<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Economy News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Economy News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Resources Satellite Account: Human Resource Module, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Human Resources Module (HRM) of the Natural Resources Satellite Account (NRSA) is a product that depicts annual estimates of the number of jobs, hours worked, and wages and salaries consistent with the System of National Accounts concepts, by characteristics of the employees holding those jobs. These characteristics include age group, gender, education level and immigration status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resources-satellite-account-human-resource-module-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resources-satellite-account-human-resource-module-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>June 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for June&nbsp;2026, including new posts added since the publication was released on March&nbsp;23,&nbsp;2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanjune-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanjune-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supersized data centres are coming to Canada. One province is at the epicentre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new national AI strategy by the federal government this week comes at a time when the country is confronting a wave of new high-powered data centres, while public sentiment could be souring on the impacts of the new technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/supersized-data-centres-are-coming-to-canada-one-province-is-at-the-epicentre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/supersized-data-centres-are-coming-to-canada-one-province-is-at-the-epicentre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet fuel shortage? Don't worry about it, say major airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than six weeks after international warnings that Europe could run out of jet fuel, at least two major global carriers are saying it's safe to book a summer holiday to Europe because they don't expect the expensive commodity to run out during the busy travel season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/jet-fuel-shortage-dont-worry-about-it-say-major-airlines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/jet-fuel-shortage-dont-worry-about-it-say-major-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher oil and gas prices coming soon, industry and analysts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy executives and analysts are warning that oil and gas prices will likely rise significantly as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and stubborn demand burns through strategic reserves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/higher-oil-and-gas-prices-coming-soon-industry-and-analysts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/higher-oil-and-gas-prices-coming-soon-industry-and-analysts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to hit more than 60 countries, including Canada, with new tariffs over 'forced labour']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration plans to impose new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including Canada, over allegations the countries are allowing goods produced by forced labour into their supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-to-hit-more-than-60-countries-including-canada-with-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-to-hit-more-than-60-countries-including-canada-with-new-tariffs-over-forced-labour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says CRTC's new cash requirements from streamers risk price hikes for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will direct its broadcast and telecommunications regulator to revisit a recent decision to triple the funds that streaming services like Netflix must contribute to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-says-crtcs-new-cash-requirements-from-streamers-risk-price-hikes-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-says-crtcs-new-cash-requirements-from-streamers-risk-price-hikes-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says CRTC's higher tax on streamers risks price hikes for Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government will direct its broadcast and telecommunications regulator to revisit a recent decision to triple the funds that streaming services like Netflix must contribute to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-says-crtcs-higher-tax-on-streamers-risks-price-hikes-for-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-says-crtcs-higher-tax-on-streamers-risks-price-hikes-for-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa calls for review of CRTC decision on streamers' Cancon contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will direct the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review its recent decision tripling streamers' financial contributions to domestic content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-calls-for-review-of-crtc-decision-on-streamers-cancon-contributions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-calls-for-review-of-crtc-decision-on-streamers-cancon-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says latest Trump tariffs 'not a surprise' after U.S. promises new 10% levy on Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney says he isn't surprised by the Trump administration's plan to slap import levies on goods allegedly made with forced labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-says-latest-trump-tariffs-not-a-surprise-after-us-promises-new-10-levy-on-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-says-latest-trump-tariffs-not-a-surprise-after-us-promises-new-10-levy-on-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, <span>first quarter 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The labour productivity of Canadian businesses fell&nbsp;0.5% in the first&nbsp;quarter, after edging down in the previous quarter&nbsp;(-0.3%). The decline in the first&nbsp;quarter reflects the mild contraction in the pace of business output. Meanwhile, hours worked increased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanfirst-quarter-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanfirst-quarter-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zellers plays with toys, food as retailer's relaunch reaches Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new discount storefront is set to open near Toronto's Yorkdale Mall on June 18th, and another at Windsor's Tecumseh Mall in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/zellers-plays-with-toys-food-as-retailers-relaunch-reaches-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/zellers-plays-with-toys-food-as-retailers-relaunch-reaches-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney addresses technical recession, says economy going through 'settling-in' period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is "fundamentally" transforming the economy as it responds to the U.S. trade war, and that the country's dip into a technical recession is partly a symptom of this "settling-in" period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-addresses-technical-recession-says-economy-going-through-settling-in-period/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-addresses-technical-recession-says-economy-going-through-settling-in-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada tells U.S., Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-tells-us-mexico-it-wants-cusma-renewed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-tells-us-mexico-it-wants-cusma-renewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues proclamation to lower some steel, aluminum and copper tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proclamation signed late Monday by U.S. President Donald Trump will amend his &zwnj;Sec. 