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'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet.
Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don't overreact

OTTAWA — Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada — but should still take them seriously.
Dominic LeBlanc says he won't run for Liberal leadership as party caucus meets

Dominic LeBlanc says he won't run for Liberal leadership as party caucus meets

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal caucus gathered on Parliament Hill on Wednesday with speculation swirling about which of its members will put their names forward to lead the party into the next election — and with one potential contender bowing out.
Canadian employers under pressure to give pay hikes, bonuses in 2025

Canadian employers under pressure to give pay hikes, bonuses in 2025

Canadian professionals expect raises, but employers lack funds.
Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets down

Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets headed lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 25.66 points at 24,955.55.
Vancouver tech firm Procurify taps new CEO

Vancouver tech firm Procurify taps new CEO

Chad Gaydos will succeed co-founder of the business spending platform
Greens’ Valeriote, vocal opponent of LNG, says shares in oil and gas company an ‘oversight’

Greens’ Valeriote, vocal opponent of LNG, says shares in oil and gas company an ‘oversight’

Sea to Sky MLA commits to divesting $172 worth of shares in PrairieSky he says was leftover dividend from retirement investment
Vancouver biotech firm Aspect Biosystems raises US$115M

Vancouver biotech firm Aspect Biosystems raises US$115M

Funds will drive clinical trial for bioprinted tissue and expand AI-driven therapeutic technologies

Stock market today: Wall Street opens lower as concerns about inflation persist

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting lower in early trading a day after strong reports on the economy stirred up worries that inflation and interest rates may stay higher than expected. The S&P 500 was down 0.1% in early trading Wednesday.
How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

The same strategy that put Justin Trudeau in the public eye and won him the youth vote in 2015 may have brought damning scrutiny as political tides changed, particularly as his rivals adopted his online style, observers say.