8 h. ago Opinion: Want a more resilient Canadian economy? Double down on democratic employee ownership

Opinion: Canada is facing an unprecedented threat from an unpredictable and hostile U.S. administration. We need to do something new and different — fast

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11 h. ago Canadian dollar could fall if minority federal government is elected, strategist says

Could force loonie down against U.S. dollar: Karl Schamotta

Politics

13 h. ago Buy Canadian has to extend to aerospace and defence if Canada is to defend its borders

To be a meaningful contributor to allied readiness, Canada must go beyond procurement and sustainment

Events

13 h. ago Marc Parent: Buy Canadian has to extend to aerospace and defence if Canada is to defend its borders

To be a meaningful contributor to allied readiness, Canada must go beyond procurement and sustainment

Events

6 d. ago The Canadian dollar is diving against other major currencies despite gaining against the greenback

The loonie is down 4.4% and 2.3% against the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen, respectively

Politics

1 week ago Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.  The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent, the first time it has left the key rate unchanged […]

Economics

2 w. ago The Canadian dollar is on the rise and that might not be a good thing

The Canadian dollar's current value is something of a change for the not-so-long-ago beleaguered currency

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2 w. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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2 w. ago Shannin Metatawabin: Build a more resilient economy by unleashing First Nations potential

If Canada is serious about emerging stronger from the tariff wars, Indigenous entrepreneurs and financial leaders must be at the table

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2 w. ago The next Canadian government will have to deal with an immigration system that has ‘lost its brand’

Canada’s reputation among economic immigrants has been hit in recent years

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Very concerning’: Lumber industry dismayed as U.S. tariffs soar on Canadian softwood lumber

U.S. is set to impose a 34% duty on Canadian softwood lumber this fall

Economics

2 w. ago Face aux tarifs de Trump, bâtissons un Canada résilient ou sombrons dans l’histoire comme spectateurs de notre propre déclin

Il est des moments dans l’histoire d’une nation où le silence devient une complicité, et l’inaction...

Economics

3 w. ago Conservatives vow Canada businesses to see 25% less red tape

(Bloomberg) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses ahead of the April 28 election. Poilievre — whose party is trailing Mark Carney’s Liberals in most polls — said Saturday that his government will cut 25% of all red tape within […]

Economics

3 w. ago THE LATEST: Federal leaders enter second full weekend of campaign

POILIEVRE PROMISES BUSINESSES TO SEE 25% LESS RED TAPE Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses – a so-called ‘two-for-one’ law is a more aggressive version of the existing Red Tape Reduction Act that enforces a one-for-one rule. Poilievre said he […]

Politics

3 w. ago Premier Scott Moe to speak to reporters about Saskatchewan’s response to U.S. tariffs

Moe's visit to Europe occurred as the Canadian economy continues to face uncertainty because of tariffs the U.S. has already imposed on some Canadian goods entering the U.S.

Economics

3 w. ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

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3 w. ago Hochul Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Hurting New York Economy

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff push is already hitting New York’s economy, with falling Canadian tourism and cross-border shopping driving down sales tax revenue, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

Economics

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney can't deliver strong economy with anti oil and gas stance

So, Prime Minister Mark Carney won’t repeal the federal Liberals’ Impact Assessment Act (IAA) if they are re-elected. That means two things: Carney’s not serious about diversifying Canada’s economy and making Canada less dependent on the U.S. And Carney’s pledge “to build one strong Canadian economy” is bogus. His vision of a unified national economy […]

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3 w. ago FINLAYSON: Energy sector will fuel Alberta economy and Canada’s exports for years to come

Most of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta, along with a majority of natural gas reserves. Alberta is the beating heart of the Canadian energy economy.

Economics

3 w. ago Michael McCain: Buttress the economy but don’t sacrifice Canadian values

This moment requires us to be ferocious in defending our sovereignty, well-being, values and dignity, but we must go about it the right way

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