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Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

Canadian business groups anxiously watching trade negotiations with the U.S. don't want the country to rush into a deal but say the uncertainty is weighing on their members. After U.S.
Trophy assets narrow as building performance drives investor demand

Trophy assets narrow as building performance drives investor demand

Destination spaces deliver the payback investors seek
Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday, following through on a threat to raise duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
Hudson's Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection

Hudson's Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to shave off a sliver of its debt after getting court approval for two lease deals, but is still gearing up for a fight on a third lease agreement later this month.
Canada’s economy contracts in May even as some sectors rebound from tariffs

Canada’s economy contracts in May even as some sectors rebound from tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada's economy contracted for a second straight month in May even as some sectors held up in the face of U.S. tariffs. Real gross domestic product fell 0.1 per cent in May, Statistics Canada said Thursday, matching the decline in April.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future cuts may be warranted as U.S. tariffs continue to cloud the outlook. The central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.75 per cent after a third consecutive hold.
Affordable housing and retail planned for downtown Okotoks lot

Affordable housing and retail planned for downtown Okotoks lot

A building planned for McRae Street in Okotoks includes purpose-built rentals and some retail space
Offering of Kal Tire locations opens up investment opportunities

Offering of Kal Tire locations opens up investment opportunities

Top brand in secondary markets a winning combo for investors
Calgary incentive programs diversify asset base, attract new investors

Calgary incentive programs diversify asset base, attract new investors

Work to recover from 2014 oil price slump expands to new sectors