18 m. ago Trade War Forces Canada’s Provinces to Issue Flurry of New Bonds

The trade war is set to plunge Canadian provinces into deeper deficits, revitalizing a sleepy corner of the credit market.

Economics

2 h. ago Today's letters: John Turner warned Canada about pitfalls of free trade

Wednesday, April 2: Getting too close to the U.S. on the economy was a bad idea, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

9 h. ago U.S. Senate vote to reverse tariffs on Canada tests Republican support for Trump

The Democrat resolution would end the emergency declaration that Trump signed to implement tariffs on Canada, but it would still need to be taken up by the Republican-controlled House

Economics

9 h. ago Amid tariff uncertainty, B.C. logistics firm says calls are up 500% from concerned companies

The reciprocal tariffs will be in addition to the sweeping 25 per cent tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico at the start of March and the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs.

Economics

9 h. ago Low travel interest to the U.S. leads to WestJet suspending flights from YLW

'Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and Flair have changed their schedule, at least for the summer. They’re still going to most U.S. destinations, but with less capacity.'

Transport

9 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith leaves the door open for a vote on Alberta leaving Canada

The idea of Alberta leaving Canada is increasingly not being written off as raving lunacy

Other

9 h. ago LILLEY: In the battle for build Canada’s economy up, Poilievre wins

Both leaders spoke on Bill C-69, the pipeline bill. One will keep it, the other will repeal it to let Canada's economy flourish.

Events

10 h. ago Canada election debates will see these 5 party leaders participate

The independent Leaders' Debates Commission said Tuesday five parties each met two of three criteria to participate in the debates on April 16 in French and April 17 in English.

Politics

10 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces Pricing of Underwritten Public Offering

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), an internally-managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today the pricing of its public offering of 27,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public […]

Culture

11 h. ago Des candidats du PLC et du PCC écartés pour leurs déclarations passées

Paul Chiang et Mark McKenzie ont été contraints de retirer leur candidature

Culture

11 h. ago Cygnus secures another two years to increase its stake in Pontax

The extension gives Cygnus additional time to meet its earn-in milestones while enhancing the likelihood of exploration success Pontax Lithium Project, James Bay, Canada TORONTO and PERTH, Western Australia, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5, TSXV: CYG, OTCQB: CYGGF) is pleased to announce that it has negotiated a two-year extension […]

Economics

11 h. ago Quebec premier says Europe’s rearmament ‘extraordinary opportunity’ for province

As the U.S. signals it may no longer be willing to protect Canada or the EU, Legault said in Germany that several Quebec sectors could contribute to Europe's rearmament effort.

Economics

11 h. ago Canada’s federal carbon tax experiment has ended. Here’s what it accomplished (not much)

According to government figures, the carbon footprint of a dollar earned in the Canadian economy has been in steep decline ever since peaking in 1996

Economics

12 h. ago Intimate partner violence survivors sue feds over stalled cases, delays

The statement of claim alleges the plaintiffs have been denied justice due to strict time limits on criminal proceedings set by a landmark 2016 Supreme Court of Canada ruling.

Events

13 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks mixed ahead of tariff day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 100 points while U.S. markets were mixed after a choppy day of trading, the day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to enact tariffs on a wide range on imports. “The markets today really are in wait and see mode, and they seem to be […]

Economics

13 h. ago Poilievre accèderait renchérit sur l’exploitation des ressources naturelles

Le chef conservateur accèderait à des exigences du secteur énergétique et rétablirait la pêche dans les aires protégées.

Other

13 h. ago ‘100 calls per month’: Why U.S. doctors are looking to move to Canada

As political tensions and health-care layoffs roil the United States, a surge of American doctors may be looking to make a move north — and provinces are taking notice.

Science

13 h. ago More than a third of Canadian cities have magic mushroom dispensaries, study finds

The study also found that Canada's psilocybin sellers are making unsubstantiated health claims

Other

13 h. ago Les oppositions dénoncent l’abandon de grands projets de transport

Plusieurs projets ont été retirés, repoussés ou amputés dans le PQI déposé la semaine dernière par le gouvernement.

Sport

13 h. ago Here’s a reality check on Trump’s potential ‘Liberation Day’ trade beefs with Canada

While some issues have long caused friction, much of what the U.S. president says doesn't stand up to fact checking

Economics