47 h. ago Halifax residents plan to be ‘welcoming’ to U.S. tourists amid trade war: study

Despite the current political climate and ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, it seems people in Halifax are still welcoming to American tourists.

Society

5 d. ago Europe Seeks to Present Trump With Ukraine Force Plan in Weeks

The UK and France are planning to present Donald Trump with a comprehensive plan for a post-war “reassurance force” in Ukraine that they hope will persuade the US president to commit to security guarantees for Kyiv, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

8 d. ago Ukraine Plans to Send Envoys to US for Talks on Minerals Deal

Ukrainian officials will visit the US at the end of this week for talks on a deal governing post-war plans to exploit mineral deposits and rebuild infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

Other

9 d. ago Trump’s trade war darkens outlook as 1 in 3 Canadian firms plan for recession

A Bank of Canada survey said 32 per cent of Canadian businesses were planning ahead with the assumption that a recession will occur in Canada over the next year.

Economics

1 week ago Canada hits back with tariffs on U.S. vehicles as auto sector reels

Shuttering of Windsor plant brings reality of tariff war home

Economics

2 w. ago Housing crunch ‘biggest crisis of our lifetimes,’ Carney says as plan unveiled

Liberal leader calls party's housing plan most ambitious since Second World War

Transport

2 w. ago Sweden plans largest military buildup since the Cold War amid Russia threat and uncertain US

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Sweden’s prime minister said Wednesday his government aims to ramp up defense spending to a target of 3.5% of the Nordic country’s gross domestic product, marking its largest military buildup since the Cold War. Ulf Kristersson said the figure was based on an assessment of a new political and security backdrop […]

Events

3 w. ago Ontario fast food chain scraps U.S. expansion plans amid trade war

Amid rising tensions from the trade wars, many in Ontario are opting to buy local products when it comes to their everyday purchases. Even Ontario-owned businesses are considering this when it comes to talks about expansion.Recently, Ontario-based vegan fast food chain Odd Burger put out a press release stating that it would be halting its U.S. expansion plans due to "escalating political tensions between Canada and the U.S.""Given the global tariff uncertainty, we are putting the brakes on our U.S. expansion until pricing metrics can be formulated with certainty," said James McInnes, CEO and co-founder of Odd Burger. "We are also seeing increased demand for our products in Canada, and as a Canadian Company, we want to make sure that we focus on our core market at this time."Additionally, the company added that it believes it can help other Canadian companies transition to plant-based products made in Canada and sees a significant growth opportunity in supporting the Canadian market...

Economics

3 w. ago Trump says this incident is ‘the only glitch in two months’ of his administration

'And it turned out not to be a serious one': Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

Politics

3 w. ago Senate will question U.S. intelligence officials after war plans accidentally leaked to journalist

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s top intelligence officials face Congress this week to offer their first testimony in office about the threats facing the United States and tackle urgent questions about the security breach that unfolded when war plans were mistakenly leaked to a journalist. FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director […]

Events

3 w. ago White House investigating after U.S. officials text war plans to journalist

The Atlantic's editor-in chief said he was texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen in a secure Signal group chat that included the U.S. defense secretary.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story posted online Monday. The National Security Council said the […]

Other

3 w. ago Trump denies report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

Trump said the report was 'ridiculous' and 'completely untrue,' adding: 'China will not even be mentioned or discussed'

Other

3 w. ago Canada Rushes to Fund Its Neglected Military After Trump Threats

Three decades ago, Canada published a report about its future military plans. “The Cold War is over,” its first chapter began, before outlining the government’s massive budget pressures and proposing cuts to personnel and defense spending.

Events

3 w. ago Trump denies NYT report that Musk will be briefed on China war plans

(Bloomberg) — U.S. President Donald Trump denied a report by the New York Times that said Elon Musk will be briefed on Friday about the American military’s contingency planning for any potential war with China. The Times, which cited multiple unidentified US officials familiar with the plans, said Musk would see details of American plans […]

Other

3 w. ago Saskatchewan budget projects $12M surplus but trade war a threat to spending plan

'If the tariffs are on for an extended period of time, it'll push us into a deficit position,' Finance Minister Jim Reiter said

Economics