Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to
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‘Very difficult position’: Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty
The Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.
‘Tariffied’ yet? Ottawa’s Stray Dog Brewing Co. has just the beverage for you
One Ottawa brewery is hopping to it when it comes to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. Stray Dog Brewing Co. debuted
Federal government announces $6.5-billion aid package for businesses hit by trade war
The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses through
Tech workers skip Women’s Day events to avoid giving false sense of progress
When International Women’s Day arrives on Saturday, Christa Hill won’t be at any of the many celebrations marking the occasion. The Calgary-based co-founder of tech
Two local restaurant owners happy to pull U.S. booze off the menu — at least for now
At least two Ottawa restaurant owners say they were happy to remove American wine and liquor from their menus, even before the LCBO started withdrawing
Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie
Airlines and travel companies have seen bookings to the United States plummet as Canadians rethink their plans amid anger over the trade war set off by U.S. President Donald
Canadian recession looms this year if U.S. tariffs stay in place: economists
Economists say the Canadian economy is poised to plunge into a recession this year if U.S. tariffs that took effect Tuesday morning remain in place.
Canada’s economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump
Canada’s economy was heating up heading into 2025, but the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House threatens to snuff out those burgeoning flames.
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