Canada’s economy ‘sprinting into a wall’ to start 2025 as tariff hit looms
The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat
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Carney confirms Liberals won’t proceed with planned capital gains tax change
Days before he’s expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won’t move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday
After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Hudson’s Bay says it has found a way to keep six stores open.
Canadian startups focus on homegrown funding with U.S. relations strained
Tatiana Estevez was celebrating her fog water collection company Permalution  securing money in a fundraising round and garnering support for a drinking water project, when
CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped
Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation
When the pre-lunch rush hit Wednesday at the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto, Brian Bursten was considering himself one of the lucky ones. As
The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, including in Ottawa, and highlighting the exposure
Inflation’s surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts
A surprise jump in inflation and a flood of “noise” in the economy may push the Bank of Canada to pause its interest rate cuts
CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty
Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year as homebuyers stayed on the sidelines amid the uncertainty created by
End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists
Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada
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