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'It's like Groundhog Day': Canadian dairy producers are used to Trump calling them out, but worry remains
Trump has taken aim at dairy — and Canada's supply management program as a whole — many times before. But dairy farmers worry that their industry could be hit hard if supply management becomes a concession.
Lawsuits over dupes are popping up in courts. But can dupes be illegal?
Shoppers are happy to buy products that look just like high-end items, but are priced for way less. But experts say that depending on how similar they are to the original, and what rights the businesses have over their products, they may or may not cross legal lines.
Competition Bureau advances its investigation into Amazon's pricing policy
The agency is investigating the Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy to see if the rule might be an abuse of dominance by the e-commerce giant. Businesses say the policy forces them to sell products at very thin margins.
Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $5.9B in May, as trade with U.S. continues to decrease
Exports to the U.S. dipped for a fourth month in a row — but Canada's exports to other countries increased.
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in its second round of mass layoffs in recent months. While it is unclear whether or not any Canadian jobs will be lost, the union representing 120 gaming industry workers employed by Microsoft in Quebec says it's likely the cuts will mostly impact U.S. workers.
What can Toronto's real estate industry do to solve the city's big problem of small condos?
As Toronto’s condo market switches from investors to owner occupants, industry insiders are trying to figure out how the current supply of tiny floorplans can be reimagined to meet the demand for bigger spaces. It's something experts say is doable, but complicated, expensive and dependent upon what stage of development buildings are in.
Canada Post should end daily door-to-door delivery, allow part-time work on weekends, report recommends
A report by the commission charged with examining Canada Post's finances has called for the end of door-to-door mail delivery to homes — one of the main reasons for the work stoppage in November.
Honda to postpone plans for EV plant in Canada for at least 2 years
Honda said its plan to build an EV supply chain in Alliston, Ont. — which was first announced in April 2024 — would be paused for about two years, due to uncertainty caused by tariffs.
Canadian-resident return trips from the U.S. drop again for April, StatsCan data shows
Return trips by Canadians coming back from the U.S. dropped by 19.9 per cent for air travel and 35.2 per cent at land border crossings compared to April last year.
Canada Post workers could strike again soon. Here's why
The union representing workers and Canada Post were back at the bargaining table this week, trying to hash out a deal before their collective agreement extension expires on May 22.