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Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questionsOne of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel.Consumer11 hours
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Losing 84K jobs in February marks ‘gut punch’ for Canada’s economy: expertsThose job losses were sharply lower than expected and the agency said more than 100,000 jobs were lost in full-time work, while private sector employment fell by 73,000 positions.CanadaMar 13
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Why water supplies may be the new front line in the Middle East warWater treatment centres in the Persian Gulf region are under threat amid the Iran war, with desalination plants in areas like Bahrain taking damage from strikes.WorldMar 12
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Vehicle exports fell sharply in January as trade deficit grew: StatCanCanada's trade deficit with the world increased in January as the number of vehicles exported to international markets dropped more than 20 per cent, according to the latest data.EconomyMar 12
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As Uber launches U.S. option to choose women drivers, what about Canada?Although the app in Canada currently has an option for women drivers on Uber to request women riders only, the reverse option is not available yet.ConsumerMar 11
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Fees are going up for Canadian passports and other travel documentsPrices are going up for passports and other travel documents in Canada starting on March 31, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.ConsumerMar 11
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Privacy watchdog ‘monitoring’ U.S. auto insurance phone tracking lawsuitThe office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it is 'monitoring' a proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit in which some auto insurers are facing allegations of misusing driver data.ConsumerMar 11
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Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oilCanada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves as the Iran war threatens the global supply.WorldMar 11
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Trans Mountain oil exports doubled in 2025, new port data showsCanadian crude oil exports shipped from the West Coast nearly doubled in 2025 to reach a new record, with most of it coming via the Trans Mountain pipeline, a new report shows.EconomyMar 10
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Oil price spikes will hit Canadians ‘throughout our economy,’ experts sayCanadian consumers are going to feel it in their wallets just about everywhere the longer the Iran war goes on, while some parts of the economy could see benefits.ConsumerMar 9
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As Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz, U.S. vows $20B for maritime reinsuranceThe U.S. says it has stuck a new agreement to provide up to US$20 billion in reinsurance coverage to 'restore confidence in maritime trade' amid the Iran war.WorldMar 6
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Could Canada’s energy sector help offset impacts from the Iran conflict?As the Iran conflict jeopardizes global oil and gas supplies, Canada's energy and resource sector may be able to offset some of these impacts and see benefits to the economy.CanadaMar 5
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Canadian companies exporting only to U.S. cut nearly in half, data showsThe number of Canadian companies moving away from the U.S. as the most reliable trading partner is rising, new data shows, which comes one year since the trade war began.EconomyMar 5
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More than half of small businesses say U.S. no longer reliable: CFIB dataA year after the U.S. sparked a global trade war with repeated rounds of tariffs, more than half of Canada's small businesses say the U.S. is no longer a reliable trading partner.EconomyMar 4
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Gold often soars during crises. Not this time — so what’s going on?The Iran conflict continues to roil global markets but gold isn't shining so brightly right now, even though many have long considered it a safe haven during a crisis.MoneyMar 3
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As oil and gas prices rise amid Iran conflict, what comes next?Canadian consumers are set to pay higher prices for gasoline at pumps across the country as the Iran conflict sends global oil markets into a frenzy.ConsumerMar 2
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Canadian banks are preparing themselves for more bad loans this yearCanada's biggest banks have been setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in case customers can't pay off their loans, including mortgages.EconomyFeb 26
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There were 3 unemployed Canadians for every vacant job in December: StatCanThere were three unemployed Canadians for every job vacancy in December, according to a report from Statistics Canada released Thursday.CanadaFeb 26
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Canada’s military recruitment surged amid sovereignty threats: dataCanada's military says there has been a surge in new applications over the past year, a timeline that overlaps with repeated threats to Canada's sovereignty from the U.S.CanadaFeb 25
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Amid 2026 uncertainty, new data set to show how Canada’s economy ended 2025New economic data coming on Friday is set to give the clearest picture yet of how hard U.S. tariffs and the trade war hammered the Canadian economy for the full year of 2025.EconomyFeb 25
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Home Depot says slowing demand comes amid ‘growing job concerns’Home Depot says it's seeing 'significantly reduced' demand for some of its merchandise as consumers remain cautious about an uncertain economy and job market.ConsumerFeb 24
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Tax filing season is here. What you need to know to get the most money backTax filing season has officially kicked off and some Canadians will be able to get money back from the government, but starting early and being aware of changes is important.CanadaFeb 24
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What to know if you’re stuck or have an upcoming flight to Puerto VallartaCanadian travellers impacted by escalating tensions in Mexico may be able to get a refund or modify their upcoming bookings as airlines offer more flexibility.ConsumerFeb 23
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Are Canadian jobs any safer than before Trump’s tariffs were struck down?Canada's weakened job market shouldn't expect relief after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that some of President Donald Trump's tariff policies are illegal, experts say.CanadaFeb 20
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Trump doubles down after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down global tariffsThe U.S. Supreme Court ruling is a blow to Trump, who has said the tariffs are 'vital' negotiating tools to reach deals on trade and foreign policy.CanadaFeb 20
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