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Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

OTTAWA — Canadian industry groups are calling on the government to protect businesses if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.
Manitoba starts rolling out plastic replacements for old-style paper health cards

Manitoba starts rolling out plastic replacements for old-style paper health cards

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has taken another step toward fulfilling its promise to replace paper provincial health cards with plastic ones.
Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

WASHINGTON — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson — the latest Liberal to visit Washington in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats — is making a pitch for a Canada-U.S. energy and resource alliance.
Public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report

Public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report

TORONTO — Canada's public pension funds should rethink the billions of dollars they've invested in natural gas infrastructure amid the global push to reduce emissions, a report out Wednesday from a climate advocacy group says.
Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

Lion Electric's customers worried about what comes next amid company's struggles

MONTREAL — Andrew Brooks ordered three school buses from Lion Electric Co. on Nov. 20, just before American Thanksgiving.
Premiers divided on energy exports as they meet with Trudeau to talk Trump tariffs

Premiers divided on energy exports as they meet with Trudeau to talk Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged his colleagues to put the country first as the premiers sat down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday to hash out a response to U.S.
National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects home sales to grow 8.6 per cent this year, saying a surprisingly strong fourth quarter in 2024 bodes well for a rebound in most housing markets across the country.
Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

TORONTO — Almost half of Canadians say inflation and the cost of living will continue to be the biggest financial challenge they face this year, according to a new survey from TD Bank.
Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario is taking some preliminary steps toward potentially building a new nuclear generating station near Port Hope, Ont., that could be the largest such facility in the province if plans come to fruition.
Expert says NDAs more common after Mexican resort pressures sick family to sign one

Expert says NDAs more common after Mexican resort pressures sick family to sign one

A Saskatchewan woman wants popular resorts to show basic decency after she says she was pressured to sign a non-disclosure agreement in order to receive medical help at one in Mexico.
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