14 h. ago 'Durability of policy': What do Calgary business groups, civic leaders want to see come out of this federal election?

Local business leaders cite energy policy changes, investment in housing and transit, as key for next federal government to support Calgary

Politics

14 h. ago What do Calgary business groups, civic leaders want to see from federal election?

Local business leaders cite energy policy changes, investment in housing and transit, as key for next federal government to support Calgary

Politics

16 h. ago What you need to know about Poilievre’s capital gains tax deferral proposal

While Conservatives haven’t released policy details, responses from business and corporate leaders have been positive

Economics

35 h. ago Clean Tech Leader Aymium Defeats Stora Enso at European Patent Office Boards of Appeal

Ruling Maintains Aymium’s Patent and Leading Position in Renewable Batteries and Anodes ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cleantech leader Aymium defeated a challenge by Stora Enso to one of Aymium’s patents (European Patent EP2697185) that provides exclusive rights to produce, sell and use bio-based materials for renewable battery applications. In its written opinion, the Boards of […]

Politics

38 h. ago ‘Manitoba will come through this,’ expert says as trade war with U.S. continues

In the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., we've been given a bit of a reprieve on some tariffs, but business leaders in Manitoba say it's no time to get complacent.

Economics

41 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved but remain wary after no additional tariff hit from U.S.

Alberta energy and business leaders expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his series of “reciprocal” tariffs against other countries Wednesday, as Canada escaped any new hits from our largest trading partner. “That’s a double-win for us because it means not only do we not get tariffed, but we get an answer on tariffs,” […]

Economics

41 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved no additional U.S. tariffs, but remain wary amid global markets turmoil

'People will be wise to remain a bit tentative until the issue is fully laid to rest,' says Mike Belenkie, CEO of Advantage Energy

Economics

47 h. ago Lane One Transport Automates Carrier Communication and Qualification with Integrated Parade and Descartes Solutions

ATLANTA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Texas-based Lane One Transport, a leader in freight brokerage, is automating inbound carrier communication and qualification using Parade CoDriver, a recently enhanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered carrier engagement solution, integrated with the Descartes […]

Sport

53 h. ago IFALPA Welcomes Global Aviation Leaders to Conference in Incheon

INCHEON, South Korea — The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) opened its 79th annual Conference today in Incheon, South Korea, bringing together aviation professionals from across the globe to strengthen the collective voice of pilots worldwide. Hosted by IFALPA and ALPA Korea, the conference marks a significant moment for the global aviation […]

Politics

60 h. ago ’Liberation Day’: A timeline of Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency.  Trump was elected on Nov. 5, and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses. He has threatened, enacted, modified and delayed multiple rounds of […]

Economics

67 h. ago Plastifab Acquires R&M’s Pole Line Products Business, Strengthening Plastifab’s Market Leadership in North America

MONTREAL, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plastifab Industries Inc. (“Plastifab”), a portfolio company of Regimen Equity Partners (“Regimen”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of key assets and intellectual property from R&M Plastics (“R&M”), related to the manufacturing of its well-regarded Pole Line Products. Manufactured in Barrie, Ontario, these extruded plastic guards protect the […]

Politics

3 d. ago Telehouse Canada Announces Leadership Transition as It Enters Its Next Phase of Growth

Atsushi Kubo appointed as President & CEO of Telehouse Canada, succeeding Satoshi Adachi, to drive continued expansion and strengthen market position in Canada TORONTO — Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data centre service provider, has appointed Atsushi Kubo as the new President & Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Atsushi Kubo, formerly Executive Vice President […]

Politics

4 d. ago Former business lobby head Blackburn confirms he is seeking Quebec Liberal leadership

Blackburn says Quebec is currently on the wrong track, due to the CAQ's record $13.6-billion deficit and policies that paint immigration as a threat.

Economics

4 d. ago Skypace Enhances Speed and Accuracy of Freight Bookings with Descartes Rate Management Solution

ATLANTA, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that international freight forwarder Skypace is using the Descartes Global Price Management™ (GPM) solution to populate its self-service quote-to-book platform with accurate shipping rates and provide a digital-first experience for its growing customer […]

Culture

5 d. ago Trump open to tariff negotiations, will hit drug imports ‘soon’

United States President Donald Trump said he was open to negotiations that would reduce the tariffs he’s planning to implement on countries next week, but that he didn’t expect deals ahead of his April 2 announcement. “I’m certainly open to that, if we can do something, we can get something for it,” Trump told reporters […]

Economics

7 d. ago OPINION: Why agentic AI is forcing a rethink of business risk 

Is your business ready for autonomous artificial intelligence? What leaders need to know now 

Economics

7 d. ago Market Rout Starts With Big Tech as Tariff, Inflation Fears Hit

US stocks buckled again Friday as risk assets were pummeled by everything from renewed tariff concerns to signs that inflation remains sticky while consumer spending wobbles.

Economics

7 d. ago Altasciences Receives 2025 CDMO Leadership Award in Small Molecule Dosage Form Category

LAVAL, Québec — Altasciences, a nine-time CRO Leadership Award winner, is proud to announce they have been awarded a 2025 CDMO Leadership Award in the Small Molecule Dosage Form–North America category. “This recognition reflects our CDMO team’s unwavering dedication and expertise of our CDMO team, as well as our unrelenting commitment to advancing drug development […]

Politics

7 d. ago Varcoe: Threat of system shock remains for Alberta electricity market, with 'hurricane brewing' amid current calm

Major challenges for Alberta's electrical grid include the rise of data centres and the electricity required to power them

Sport

8 d. ago China’s Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag

BEIJING (AP) — In an address to major global business leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects, the latest move to revive the world’s second-largest economy that has been dragged down by a property bust and a loss of momentum. “China has always been and will certainly […]

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