Doug Ford’s recent order to the LCBO that it should clear U.S. booze from its shelves if Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs won’t hurt Ontario’s convenience stores, an industry group says. The Convenience Industry Council of Canada, which represents 7,500 retailers in Ontario, told Global News in a statement that corner stores are well-equipped should…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble PG.N will again look to hike prices on its household basics such as Tide detergent if President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs that increase the cost of imports, an executive said Wednesday. “Whatever the administration decides to do, we will…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on imports from China could send shockwaves through global supply chains that experts warn could raise prices on everything from big-ticket household goods to dollar store purchases in Canada. Since Trump’s re-election in November, Canadian officials have been largely focused on a response to his threats to impose…
December’s inflation data offered a mixed bag to the Bank of Canada as it gears up for its first interest rate decision of 2025 with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats still looming over the Canadian economy. Statistics Canada said Tuesday that the annual pace of inflation cooled to 1.8 per cent last month, down…
Multiple Canadian automakers say they will temporarily offer their own rebates on certain electric vehicles sold this month after the federal government’s incentive program was paused early due to a lack of funds. The federal government said earlier this month the funding had run out for its rebates of up to $5,000, which were meant…
Canadians are watching their finances for any impacts as President Donald Trump takes back the reins of government in the United States. But one of the biggest economic threats of Trump’s second term — a pledge to impose blanket tariffs on goods entering the U.S. from Canada and other trade partners — appears to have…
By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted January 17, 2025 8:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The weight of president-elect Trump’s threat of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports into the United States is looming, especially on Alberta. Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge, says Alberta…
Just days away from the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, industries across Alberta are preparing for the looming threat of tariffs to become a reality. The threat of sweeping tariffs on all Canadian goods exported to the U.S. has created uncertainty in Alberta’s agriculture industry, as beef production requires multiple trips back and forth across…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As the 2025 tax season approaches, the Canada Revenue Agency has refreshed its website to make it easier for Canadians to sign in to their online accounts. The CRA said in a news release on Wednesday that it has “simplified its sign-in process, making it easier to…
Some protein powders, particularly plant-based and chocolate-flavoured varieties, have been found to contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according to a recent report out of the United States. The report released on Jan. 9 from the Clean Label Project, (a non-profit organization that examines labelling safety issues) tested 160 protein powder products from 70…
