64 h. ago Alberta announces $8 million investment to address youth unemployment

Rising youth unemployment rates in Alberta has pushed the province to address the ongoing concern. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Jobs, Economy and Trade Minister Joseph Schow, announced the province will be investing $8 million to create a new the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive to push employers to hire youths […]

Economics

6 d. ago Japan’s economy grew at faster rate in fiscal Q1 than initially thought on healthy consumer spending

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated, despite worries about U.S. tariffs and domestic political uncertainty, according to government data released Monday. The Cabinet Office said Japan’s real gross domestic product, the sum value of a nation’s goods and services, grew at a seasonally […]

Science

8 d. ago Tariffs uncertainty feeds dismal unemployment numbers in Alberta, Calgary

Calgary labour market remains relatively stable, sees high participation rate despite national job turmoil

Economics

8 d. ago Alberta unemployment rate took big jump in August, now 2nd highest among provinces

The unemployment rate in Alberta jumped from 7.8 per cent in July to 8.4 per cent in August, the highest rate since August 2017, outside of the pandemic.

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1 week ago U.S. tariff uncertainty delays economic ‘power’ Lutnick predicted

President Donald Trump’s latest legal setback on tariffs increases uncertainty for American importers while delaying the economic dividends Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted the administration would generate. The U.S. appeals court ruling late Friday saying that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal add a layer of complexity while questioning the president’s authority to impose taxes […]

Economics

2 w. ago Tariff Uncertainty Leaves European Companies With Tough Decisions

An EU-US trade deal gave businesses in Europe some clarity on tariffs, but the new normal is still unpredictable and expensive

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario invests over $2.6M in two London groups for trades training

This is a way to provide tools and training needed for in-demand skilled trades jobs, combating the effect of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty, Queen's Park said.

Economics

3 w. ago Restaurants Canada praises Government of Canada for its removal of retaliatory tariffs on food

Toronto, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada is pleased with today’s announcement that Canada will lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. food products. After months of uncertainty and negative impacts, this long-awaited measure will provide relief to thousands of businesses across the country and address Canada’s affordability crisis. Restaurants Canada estimates that retaliatory […]

Politics

3 w. ago Tariff uncertainty forces some Alberta small businesses to question their future

Uncertainty about tariffs being imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump is hitting small businesses in Alberta hard with more than 70 per cent saying they have higher expenses. “Alberta small businesses are actually more exposed to the impact of the tariffs because they’ve traded with the United States at a higher rate than businesses in […]

Economics

3 w. ago 'Investment is stalling out': Trump tariff uncertainty forces some Alberta small businesses to question their future

'The main thing we've been hearing so far is they're concerned because investment is stalling out'

Economics

3 w. ago CPABC: Tariff uncertainty disrupts Lower Mainland housing market as population growth outpaces housing completions

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, Southwest B.C.’s population grew by 137,616 new residents in 2024. “Population growth eclipsed the four per cent mark for the second […]

Economics

3 w. ago Contracts handed out to build Ontario EV battery plant amidst tariff uncertainty

PowerCo SE, founded by automaker Volkswagen, said it is sticking with its plan to build a massive battery factory in St. Thomas, Ont., regardless of tariff talk.

Economics

last month China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday. Uncertainty over tariffs on exports to the United States is still looming over the world’s second-largest economy after President Donald Trump extended a pause in sharp hikes […]

Economics