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Stocks post worst week in months on renewed economic fears
After months of rallying and periods of relative calm, stocks tumbled on Friday as fresh economic data reflected…
August 2, 2025
US manufacturing contracts slump
US factory activity contracted in July at the fastest pace in nine months, dragged down by a faster…
August 2, 2025
The former private prison exec behind ICE’s immigrant detention surge
In an emailed statement, an ICE spokesperson said Venturella has divested his Geo stocks and holdings and “has…
August 2, 2025
Trump admin firings mount as staffers’ loyalty called into question
Nearly all of the ousters have come after individuals were targeted by outside allies who convinced the president…
August 2, 2025
Trump tariffs sending African countries into ‘China’s hands’
“We (Africa) are going straight into the hands of China,” Nigerian economist Bismarck Rewane told CNN. “That is…
August 2, 2025
US govt to experiment with covering weight loss drugs
Under the proposed plan, state Medicaid programs and Medicare Part D insurance plans would be able to voluntarily…
August 2, 2025
Danielle Smith calls on feds to diversify economic markets after Trump increases tariffs on Canada
“I urge the federal government to continue negotiating to resolve these tariff issues and restore a free and…
August 2, 2025
Talks with Trump’s team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says
…ultimately, Hillman says, the right deal for Canada wasn’t on the table. While Trump’s latest tariffs appear staggering,…
August 1, 2025
Brandon Tatum: The world has lost its mind about Israel
Let me ask you this: How is it that people still can’t tell the difference between a democratic,…
August 1, 2025
Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas ‘remains to be seen’
The head of Enbridge Inc. says he’s encouraged by conversations in both Canada and the U.S. on building…
August 1, 2025
Premier Moe disappointed by Trump’s tariffs but says Carney should remove countermeasures
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Mark Carney should start removing counter tariffs against the United States…
August 1, 2025
Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel ‘flawed’
Anand, who spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Friday about the security situation in Haiti and…
August 1, 2025
Chrystia Freeland tells MPs she is ‘dismayed’ by B.C. Ferries’ decision to buy Chinese ships
However, federal transport minister does not call for cancellation of federal loan…
August 1, 2025
Avi Benlolo: Carney’s message to Hamas — terrorism pays
It is a stunning betrayal — not just of Israel, but of Canada’s own moral foundations. In rushing…
August 1, 2025
Ottawa’s top HR official aims to reduce excess senior executives in public service: memo
After 10 years of constant growth, the federal government now says there are too many senior executives in…
August 1, 2025
The 35% tariff kicked in today on Canadian goods. How big of an impact will it have?
With about 95 per cent of exports exempt under CUSMA, the impact might be smaller than expected…
August 1, 2025
‘You may not have the best hand’: Former U.S. ambassador on Canada negotiating with Trump
“On the one hand, be proud and recognize how incredibly important you are to this relationship … On…
August 1, 2025
Viable trade deal wasn’t on the table ahead of deadline, Canada-U.S. trade minister says
“We have always said that we would not accept just any agreement. We would accept an agreement that…
August 1, 2025
Carney on new Trump tariffs: ‘Canadians will be our own best customer’
“While we will continue to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the Canadian government is…
August 1, 2025
France suspends Gaza evacuations over antisemitic posts by Palestinian student
France announced Friday it would halt its Gaza student evacuation programme after a scholarship recipient accused of sharing…
August 1, 2025