56 h. ago Tariffs may have pushed up inflation a bit in April, government report to show

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months. Consumer prices are forecast to have risen 2.4% in April compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet, the same as in […]

Economics

7 d. ago Ford government files appeal against injunction frustrating its bike lane removal

At the end of April, an Ontario judge told the government it must suspend any imminent plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, Yonge Street or University Avenue.

Politics

7 d. ago How the steep U.S. tariffs on China are pushing up the price of new baby equipment in B.C.

Because most retailers here buy through U.S.-based distributors, they have to pay the 145 per cent tariffs imposed by the U.S. on goods manufactured in China

Economics

9 d. ago B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh

OTTAWA — B.C. MP Don Davies will be the interim leader for the New Democratic Party of Canada, chosen by the party’s national council Monday evening. Former leader Jagmeet Singh announced his resignation after he lost his own Burnaby Central seat in the April 28 election. Davies led the NDP negotiations with the Liberal government […]

Politics

1 week ago What is a ‘modest recession’ and why might Ontario be facing one?

U.S. tariffs and retaliatory moves by Canada could push Ontario into a recession this year, says the province's Financial Accountability Office

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2 w. ago Indigenous Partnerships and Economic Growth Take Centre Stage at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s 8th Annual Conference in Toronto this Week

Key sessions explored strategies to advance Indigenous equity, attract investment and drive sustainable economic growth, with over 1,800 attendees across First Nations, business, industry and government helping to shape Canada’s economic future TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the course of two days in the heart of Canada’s financial sector in downtown Toronto, […]

Culture

2 w. ago Trump’s trade whiplash sinks world into dreaded ‘uncertainty’

Visiting officials were careful to tread a line between pushing back against U.S. tariffs and not seeking to stoke tensions

Economics

3 w. ago Thursday's letters: Don't let Dreeshen mess with Edmonton's bike lanes

Re. “Bike lanes no business of the UCP government,” Keith Gerein, April 22 I currently use the bike lane on 102 Avenue to go to work at the Royal Alexandra and Stollery Hospitals. Before dedicated lanes, I cycled in downtown Toronto, being stuck twice by drivers who were responsible but didn’t see/anticipate a cyclist. I […]

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3 w. ago China says it wants Canada as a partner in pushing back against U.S. tariff ’bullying’

Wang Di said that China and Canada appear to be the only countries taking 'concrete and real countermeasures against the unjustified U.S. tariffs'

Economics

3 w. ago Trump Tries to Push Tariff Fight to Trade Court With Better Odds

President Donald Trump wants legal challenges to his sweeping tariffs to be heard by a specialized trade court, an approach that worked in his favor during his first administration even though it didn’t give him an immediate victory.

Economics

3 w. ago Tentative Agreement Ratification Is a Bittersweet Win for CJS Workers after Province Terminates Service Agreement

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Workers at Community Justice Society (CJS) have voted to accept their tentative agreement. While the gains made in this round of negotiations are being celebrated, the win is bittersweet: On April 7, workers received notice that the provincial government was terminating their service agreement with Community Justice Society. The organization was […]

Society

3 w. ago Ronald Thompson Named Vice President of Telesat Government Solutions Growth

ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat Government Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), today announced Ronald Thompson Jr., Colonel (retired), USAF, as Vice President of Telesat Government Solutions Growth. In this strategic role, Mr. Thompson will function as the chief growth officer, leading the business growth strategies and […]

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s steel, aluminum tariff impacts start to build 1 month in

It's still not clear how much higher the tariffs will push consumer prices and translate into reduced demand, but industry insiders say the risks are building.

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario’s free trade legislation is a game changer for Canada’s internal trade framework, but more provinces need to get on board

Toronto, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada congratulates the Ontario government for tabling legislation to remove its Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) exceptions, adopt mutual recognition with reciprocating provinces, liberalize labour mobility and allow direct-to-consumer sales of alcohol. “Every premier in Canada should be looking to Ontario and doing what it did yesterday […]

Economics

4 w. ago California governor urges Canadians to visit state despite U.S. tensions

Amid U.S.-Canada tensions, California's governor is inviting Canadians and assuring a warm, touristy welcome thousands of miles away from U.S. President Donald Trump.On April 14, Governor Gavin Newsom shared a video on social media in which he said that the Golden State and Canada "have always shared so much in common," and that California is launching a new tourism campaign to urge Canadians to visit."Sure, you-know-who's trying to stir things up in D.C.," he says in the 33-second video. "But don't let that ruin your beach plans. California, it's the ultimate playground — 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset."Newsom then highlights the state's beaches, national parks, world-class wine, and outdoor adventures, adding that there's something in California for everyone."Last year, nearly two million Canadians visited California because here in California, we've got plenty of sunshine and a whole lot of love for our neighbours up north," he said.The Go...

Politics

4 w. ago Canada, other copper suppliers push back against possible Trump tariffs

The three countries supply 94% of U.S. imports of refined copper and copper alloys, and told the Trump administration that those imports do not threaten U.S. security interests.

Economics