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
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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
‘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.
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
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
Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages
Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada’s food security, experts say.
Netflix upping Canada, U.S. prices with competition growing
Video-streaming company said Friday that prices are going up by $1 to $2, depending on the plan.
Ontario businesses want to know if they can reopen on Jan. 26
Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO said now that the province has said schools will return on Monday, it’s time to provide clarity for businesses.
Pressure mounting for grocers to bring back ‘hero pay’ amid Omicron surge
Unifor national president Jerry Dias says while front-line supermarket workers are facing the biggest risks, executives are receiving the biggest rewards.
Canada’s top CEOs paid at second-highest level ever during pandemic: report
Report said that by noon on Tuesday, the average CEO of these companies would have already earned what the average Canadian worker will make all
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