23 h. ago Here’s what’s happening in currency markets and more: FP video

Watch: Plus, how Ottawa's five nation-building projects could be a game changer for Canada's economy

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43 h. ago Mark Carney’s 5 national projects ‘a big net positive’ for Canada’s economy: Desjardins

Randall Bartlett deputy chief economist at Desjardins Group talks about the pros and cons of the Liberal government's projects list

Society

63 h. ago Household net worth went up 1.5 per cent in the second quarter, its seventh consecutive rise

Financial assets increased 2.7% to reach a record high of $11.2 trillion,

Culture

63 h. ago Canadian households’ net worth rises for seventh straight quarter to $17.9 trillion

Stocks a key driver due to resilient equity markets

Economics

4 d. ago Jaffer promises a sweeping tax rollback; Walters pledges to cut red tape

Mayoral candidates make some big-ticket promises as municipal election campaign heats up

Economics

4 d. ago Ford planning more U.S. advertisements to address ‘real story’ of tariff impact

Ontario premier takes aim at Republicans for not standing up to their political leader

Economics

5 d. ago Brad Carr: Canada needs more homes built now. Here’s how to do it

Housing is about more than economic impact; it’s also about creating homes and strengthening communities

Transport

8 d. ago Unemployment rate climbed to 7.1% in August as economy lost 66,000 jobs

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost jobs for the second month in a row as the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level since May 2016, excluding the pandemic period. Statistics Canada said Friday the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.1 per cent in August, its highest level since August 2021, as the economy lost […]

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9 d. ago Canada must ‘reinvent’ economy like it did in 1945, finance minister says

Champagne said the government’s efforts will be focused on 'using technology, delivering better services, making sure that Canadians find value for money.'

Politics

1 week ago ECONOMY IS TANKING: Time to make Canada an energy superpower

WATCH: Sun columnist Jay Goldberg on how the Liberal government is open to sending natural gas to Europe – but there’s a catch. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or […]

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1 week ago A U.S. court ruled Trump’s tariffs are illegal. Here’s why Canada isn’t out of the woods

Tariffs will remain in place until Oct. 14 to give the government time to appeal

Economics

1 week ago Western Canada tourism operators’ burned by another summer of wildfires

Another summer of wildfires means many tourism operators across western Canada are suffering from a significant drop in the number of visitors.

Events

1 week ago U.S. tariff uncertainty delays economic ‘power’ Lutnick predicted

President Donald Trump’s latest legal setback on tariffs increases uncertainty for American importers while delaying the economic dividends Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted the administration would generate. The U.S. appeals court ruling late Friday saying that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal add a layer of complexity while questioning the president’s authority to impose taxes […]

Economics

2 w. ago LILLEY: As Canada’s economy falters, we need action, not words from Carney

As news broke Friday morning that Canada’s economy was shrinking, perhaps headed for a recession, Mark Carney was boasting about the speed he was working at. Carney announced on social media that his government was creating the Major Projects Office and that it would be based out of Calgary. This office is the single point […]

Transport

2 w. ago Bank of Canada could start cutting rates again as tariffs wallop economy, say economists

GDP data shows economy reversed course in the second quarter

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian economy contracts 1.6% in Q2 as tariffs hit, StatCan says

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy contracted in the second quarter under the weight of U.S. tariffs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Real gross domestic product declined 1.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the second quarter thanks to a sharp drop-off in exports and business investment. That’s down from annualized growth of two per cent […]

Economics

2 w. ago Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement has garnered social media attention, but can 'Swiftonomics' deliver a boost for retail sales?

Other

2 w. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem says housing affordability to become more of a focus in mandate review

'Cost of housing affects inflation,' says governor in speech Tuesday in front of Mexico's central bank in Mexico City

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2 w. ago Canada is ditching retaliatory tariffs, but relief at the grocery store may take time

Price rises are showing up in footwear and food and will take a while to come down as goods charged tariffs travel through the system

Economics

3 w. ago What is an 'inland port,' anyway? An explainer on the Prairie Economic Gateway project

Upon completion, Prairie Economic Gateway would become Western Canada's largest industrial distribution and logistics centre, taking up approximately 1,300 acres of what is currently agricultural land north of 114th Avenue S.E.

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