6 h. ago Hochul Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Hurting New York Economy

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff push is already hitting New York’s economy, with falling Canadian tourism and cross-border shopping driving down sales tax revenue, Governor Kathy Hochul said.

Economics

36 h. ago Does a new government spending tracker backed by Canadian tech entrepreneurs have echoes of DOGE?

Public Service Notebook: Here are four public service updates you need to know.

Politics

38 h. ago Poilievre Pitches Expanding US Trade to Fund Canada’s Military

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his government would push for an urgent renegotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and all revenues collected from increased trade with the US would fund expanding Canada’s military.

Economics

38 h. ago Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it’s not clear which specific medications or drug products they include. The pharmacists association also says if […]

Economics

38 h. ago Canadians are about to get their second GST payment for 2025

Canadians are just days away from receiving their second GST credit payment of the year.The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment. Its purpose is to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.Eligible Canadians will see extra cash in their bank accounts on Friday, April 4.Are you eligible for the GST payment?According to the government, those eligible are at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment.If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partnerYou are (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your childParents who share custody may be eligible for half of the credit for that child.If your income is equal to or exceeds the amounts below, you or your family won't qualify for the credit....

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41 h. ago Huge segment of Canada's real estate market in major trouble due to U.S. tariffs

The forthcoming impacts of the Canada-U.S. trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's tariffs could put a real dent in Canada's industrial real estate market.According to a new report by CBRE, recent solid performances in this particular sub-sector of the commercial real estate market are now being overshadowed by the trade war."Many [local] markets cited the ongoing tariff and trade uncertainties as a major headwind that tempers the outlook for leasing demand over the next couple of quarters," reads the report.Moreover, for the commercial real estate market, "the impact of tariffs will be more directly felt by Canadian industrial markets."This is not entirely surprising, as Canadian federal and provincial governments are forecasting that the manufacturing, natural resource-export industries, transportation, logistics, and retail sectors will be the hardest hit.Such businesses, which account for very significant employment, are some of the largest users of major industrial spac...

Politics

55 h. ago Canada’s federal carbon tax experiment has ended. Here’s what it accomplished (not much)

According to government figures, the carbon footprint of a dollar earned in the Canadian economy has been in steep decline ever since peaking in 1996

Economics

64 h. ago Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

The Canadian Urban Libraries Council also called on the government to exempt books

Politics

3 d. ago Conservatives pitch Canada ‘energy corridor’ to end U.S. reliance

Poilievre has blamed the Liberal government for restricting Canadian energy projects, leaving the country dependent

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5 d. ago Toronto artist gets big endorsement from the Canadian government

A Toronto-based photographer has received a significant endorsement from the Canadian government, as his striking macro-level photography of currency and historical artifacts is now set to be featured in Canadian embassies and government buildings across the world. Peter Andrew Lusztyk's journey as a photographer began approximately 25 years ago, and since then, his work has been widely recognized, earning him multiple accolades, including AACE Photographer of the Year in 2013 and a first-place win at the International Photography Awards in 2012. Lusztyk officially founded his photography studio in 2009, and his portfolio includes high-profile corporate clients such as Apple, IKEA and Audi, to name a few.Initially, Lusztyk tells blogTO that he was focused on commercial photography, but has since developed a passion for artistic photography for print, drawing inspiration from the large-format photography of Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsk...

Politics

7 d. ago Canadian government readies response on Thursday to Trump’s auto tariffs

Automobiles and their components are the second largest Canadian export to the United States

Politics

7 d. ago ‘No silver bullet’ and tough days ahead, Carney warns in wake of Trump’s auto tariffs

Automobiles and their components are the second largest Canadian export to the United States

Economics

7 d. ago Western Canadian business groups want next federal government to unleash West's economic power

Business councils from Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have come together to lobby the federal government on natural resource issues

Politics

1 week ago Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services.

Starlink is filling a critical infrastructure gap that ought to be filled by Canadian governments and companies

Politics

1 week ago Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services. Some are reconsidering

ST. JOHN’S — More than half of Canada’s provincial and territorial governments buy critical internet and emergency communications services from Starlink — a satellite constellation owned by billionaire Elon Musk. And with Musk now acting as a top adviser to a U.S. president who has repeatedly threatened to annex Canada, one researcher sees that reliance […]

Politics

1 week ago Canada issues new travel advisory for people travelling to U.S.

Planning to travel to the U.S.? The Canadian government has shared an updated travel advisory for those heading south of the border.On March 21, the government shared new entry and exit requirements for foreign nationals travelling to the U.S. who plan to stay longer than a month."Canadians and other foreign nationals visiting the United States for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the United States government," reads the website."Failure to comply with the registration requirement could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanour prosecution."What you need to knowIf you're planning a lengthy stay in the U.S., you must consult the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to see if you need to register.According to the USCIS website, "all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for regist...

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1 week ago General Dynamics to Ottawa: We need more military orders or risk layoffs

London’s military armoured vehicle maker is lobbying the Canadian government for orders with the manufacturer facing possible layoffs without new work, its union leaders say. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada on Oxford Street East needs an immediate order from Ottawa of 150 light armoured vehicles and a commitment of at least 25 a year […]

Events

1 week ago Canada updates travel advisory for U.S., noting need to register on long stays

The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for those heading south of the border, noting the U.S. requires that visitors register if staying more than 30 days. The updated advisory says the registration requirement applies to Canadians and other foreign nationals travelling to the U.S. Ottawa says those who don’t to comply with the […]

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1 week ago Canadian ‘frontline’ border towns already feeling tariff pain, ask for government help

A group of mayors from Canadian border towns issued a plea for help as businesses in their communities suffer through the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Politics

1 week ago Opinion: The Canadian government warns against its own legislation

Imagine a government that passes laws preventing it from enacting its own agenda. That’s exactly what Canada’s new greenwashing provisions have accomplished. For those unfamiliar with the term, “greenwashing” is when someone tries to market something that isn’t as environmentally friendly as they say it is. As with existing laws prohibiting deceptive marketing practices, anti-greenwashing […]

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