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports, lowering them from 25 per cent to 15 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-issues-proclamation-to-lower-some-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-issues-proclamation-to-lower-some-steel-aluminum-and-copper-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial and Territorial Cultural Indicators, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The culture and sport sectors in Canada registered another year of increased economic activity in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-cultural-indicators-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-cultural-indicators-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's cloud market is 'broken,' report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report calls the market for cloud computing in Canada "broken" and warns that without requiring compatibility betweenshared processing providers, domestic alternatives to U.S. tech giants risk Canadians buying into "maplewashed dependencies."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-cloud-market-is-broken-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-cloud-market-is-broken-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese-made electric vehicles start arriving in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,910 Chinese-made electric passenger vehicles arrived in Canada during the month of May under the reduced tariff deal announced earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chinese-made-electric-vehicles-start-arriving-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chinese-made-electric-vehicles-start-arriving-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic confidentially files for initial public offering in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S.-based artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said Monday it has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), teeing up what could become a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-giant-anthropic-confidentially-files-for-initial-public-offering-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-giant-anthropic-confidentially-files-for-initial-public-offering-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post workers vote in favour of deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post workers have voted in favour of a new contract, ending years of tensions and back and forth negotiations between the union and the Crown corporation, including nation-wide strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-workers-vote-in-favour-of-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-workers-vote-in-favour-of-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia unveils new superchip to bring AI functions into personal computers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia has unveiled a powerful chip that would bring advanced artificial intelligence functions into laptops and desktop computers, with new personal computer models from brands including Microsoft and Dell set to roll out later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nvidia-unveils-new-superchip-to-bring-ai-functions-into-personal-computers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nvidia-unveils-new-superchip-to-bring-ai-functions-into-personal-computers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a recent B.C. court decision could mean for remote work]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more workers across the country find themselves forced back into the office full time, experts say a recent court decision in British Columbia could have broader implications for remote work &mdash; and shows why employers need to implement return-to-office mandates with care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-a-recent-bc-court-decision-could-mean-for-remote-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-a-recent-bc-court-decision-could-mean-for-remote-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta considering 3 oil pipeline routes through northern B.C., documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government has considered three different pipeline routes through northern British Columbia for a new major oil export pipeline, according to documents obtained by CBC News which provide a first glimpse into where the project could be located.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-considering-3-oil-pipeline-routes-through-northern-bc-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-considering-3-oil-pipeline-routes-through-northern-bc-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilt cars are cheaper than other used vehicles. But it's buyer beware]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the price of used vehicles up around 48 per cent since late 2019, a vehicle that's been rebuilt after a write-off may carry a tempting price tag. But auto industry experts say they carry risks that may affect safety and insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rebuilt-cars-are-cheaper-than-other-used-vehicles-but-its-buyer-beware/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rebuilt-cars-are-cheaper-than-other-used-vehicles-but-its-buyer-beware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Trump take tomato? Here's what's behind the latest grocery price sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomato prices were up 21 per cent in April compared to a year earlier, the highest year-over-year price increase for any grocery item measured in the consumer price index, beating coffee and beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/did-trump-take-tomato-heres-whats-behind-the-latest-grocery-price-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/did-trump-take-tomato-heres-whats-behind-the-latest-grocery-price-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post records Q1 loss of $205 million amid major restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss comes amid an ongoing labour dispute with workers that the Crown corporation attributed in part to the downturn in its parcel business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-records-q1-loss-of-205-million-amid-major-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-records-q1-loss-of-205-million-amid-major-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis is launching 11 new North American models. Could they be built in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global automaker Stellantis' recently revealed plans to launch 11 new vehicle models in North America "produces opportunities" for those models to be built in Ontario, the head of the company's Canadian division says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-is-launching-11-new-north-american-models-could-they-be-built-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-is-launching-11-new-north-american-models-could-they-be-built-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada slipped into a technical recession on an annualized basis as economic growth stalled in 1st quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy &zwnj;contracted in the first quarter of the year on an annualized basis by a slim margin, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, making it two consecutive quarters of annualized decline, which some would call a technical recession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-slipped-into-a-technical-recession-on-an-annualized-basis-as-economic-growth-stalled-in-1st-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-slipped-into-a-technical-recession-on-an-annualized-basis-as-economic-growth-stalled-in-1st-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, <span>first quarter 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product was unchanged in the first quarter of&nbsp;2026, after declining&nbsp;0.2% in the fourth quarter of&nbsp;2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanfirst-quarter-2026span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanfirst-quarter-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>March 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in March, partially offsetting February's expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanmarch-2026span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanmarch-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental and Clean Technology Products Economic Account: Human Resource Module, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental and clean technology (ECT) activity generated 363,094&nbsp;employee jobs in the Canadian economy in 2024, up for the fourth&nbsp;consecutive year (+22.4%&nbsp;from 2020). The four-year job growth rate of the ECT sector exceeded that of the overall economy (+19.4%&nbsp;from 2020 to 2024). The ECT sector represented 1.7%&nbsp;of all jobs in Canada in 2024, a share that has remained constant compared with 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-and-clean-technology-products-economic-account-human-resource-module-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-and-clean-technology-products-economic-account-human-resource-module-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of World Cup, financial intelligence agency warns of heightened human trafficking risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bulletin from Fintrac is advising Canadian businesses to look out for transactions that could be linked to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Major events can boost the demand for this activity and offer an opportunity to move people to the location where major events are taking place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ahead-of-world-cup-financial-intelligence-agency-warns-of-heightened-human-trafficking-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ahead-of-world-cup-financial-intelligence-agency-warns-of-heightened-human-trafficking-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada says financial system is in good shape, but vulnerabilities have increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[High stock market valuations, higher corporate debt and higher amounts of money borrowed by hedge funds to buy sovereign debt are some vulnerabilities, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said. The increasingly volatile geopolitical system also creates a risk that more than one economic shock could happen at once.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-says-financial-system-is-in-good-shape-but-vulnerabilities-have-increased/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-says-financial-system-is-in-good-shape-but-vulnerabilities-have-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's balance of international payments, <span>first quarter 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's current account deficit (on a seasonally adjusted basis) widened by $6.2&nbsp;billion to $7.2&nbsp;billion in the first quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spanfirst-quarter-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spanfirst-quarter-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-negotiating-to-buy-saabs-globaleye-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-negotiating-to-buy-saabs-globaleye-airborne-early-warning-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Quantitative impact analysis: A practical overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-quantitative-impact-analysis-a-practical-overview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-quantitative-impact-analysis-a-practical-overview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Occupational match and economic outcomes of recent immigrants: A broad assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-occupational-match-and-economic-outcomes-of-recent-immigrants-a-broad-assessment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-occupational-match-and-economic-outcomes-of-recent-immigrants-a-broad-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Labour productivity in industries dependent on United States demand for Canadian exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-labour-productivity-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-labour-productivity-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Becoming journeypersons: A comparative study of childhood immigrant apprentices and Canadian-born apprentices from registration to certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-becoming-journeypersons-a-comparative-study-of-childhood-immigrant-apprentices-and-canadian-born-apprentices-from-registration-to-certification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-becoming-journeypersons-a-comparative-study-of-childhood-immigrant-apprentices-and-canadian-born-apprentices-from-registration-to-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>May 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are four&nbsp;new articles in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanmay-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanmay-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upset Uber customers charged for monthly memberships they say they never signed up for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber customers in Canada and the U.S. told CBC News they were signed up for an Uber One membership without their knowledge, and only caught the problem when they noticed an odd Uber charge &mdash; or string of recurring charges &mdash; on their credit card. Uber, however, says it doesn't enrol people in its monthly membership program without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/upset-uber-customers-charged-for-monthly-memberships-they-say-they-never-signed-up-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/upset-uber-customers-charged-for-monthly-memberships-they-say-they-never-signed-up-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark LNG deal between Canada and Germany to be announced: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landmark agreement to export liquified natural gas from northern British Columbia to Germany is expected to be announced later this week by the federal government, according to sources who spoke to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/landmark-lng-deal-between-canada-and-germany-to-be-announced-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/landmark-lng-deal-between-canada-and-germany-to-be-announced-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial and Territorial Tourism Satellite Account, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from the Provincial and Territorial Tourism Satellite Account is now available for 