10 h. ago High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia’s premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump’s talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province’s softwood lumber sector. Premier David Eby said at a media availability in Victoria that he will be travelling to Prince George in central B.C. […]

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13 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 […]

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15 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.

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19 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,” […]

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19 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

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24 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 […]

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30 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 […]

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38 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

38 h. ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

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38 h. ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

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44 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 […]

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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 […]

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3 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.

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3 d. ago Energy Stocks Defy Market Turmoil in Hunt for Inflation Hedge

The energy sector has pulled off a rare feat: It’s the only industry group in the S&P 500 Index to rise in the month of March.

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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 […]

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6 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 

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6 d. ago Trump says things will work out ‘very well’ with Canada but tariff threats remain

The call comes just days before 25 per cent tariffs levied by the U.S. on foreign-made vehicles and parts kick in

Economics

6 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 […]

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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

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7 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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