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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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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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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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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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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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Could Block’s AI-fueled layoffs be a ‘tipping point’ for white-collar jobs?Experts say Jack Dorsey's acknowledgement that AI is fueling layoffs could be a tipping point that sees a spike in companies taking the same approach.TechFeb 28
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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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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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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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B.C. business leaders criticize budget, saying province is in ‘an entrepreneurial drought’Criticism from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade draws out a response from the B.C. government after a press conference was held on Tuesday.EconomyFeb 24
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Trump’s global tariffs were struck down. Don’t expect price drops: expertsEconomists have pointed out that the impact of the IEEPA tariffs on Canada has been blunted by the exemptions granted to goods traded in compliance with CUSMA.ConsumerFeb 20
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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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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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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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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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‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continuesPremier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.PoliticsFeb 23
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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