5 h. ago Canada not affected by Trump’s looming deadline for trade deals

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be sending letters to countries around the world today as he seeks trade deals — but Canada is not being affected by Wednesday’s tariff deadline. On Sunday, Trump said he’s sending correspondence to up to 15 countries hit by the president’s “Liberation Day” duties, telling them […]

Economics

5 h. ago Canada Post, union say still no date for offer vote: ‘Chaos and confusion’

The union representing postal workers at Canada Post described a process of 'chaos and confusion' as work continues towards a vote ordered by the federal jobs minister.

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6 h. ago Oportun Board of Directors Reiterates Importance of CEO Raul Vazquez’s Continued Stewardship on the Board

Urges stockholders to vote “FOR” Mr. Vazquez and Carlos Minetti on the GREEN proxy card SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), a mission-driven financial services company, today issued a letter to stockholders ahead of its July 18 Annual Meeting. The Board encourages all Oportun stockholders to vote “FOR” Oportun’s two […]

Economics

12 h. ago Today's letters: NIMBYism is hurting Lowertown and vulnerable people

Monday, July 7: Homelessness, addictions, truck traffic — why does one neighbourhood have to bear the brunt of it all, a reader asks. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 d. ago March of Dimes Canada Flags Harm to Injured Workers as WSIB Strike Disruption Grows

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is responding to a letter received today from March of Dimes Canada (MODC) — a leading national charity supporting people with disabilities — highlighting the growing consequences of the ongoing WSIB lockout. In the letter addressed to OCEU President Harry Goslin, MODC outlines major disruptions to […]

Society

3 d. ago Today's letters: Carney shouldn't have caved on digital services tax

Friday, July 4: When dealing with a bully, it's better to stand up to him, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

5 d. ago OPINION: Shakedown attempt by Canada Post underscores need for privatization  

For the second time in just six months, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is threatening strike action. As Canadians know all too well, postal strikes can be highly disruptive, given that the federal government provides Canada Post with a near-monopoly on letter mail across the country. CUPW is well aware of this and […]

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7 d. ago StoneX Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Intercam’s U.S. Wealth Management Entities

NEW YORK — StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Intercam Advisors, Inc. and Intercam Securities, Inc. from Intercam Holdings, Inc. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, which will be subject to regulatory […]

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1 week ago Trump says he’s terminating trade talks with Canada over tax on technology firms

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s immediately suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country.” Trump, in a post on his social media network on Friday, said that Canada had just informed the U.S. […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump ’terminating’ trade talks with Canada over digital tax

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s immediately suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country.” Trump, in a post on his social media network on Friday, said that Canada had just informed the U.S. […]

Economics

1 week ago Canada just made it harder for international students to get work permits

Canada has made another change to work permit eligibility for international students.Starting Thursday, June 26, international students in Canada in non-degree programs for 178 fields of study will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).According to an announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), these fields of study were cut because they are no longer linked to jobs in long-term labour shortages.While several were slashed, the federal government added 119 new fields of study in key sectors, including healthcare, social services, education, and trades.This update has resulted in 920 fields of study eligible for a PGWP.You can check if your area of study is still eligible in Canada on the post-grad work permit site.Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their permit, regardless of whether it has since been removed.Las...

Society

1 week ago How startup UniUni is beating Canada Post as it tries to become the country’s newest unicorn

The delivery challenger taking on the crown corporation is facing a litany of labour complaints amid explosive growth

Culture

1 week ago Today's letters: Transitional housing for hospital is a great idea

Thursday, June 26: For those in stable condition who still need more than home care, being right across the road from the hospital would be fantastic, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Science

1 week ago Canadians chime in after social media post accidentally invents 'No Name' brand

To anyone outside of Canada, the concept of a grocery store with generic branding may seem novel.This became clear after a content creator from India shared a concept of a store with no branding on X, and it went viral."Imagine a minimal store named 'Store' that sells nothing but products with no branding whatsoever," posted @immasiddx, with concept photos of a white "Store" and products with generic titles.It has garnered over 55 million views and received thousands of replies and reposts since being posted on Friday.Many replies and quote reposts came from Canadians who broke the news to the content creator that the concept has existed in Canada for decades as the No Name brand."You can tell someone isn't from Canada when they post stuff like this," reads one repost."Canada beat you to it," added another. The No Name brand is owned by Canadian grocery giant Loblaw. It's a staple at grocers like Real Canadian Superstore a...

Events

1 week ago Today's letters: Moving the PM into Rideau Hall is a complete non

Wednesday, June 25: We can't just shuffle the Governor General out, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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1 week ago Gold Reserve Announces Filing of Emergency Request in CITGO Sale Process Regarding OFAC Issuance of General License 5S

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that today it filed an emergency letter request with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) arising from OFAC’s issuance of General License (“GL”) 5S, which extends by another six (6) months, until December 20, […]

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1 week ago Today's letters: OC Transpo woes aren't really Amilcar's fault

Tuesday, June 24: The city's transit boss had to work with the resources she had — which were not nearly enough, says this reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Transport

2 w. ago Today's letters: AI could radically alter bilingualism training in the public service

Monday, June 23: Technology might soon help bridge the language gaps in the federal bureaucracy, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Transport

2 w. ago Today's letters: Ottawa City hall really doesn't need more security

Friday, June 20: The building was already designed with safety in mind, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

2 w. ago Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

More than 70 per cent of Canadians said they would reduce mail delivery to three days a week

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