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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.
The U.S. tax exemption that made Shein and Temu rich is changing. What will happen to the brands now?
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 2 to end the de minimis exemption — a rule that allows small packages worth less than $800 US to enter the U.S. tax free — for packages from China and Hong Kong, effective Friday. Experts say the change is a considerable blow to the ecommerce giants.
Canada's economy shrank 0.2% in February, but signs point to growth in March: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrank in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.
Trump says he might lower tariffs on China. Unless the number comes way down, experts say it won't matter
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday during a news conference that tariffs would 'come down substantially,' but wouldn't disappear completely. Experts say rates would need to drop to 10 or 20 per cent in order for trade to return to some kind of normalcy.
Did TikTok tell you to buy luxury goods straight from China? Experts say proceed with caution
Videos urging consumers to buy brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Lululemon — or quality knockoffs — directly from manufacturers in China are popping up on social media. Experts say they might be propaganda, even if some of the claims about supply chains aren't far off.
Tax documents missing? A new CRA process is still posing issues as filing deadline approaches
Documents like T4 slips are still not available digitally in some cases, slowing down the filing process for Canadians and tax professionals alike.