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Trump's tariffs would crush Canada's economy. Why some industry leaders are calling his bluff
From auto leaders to farmers, Canadian industry players say patience is a virtue when it comes to Trump's tariff threats — and that the mutually beneficial nature of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, worth more than a trillion dollars, shouldn't be underestimated.
What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried
When Canadians start taking advantage of a two-month tax break on Dec. 14, some small businesses say it will give them a much-needed holiday boost during a weak year for consumer spending. But some economists worry about what a spending rush will mean for the economy.
Montreal fashion brand Groupe Dynamite launches IPO on Toronto Stock Exchange
Groupe Dynamite, the Montreal company behind women's fashion retailers Dynamite and Garage, has launched its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange and starts trading Thursday.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste tainted with bacteria, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration
A recent inspection of a Tom's of Maine facility found that the company's toothpaste was made using bacteria-tainted water, among other health violations, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Competition Bureau launches investigation into furniture retailers Leon's, The Brick
The Competition Bureau says it has advanced an investigation into furniture retailer Leon's and its subsidiary The Brick over deceptive marketing practices.
Inflation ticked up to 2% in October after previous month's steep drop in gas prices
Canada's inflation rate ticked up to two per cent in October, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. The consumer price index had previously hit 1.6 per cent in September, thanks to a steep decline in gas prices.
Why politicians and industry groups are calling Mexico a 'back door' for Chinese EV automakers
Politicians and auto industry groups in the U.S. and Canada have upped their criticism of Mexico, expressing concern that the country is becoming a haven for Chinese automakers trying to circumvent North American tariffs on its products.
TikTok content creators worry that Canadian office shutdown will lead to app ban
After the federal government ordered TikTok to close its Canadian offices, content creators and influencers say they're worried that the shutdown means a full ban of the app is in the pipeline.
With Canada Post strike underway, small business owners scramble to make other arrangements
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says about 80 per cent of small businesses in Canada rely on Canada Post for shipping goods or for invoicing or receiving payments.
Musical duo Simon & Garfunkel recently had emotional reunion after years of silence
The sound of silence, no more: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, who as folk duo Simon & Garfunkel were one of the most popular American musical acts of the 20th century, recently reunited after years without speaking.