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Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

OTTAWA — The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs.
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Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

OTTAWA — Canada won't put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech companies set to take effect on June 30, the finance minister said Thursday. Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to pause the tax ahead of trade discussions with the U.S.
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Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

PARIS (AP) — After Hollywood's “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the mos
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S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite gains in energy stocks

S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite gains in energy stocks

Canada's main stock index ended lower on Thursday as investors continued to chew on the latest interest rate announcement out of the U.S. and the ripple effects of the Israel-Iran conflict. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 53.
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Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW

Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW

The agreement with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association covers about 8,500 employees, who mostly manage post offices in rural Canada.
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Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading

Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading

Rob Alexander's father wasn't supposed to be on Air India Flight 182 on June 23, 1985. "My mother had actually booked him on an Air France flight to go see his mother in India," recalled Alexander, who was in his teens at the time.
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Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.
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Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities

The Ontario government says it's introducing two financial assistance programs to help municipalities and businesses recover from a severe March ice storm.
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Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
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Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum

Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum

MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum.
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