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-tourism-satellite-account-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-tourism-satellite-account-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February, the business closure rate held steady at 5.0%, 0.4&nbsp;percentage points above its 2015-to-2019 historical average. From January to February&nbsp;2026, the number of business closures varied little across all sectors. The largest changes were recorded in transportation and warehousing (-221&nbsp;business closures compared with January) and professional, scientific and technical services (-216&nbsp;closures), accounting for 74.7% of the overall variation in business closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-pizza-huts-from-your-childhood-are-making-a-comeback-heres-why-nostalgia-sells/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-pizza-huts-from-your-childhood-are-making-a-comeback-heres-why-nostalgia-sells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement his company would remain independent and committed to sustainability and quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fast-fashion-brand-shein-buys-eco-conscious-everlane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fast-fashion-brand-shein-buys-eco-conscious-everlane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/grilling-pains-why-your-bbq-may-cost-more-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/grilling-pains-why-your-bbq-may-cost-more-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intuit has laid off17 per cent of its full-time workforce &mdash; or about 3,000 roles worldwide &mdash; as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/intuit-lays-off-17-of-its-global-workforce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/intuit-lays-off-17-of-its-global-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthsimple wants to expand its banking to kids and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple is expanding its offerings for Canadian families, including accounts for children and teenagers, in a push to offer wider services to both consumers and businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wealthsimple-wants-to-expand-its-banking-to-kids-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wealthsimple-wants-to-expand-its-banking-to-kids-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-recalls-some-elantra-hybrid-vehicles-over-possible-overheating-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-recalls-some-elantra-hybrid-vehicles-over-possible-overheating-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your slice of the bread price-fixing settlement is on its way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in 2018, Canadians who applied can expect to see either $49.11 or $24.11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/your-slice-of-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-is-on-its-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/your-slice-of-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-is-on-its-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis refreshing North American products — and building 11 new models by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker&rsquo;s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven &ldquo;affordable&rdquo; vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-refreshing-north-american-products-and-building-11-new-models-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-refreshing-north-american-products-and-building-11-new-models-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What tech CEOs want from the new federal AI strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-tech-ceos-want-from-the-new-federal-ai-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-tech-ceos-want-from-the-new-federal-ai-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX plans IPO with shares to be sold as soon as June]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, opening the books of the company that has already revolutionized rocket technology, with even larger ambitions to colonize Mars and build AI data centres in space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musks-spacex-plans-ipo-with-shares-to-be-sold-as-soon-as-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musks-spacex-plans-ipo-with-shares-to-be-sold-as-soon-as-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian mining company Sherritt signs preliminary deal to sell majority stake to Gillon Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherritt suspended direct participation in its joint venture in Cuba earlier this month amid ramped up pressure by the U.S. on the island nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-signs-preliminary-deal-to-sell-majority-stake-to-gillon-capital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-signs-preliminary-deal-to-sell-majority-stake-to-gillon-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>March 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for March&nbsp;2026 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanmarch-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanmarch-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian mining company Sherritt International halts plans to dissolve Cuba business amid sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it stopped the dissolution plan after consultations with its advisers, stakeholders and relevant governmental authorities, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions on the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-international-halts-plans-to-dissolve-cuba-business-amid-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-mining-company-sherritt-international-halts-plans-to-dissolve-cuba-business-amid-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's timeline for West Coast pipeline 'best-case scenario': CIBC analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts are encouraged by a "sense of urgency" surrounding a potential new pipeline, but point out the provincial and federal governments still need to agree on the Pathways carbon capture project. There is also opposition to the project from B.C.'s government and some Indigenous groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/albertas-timeline-for-west-coast-pipeline-best-case-scenario-cibc-analysts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/albertas-timeline-for-west-coast-pipeline-best-case-scenario-cibc-analysts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.8% in April, thanks to soaring energy prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economists expected the rate to rise for the month, and it comes after the inflation rate climbed to 2.4 per cent the month before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-28-in-april-thanks-to-soaring-energy-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-28-in-april-thanks-to-soaring-energy-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California jury in Elon Musk lawsuit unanimously sides with OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world's richest person for having &zwnj;allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/california-jury-in-elon-musk-lawsuit-unanimously-sides-with-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/california-jury-in-elon-musk-lawsuit-unanimously-sides-with-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury set to deliberate in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of "stealing" a "charity" and is calling for his ouster from the company's leadership. A parade of wealthy Silicon Valley figures have taken the