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Statistics Canada reports merchandise $762 million trade surplus in May
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country posted a $762-million international merchandise trade surplus in May as the auto sector…
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales rose 1.7 per cent in April
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says wholesale sales increased 1.7 per cent to $65.3 billion in April, boosted by the motor vehicle and…
The case for tariffs
From the June 2019 print edition
I am writing this column in the midst of a so-called trade war between the US and China.…
HP opens 3D printing centre of excellence
BARCELONA, Spain—HP Inc. opened its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain, one of the…
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets second green light from Ottawa
OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau gave Canada's controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second lease on life Tuesday, framing the…
European Central Bank hints at stimulus drawing Trump ire
FRANKFURT—The European Central Bank stands ready to cut interest rates and could re-start its bond purchase stimulus program if…
Aerospace industry at risk of further decline, says report by Jean Charest
MONTREAL—A new industry report says the aerospace industry is at risk of being overtaken by foreign rivals if government doesn't…
Feds cut heavy icebreaker order from Vancouver shipyard
OTTAWA—The federal government has quietly taken construction of the coast guard's next heavy icebreaker away from Vancouver…
US wholesale prices up 0.1 per cent in May
WASHINGTON—U.S. wholesale prices rose just 0.1 per cent in May month, another sign that inflation remains under control.
The…
Documents show federal push for infrastructure bank to back Via project
OTTAWA—Federal officials are pushing the Canadian Infrastructure Bank to back Via Rail's high-frequency rail project, according to…
Economy added 27,700 jobs in May, unemployment rate hit record low: StatCan
OTTAWA—The economy added 27,700 jobs in May, while the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since comparable data become…
Rival all Alberta Indigenous coalition sets sights on Trans Mountain pipeline
CALGARY—An Indigenous bidder for the Trans Mountain pipeline system is sending formal invitations to all Metis and First Nations…