45 m. ago What Canada’s election results mean for Canadians, Trump and U.S. tariffs

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, is projected to win a federal election that played out against a tumultuous backdrop of President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. It was not immediately clear whether the Liberals would lead a minority or majority government as votes continued to be counted early Tuesday. Either way, […]

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52 m. ago Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

CALGARY – The industry group representing Canada’s oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday’s federal election. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors says both the Liberals and the Conservatives recognized the need to grow oil and gas development during […]

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55 m. ago Canada election tells a tale of 2 demographics split on top issues

Exit polls conducted by Ipsos found older Canadians went for the Liberals due to U.S. issues, while younger Canadians took their affordability concerns to the Conservatives.

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66 m. ago Federal election: Liberals in Atlantic Canada maintain their grip on the region

Voters on Canada's East Coast delivered a steady-as-she-goes endorsement to the incumbent Liberals on Monday, as the party held on to its commanding position in the region.

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98 m. ago Experts say Canada is now on the brink of an economic recession

Canada is headed towards a recession this year, and now is the time for Canadians to prepare for a financial downturn, according to a Wells Fargo report.In its International Economic Outlook: April 2025 report, the company highlights its economic forecast, stating that economies exposed to tariffs are expected to underperform."In that sense, we now believe Canada’s economy will enter technical recession this year," states the report. It also predicts that the Bank of Canada will likely ease interest rates due to concerns about inflation.However, tariffs aren’t the only factor that will have a direct impact on Canada's economy — the indirect effects of sentiment and confidence are also expected to contribute to the recession.And an already weak loonie is also likely to get even weaker.Wells Fargo predicts that the Canadian dollar "will be a relative underperformer.” According to currency exchange company XE, as of April 29, th...

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98 m. ago Élections Canada a repris le dépouillement des bulletins spéciaux après l’avoir interrompu

La course dans plusieurs circonscriptions reste encore trop serrée pour déterminer un vainqueur.

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1 hour ago David Rosenberg: Carney is a fresh face but faces old Liberal problems including a looming recession

It seemed unfathomable just four months ago to think the Liberal Party of Canada would win this election

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1 hour ago Calgary Stampeders select Australian punter with first pick in CFL Global draft

The Calgary Stampeders selected Australian punter Fraser Masin with the first overall pick in Tuesday morning’s Canadian Football League global draft. Masin’s selection kicked off the day that features the 2025 CFL Global Draft early and the annual pick-em for Canadians — the 2025 CFL Draft — this afternoon (4 p.m., TSN). With four spots […]

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2 h. ago Konica Minolta and Square 9 Softworks Launch Exclusive Partnership to Drive Growth Through BlueIrisIQ

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) today announced the expansion of its longstanding relationship with Square 9 Softworks (Square 9) into an exclusive partnership. This announcement comes on the heels of launching BlueIrisIQ, a newly created business unit designed to spearhead market growth in the […]

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2 h. ago Anxious about the cost of having kids? Don’t get discouraged, experts say

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old. Post-secondary education is not included, and how many 17 year olds are fully self-supporting? Having kids is more expensive than ever — inflation, housing and the cost of living are all in play […]

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2 h. ago Postmedia Welcomes Anita Boyle Evans as Senior Vice President, National Client Partnerships

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (“Postmedia” or the “Company”) announced that effective April 7, 2025, Anita Boyle Evans joined the company as the Senior Vice President, National Client Partnerships. Anita will play a pivotal role in developing and nurturing strategic relationships at both the national and agency levels and further enhancing client engagement through […]

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2 h. ago These were the closest races in Toronto ridings during Canada's federal election

The 45th Canadian federal election is officially over, and Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party of Canada to a narrow victory. The Liberals have won 162 seats and are leading in six more as of Tuesday morning, just shy of the 172 seats required for a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons.The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is set to remain in opposition with 140 seats and leads in four additional ridings as of Tuesday morning. Some seats throughout the province remain too close to call.The general election brought some significant changes to the House of Commons, with the emergence of a two-party contest between the Liberals and Conservatives, the collapse of NDP support, and many notable incumbent losses.Here's a look at the result from key battleground ridings in Toronto.Toronto—St. Paul'sLong held by the Liberals, this riding flipped to the Conservatives in a by-election last June, when Don Stewart won by just over 600 votes, becoming the...

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2 h. ago Canada summons its ‘Inner Ninja’ and elects the highest charting musician MP ever

The song hit number five on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and has racked up 5.4 million views on YouTube

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2 h. ago Here’s what Carney has promised for consumers on taxes and affordability

Mark Carney made several campaign promises aimed at improving affordability for Canadians on top of measures already enacted prior to calling an election.

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3 h. ago ‘Deeply frustrated’: Danielle Smith warns Mark Carney that the status quo can’t hold

Smith and Carney had a frosty meeting just before the election call and have had harsh words for one another

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3 h. ago Toronto radio host who quit job to run in federal election loses riding

A former Toronto sports radio host appears likely to return to the media world after a brief foray into politics.On Monday, ex-Sportsnet and current Corus radio host Greg Brady found himself finishing second in his first run at public office.Back in March, Brady announced that he was temporarily stepping down from his role at AM 640 Toronto's Toronto Today with Greg Brady show to seek a seat in Parliament in Ajax for the Conservative Party of Canada.With 225 of 226 polls reporting as per CTV, Brady picked up 39.2 per cent of the votes, or 25,502, finishing behind Liberal candidate and current deputy mayor of Toronto Jennifer McKelvie, who picked up 36,583 to win 56.2 per cent of the vote."Our team was tireless and fantastic. Words can't describe their talent and focus. I loved every second of this. My life is richer because I did this. I'm more entrenched in my community than ever before, and that work will continue," Brady wrote in a post on X."I wish Jen...

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3 h. ago Oatey Co. Appoints Keith Fawcett as General Manager, Oatey Canada

CLEVELAND, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the appointment of Keith Fawcett as General Manager, Oatey Canada. In this role, Fawcett will oversee the strategic, operational and financial performance of the Oatey Canada business. Fawcett brings a wealth of experience in international […]

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3 h. ago Pierre Poilievre loses Carleton riding he’s held for 20 years

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost his riding of Carleton to Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, a seat he's held since being elected in 2004.

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3 h. ago ‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for players who flop

While the rest of us are at home laughing when Jeopardy! contestants fail hilariously, host Ken Jennings feels “100% empathy” when he sees players struggling onstage. Speaking to Fox News at the opening night red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival, Jennings revealed a key difference between himself and his predecessor, the late Alex […]

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3 h. ago ConnexPay Taps American Express Alum Colin Temple to Lead Sales in North America

DALLAS — ConnexPay, the pioneers of unified customer PayIns and supplier PayOuts on a single platform, announced today the appointment of Colin Temple as Head of Direct Sales – North America. In this strategic role, he will lead sales teams and initiatives across the US and Canada and play a key role in accelerating the […]

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