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Canada and U.S. stock markets fall for a second day after trade war launched

Canada and U.S. stock markets fall for a second day after trade war launched

TORONTO — North American stock markets closed out a volatile trading day with broad losses as the U.S. imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, triggering a continental trade war. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 429.
Trump tariffs roil markets ... and B.C. budget

Trump tariffs roil markets ... and B.C. budget

Deficit expected to grow by $2B, government revenues to fall.
U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

OTTAWA — Canada's building industry is warning that a trade war with the United States will slow down the pace of home construction. Canadian Home Builders' Association CEO Kevin Lee said in Ottawa on Tuesday that the U.S.

'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

CALGARY — The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with a 10 per cent levy on energy imports.
A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

OTTAWA — The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on Canadian products, claiming Canada has failed to adequately address the southbound flow of contraband drugs like fentanyl. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the U.S.
Updated: B.C. braces for trade-war fallout

Updated: B.C. braces for trade-war fallout

Lumber faces steep penalties while energy dodges worst
Rob Shaw: Hiring freeze? Not for BC NDP insiders

Rob Shaw: Hiring freeze? Not for BC NDP insiders

While key public service jobs go unfilled, provincial government expands its comms machine
Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

VANCOUVER — Home sales declined in the Vancouver area last month, as the city's real estate board says market conditions were in balanced territory amid a moderate increase in new listings.
Multi-family sector braces for crosswinds in 2025

Multi-family sector braces for crosswinds in 2025

Purpose-built rentals, apartments and 'gentle density' are reshaping supply
Opinion: Canada’s affordability crisis is ultimately a housing policy failure

Opinion: Canada’s affordability crisis is ultimately a housing policy failure

Want more homes? Stop taxing and delaying new construction