22 h. ago S&P/TSX composite unchanged, U.S. markets down after auto tariff announcement

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ended Thursday unchanged from a day earlier, while U.S. markets were down after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for auto tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday new tariffs on the auto sector to start next week alongside other previously announced tariffs. Auto industry leaders have warned […]

Economics

44 h. ago New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. “This is nuts,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association. “It seems he’s bent on doing the things that he’s been warned will shut down […]

Economics

44 h. ago ‘THIS IS NUTS:’ New U.S. tariffs on auto sector to devastate industry, leaders say

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. “This is nuts,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association. “It seems he’s bent on doing the things that he’s been warned will shut down […]

Politics

3 d. ago EXP and Al Suwaiket Group announce partnership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm and the Al Suwaiket Group, a leader in supplying products and services to the Oil & Gas industry, have announced a partnership, EXP Al Suwaiket, to design, engineer and build world-class facilities and infrastructure projects within the […]

Culture

3 d. ago Sangoma Exceeds FY25 Debt Reduction Targets Ahead of Plan and Launches Normal Course Issuer Bid

Sangoma Achieves Key Financial Milestone as part of its Capital Allocation Strategy and Initiates Normal Course Issuer Bid to Enhance Shareholder Value MARKHAM, Ontario — Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) (“Sangoma” or the “Company”), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, […]

Economics

3 d. ago Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ‘zero comfort’ for industry leaders

Canadian business leaders say they're not optimistic that any meaningful reprieve is in the works

Politics

4 d. ago Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ’zero comfort’ for auto sector

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, the head of Canada’s auto parts manufacturing association says he’s not optimistic any meaningful reprieve is in the works.  “Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy … I’m not confident that anybody is going to be […]

Economics

8 d. ago Mouser Electronics Named 2024 Global Distributor of the Year by Amphenol SV Microwave

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has been named 2024 Global Distributor of the Year by Amphenol SV Microwave, a leader in the radio frequency (RF)/microwave industry. Mouser offers a full line of SV Microwave RF connectors, cable assemblies […]

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8 d. ago Chinese LiDAR maker rejects report backing U.S. claims it supplies China’s military

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s leading supplier of LiDAR technology has denied a report saying it has links to the Chinese military, as the company awaits a U.S. court’s ruling on the U.S. government’s decision to include it in a Defense Department list of suppliers to the Chinese military . Hesai is the industry’s global leader […]

Events

8 d. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backs energy sector CEOs calling on feds to build major projects faster

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith backed an open letter from the heads of Canada’s largest oil and gas producers calling on all four federal political leaders to find ways to build major projects faster. In an open letter sent to federal political leaders on Wednesday, industry CEOs outlined their plans to strengthen Canada’s economy from establishing […]

Politics

9 d. ago Energy CEOs to Canadian leaders: An urgent plan to strengthen economic sovereignty

CEOs representing Canada’s energy industry released a letter to Canadian federal political leaders outlining an urgent action plan to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty, through our energy industry. The open letter calls for a rapid, dramatic regulatory restructuring to enable investment in critical oil and natural gas infrastructure across Canada. OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE […]

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1 week ago Accelera hosts Spanish Prime Minister and industry leaders for tour and meeting at Guadalajara electrolyzer facility

GUADALAJARA, Spain — Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], hosted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other government officials at its state-of-the-art electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Castilla-la Mancha, Spain. The visit highlighted Accelera’s important role in enabling the European Union (EU) and Spain’s energy transition toward a sustainable […]

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1 week ago Alectra’s Mike Matthews receives EDA “Chair’s Citation Award” for outstanding leadership and dedication to the electricity industry

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mike Matthews, Executive Vice President of Asset Strategy and Operations at Alectra Utilities, has been awarded the esteemed “Chair’s Citation Award” by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA). This award recognizes Mike’s outstanding leadership, dedication and contributions to Ontario’s electricity sector over his 35-year career. Presented in memory […]

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2 w. ago Garden Centres Canada Retail Summit 2025 Set to Bloom in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A Must-Attend Event for Garden Centre Professionals Milton, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is thrilled to announce the Garden Centres Canada Summit 2025, which will take place from July 6 to July 9, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, garden centre […]

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2 w. ago Absolute Security Appoints Harold Rivas Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

SEATTLE — Absolute Security, the leader in enterprise resilience, today announced Harold Rivas as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With more than two decades of experience and proven leadership in the cybersecurity industry, Rivas will oversee global cybersecurity and information technology for the company, including security for products and services, threat management, cyber […]

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2 w. ago Chinese Solar Leaders Offer Only Slow Remedies for Industry Pain

Chinese solar sector luminaries offered solutions at China’s annual parliament that could help their beleaguered industry in the long-term — but not much to staunch the current bleeding.

Politics

2 w. ago Cresco Labs to Operate Kentucky’s Largest Medical Cannabis Cultivation License

CHICAGO — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), the industry leader in branded cannabis products with a portfolio of America’s most popular brands and the operator of Sunnyside dispensaries, today announced its management services agreement with a Tier 3 Cultivation License in Kentucky (the “Cultivation License”). The […]

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2 w. ago White House hosts crypto leaders as Trump moves to deregulate industry

A major focus of Friday's cryptocurrency summit was Trump's goal of building a U.S. strategic reserve containing bitcoin and a stockpile of other digital assets.

Politics

3 w. ago lmno Leads the Charge Toward Sustainable Marketing Solutions

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — lmno, a 50-year industry leader in marketing innovation, proudly announces its transition to a Purpose-driven focus on sustainable marketing solutions. As a Certified B Corp and a Platinum recipient of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge, lmno is setting the standard for responsible marketing practices that balance people, planet, and […]

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3 w. ago U.S. and Canada Industry Profiles 2025: Explore Over 970 Sectors with Easy

DUBLIN — The “Vertical IQ Annual Research Subscription: 970+ Industries Profiled Across the U.S. and Canada” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. As a leader in industry-specific research, the publisher presents a focused, actionable, and relevant platform of industry reports, local economic reports, curated news, and financial comparisons designed to educate, support, and enable […]

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