65 m. ago How each party plans to fight tariffs and why economists recommend the soft approach

Canada’s political leaders have differing ideas when it comes to how the country should fight back

Economics

97 m. ago Ottawa bookstores warn new Trump tariffs could 'devastate' market, force closures

Independent booksellers say proposed tariffs could empty shelves and drive up costs for readers, but one Ottawa publisher sees a chance to confront Canada’s U.S.-dominated book industry.

Economics

2 h. ago U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support

The vote on the Democratic measure comes as Trump is due to announce his so-called 'reciprocal' tariff plan that seeks to reorient global trade.

Economics

2 h. ago Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019. The city’s real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March, a 13.4 per cent decrease from the 2,415 sales […]

Other

2 h. ago Why does Trump want tariffs? Here’s what he has said about U.S. imports.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping new tariffs Wednesday, which he has dubbed “Liberation Day.” The move comes after the administration has already imposed or announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and some products coming from China, Mexico and Canada. Critics of the proposals say tariffs are a tax ultimately paid by […]

Economics

2 h. ago Metro Vancouver real estate: Tariff uncertainty sidelines buyers despite favourable conditions

Metro Vancouver's real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March

Economics

3 h. ago Canada’s auto sector braces for ‘complexity and confusion’ on U.S. tariffs

Analysis from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that Canada and Mexico account for 58 per cent of U.S. auto parts imports and 76 per cent of U.S. exports.

Economics

3 h. ago Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil his administration’s latest tariffs on numerous countries later today, but it’s unclear what their scope […]

Economics

3 h. ago Masked home invaders open fire in latest King Township violence

Gunfire erupted when four masked home invaders smashed their way into a house in King Township – the latest incident of violent crime plaguing the small community north of the GTA. York Regional Police say the frightening home invasion unfolded near Hwy. 27 and Lloydtown-Aurora Rd., in Schomberg, just after 11 p.m. on March 27. […]

Events

3 h. ago La SAAQ a trompé des députés, estime la présidente de l’Assemblée nationale

Une commission aurait eu de «fausses informations». Nathalie Roy conclut à un outrage et ouvre la porte à une enquête.

Society

4 h. ago Trump set to announce ’reciprocal’ tariffs in move that could reshape U.S. economy

WASHINGTON — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what […]

Economics

4 h. ago Tesla sales fall 13 per cent in Q1 after backlash against Elon Musk

China's BYD is set to unseat Tesla as the top global EV seller for the first time this year with a 15.7 per cent market share, ahead of Tesla's 15.3 per cent.

Other

4 h. ago Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it’s not clear which specific medications or drug products they include. The pharmacists association also says if […]

Economics

4 h. ago Le Bloc québécois veut plus de bois dans les nouvelles constructions

Le parti demande l’adoption par Ottawa d’une Charte du bois, à l’instar de ce qui se fait déjà au Québec depuis 2013.

Other

5 h. ago Saskatchewan industries looking to be a step ahead of the looming tariffs

Saskatchewan industries are teaming in an effort to advocate for themselves with international partners. All in the goal of promoting trade and investment in the province.

Economics

5 h. ago Carney pivots to day of meetings in Ottawa before latest round of Trump tariffs

During a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Carney confirmed that Canada would retaliate to any additional U.S. tariffs

Economics

5 h. ago Poilievre says he hasn’t reached out to Trump White House to ‘not divide Canada’s voice’

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

Other

5 h. ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump admin

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

Other

7 h. ago All eyes on Trump as trade war continues to dominate election campaign

OTTAWA — All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs. On top of the expected “reciprocal” tariffs, it’s not clear whether a temporary pause on […]

Politics

7 h. ago Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday’s announcement on U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs. The Carney campaign said no details about the meetings are available yet. Carney has […]

Economics