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Stellantis offloading its idled assembly plant to defense contractor Roshel is more than a real estate transaction; it is a pivot toward the military-industrial complex.
By bumping Norway to make room for Russia, the IIHF has triggered a collision between sports law, national security, and corporate interests ahead of the Alberta tournament.
Federal funding targets prevention and mental health infrastructure, but local leaders warn that success depends on provincial cooperation and operating funds.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes efforts to end the trade war as Democrats take control of both U.S. congressional chambers.
Ottawa secures stable market access for agricultural exports in exchange for allowing Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
Minister Nolan Quinn's refusal to release a KPMG audit into career college funding suggests a systemic failure in transparency that leaves students in the dark.
By blending professional-style content with a premium sports experience, the league is attracting millions in venture capital.
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria cites low usage and traffic congestion as drivers for the removal of lanes on Bloor Street W.
The federal government aims to accelerate the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project by four years to boost trade capacity and GDP.
A new mini-budget reveals a ballooning deficit and a pushed-back timeline for balanced books, driven largely by tariff impacts on key industrial sectors.
Toronto Police report over $50 million stolen as fraudsters use artificial intelligence and social engineering to bypass victim skepticism.
The U.S. President's praise for new leaders in Quebec and British Columbia signals a shift toward ideological alignment in North American diplomacy.
The software giant is offering buyouts to over a quarter of its workforce to contain costs and fuel a $175 billion AI spending spree.
Ottawa takes delivery of its first stealth fighters while Prime Minister Mark Carney keeps the final order size and fleet composition under review.
As Toronto voters navigate a crowded municipal field, experts warn that reliance on AI for candidate research may prioritize user preference over objective facts.
A dispute over a government graph reveals a deeper tension between official targets and the actual number of people receiving permanent residency.
Opinion: Canada Post is finally embracing weekend deliveries to compete with private carriers, but chasing the competition may be too little, too late for a Crown corporation bleeding millions.
Diplomatic tensions rise as U.S. officials warn Canada against influencing the upcoming midterms amid trade disputes.
A new lawsuit filed by a U.S. food importer argues that President Donald Trump's use of a Depression-era statute to weaponize tariffs against Canada exceeds executive authority.
Major publishers allege Anthropic 'scraped' journalistic content to build Claude without licenses, marking a high-stakes escalation in the battle over AI data usage.
The province is slashing a direct household rebate while lowering seasonal rates, leaving ratepayers to guess if they are actually saving money.
A new contract to import 600 megawatts of electricity from New York arrives months after Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off U.S. energy exports.
New Express Entry rules prioritize high-earners and slash employer red tape in a bid to attract specialized professionals.
Ottawa is racing to finalize a major trade pact as the largest diplomatic mission to India in three decades signals a shift toward economic pragmatism.
The Ford government is moving forward with plans to remove 19 kilometers of protected lanes despite offers from Mayor Olivia Chow.
The steelmaker argues that market conditions and U.S. tariffs justify job cuts, claiming its employment agreements do not prohibit layoffs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signals a diplomatic rift with the Trump administration over a new energy agreement that provides Russia with fresh revenue.
The steelmaker rejects federal claims of broken employment promises, signaling that corporate restructuring and trade pressures are outweighing the threat of government litigation.
A Fraser Institute report reveals Canadian provinces are lagging behind U.S. states in GDP, income, and productivity.
Opinion: While September's rent drop is the lowest in five years, renters should be cautious about whether this is a permanent shift or a temporary fluke.
Republican Mike Rogers calls for an end to the trade war as economic anxiety in the Rust Belt puts a critical Senate race in play.
Unifor members will vote on strike authorization Oct. 17-18, signaling a high-stakes standoff over job security and the future of the Brampton assembly plant.
Opinion: The charges of kidnapping and organized crime facing two Toronto-based soldiers suggest a failure in military screening that goes beyond individual misconduct.
Cost estimates for a national high-speed rail model spark debate over fiscal viability and geographic feasibility.
A medical flight with a Canadian crew vanished en route from Bermuda to Boston. Here is what we know about the disappearance and the search efforts currently underway.
Stellantis idles its Ontario plant for three weeks, citing market conditions and trade tariffs as labor tensions mount.
By acquiring the final 25% stake from Kilmer Sports Inc., Rogers creates a massive vertically integrated unit combining elite franchises, stadiums, and a vast media network.
The province frames the Starlink kill fee as a routine procurement secret, but the lack of transparency suggests deeper anxieties over high-profile tech partnerships.
As Cleveland-Cliffs idles cold-rolled and coated operations in Hamilton, the move exposes the fragility of heavy industry in the face of trade disputes and corporate consolidation.
As President Donald Trump signals a potential deal within weeks, Canadian exporters face a gauntlet of import bans and sectoral tariffs.
A look at the shifting realities of middle-class stability and whether traditional paths to success still deliver.
