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As border blockade persists, Canadians fear a pretext for more U.S. protectionism

U.S. protectionism has been a fact of life for decades. But even a year removed from Donald Trump's turn as president, it's very much on – thanks in large measure to Trump's successor.

‘Spillover effect is huge’: Automakers scaling back production amid border blockades

Shipping delays are rippling through the economy amid the ongoing protests that have idled Canada-bound traffic on the Ambassador Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor.

Trucker border blockades tighten bottlenecks on choked supply chain

Since Monday, protesters have cut off Canada-bound traffic on the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor in a show of solidarity with demonstrators in Ottawa.

Canopy Growth reports Q3 loss, sales down from year ago

Smiths Falls-based cannabis producer warned Wednesday that market headwinds could hamper its ability to be profitable in Canada.

Shopify boss Lütke to join board of Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange

Exchange says Lütke will help as Coinbase looks to expand crypto to more people and businesses globally.

Hexo receives warning from Nasdaq after non-compliance with bid requirements

Gatineau-based firm became non-compliant when its closing bid price for common shares listed on the Nasdaq dropped below US$1 for 30 consecutive trading days.

Ottawa police call in reinforcements as convoy takes up positions around Parliament

Some protesters are promising to stay put in the capital until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is forced out.

Health-tech companies face too many challenges breaking into Canada: entrepreneurs

Health-tech entrepreneurs such as Dr. Kumanan Wilson, founder of Ottawa-based CANImmunize, say small companies like his often face an uphill battle getting buy-in from Canadian customers.

Truckers should have done more to prepare for vaccine mandate, experts say

All Canadian truckers looking to cross the border from the U.S. need to be vaccinated in order to avoid a 14-day quarantine under a policy that came into effect last Saturday.

Annual inflation rate hits 30-year high, raising pressure on Bank of Canada

Statistics Canada reported Wednesday that the annual pace of inflation climbed in December to 4.8 per cent, a pace that hasn't been seen since September 1991.
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