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Multinational food and beverage firms push Canadian-made products amid tariff spat

Multinational food and beverage firms push Canadian-made products amid tariff spat

Amid a "buy Canadian" push inspired by trade tensions with the U.S., some multinational food and beverage companies are working hard to highlight their Canadian-made products.
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Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

Here's the latest as Canada faces steel and aluminum tariffs from the United States

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports to the U.S., including those from Canada, on March 12. Here's the latest news (all times eastern): ——— 7:50 p.m.
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White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday, several U.S. officials said.
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Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Leaders of Ontario Liberals, New Democrats promise to help young people

Two Ontario party leaders laid out their plans to help young people deal with the affordability crisis, promising to reduce student debt and youth unemployment.
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B.C. minister confident of new aluminum markets, as risk of 50% U.S. tariffs emerges

B.C. minister confident of new aluminum markets, as risk of 50% U.S. tariffs emerges

British Columbia's aluminum sector will find new markets beyond the United States, provincial Mines Minister Jagrup Brar said, after the prospect of American tariffs as high as 50 per cent on Canadian metal exports emerged. U.S.
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California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires , the state Insurance Department said Tuesday.
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California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires, the state Insurance Department said Tuesday.
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White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's planned 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would be stacked on top of other levies on Canadian goods, says a White House official who confirmed the plan Tuesday on background.
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Intact Financial earnings rise to $667 million in fourth quarter

Intact Financial earnings rise to $667 million in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it earned $667 million in the fourth quarter. That's up 26 per cent from the $531 million it earned during the same quarter last year. The Toronto-based firm says earnings per share were $3.58, up from $2.
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Public inquiry to examine Winnipeg construction project mired in controversy

Public inquiry to examine Winnipeg construction project mired in controversy

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is launching a public inquiry into a construction project by Winnipeg City Hall that ran over budget and led to a police probe and lawsuits.
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