4 d. ago Union says Canada Post won’t meet it ‘halfway’ on arbitration, prolonging deadlock

OTTAWA — The union representing 55,000 postal employees says Canada Post is refusing to meet it “halfway” on arbitration, with talks stalled and the two sides still far apart. In a release, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the Crown corporation is unwilling to collaborate on drafting the terms for an arbitrator to weigh […]

Events

6 d. ago China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her “haul” on the False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat. The actress was raised in Vancouver and spot prawn season is one of the things she misses most. Jang said […]

Economics

7 d. ago Mike Johnson downplays Musk’s influence and says Republicans will pass Trump’s tax and budget bill

With an uncharacteristically feistiness, Speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump’s breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk. The Republican House leader and staunch Trump ally said Musk’s criticism of the GOP’s massive tax and budget policy bill will not derail the measure, and he downplayed Musk’s influence over the GOP-controlled Congress. “I […]

Politics

9 d. ago Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries. A readout from Carney’s office also says the leaders committed to working together to address the fentanyl crisis. Canada and China have been involved in a trade dispute. China has imposed tariffs on […]

Transport

9 d. ago Canada Post strike: Union files labour practices complaint as talks stall

The CUPW alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that Canada Post is bargaining directly with members and trying to discredit the union's reputation.

Other

1 week ago Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between U.S. and China over tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have roiled global trade. The conversation was confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry, which said Trump initiated the call. The White House did not immediately comment. Trump had declared one […]

Economics

1 week ago U.S. restrictions on AI chips, student visas ‘violate’ tariffs truce: China

China criticized the U.S. on Monday, alleging its move on AI chip export control guidelines and plans to revoke Chinese student visas "violate" the tariffs truce.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump says China ‘violated’ agreement on trade talks and he’ll stop being ‘nice’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will no longer be “Mr. NICE GUY” with China on trade, declaring in a social media post that the country had broken an agreement with the United States. Hours later, Trump said in the Oval Office that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping […]

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Looking for signs – OPEC secretary general to speak in Calgary, days before G7 meeting and Trump's Alberta visit in June

The combination of trade action and OPEC production increases have reduced prices for benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude into the low US$60-a-barrel range this spring

Politics

3 w. ago Ottawa says child welfare talks stalled over AFN’s ‘unreasonable’ requests

Federal government told Canadian Human Rights Tribunal there is no 'practical utility' in continuing negotiations with Assembly of First Nations

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last month From retaliation to recovery: How Ottawa can turn China’s EV tariff crisis into a strategic opportunity

Renegotiating EV tariffs with Beijing could alleviate Western Canada’s crisis

Economics

last month U.S. ambassador and Trump’s former presidential rival to speak in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Global business leaders and diplomats will converge on Ottawa today in an attempt to chart a path through the United States’ tariff war. The B7 conference in the nation’s capital is a partner event to the G7 summit set for next month in Alberta. This year’s conference is tackling trade uncertainty as U.S. […]

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last month China’s Solar Firms to Speed Up Global Push Under Tariff Truce

Chinese solar companies will continue their expansion into emerging overseas markets during a 90-day tariff truce between the US and China that brings a more stable trade environment, company executives said at an online investor briefing.

Economics