. ago Harper says Carney taking undue credit for Canada’s 2008 recession recovery

Harper says in a letter to supporters that Carney is taking credit for 'hard calls' made by late Conservative finance minister Jim Flaherty during the 2008 financial crisis.

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Canada Is Not for Sale’: Mike Myers takes on Musk, Trump on ‘SNL’

Mike Myers appeared as part of the cold open, which recreated Trump and Vance's recent heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.

Other

2 h. ago OCUFA worried about future of university funding following provincial election

Toronto, ON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), representing more than 18,000 university academic staff, is concerned the results of Thursday’s provincial election means the chronic underfunding of Ontario’s public universities will continue. With the Progressive Conservative Government elected for a third term, OCUFA resolves to continue […]

Politics

2 h. ago Un front uni contre la Chine «a beaucoup de sens», dit Chrystia Freeland

Le Canada attend nerveusement de voir si Trump mettra à exécution mardi sa menace d’imposer des droits de douane.

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