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Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

TORONTO — Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November, when U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Grocery bills are set to rise as annual price freeze ends. Here's how it works

Grocery bills are set to rise as annual price freeze ends. Here's how it works

This February, Canadians will notice some prices at the grocery store creep higher. Around the end of January, an annual industry-wide freeze by grocers on prices from suppliers comes to an end.
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How Trump's foreign policy could shape Canada's approach to aid, trade and intel

How Trump's foreign policy could shape Canada's approach to aid, trade and intel

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" changes to foreign policy could have drastic consequences for Canada's approach to aid, trade, intelligence and diplomacy.
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International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances

International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the institutions.
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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

ARLINGTON, Va.
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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

ARLINGTON, Va.
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CN can withstand Trump tariff threats, CEO says — but analysts stress uncertainty

CN can withstand Trump tariff threats, CEO says — but analysts stress uncertainty

MONTREAL — After a tough 2024 that saw profits drop 21 per cent, the head of Canadian National Railway Co. said the new year is looking brighter — even if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his tariff threat.
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Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.
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Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production . The vote was 79-18.
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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic

Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts.
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