Canadian shoppers could see higher prices at retail stores as the ongoing tariff war begins to affect newly imported goods. However, retailers say the impact may take some time to reach store shelves as businesses first work through inventory purchased before the latest tariffs came into effect. Matt Poirier of the Retail Council of Canada said products with short shelf lives or those that sell quickly are likely to see price increases first. This could be followed by slower-moving items such as ovens and washing machines as retailers replenish their stock with tariff-affected products. Canad

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is preparing to take several steps to attract more foreign investment and support economic growth, with some of the key measures expected to be unveiled in the upcoming fall federal budget. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has assigned several ministers to actively engage with businesses and help them access available government support. As part of the initiative, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will travel across Canada to meet with business leaders and guide them through the process of applying for gover

The lawyer representing Vancouver police officer Kalwinder Dosanjh has raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the investigation into his client. Dosanjh, who has served with the Vancouver Police Department for 26 years, is also the founder of the Kids Play Foundation, an organization that works to keep young people away from drugs and gang involvement. Following a secret investigation conducted by the Vancouver Police Department for about two and a half years, Dosanjh was charged last week with nine offences, including fraud, theft and breach of trust involving more than $3 mi

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed five new executive orders imposing additional restrictions on certain Canadian imports as trade tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. According to the information provided, the measures include restrictions on Canadian beer, wine, whisky and vodka, as well as motorcycles, cane molasses and some dairy products. The new restrictions are set to take effect Sept. 29. The United States has also imposed a 50 per cent tariff on some other Canadian goods, including mattresses and motorboats. Trump has further threatened to bar Canadian companie

Canada and the European Union are exploring a broad strategic alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security and other key areas, as both sides seek to navigate growing competition between the United States and China. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to outline the initiative during her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg on September 16. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to attend the address and speak to European lawmakers the following day, highlighting Canada’s push for closer ties with Europe. The Carney governmen

Canadian and Chinese military officials have held their first defence coordination talks in more than eight years, with the meeting taking place privately in Ottawa. China’s Defence Ministry confirmed that the meeting was held on September 4, saying the talks were aimed at restoring military-level communication between the two countries. The ministry described the discussions as a clear dialogue intended to improve mutual understanding and build trust between the two militaries. Notably, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government did not issue any public statement about the meeting, while Bei

Canada, France, Britain and more than a dozen other Western countries have decided to impose a complete ban on all imports originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement, the countries strongly condemned the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and rising violence in the West Bank. They said the ongoing settlement expansion amounts to the seizure of Palestinian land and the forced displacement of Palestinians. Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand joined European countries in reaffirming Canada’s commitment to a two-state solution

The Canada-U.S. trade war could drag on, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warning that Washington could consider imposing additional retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods as early as today. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a video message to Canadians, said the country would have to pay a significant price for reducing its trade dependence on the United States. However, he stressed that failing to take action could have even more damaging consequences. Carney said Canada has all the necessary tools to reduce its dependence on the U.S. and build a stronger, more prosperous

Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on a range of goods imported from the United States, affecting an estimated $28 billion worth of U.S. imports. The tariffs cover products including steel, furniture and cotton T-shirts. Canadian counter-tariffs of 25 to 50 per cent have also been imposed on several U.S. dairy products, while American perfumes, sunscreen and hair-care products are now subject to tariffs of up to 50 per cent. The measures come amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States. A day earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump threat