Canadian exports to China jumped 30 per cent in the first half of 2026, as Canada looks to strengthen trade with countries other than the […]
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Gas prices expected to fall as geopolitical tensions keep market on edge
Drivers in Canada could see lower gas prices starting next week as stations switch to cheaper winter gasoline. The seasonal fuel blend usually costs less […]
Canada Sheds 42,000 Jobs in August as Labour Market Unexpectedly Weakens
Canada’s labour market weakened in August, with employers cutting 42,000 jobs, according to Statistics Canada. The drop surprised economists, who had expected a fourth straight […]
Canada’s unemployment holds at 6.4% as job losses spread across the economy
Canada’s labour market weakened in August as the economy lost 42,000 jobs, though the national unemployment rate held steady at 6.4%. Employment fell across several […]
Canada’s economy grows 3.3% in Q2 as first-quarter GDP revised upward
Canada’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter, helped by higher exports and stronger business investment, according to […]
Buy Canadian movement reshapes retail shelves and trade policies.
As the Canada-U.S. trade war continues, more Canadians are choosing Canadian-made products, while businesses are changing where they get their supplies. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe […]
Amazon Canada Removed Some Squishy Dumpling Toys From Its Website
Amazon Canada has removed many off-brand squishy dumpling toys from its website after reports raised concerns about possible health risks. The soft, gel-filled toys are […]
New U.S. tariffs could cost the most jobs in these provinces
A Toronto toy store owner says rising costs from new U.S. tariffs and Canada’s planned counter-tariffs could force her to lay off staff. An analysis […]
Carney urges premiers to lift U.S. alcohol bans as Canada-U.S. trade deal nears
Prime Minister Mark Carney asked premiers to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves as Canada and the United States work to finalize a trade agreement. […]
B.C. Plywood Manufacturer Says It Cannot Absorb 50% Tariff Costs as Deadline Nears
A Richmond plywood manufacturer is worried about the impact of new U.S. tariffs that could take effect Wednesday. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with […]