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Canada still top of mind for Trump, 'not a good place to be'

Canada still top of mind for Trump, 'not a good place to be'

OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on Thursday that escalates his trade threats, his administration took aim at Canada's digital services tax as a major trade irritant.
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Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

OTTAWA — Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them.
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Fairfax Financial Holdings earns US$1.3 billion in fourth quarter

Fairfax Financial Holdings earns US$1.3 billion in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. says it earned US$1.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from US$1.7 billion during the same quarter in 2023. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$50.
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NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario's NDP and Liberal party leaders cried foul Thursday over a trip Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford took to Washington, D.C., in the middle of a snap election he called, saying he's touting that visit for partisan purposes.
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Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index Thursday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 135.40 points at 25,698.51.
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Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education

Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education

OTTAWA — Some of Canada's aid sector is rallying around a call for Ottawa to prioritize education initiatives abroad as a way of bolstering security at home, as the U.S.
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Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc.'s share price was under pressure Thursday after the insurance giant reported a big earnings miss driven by various factors including claims headwinds in its U.S. division.
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Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gear

Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gear

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledge to boost Arctic security through a "massive" cut to Canada's foreign aid budget has led to renewed attacks from his political opponents, who are accusing him of borrowing policy from U.S.
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Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

Power to call for parliamentary pause 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court

OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a "reasonable justification" for hitting the pause button.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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