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Relaxed U.S. tariffs on electronics help drive market gains in U.S., Canada

Relaxed U.S. tariffs on electronics help drive market gains in U.S., Canada

News of relaxed U.S. tariffs on smartphones and other electronics helped propel gains on Canadian and U.S. stock markets on Monday after last week's dizzying ups and downs.
Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March

Economists expect annual inflation rate to come in at 2.6% for March

TORONTO — Pricing trends are getting pushed all over the place these days by big economic shifts, resulting in what's expected to be another elevated inflation reading in Canada this week.
Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they've taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil.
Statistics Canada reports February wholesale trade figures up 0.3 per cent

Statistics Canada reports February wholesale trade figures up 0.3 per cent

OTTAWA — Wholesale trade, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.3 per cent to $85.7 billion in February, Statistics Canada said Monday.
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: Inflation Statistics Canada will release its inflation reading for March on Tuesday, the final economic data point ahead of the Bank of Canada interest rate decisio
Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.
Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.
Vancouver mayor's bitcoin push a 'hill that I’m willing to die on'

Vancouver mayor's bitcoin push a 'hill that I’m willing to die on'

Ken Sim: ‘We have a fiduciary duty to do what's right for the City of Vancouver’
B.C. lawyer who ‘flummoxed’ regulator agrees to 10-year ban

B.C. lawyer who ‘flummoxed’ regulator agrees to 10-year ban

Leonard Marriott made multiple mistakes and misled the court, according to two hearing panel rulings
Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war escalated again Friday, with China announcing it will push up retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent.