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Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s top decision makers signalled they likely would have puased the interest rate easing cycle earlier this month if not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States.
Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

TORONTO — Canadian small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, and are shifting to suppliers in domestic and other international markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

WASHINGTON — Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.
B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

Real estate can account for up to one-third of infrastructure costs in Vancouver
Threats to B.C. LNG industry are a made-in-Canada problem

Threats to B.C. LNG industry are a made-in-Canada problem

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to advance an Alaska LNG project will create competition for B.C., though it’s not the sector’s biggest challenge
Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across most markets.
B.C. energy minister says treaty not a 'bargaining chip' in U.S. trade dispute

B.C. energy minister says treaty not a 'bargaining chip' in U.S. trade dispute

VICTORIA — British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about Canada supplying water through the Columbia River Treaty are "not accurate," and the U.S.
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have pushed further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support and almost half of Canadians surveyed think they'll win the election, a new poll suggests.
Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

After regulators claimed he arranged over half-a-billion dollars' worth of mortgages based on fraudulent and forged documentation unregistered mortgage broker Jay Chaudhary has not faced any criminal, civil or administrative penalties