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Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has instructed city staff to co-ordinate with federal and provincial governments to respond to looming U.S. tariffs with a plan that includes a review of the city's procurement policies.
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Yukon, Nunavut halt plan to pull American alcohol from shelves amid U.S. tariff pause

Yukon, Nunavut halt plan to pull American alcohol from shelves amid U.S. tariff pause

The Yukon and Nunavut governments said Monday they were halting their plans to remove American alcohol from store shelves in retaliation against proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says 'sigh of relief' after U.S. pauses tariff threat

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says 'sigh of relief' after U.S. pauses tariff threat

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says North Americans can feel some relief but not declare victory after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to not impose sweeping tariffs on Canada for another month.
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Manitoba pausing countermeasures to fight against U.S. tariffs after reprieve

Manitoba pausing countermeasures to fight against U.S. tariffs after reprieve

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government called off plans Monday, at least temporarily, to pull United States liquor products from store shelves as retaliation against threatened U.S. tariffs. The move came after U.S.
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In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (AP) — In the rolling hills of Kentucky where most of the world's bourbon supply is crafted, the prospect of a new trade war feels like an aching hangover that won't go away.
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Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.
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Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.
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Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

TORONTO — Canada's auto sector and the economy at large has dodged the immediate threat of tariffs but significant risks remain. The last-minute reprieve Monday afternoon before the U.S.
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America's two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.
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CRTC upholds wholesale fibre internet rules for now, will make final ruling in future

CRTC upholds wholesale fibre internet rules for now, will make final ruling in future

Canada's telecommunications regulator has upheld for now its decision allowing the country's largest providers to offer wholesale access to rivals' networks outside their core serving regions.
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