OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order Saturday to impose tariffs of 10 per cent on Canadian energy and 25 per cent on everything else beginning on Feb. 4.

The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year and plans to introduce new exemptions to ensure most middle-class Canadians do not pay more tax if the rate becomes official.Canadian national news

1 day ago · OTTAWA - A lawyer for the federal government says a judge mistakenly concluded it was unreasonable for the government to use the Emergencies Act in 2022 to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points. In his January 2024 ruling, Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley said he ...

23 hours ago · Here's where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Feb. 5: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Pickering: Ford will make an announcement at 1 p.m. in Pickering. He will also visit workers and tour a Kubota Canada facility. He will then go to Oshawa for an event with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

1 day ago · Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today. The temporary reprieve halts — at least for now — a continental trade war that ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... All eyes in Ottawa are on Trudeau’s political future Monday could mark a historic week in Canadian politics -- if the growing chorus calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets its way. Citing three sources, the Globe and Mail is reporting that the prime minister could step down as ...

Dec 17, 2024 · OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet Monday, leaving her post as deputy prime minister and finance minister on the same day she was expected to deliver the government's fall

2 days ago · MONTREAL - Quebec Premier François Legault welcomed news that Canada would not be hit with United States tariffs for another month, but he said Monday that uncertainty continues to hang over the economy like a "dagger over our heads." Canada may not be hit just yet with 25 per cent tariffs by U.S ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post says no end to strike in sight With the Canada Post strike nearing four weeks, the postal service says it doesn't see an end in sight.

Dec 17, 2024 · MONTREAL - Canada Post trucks, conveyors and mail carriers swung back into motion Tuesday after a month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers left letters and parcels in limbo and a massive backlog to sort through. Following a ministerial directive, the country's labour board ordered employees back on the job when it determined the two sides stood too far apart to reach a deal by year ...