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Carney’s cabinet picks reflect fiscal urgency, executives say

Business leaders await results as new Prime Minister sets the stage for quick turnaround of economy

Toronto Centre MP Evan Solomon appointed Canada’s first AI minister

Carney downgraded the small-business portfolio in his cabinet. This is a problem

Honda’s EV delay shows how Canada’s new Industry Minister has her work cut out for her

Among the major government-backed EV-making investments announced in the past few years, Honda’s stands to be both the biggest and the best value from a Canadian perspective

Honda delays Ontario EV project plans, citing weak demand

U.S.-China tariff pause expected to trigger rush of rerouted deliveries, higher shipping costs

The temporary agreement will drive up global transportation costs and create headaches for consumers in the short-term, experts say

U.S. secures $600-billion Saudi investment pledge, $142-billion arms package on Gulf tour

U.S. slashes ‘de minimis’ tariff on small China parcels to 54%

Sheertex maker partly closes on financing, names interim CEO as founder Katherine Homuth departs for new startup

Company will receive enough cash to fund its planned production expansion and drive to reach operating profitability by the end of 2025

Q&A: Sheertex founder Katherine Homuth speaks about her exit – and new venture Oomira

Trans Mountain CEO Mark Maki sees new pipelines on the horizon

Maki believes Canada can be a major oil and gas exporter in the face of massive trade uncertainties that are roiling global markets

Today’s highlights

Aspiring retirees consider three strategies to make sure they don’t run out of money

Hudson’s Bay to choose a new owner in two to three weeks, court told

Tesla’s refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road

U.S. brokerage Robinhood Markets set to acquire crypto company WonderFi for $250-million

U.S. bill to extend Canadian snowbirds’ visa-free stays could pose tax, financial hurdles, experts warn

Trump says new order will lower U.S. drug prices and increase them everywhere else

Honda delays Ontario EV project plans, citing weak demand

Sustainable finance experts launch effort to bolster transition plans for Canadian companies

number cruncher

Nine energy stocks poised for future growth

Opinion

Bullish on Toast Inc.

Poor millionaire homeowners: Retirement with lots of home equity and not enough savings

The market is irrationally exuberant about Trump’s tariff retreat

Alberta’s wishy-washy dance with separatism will beggar the province

Why is there a Chat feature? The bad habits of online meetings

Spotlight

The big guide to auto insurance

Buy Canadian: A consumer’s guide to patriotic shopping

Meet the All-Stars: The 20 best dividend-paying stocks for 2025

How does your credit card rank? Check our new guide

They ditched Canada’s big cities for a cheaper lifestyle. How did it work out?Podcast

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Personal Finance

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Aspiring retirees consider three strategies to make sure they don’t run out of money

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Forget rising home equity – inheritances are the new wealth brag

U.S.-China tariff pause expected to trigger rush of rerouted deliveries, higher shipping costs

U.S. bill to extend Canadian snowbirds’ visa-free stays could pose tax, financial hurdles, experts warn

Poor millionaire homeowners: Retirement with lots of home equity and not enough savings

Buying misfit fruits and vegetables can help reduce your grocery bill. Here’s what some services offer

Travel tips for parents planning family holidays in Canada this summer

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Recent grad earning $84,000, lives at home and with a relative: ‘It’s so expensive to move out’

Interact with The Globe

Streetwise

Shopify shares soar ahead of debut in Nasdaq 100

Owning Senators, or any sports team, beats public market investments

Nervous clients of IGM Financial Inc. steer clear of panic selling, CEO says

BCE’s downfall is Bay Street’s collective failure, from the blue-chip board to institutional investors

Sun Life Financial CEO says U.S. tariff impacts on market appear manageable so far

Economy

Carney’s cabinet picks reflect fiscal urgency, executives say

U.S. brokerage Robinhood Markets set to acquire crypto company WonderFi for $250-million

Carney downgraded the small-business portfolio in his cabinet. This is a problem

Financial services

Carney’s cabinet picks reflect fiscal urgency, executives say

Owning Senators, or any sports team, beats public market investments

BCE’s downfall is Bay Street’s collective failure, from the blue-chip board to institutional investors

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Energy and resources

Honda’s EV delay shows how Canada’s new Industry Minister has her work cut out for her

Honda delays Ontario EV project plans, citing weak demand

Honda delays Ontario EV project plans, citing weak demand

Technology and innovation

Q&A: Sheertex founder Katherine Homuth speaks about her exit – and new venture Oomira

Toronto Centre MP Evan Solomon appointed Canada’s first AI minister

Sheertex maker partly closes on financing, names interim CEO as founder Katherine Homuth departs for new startup

Retirement and financial planning

charting retirement

Aspiring retirees consider three strategies to make sure they don’t run out of money

U.S. bill to extend Canadian snowbirds’ visa-free stays could pose tax, financial hurdles, experts warn

Poor millionaire homeowners: Retirement with lots of home equity and not enough savings

ROB Magazine

Road to Net Zero Ranking 2025

A ranking of 29 Canadian companies with strong management leading them on the Road to Net Zero

Still the best: Welcome Best Managed Companies 2025

Download the May 2025 edition of Report on Business magazine

Meeting of the mines: The mining world descends on Toronto, and guess what’s on everyone’s mind?

Monopoly much? Five things we learned from economics professor Pascal Courty

More business news

Honda’s EV delay shows how Canada’s new Industry Minister has her work cut out for her

Carney’s cabinet picks reflect fiscal urgency, executives say

U.S. brokerage Robinhood Markets set to acquire crypto company WonderFi for $250-million

Family of Boeing whistleblower settles lawsuit with aircraft maker over his death

charting retirement

Aspiring retirees consider three strategies to make sure they don’t run out of money

Q&A: Sheertex founder Katherine Homuth speaks about her exit – and new venture Oomira

Newfoundland mayor says town in transition after oil project phase completed

Toronto Centre MP Evan Solomon appointed Canada’s first AI minister

Video

Trump and UK's Starmer strike 'breakthrough' trade dealVideo1:30

Can Donald Trump fire Fed chief Jerome Powell?Video2:32

Drugs giant Roche to invest US$50-billion in U.S. over next five yearsVideo1:15

Wall Street and the U.S. dollar tumble as investors retreat further from the U.S., AP ExplainsVideo1:45

Trump hints at firing Federal Reserve chair Powell after tariff commentsVideo1:09

How Trump's tariffs sparked international rivalry over seafoodVideo1:29

How a Canadian softwood lumber company is grappling with U.S. tariffsVideo1:43

Gold bolts past key $3,200 mark on dollar slide, safe-haven flowsVideo1:13

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Penelope Graham

Welcome home, snowbirds – but don’t forget your U.S. tax filings

The trade war helps explain why early retirement - which peaked in 1998 - is a dying concept

From Kelowna to St. John’s: The best and worst cities to be a first-time homebuyer

Sections

Future of work

How to give a better performance review

Remote workers are less likely to take vacations. Are employers paying attention?

Why this couple made a no-separation travel vow

Careers

When does a babysitter become an employee?

The new line of defence: women in cybersecurity

Devising a start-up product that clicks with customers should start with a one-week sprint

Taxes

Barrick CEO says he does not know where Mali is keeping miner’s confiscated gold

Nigerian judge adjourns Binance tax evasion case to May 12

Mali shuts Barrick office and issues threats to key mine in tax dispute

Small business

How Indigenous-owned record labels are carving out a better path for traditional music and artists

The sky is the limit for Vancouver restaurant owner bringing Indigenous cuisine to YVR

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

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