4 d. ago U.S. trade war has Ontario business owners' confidence at historic lows

Ontario small business owners are bracing for the worst amid some of the most uncertain economic times the province has ever faced.Canada's most populous province is expected to be one of the hardest hit by a tariff war with the U.S., and confidence among small business owners in Ontario has plummeted to historic lows.The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s Business Barometer long-term index took a total nosedive in March, with the small business confidence indicator dropping 24.8 index points to an all-time low of 25 nationwide.To put this sharp decline into perspective, this figure represents lower levels of small business owners' confidence than any point recorded during the pandemic years in the early 2020s, the 2008 financial crisis, or even in the wake of the September 11 attacks in 2001.CFIB"Small business owners are feeling pessimistic about their business's perspectives for the next few months or even beyond. It's hard to make critical decisions for the lon...

Economics

5 d. ago Small business confidence hits record low amid US. tariffs: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up.

Economics

5 d. ago Hyundai CEO Confident of US Strategy Amid Trump EV Uncertainty

Hyundai Motor Co.’s Chief Executive Officer shrugged off uncertainties around President Donald Trump’s approach toward electric vehicles and domestic production, saying the company’s “localization strategy” in the US will “help mitigate the impact of any potential policy change.”

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7 d. ago Carson Jerema: Mark Carney is acting like a normal PM. He’s not

He has no business going on international trips until he tests the confidence of the House

Transport

3 w. ago Canadians can cash in on money from the government in March 2025

Canadians will get money from the government in multiple ways in March 2025.With high grocery prices, housing costs, and a generally soaring cost of living, money is tight for everyday Canadians. Food bank usage has hit record highs, and heightening unemployment makes a challenging situation even more difficult for many individuals and families.However, some benefits are available that can help alleviate the stress on your wallet a little.If you're eligible, ensure your direct deposit is enabled as you look forward to the following.Canada Child Benefit (CCB)Canadian parents eligible to receive child tax payments can expect the money from the government to arrive in their accounts on March 20.Child tax payments increased by 4.7 per cent in the summer of 2024. This means the maximum benefit for children under six increased by $350, from $7,437 to $7,787. For children aged six to 17, it increased by $295, from $6,275 to $6,570.Another much-needed federal child tax booster will come to ...

Politics

3 w. ago Daniel Hauser sets franchise shutout records as surging Hitmen rout Rockets

The Calgary Hitmen extended their point streak to seven games with a dominant 7-0 victory over the visiting Kelowna Rockets in WHL action at the Saddledome on Sunday. Goaltender Daniel Hauser made history with a franchise-record-setting performance, while the Hitmen’s offence exploded. Hauser’s stellar 23-save effort marked his fourth consecutive shutout, earning him the franchise record. The previous […]

Sport

3 w. ago ‘A seismic change’: More than half of Canadian business leaders have lost confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner

Polling data shows many leaders are doing more business at home and looking for alternatives to U.S. suppliers

Politics

3 w. ago Confidence among B.C. small businesses lowest in Canada, survey finds

A new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses found small business confidence falling in British Columbia more than anywhere else in Canada.

Economics

4 w. ago Oh, baby! At the London region's biggest hospital, births hit record high

The London region’s largest hospital is dealing with modern-day baby boom.  

Sport

4 w. ago Hit The Floor: le breaking sera à l’honneur pour la première édition à Québec

Pour sa prochaine édition, la compétition de danse Hit The Floor obtient une participation record de plus de 17 000 danseurs.

Politics

4 w. ago BOK May Resume Rate Cuts as Fiscal Aid in Limbo: Decision Guide

The Bank of Korea is widely expected to resume its easing cycle this week in the absence of early fiscal stimulus, supporting the economy against Donald Trump’s tariff war that has already weighed on business and consumer confidence dented by political turmoil.

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