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Ontario Premier Doug Ford concerned about auto tariff impact

Ontario Premier Doug Ford concerned about auto tariff impact

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he was relieved to see Canada is not facing any of U.S. President Donald Trump's new "reciprocal" tariffs, but he is still very concerned about the province's auto sector.
Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty

Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty

HALIFAX — Even though Canada was left out of the latest round of global U.S. tariffs, premiers in the Atlantic region say economic uncertainty remains and their work to lift existing duties isn't over. U.S.
Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated them

Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated them

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what other assess as trade penalties on American goods. What he's actually imposing is based on far more complicated math.
Greater Toronto home sales drop in March amid trade concerns: TRREB

Greater Toronto home sales drop in March amid trade concerns: TRREB

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell 23.1 per cent in March while more supply hit the market, helping bring down prices compared with a year ago.
Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — The country's merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The federal agency said the result compared with a surplus of $3.1 billion in January.
Counter-tariffs challenging but 'manageable' for Dollarama: CEO

Counter-tariffs challenging but 'manageable' for Dollarama: CEO

Dollarama Inc. says its business stands to be shaken but not upended by counter-tariffs Canada has applied to goods coming in from the U.S.
Home sales activity in Montreal rises for March as inventory holds steady: board

Home sales activity in Montreal rises for March as inventory holds steady: board

MONTREAL — Montreal-area home sales continued rising in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says 4,975 homes in the region changed hands last month, up 11.
‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

MONTREAL — The notion that Canadian companies can simply switch supply chains in response to American tariffs is a fantasy, experts say.
It's harder than ever to detect investment scams — here’s how to avoid falling victim

It's harder than ever to detect investment scams — here’s how to avoid falling victim

MONTREAL — Melanie McGovern was scrolling through her Instagram feed in February 2024 when she saw her 16-year-old niece had sent her a message. “I accepted it. And then the account reached out and asked me for money.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years. Jobless claim filings fell by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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