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Will more Chinese EVs be a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for Canada’s auto sector?In a post on X, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the deal 'lopsided' and warned it risks closing the door to the U.S. market for Canadian automakers and could lead to job losses.EconomyJan 16
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Housing market faces possible recession in 2026 amid ‘subdued’ demand: CMHCCanada's housing market is expected to stay 'subdued' this year amid economic uncertainty stemming from the trade war and U.S. tariffs — with a recession still a possibility.EconomyFeb 10
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Unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in January, StatCan saysCanada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent in January as fewer people were looking for a job compared with the month before, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyFeb 6
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Saskatchewan pulse industry welcomes $75M federal market diversification investmentPea, lentil and bean producers in Saskatchewan are pushing for market diversification following Canada's deal with China to remove yellow pea tariffs last month.CanadaFeb 10
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Job cuts reduced at Minute Maid in Peterborough, Ont. as Coca-Cola discontinues frozen juicesThe union representing workers at Minute Maid in Peterborough, Ont., says six jobs — not dozens — will be lost as parent company Coca-Cola phases out frozen juice production.EconomyFeb 6
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Canada opens new residency paths for military recruits, other workersThe first category that’s being added is for researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience to help drive research in Canada.CanadaFeb 18
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Calgary companies secure more international trade deals amid U.S. uncertaintyAccording to new data from Calgary Economic Development, less than a quarter of the trade deals it secured in 2025 were with the U.S., down from 35 per cent in 2024.CanadaFeb 12
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Air Canada says it saw strong profits despite drop in U.S. travel demandAir Canada says it saw a profitable quarter at the end of last year, even with a notable drop in demand for travel to the U.S. amid the ongoing trade war and tariff policies.CanadaFeb 13
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Saskatchewan brewing industry faces shifting tidesBig changes are happening in the Saskatchewan brewing industry as companies try to navigate a shift in alcohol consumption across the nation.ConsumerFeb 1
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Ford backs down on Crown Royal ban after reaching agreement with DiageoThe government says the agreement with Diageo is worth $23 million, but it does not appear to directly save any Ontario jobs related to the whisky.PoliticsFeb 13
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The Bank of Canada’s 1st rate decision of 2026 is almost hereThe Bank of Canada is set to make its first interest rate announcement of the year amid a number of mixed economic signals about the state of how consumers are doing.EconomyJan 27
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Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian women in their 40s don’t have kids: StatCanCanada's birth rate in 2025 was at 9.94 per cent, which currently sits almost three times lower than what it was in the 1950s.CanadaJan 27
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Likes, follows, funding: The new Olympic economyEach Canadian athlete competing in the Milan Cortina Olympic Games relies on a patchwork of funding to support themselves.SportsFeb 15
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Ford government would use LCBO ‘clout’ in future fights with companiesPremier Doug Ford backed down from his threat to remove Crown Royal from the shelves of the LCBO after the government said it reached a $23 million agreement with the company.CanadaFeb 16
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U.S. senators voice support for CUSMAUnited States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade after President Donald Trump floated the idea of ending the critical continental trade pact.EconomyFeb 14
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Why software stocks are clawing back after a ‘severe’ hit over AI updatesSome software stocks began recovering Monday after a multi-day selloff on worries of how new AI developments could take businesses away from a handful of large companies.TechFeb 9
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Behind the scenes of Diageo’s attempts to soften the blow of an Ontario plant closureThe night before it announced an Ontario bottling facility would close, representatives from Diageo got in touch with Doug Ford's office. At first, the conversation was cordial.Politics8 hours
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Ontario says auto strategy ‘has not changed’ as companies suspend and postpone plansOnly a few years ago, the Ford government unveiled billions in support for electric vehicle manufacturing projects. Now, many have been suspended or paused.PoliticsFeb 12
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Unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December, StatCan saysCanada's unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent in December 2025 as the trade war and U.S. tariffs continued to impact the job market.EconomyJan 9
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Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and mineralsCanada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.CanadaJan 29