Canada

Industry group says Trump tariffs could destroy U.S. demand for aluminum

MONTREAL - A representative of Canada's aluminum industry says the Trump administration's 25 per cent tariffs could destroy demand for the metal in the American market. Jean Simard, president and CEO ...

Mar 12, 2025

Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world's most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain unity between Washington a...

Mar 12, 2025

Quebec Court of Appeal to hear Gilbert Rozon over defence in sex assault civil trial

MONTREAL - Quebec's highest court says it will hear Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's appeal over a decision that limited the questions his defence could ask during his civil trial for sexual as...

Mar 12, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as it warns trade uncertainty is already hurting the Canadian economy.The move marks the central bank's seventh consecutive intere...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 12, 2025

Carney and Ford meet and discuss trade ahead of premier's visit to Washington

TORONTO - Prime-minister designate Mark Carney met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford this morning, ahead of the provincial leader's trip to Washington, D.C., to discuss tariffs and free trade with a top ...

Mar 12, 2025

In the news today: Trump tariffs in effect, Bank of Canada to cut interest today?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum kick in The latest move in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to realign glob...

Mar 12, 2025

Canadian pride surges in face of Trump's tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians' sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats against the country's sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Le...

Mar 12, 2025

In America's 'most Canadian town,' Trump's trade war wounds wallets and hearts

The tiny community of Point Roberts is a little bit of America, firmly fixed to British Columbia. It's the result of a cartographic quirk, occupying the southern tip of the otherwise-Canadian Tsawwass...

Mar 12, 2025

Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum now in place

WASHINGTON - The latest move in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade came into force Wednesday as all countries, including Canada, were hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and ...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 11, 2025

Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of...

Mar 11, 2025