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Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market

Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market

TORONTO — Competition has loomed over Jersey Mike’s push into Canada from the start. The U.S. sandwich chain revealed its Canadian ambitions just over a year ago on the same day as rival Jimmy John’s.
Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs

Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump's incoming tariffs

TORONTO — Corporate Canada and a slew of industries fuelling the country’s economy are decrying U.S. President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs, warning they will not just increase the cost of doing business but also weigh on everyday life.
Quebec asks liquor board to stop selling U.S. alcohol Tuesday after tariffs

Quebec asks liquor board to stop selling U.S. alcohol Tuesday after tariffs

MONTREAL — Quebec's finance minister says he has asked the province's liquor board to pull all U.S. products off its shelves by Tuesday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.
‘Not in my backyard’ pushback blocking much-needed affordable housing, experts say

‘Not in my backyard’ pushback blocking much-needed affordable housing, experts say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Concerns over a lack of parking that led councillors in St. John's, N.L., to axe a proposal for affordable housing last week are part of a larger trend that is halting much-needed development across the country, experts say.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Tariffs Canadian businesses face a new reality this week with the impending tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the United States starting Tuesday.
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trad
Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs

Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hit back with steep, immediate retaliatory tariffs on American goods after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he is moving ahead with devastating duties on Canada starting Tuesday.
B.C. Premier says he has directed BC Liquor Branch to stop buying American liquor

B.C. Premier says he has directed BC Liquor Branch to stop buying American liquor

British Columbia Premier David Eby was quick to retaliate to “crushing” 25 per cent tariffs announced by the U.S. on Saturday, including targeting U.S. liquor. Eby called the tariffs implemented by U.S.
What's coming in Canada's response plan to Donald Trump's tariffs

What's coming in Canada's response plan to Donald Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has outlined Canada's strategy to retaliate against the United States, as President Donald Trump moves to hit the country with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday.
Here's the latest as Canada braces for Trump tariffs Tuesday

Here's the latest as Canada braces for Trump tariffs Tuesday

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy.