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trade

Canada, U.S. to start discussions on new economic, security relationship after federal election

The Prime Minister’s Office said the two leaders would commence negotiations after this country’s April 28 vote

Carney says Canada cannot rely on U.S. any longer, must achieve ‘economic autonomy’

What does Donald Trump hope to achieve with tariffs? He’s made it crystal clear

The U.S. waged a trade war against Canada before. Here’s how it ended

autos

Canada’s auto industry braces for impact as U.S. tariffs loom: ‘We’re vulnerable’

The auto industry fears U.S. tariffs will smother the supply chain in costs that cannot be passed on to buyers, causing sales to sag and potential shutdowns

Production chaos from U.S. tariffs already hurting Canadian companies, auto parts makers warn

Americans set for inflation jolt as car prices get hit by Trump tariffs

German automakers have the most to lose as Trump tariffs hit. Their share prices say as much

economy

Canada’s GDP expanded by 0.4% in January as tariff impact looms

The Bank of Canada has warned that there was a significant gap between the robust hard data seen so far and survey data of businesses and consumers

U.S. consumer spending rebounds in February; core inflation firmer

work force

Stakes are high, as immigration program for caregivers set to open with limited spots

Critics say Ottawa is offering relatively few permanent residency spots to caregivers, potentially leaving thousands of immigrants open to exploitation

personal finance

I tried to boycott Amazon to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Here’s how it went

The American giant’s online store is not really where it makes its money

Mariya Postelnyak

Today’s highlights

U.S. suitors likely buyers for stake in Telus cell towers, analysts say

Lowest fixed and variable mortgage rates in Canada for March 27, 2025

Law Society of Ontario releases investigation into ousted CEO’s pay raise

U.S. auto pain is China’s gain

Poilievre promises $5,000 TFSA top-up for investments in Canadian companies

Toronto’s El Mocambo to keep lights on for now under court-appointed monitor

CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, source says

U.S. seeking egg exports from Europe and elsewhere to help ease prices at home

Canola farmers feel their livelihoods are being sacrificed to save the auto industry

Opinion

What to do in this trade war when inflation and recession strike at once?

Secretly recording others in the workplace, while not inherently illegal, can still get you fired

In this time of crisis, let’s make better use of Canadians abroad to build our future

Adam McCauley and Steven Wang

23andMe’s bankruptcy may be a way bigger problem than you think

Trump is right to fear a Canada-Europe team-up. But Canada must step up

Spotlight

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

Buy Canadian: A consumer’s guide to patriotic shopping

How does your credit card rank? Check our new guide

The 20 most livable Canadian cities for retirement in 2024

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

February 26, 2025

Personal Finance

BMO tightens mortgage rules due to tariffs, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

I tried to boycott Amazon to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Here’s how it went

Mariya Postelnyak

How many Canadian auto workers is Trump’s new tariff threatening? Take our business and investing news quiz

Poilievre has pledged to help working seniors. Would he succeed?

Lowest fixed and variable mortgage rates in Canada for March 27, 2025

How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy’s demise? Depends what you’re buying

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When it comes to spending money, Thursday is the new Friday

Poilievre promises $5,000 TFSA top-up for investments in Canadian companies

Interact with The Globe

Streetwise

Canada’s corrugated industry works to untangle from U.S. as tariffs loom

Telus puts stake in tower network up for sale, hires TD bankers to pitch investors

Sheertex CEO Katherine Homuth stepping down

Mead, prune wine, snuff and burial shrouds. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs hit a long list of oddball products

RBC’s strategy to withstand economic uncertainty in a Trump world involves using scale to invest

Economy

Canada’s GDP expanded by 0.4% in January as tariff impact looms

BMO tightens mortgage rules due to tariffs, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

What to do in this trade war when inflation and recession strike at once?

Financial services

RBC’s strategy to withstand economic uncertainty in a Trump world involves using scale to invest

U.S. suitors likely buyers for stake in Telus cell towers, analysts say

Telus puts stake in tower network up for sale, hires TD bankers to pitch investors

Globe Investor Quick Links

Energy and resources

Oil set to rise for third week on Venezuela, Iran pressure

Production chaos from U.S. tariffs already hurting Canadian companies, auto parts makers warn

Trump administration tells oil and biofuels groups to hash out new biofuel policy, sources say

Technology and innovation

Toronto’s El Mocambo to keep lights on for now under court-appointed monitor

U.S. suitors likely buyers for stake in Telus cell towers, analysts say

Mead, prune wine, snuff and burial shrouds. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs hit a long list of oddball products

Retirement and financial planning

Poilievre has pledged to help working seniors. Would he succeed?

carrick on money

When it comes to spending money, Thursday is the new Friday

Poilievre promises $5,000 TFSA top-up for investments in Canadian companies

ROB Magazine

If you run a giant like Fidelity’s True North Fund, you’d better be a sharp stock picker like Maxime Lemieux to outperform

The portfolio manager’s $6.1-billion fund has outpaced the S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index since he took over in 2009

Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow created Birch Bark Coffee to give back to his community – then it took off

Clear and present danger: How I learned to be bodyguarded like a billionaire

Sagicor Financial is based in Barbados, trades in Toronto and is growing fast

Editor’s Note: On guard for thee

More business news

Canada’s auto industry braces for impact as U.S. tariffs loom: ‘We’re vulnerable’

Ottawa posts $26.8-billion deficit for April-to-January period of 2024-25 fiscal year

Thames Water’s finance chief to leave company within days

Women Lead Here: Gender-equity programs face a reckoning

Women Lead Here: Corporate Canada female leadership ranked

Secretly recording others in the workplace, while not inherently illegal, can still get you fired

U.S. consumer spending rebounds in February; core inflation firmer

Canada’s GDP expanded by 0.4% in January as tariff impact looms

Video

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Hudson’s Bay plan to liquidate all but six stores gets court approvalVideo1:40

AI system can detect if pigs are stressedVideo1:49

Hudson's Bay customers react as historic retailer plans full liquidationVideo1:35

'Ban AI for political use,' says co-creator of Trump Gaza AI videoVideo1:07

Trump signs order creating U.S. strategic crypto reserveVideo1:37

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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

Secretly recording others in the workplace, while not inherently illegal, can still get you fired

carrick on money

When it comes to spending money, Thursday is the new Friday

In an age of AI, remember only you can be the writer of something meaningful

Harvey Schachter

Taxes

Hudson’s Bay liquidation, Buy Canadian movement and the temporary resident population decline: Must-read business and investing stories

Carney’s win kills Liberals’ much-delayed plan to change capital gains tax

Canada extends tax credit for investors in critical mineral exploration

Small business

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

From baby carriers to kids snacks, here’s where parents can buy products made in Canada

Why is it so tough for small-business owners and self-employed to take paternity leave?

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