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Many Canadians losing confidence in future of trade relationship with U.S.: Poll

Many Canadians losing confidence in future of trade relationship with U.S.: Poll

OTTAWA — Almost two in five Canadians say recent court rulings in the U.S., and the ongoing legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, have made them feel less confident in the future of trade relations, a new poll suggests.
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be engaging in behind-the-scenes trade discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada Post union files labour practices complaint

Canada Post union files labour practices complaint

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post over ongoing contract negotiations, as the union scrambles to overcome bargaining pushback from both management and its membership.
Many homeowners plan to rein in spending as mortgage payments rise upon renewal: TD

Many homeowners plan to rein in spending as mortgage payments rise upon renewal: TD

TORONTO — Nearly half of homeowners facing a mortgage renewal in the next year expect their monthly payments to go up — with many anticipating having to adjust their budget to keep up with the higher cost, a survey published on Thursday shows.
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday — even as the central bank braces for an economic hit.
Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is urging retailers and landlords to drop or change competitor property controls that are not justified even if they do not raise issues under the Competition Act.
Historically low arrears rates bucked by Saskatchewan

Historically low arrears rates bucked by Saskatchewan

Canada's borrowers outperform those in both the U.K. and U.S.
Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the "best" they have had in the last decade.
Oxford Properties buys CPP Investments' stake in office portfolio in Western Canada

Oxford Properties buys CPP Investments' stake in office portfolio in Western Canada

TORONTO — Oxford Properties Group has signed a deal to buy the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's 50 per cent stake in a group of office properties in Western Canada that they co-own for $730 million.
Mortgage-free retirement out of reach for one in three Canadians, says survey

Mortgage-free retirement out of reach for one in three Canadians, says survey

Royal LePage report says affordability crisis delays homeownership, leaving nearly 30% of near-retirees still paying off their homes.