Smaller Canadian steel manufacturers say federal efforts to protect the domestic steel industry are making it harder and more expensive for them to buy Canadian […]
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Canada’s exports to China jump 30% in first half of 2026 amid Trump trade war
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 […]
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 expands list of planned counter-tariffs on U.S. goods.
Canada has expanded its list of U.S. products that will face new counter-tariffs, with the measures set to take effect on Sept. 8. The federal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Typical Canadian Family Pays 42% of Income in Taxes
As Canadians face higher costs for everyday necessities, a new study says taxes continue to make up a major share of household expenses. The Fraser […]
Unemployment Rises in Newfoundland and Labrador While Rate Falls Across Canada
Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4 per cent in July, its lowest level in two years. However, Newfoundland and Labrador saw its rate rise sharply […]
Ottawa approves $70B northern Ontario mine project
Canada’s federal government has approved the Crawford Nickel Project in northeastern Ontario, a major mining development expected to add up to $70 billion to the […]
Carney says energy should not be used as leverage in U.S. trade negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he does not believe Canada should use energy exports as leverage in trade talks with the United States, even as […]