39 h. ago Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but isn’t saying yet when it will take effect. Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting that “today we’re doing copper” but the president was not scheduled to sign any executive orders today to implement the […]

Economics

40 h. ago Trump to hit Canadian copper with drastic 50% tariff, clobbering massive export market

Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting that 'today we’re doing copper'

Economics

40 h. ago EU to Protect Airbus in US Trade Deal as Ferrari Set to Lose Out

As the European Union nears a trade deal with the US, its negotiators are focusing on protecting key industries from massive tariffs set to hit the bloc’s exports as soon as Aug. 1.

Economics

2 d. ago Wealth One Bank Gets New Life as Canadian Investor Group Closes Deal

Canadian investment firm Globalive Corp. and a group of backers have closed their acquisition of Wealth One Bank of Canada, with plans to raise more capital soon to grow its lending business.

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5 d. ago Major Quebec aluminum smelter announces $1.5B investment with new electricity deal

Quebec Premier François Legault told the news conference the electricity deal is a positive sign for an industry that has been hit by 50 per cent tariffs on imports to the U.S.

Politics

6 d. ago People in Ontario are least happy about their jobs out of all of Canada

Those of us with secure jobs in Ontario should feel pretty fortunate given how bad unemployment levels have gotten — especially in cities like Windsor and Toronto — but it seems that, along with a rising rate of joblessness, the province is also home to some of the most miserable workers.Canadian HR services firm ADP regularly examines how satisfied Canadians across the country are with their work lives with a monthly index, and the most recent figures show that workplace happiness is on the decline in Ontario, which is now tied with Atlantic Canada for last place.As the company headlined a recent release, "Ontario has just been named the least happy province to work in, plunging to the bottom of the national list with a score of just 6.7/10 in June 2025."Factors assessed include, alongside the primary indicator of how one would rank their overall enjoyment of their vocation, things like compensation and be...

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1 week ago PARKER: Trump carrying on the Republican principles of Eisenhower and Reagan

On Sept. 11, 2001, Muslim fanatics flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing upward of 3,000 innocent American civilians.  Americans asked, “Why?”  We ask again today. We hear from the Iranian regime, “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”  Why? The unfortunate answer is, for the fanatics in Iran, that our […]

Transport

1 week ago Ottawa orders Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says allowing Hikvision Canada Inc. to keep operating in Canada would be harmful for the country's national security.

Society

1 week ago Nike soars on a production shift away from China, but it warns of a $1 billion tariff hit

Nike’s shares jumped at the opening bell Friday after the company said it’s shifting some production away from China. But it also warned that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will cost it about $1 billion before it makes internal changes, which include “surgical” price increases in the U.S. starting this fall. Nike is not […]

Economics

2 w. ago Toyota will assemble electric batteries at its Ontario plants, adding to the concentration of electric vehicle investment in Southwestern Ontario.

Toyota will assemble electric batteries at its Ontario plants, adding to the concentration of electric vehicle investment in Southwestern Ontario.

Science

2 w. ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Congratulates DeLorean on Token Launch and Web 3 Expansion

TORONTO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK) (OTCQX:IDKFF), a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, is pleased to congratulate DeLorean Labs on the successful launch of its new digital token, $DMC. This token officially launched […]

Economics

3 w. ago Keyera says $5.15B deal to buy Plains’ Canadian business to help energy security

CALGARY — Keyera Corp. has agreed to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains for $5.15 billion in cash, a deal the Calgary-based infrastructure player says will help boost this country’s energy security and economic resilience. The assets under the deal include 193,000 barrels per day of “fractionation capacity,” where gas […]

Economics

3 w. ago Renewable Firm Boralex to Invest $5 Billion to Double Output

Canadian renewable power firm Boralex Inc. plans to invest as much as C$6.8 billion ($5 billion) to more than double its production output even as it takes a more cautious stance in the US.

Economics

3 w. ago Modi Misses Chance to Push for US Trade Deal as Trump Leaves G

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no opportunity to push for a US trade deal with Donald Trump after the American president left the Group of Seven leaders’ summit early, a potential setback for New Delhi as recent tariff negotiations hit hurdles.

Economics

3 w. ago Feds partner with Canadian firm to accelerate AI use in public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government has signed memorandums of understanding with Cohere and the United Kingdom.

Economics

3 w. ago Picton Plans More AI, Technology Hiring in Canadian Firm’s Growth Push

Canadian hedge fund manager David Picton says artificial intelligence will be a disruptive force for the money management industry, and his firm is looking to expand its technology capabilities as part of its growth plan.

Economics

3 w. ago Port of LA imports drop 19% in May as tariffs hit U.S. businesses

Exports through Los Angeles fell to just over 120,000 containers, marking the sixth straight month of year-on-year declines

Economics

4 w. ago ArcelorMittal closing wire drawing mill in Hamilton in latest industry blow

HAMILTON — Canada’s steel industry was hit with further layoff news Wednesday as ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada announced it is closing its wire drawing mill in Hamilton. The decision puts 153 employees out of work and adds to the hundreds of workers in the industry already hit by a combination of tariff concerns, market demand […]

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4 w. ago US Clothes, Toy Costs Show Tariff Hit Only at Margins So Far

For all the hand-wringing about tariffs, Americans are so far experiencing limited inflation from President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy.

Economics

4 w. ago Tariffs hit Canadian firm that made World Trade Center’s spire

The administration’s frequent changes to trade policy are making clients hesitant to negotiate contracts

Economics