18 h. ago 'We have to be bold': Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers on energy and restoring investor confidence

'I think we have over the next number of years, the greatest opportunity that I've seen in my lifetime,' said Scott Moe

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19 h. ago Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s second-biggest port says shipments to China rose 22 per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2025. The boost has made China the […]

Economics

23 h. ago Trump says deal with Canada is achievable but ‘we have different concepts’ on trade

The heads of the world's seven most powerful economies are meeting amid a U.S.-led tariff war and global uncertainty

Economics

24 h. ago Free summer admission to Canada's national parks and historic sites begins Friday

The program, which runs until Sept. 2, follows up on a Liberal campaign promise to promote Canadian tourism in response to the United States' tariff war.

Society

4 d. ago Roots not seeing ‘pullback’ in consumer spending as retailer reports $7.9M Q1 loss

TORONTO — Consumers grappling with a global tariff war have yet to drop Roots Corp. from their shopping trips, the apparel retailer’s CEO said Friday, as the company reported a $7.9 million loss. “We haven’t seen any weakening and no pullback,” Meghan Roach told analysts who asked her whether consumer confidence has been lagging or […]

Economics

6 d. ago Western separatism can fizzle if Ottawa listens to grievances: Ambrose

CALGARY — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right. Ambrose, now deputy chair at TD Securities, said Tuesday there’s a feeling of resentment in Alberta and Saskatchewan. “I think […]

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6 d. ago Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has announced plans to start buying and distributing American booze again, reversing a U.S. tariff countermeasure.

Economics

6 d. ago Smoke free summers a thing of the past as Alberta gets hit with wildfire smoke from all sides

Wildfires burning across western Canada are having a major impact on the air quality in most of Alberta. Smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, northern Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are cumulatively worsening the air quality across municipalities in the province and experts are saying smoke-free summers are becoming a thing of the past. Environment […]

Events

6 d. ago Ontario won’t bring U.S. alcohol back to LCBO as Alberta, Saskatchewan relent

Speaking at an event hosted by the Globe and Mail on Monday, Ford addressed plans by the premiers of Saskatchewan and Alberta to restore American-made alcohol in their provinces.

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8 d. ago Saskatchewan harm reduction workers want voice in new rehab model

After a year-long addiction recovery care partnership with Alberta and Ontario, Saskatchewan is looking to expand the model more widely and harm reduction workers want a voice.

Society

1 week ago Wildfires in the Prairies having air quality impact on several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze for another day. Parts of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador were experiencing poor air quality and reduced visibility due to the wildfires, a situation […]

Events

1 week ago As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time — but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade. A federal appeals court is still deciding whether there will be a stay on Trump’s universal tariffs enacted through the International Emergency Economic Powers […]

Economics

1 week ago Japan’s Early May Exports Drop as Tariff War Disrupts Commerce

Japan’s exports fell in the first 20 days of May as the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs continued to disrupt trade.

Economics

1 week ago Japan’s Early May Exports Drop as Tariff War Upends Commerce

Japan’s exports fell in the first 20 days of May as the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs continued to disrupt trade.

Economics

1 week ago Volatility Slows IPOs But No Cause for Panic, NYSE’s Martin Says

The US tariff war has spurred a surge in trading volatility and delayed initial public offerings, but shouldn’t keep investors out of the market, said NYSE Group President Lynn Martin.

Culture

1 week ago Bank of Canada hearing less talk of ‘catastrophic outcomes’ from businesses

Tariff war has spurred central bank to return to real-time data used during the pandemic

Economics

1 week ago Wildfire live updates: How to register for evacuee payments in Alberta | Government of Canada matching Red Cross donations for Saskatchewan, Manitoba

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

1 week ago Ontarians comfortable with their place in federation, westerns not so much: Poll

On the heels of the first ministers meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatoon this week, a new Angus Reid poll said Alberta and Saskatchewan are far more likely to feel poorly represented by Ottawa, while Ontario is the most comfortable province in the federation. The poll also showed that Alberta and Saskatchewan are […]

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1 week ago U.S. ‘can’t fight a war’ without American steel, Trump tariff chief says

Howard Lutnick defended the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs while denying the immediate real-world implications that will have on U.S. defence manufacturing.

Economics

1 week ago Asian Stock Futures Buoyed by US Jobs Surprise: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks will likely draw support from US data showing the country’s labor market is holding up despite concerns about risks stemming from President Donald Trump’s tariff war. US shares and the dollar rose.

Economics