OPINION: The recent surge in U.S. border interrogations over voter registration suggests a dangerous shift where security protocols are overriding basic civil liberties.
PowerCo Canada delays production at its $7-billion St. Thomas facility by two years, citing market demand and technology shifts.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to open Canada's largest airports to private investors raises questions about the impact on travellers.
President Donald Trump claims he is pursuing cheaper potash from Belarus, but Canada's production scale remains a critical factor.
By targeting a deal with Belarus to undercut Canadian fertilizer prices, President Trump is signaling that Canada's status as a primary supplier is no longer a guarantee of security.
Opinion: Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation reveals a party fractured by internal war, threatening the B.C. Conservatives' viability ahead of a potential snap election.
General Jennie Carignan's loss to Germany's Carsten Breuer marks a missed opportunity for Ottawa to steer the alliance's strategic direction.
Billions in ineligible payouts remain unrecovered, revealing a systemic struggle to balance fiscal accountability with a 'flexible' collection strategy.
Ontario and federal officials demand a new vehicle model as the automaker signs a potential sale agreement with armored vehicle maker Roshel.
Toronto reunites with the former Finals MVP in a high-stakes move to add elite scoring to a rising roster.
Opinion: By trading deep draft capital and young talent for a 35-year-old star, Toronto isn't just making a move—they're betting the farm on a high-risk window.
A new Abacus Data survey indicates a 14-point lead for the Liberals as Canadians rally behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's hardline stance on U.S. tariffs.
U.S. President suggests both nations are eager for deals as trade talks with Canada remain stalled and war with Iran continues.
The potential shift from passenger vehicle assembly to defense manufacturing triggers a breakdown in contract talks between the automaker and Unifor.
A 35-cent increase aims to support workers, but the adjustment is tied directly to a 1.9% rise in the Consumer Price Index.
OPINION: By targeting government procurement, Donald Trump isn't just playing a trade game—he's attempting to dismantle the industrial foundations of Canada's largest firms.
The U.S. President's ultimatum targets Canada's aerospace sector as trade tensions escalate over tariffs.
Heidi O'Neill takes the helm of the athleisure giant amid plummeting stock prices, executive departures, and a struggle to maintain its innovative edge.
Opinion: The decoupling of the Canadian textile supply chain is more than a hobbyist's headache—it is a stark warning about the fragility of North American trade integration.
City inspectors demand engineering assessments and repairs after structural collapses threaten upcoming AC/DC concert.
The province penalized the ticket reseller $25,000, but the company claims compliance guidance remains unclear.
With the league declining to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract, the primary legal obstacle to a Toronto homecoming has vanished.
A standard labor dispute over job security and contract terms has been upended by U.S. trade volatility, leaving Canadian autoworkers fighting an 'existential crisis.'
The U.S. President's request to Apple follows a Google Maps update and an executive order amid a trade war with Canada.
The symbolic gesture follows a U.S. executive order to rename the Great Lake, while billions in tariffs loom between the two nations.
Career colleges flagged massive application spikes and eligibility misrepresentation years before the province acted, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
OPINION: Ottawa is striking back at the Trump administration, but these targeted levies risk inflating consumer prices without providing real diplomatic leverage.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could add substantial costs to a $9 billion contract for driverless subway trains.
Opinion: Bank executives are shrugging off Trump's trade war as a manageable hurdle, but ignoring the systemic risk to Canadian resilience is a high-stakes bet.
Opposition parties call for transparency as Prime Minister Mark Carney suspends negotiations over restrictive U.S. terms.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from a 'bad deal' leaves the auto sector exposed and rewrites the economic playbook for Canadian trade.
OPINION: As the U.S. leverages the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, Ontario's specialized growers and makers are facing an existential crisis that Ottawa must solve.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging provincial leaders to restore American liquor sales as a potential catalyst for a trade agreement with the Trump administration.
President Trump's hint at reviving the Keystone XL pipeline arrives as a centerpiece of a new trade deal, signaling that energy infrastructure is now a primary lever in the high-stakes negotiation over Canadian tariffs.
Former Ontario premier Bob Rae will lead an effort to balance free expression with security following an external review of student protests.
New rules require bail payments within two business days, sparking concerns over a two-tiered justice system.
Ontario and Ottawa are injecting massive funds into municipal infrastructure to spur housing, but the mechanism raises questions about who actually saves money.
New rules require security deposits for release, sparking a legal battle over whether the system creates a two-tier justice model.
The potential sale of the Brampton Assembly Plant signals more than a labor dispute; it threatens the federal government's broader automotive strategy and thousands of union jobs.
Opinion: Premier Doug Ford's new framework for data centres attempts to project strength and 'digital sovereignty,' but it fails to address the fundamental tension between corporate growth and municipal sustainability.
The town's one-year pause on AI-driven facilities signals a growing tension between tech infrastructure demands and municipal zoning.
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