Economic
Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. That marks a sizeable jump from the 1.9 per cent increase seen...
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CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty
OTTAWA — Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year a...
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U.S. uncertainty positions Canada for more mass timber construction
Yo-yo U.S. tariffs and chaotic White House policy clouding the next four years i...
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Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan
EDMONTON - Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Sm...
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Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in Feb...
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CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty
OTTAWA — Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year a...
Economic
U.S. uncertainty positions Canada for more mass timber construction
Yo-yo U.S. tariffs and chaotic White House policy clouding the next four years i...
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Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan
EDMONTON - Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Sm...
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Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to r...
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Slower B.C. real estate sales blamed on U.S. tariff uncertainty, association says
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Real Estate Association says tariff uncertainty...
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Canadian mayors, workers worry about ‘permanent damage’ from Trump tariffs
OTTAWA - Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that...
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Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
BRUSSELS — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s inc...
Economic , Government
Port of Vancouver reaches record cargo volumes in 2024 as crude oil exports soar
VANCOUVER — The Port of Vancouver moved a record amount of goods through its gat...
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Coalition forms to unlock ‘the economic power of the West’
VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia, Business Council of Albert...
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Trump says he will double tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum imports
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will double the tariff on steel...
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What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday
OTTAWA — Industries that rely on steel and aluminum products are bracing for a f...
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The halcyon days of economic forecasting are in the past
In retrospect, those were halcyon days for economic forecasters prior to last fa...
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Trump and commerce secretary indicate dairy and lumber tariffs may wait until April
WASHINGTON — U.S. tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber may not arrive until next...
Economic
Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster
WHITEHORSE — Yukon is predicting an $81.96 million surplus this year as the terr...
Economic
Minimal job gains in February as unemployment rate holds at 6.6%: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market felt a chill in February with employment “vi...
Economic
Aecon profits rise but fall short of expectations
TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. is reporting a quarterly profit boost of 44 per cent...
Economic
CHBA study reveals housing affordability worsened because of municipal delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Homebuilders’ Association (CHBA) has released its 2024 Mun...
Economic
Architects say Trump’s tariffs ‘blows a complete hole’ in continental trade agreement
WASHINGTON — The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agree...
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Built Prefab expands housing solutions portfolio with Lake Country Modular acquisition
KELOWNA, B.C. — Built Prefab, a modular housing provider, has announced the acqu...
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No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ar...
Economic
ConstructConnect chief economist offers construction perspective on tariffs
President Trump announced on Thursday last week that a 25% tariff on goods from...
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Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal
WASHINGTON — A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. presid...
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Deadline for Trump’s tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters in response
WASHINGTON — Canadians are waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. P...
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Buildex industry panel undertakes ‘constructive’ conversation on B.C.’s political landscape
Industry and political experts see a series of challenges on the way for the Bri...
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Economy grew at 2.6% annualized rate in final quarter of 2024, StatCan says
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy outpaced expectations in the final quarter of the...
Economic
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp...
Economic
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates
OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond...
Economic
Tariffs could force ‘rebalancing away’ from U.S. for oil exports: Cenovus
CALGARY, ALTA. — The threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy won't affect plan...
Economic
Trump eyeing spring start for lumber tariffs; could new levy stack on current one?
OTTAWA — The list of potential American tariffs that could affect Canada grew We...
Economic
Inflation ticks back up to 1.9% in January after rise in gas prices
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January to 1.9 per cen...
Economic , Government
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump’s tariffs
BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive branch on Friday vowed to “take firm a...
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