4 d. ago Varcoe: 'Market is fearful' — Global trade war, increased OPEC production shock oil prices, stocks

“There's a lot of uncertainty around how this is going to impact the global economy”

Economics

5 d. ago Cornies: After 50 years, Canada still hasn't fully embraced the metric system

When their flip-clock radios woke them on April Fools' Day 50 years ago, many Canadians might have thought they'd entered an alternate universe.

Other

7 d. ago Opinion: Trade war demands a bold vision amid B.C.'s affordability crisis

Opinion: Last fall’s election was fought over what the government branded “kitchen-table priorities,” but many election promises have been put on hold.

Economics

1 week ago J.D. Tuccille: Trump’s second trade war twice as costly as his first

And that's before retaliatory tariffs kick in

Economics

1 week ago How Canada Wins: Housing in former federal office buildings can revitalize Ottawa neighbourhoods

Housing affordability and supply have become an enormous crisis for Parliament and city hall alike, but more vacant federal government office buildings bring with them opportunity, too.  

Other

2 w. ago Michael Higgins: Liberals broke Canada long before Trump’s trade war

Trust is the only thing that matters in this election

Economics

2 w. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

Politics

3 w. ago Leong: Amid U.S. tariff tensions, a letter to our American neighbours

Amid President Trump's tariff war and threats to our sovereignty, this Canadian is grateful for Americans' show of support. But as things drag on, symbolic gestures might not be enough

Economics

4 w. ago FIRST READING: Americans aren’t liking this trade war, either

Trump's popularity is sinking due in large part to his pursuit of tariffs against Canada

Economics