Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half.

Marie-Maude Groulx succeeds Azool Jaffer-Jeraj, who served as president of the chamber since 2020

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: ——— 12:08 p.m.

TORONTO — Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could be detrimental to the housing sector due to higher costs of key construction materials.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as losses in base metal and technology stocks weighed against gains in the energy sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 1.

OTTAWA — Michelle Alexopoulos has been appointed as an external deputy governor for the Bank of Canada. In a news release this morning, the central bank said Alexopoulos will serve a two-year term starting on March 17.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are slipping following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation against the United States’ trading partners with tariffs. The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower in early trading Tuesday in the U.S.

PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his "unacceptable" steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries. A senior government official said that Trudeau spoke with U.S.

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products, starting in March — near the deadline given to Canada to convince the U.S.

Premier calls tariffs 'mutually assured damage' ahead of two-day trip to voice opposition to Trump's proposal