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New Trump tariffs expected this week loom over the federal election campaign

New Trump tariffs expected this week loom over the federal election campaign

OTTAWA — The prospect of another wave of U.S. tariffs this week loomed over the federal election Tuesday as another busy day of campaigning got underway. On Wednesday, U.S.
Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canada could face an even harder hit by Trump's tariffs on Wednesday. 
Bookings on U.S.-bound routes down about 10% amid tariff backlash: Air Canada

Bookings on U.S.-bound routes down about 10% amid tariff backlash: Air Canada

MONTREAL — Bookings on cross-border routes are down significantly across the industry amid Canadians' new-found aversion to U.S. destinations, Air Canada says.
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook.
Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Friday promised a new $5 billion infrastructure fund to accelerate big projects in his quest to make much of his campaign about nation building and making Canada more economically independent from the United Sta
Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.
Ex-accountant at Vancouver's Heffel auction house admits embezzling $500K

Ex-accountant at Vancouver's Heffel auction house admits embezzling $500K

Accountant Norbert Robin Ma has been barred from CPABC membership until at least 2030 after admitting to stealing over half-a-million dollars from a former employer to fund a gambling addicton
Rob Shaw: Eby's power grab collapses under mounting pressure

Rob Shaw: Eby's power grab collapses under mounting pressure

Backlash from legal, business, political heavyweights forces premier to rethink sweeping powers
Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.