Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals - even as he gave himself more time t...
Jul 07, 2025
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicl...
Jul 07, 2025
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank
OTTAWA - The federal government and Canada's premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking down internal trade barriers, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues in a new report....
Jul 07, 2025
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
CALGARY - Canada's top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high. NATO leaders -...
Jul 06, 2025
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL - As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on the United States, a new subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company says it wants to build a liquefied natural...
Jul 04, 2025
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with liquidity problems caused by the United States' global...
Jul 04, 2025
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy
In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor. Her son spendin...
Jul 04, 2025
Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a 'heavy weight'
OTTAWA - Canada's efforts to broaden trade beyond the United States appear to be bearing fruit, but economists warn it will be a long road before Canadian exporters settle at a new status quo. Statist...
Jul 03, 2025
New supply management law won't save the system from Trump, experts say
OTTAWA - A new law meant to protect supply management might not be enough to shield the system in trade talks with a Trump administration bent on eliminating it, trade experts say. "It's certainly mor...
Jul 03, 2025
Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking 'bootlicking' approach to Trump
OTTAWA - Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of taking a "bootlicking" approach to U.S. President Donald Trump at the expense of Canadian valu...
Jul 02, 2025
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Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...