4 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Poilievre the man with a plan to spur economic growth

In an election dominated by questions about who can best navigate a second term of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats, the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre have put their best foot forward. Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered many platitudes in this election. He’s holding up his resume and hoping that it will […]

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4 d. ago German Economy to Stagnate in 2025 on Tariff Pain, Advisers Say

The German economy won’t see meaningful growth this year and Donald Trump’s tariff policies threaten an even bleaker outcome, according to the country’s leading research institutes.

Economics

6 d. ago Can U.S. border guards search your phone? Your rights explained

Canadians are being told to 'expect scrutiny' when crossing ports of entry, including questioning and potential search of their electronic devices. Here's what that means.

Technology

7 d. ago Trump threatens new 50% tariff on China on top of ‘reciprocal’ duties

Trump's response is in reaction to China retaliating to the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs with a 34 per cent duty of its own on American imports.

Economics

9 d. ago First Nations are ready to stand with Canada against Trump’s tariff threat

These are unprecedented times, calling for strong, united and determined action by all Canadians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike. While Indigenous people have had more than their share of problems with the government and people of Canada, we have always been willing to stand with the country through trials. The recent tariffs announced by the United […]

Economics

1 week ago US Trade Gap Shrinks on Export Boost as Imports Stay Elevated

The US trade deficit shrank in February from a record at the start of the year as stronger exports blunted the impact of a rush to secure goods and materials before the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs.

Economics

1 week ago Canada Trade Balance Flips to Deficit as Tariff Threats Grow

Canada’s exports to its biggest customer, the US, as well as other countries plunged in February, as threats and implementation of the Trump administration’s tariffs started to redraw global trading flows.

Economics

1 week ago Commodities Hit as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Demand and Economy

Commodities from oil to industrial metals to grains slipped as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught ratcheted up a trade war that threatens to hurt the global economy and demand for raw materials. Gold steadied after hitting a fresh record high.

Economics

1 week ago Waiting on tariffs hardest part for Canadian businesses, CFIB says

'Tariff threat will deeply scar Canada's business community,' CFIB president Dan Kelly says

Economics

1 week ago Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won’t face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won’t be targeted under Trump’s new tariff plan, which is set to be announced […]

Economics

1 week ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

Politics

1 week ago Breakenridge: Premier can't dodge criticism for response to U.S. tariff threat

Smith positions herself as an 'I’m going to do it my way and I don’t care if you don’t like it' sort of politician, but gets rather defensive when people don’t like what she’s doing

Economics

2 w. ago Déficit record: Dix projets de transports routier et collectif mis sur la glace, d'autres repoussés par le gouvernement Legault en pleine guerre tarifaire

Projets d’infrastructure mis sur la glace ou retirés, nombreux échéanciers repoussés, budgets amputés ou redistribués.

Economics

2 w. ago Déficit record et guerre tarifaire: 10 gros projets de transport mis sur la glace au Québec

Projets d’infrastructure mis sur la glace ou retirés, nombreux échéanciers repoussés, budgets amputés ou redistribués.

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2 w. ago Varcoe: Calgary office vacancy rate creeps above 30% — 'Like climbing out of a hole made of quicksand'

Two major factors could shake up efforts to revitalize the downtown and fill empty office buildings in the core. One is ongoing oilpatch consolidation, which has pushed the downtown office vacancy rate back above 30 per cent during the first three months of the year. The tremors from U.S. tariff threats are creating uncertainty, but […]

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2 w. ago Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

Blackburn says Quebec is currently on the wrong track, due to the CAQ's record $13.6-billion deficit and policies that paint immigration as a threat.

Economics

2 w. ago Gold breaks through US$3,100 for first time as U.S. tariff threat boosts search for safety

Prices have posted four straight weekly gains

Economics

2 w. ago Tory MP Rempel Garner defends Conservative campaign plan amid pressure for Poilievre to pivot

Critics have expressed disagreement with the game plan, as some Tories want the campaign to focus more on tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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2 w. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. has history of tariffs as takeover weapons

The U.S. has a dark history of weaponizing tariff policies to threaten Canadian sovereignty. The 1890 McKinley tariff had both protectionist and geopolitical aims — ie. annexing Canada coercively. This aim was widely known and strongly opposed in Canadian and British newspapers of the time. As then, so now: It was the defining theme of […]

Economics

2 w. ago Consternation dans les musées après le dépôt du budget du Québec

L’aide au fonctionnement de ces institutions culturelles est « dans l’angle mort » du budget Girard.

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