witness stand over the past several weeks, while protesters outside the courthouse took aim at both sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/jury-set-to-deliberate-in-musks-lawsuit-against-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/jury-set-to-deliberate-in-musks-lawsuit-against-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist]]></title><description><![CDATA[To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/marketing-your-bar-for-the-world-cup-fifas-strict-trademark-rules-could-land-you-a-cease-and-desist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/marketing-your-bar-for-the-world-cup-fifas-strict-trademark-rules-could-land-you-a-cease-and-desist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA is notorious for strict copyright rules. Here’s how Toronto businesses are navigating them]]></title><description><![CDATA[To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fifa-is-notorious-for-strict-copyright-rules-heres-how-toronto-businesses-are-navigating-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fifa-is-notorious-for-strict-copyright-rules-heres-how-toronto-businesses-are-navigating-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zwilling Kettles recalled by Health Canada due to potential burn risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kettle's handle can loosen or break off entirely during use, resulting in hot water spills and burns. Health Canada says affected consumers should stop using the kettles immediately and register for a refund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/zwilling-kettles-recalled-by-health-canada-due-to-potential-burn-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/zwilling-kettles-recalled-by-health-canada-due-to-potential-burn-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>March 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors purchased $4.6&nbsp;billion of Canadian securities in March, the lowest monthly investment since the beginning of 2026. Meanwhile, Canadian investors acquired $3.9&nbsp;billion of foreign securities, well below the monthly average investment of $16.7&nbsp;billion during the previous four&nbsp;months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanmarch-2026span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanmarch-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much damage have Canada's booze bans done to the U.S. wine industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Canadian liquor stores pulled American products from shelves, it delivered a bruising to the U.S. wine industry. Data shows just how much of a headache the booze ban has been as the two countries begin free trade talks later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-much-damage-have-canadas-booze-bans-done-to-the-us-wine-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-much-damage-have-canadas-booze-bans-done-to-the-us-wine-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April home sales down amid frosty start to spring real estate market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales were down four per cent last month compared to April 2025, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. The national average sale price of a home sold in April was $695,412, up 2.2 per cent from last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/april-home-sales-down-amid-frosty-start-to-spring-real-estate-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/april-home-sales-down-amid-frosty-start-to-spring-real-estate-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda indefinitely suspends $15B EV plant in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project, first announced in 2024, was paused last year with plans to review where the EV market was in two years. The indefinite pause comes as Honda posted its first ever full-year loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/honda-indefinitely-suspends-15b-ev-plant-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/honda-indefinitely-suspends-15b-ev-plant-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobeys, Loblaw under fire for maple washing, as Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after the Buy Canadian movement took root, grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys are facing increased scrutiny over "maple washing" &mdash; the practice of promoting imported goods as homegrown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sobeys-loblaw-under-fire-for-maple-washing-as-sobeys-ditches-maple-leaf-symbol-in-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sobeys-loblaw-under-fire-for-maple-washing-as-sobeys-ditches-maple-leaf-symbol-in-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they're still looking for guidance on how to implement the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-starts-crackdown-on-ticket-resale-above-face-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wants sovereign AI data centres. What does that actually mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here &mdash; a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-wants-sovereign-ai-data-centres-what-does-that-actually-mean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-wants-sovereign-ai-data-centres-what-does-that-actually-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-canadians-reaching-their-breaking-point-new-data-shows-more-people-filing-for-insolvency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-canadians-reaching-their-breaking-point-new-data-shows-more-people-filing-for-insolvency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keyera closes $5.3B Plains acquisition despite challenge by federal competition regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keyera Corp. has closed its deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains All American Pipeline LP despite a challenge launched by the federal competition regulator. The company says it completed the acquisition Tuesday for $5.3 billion including closing adjustments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/keyera-closes-53b-plains-acquisition-despite-challenge-by-federal-competition-regulator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/keyera-closes-53b-plains-acquisition-despite-challenge-by-federal-competition-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin's Canadian comeback to start in Toronto and Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin'? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/dunkins-canadian-comeback-to-start-in-toronto-and-montreal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/dunkins-canadian-comeback-to-start-in-toronto-and-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin' coming back to Canada, following deal with Foodtastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin&rsquo;? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/dunkin-coming-back-to-canada-following-deal-with-foodtastic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/dunkin-coming-back-to-canada-following-deal-with-foodtastic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebay rejects $56 billion US bid by GameStop, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive']]></title><description><![CDATA[GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has argued that by combining GameStop and eBay, he could cut costs and find synergies to create a much bigger enterprise. But analysts and investors had wondered whether the offer by GameStop, which is much smaller than the company its trying to buy, stood a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ebay-rejects-56-billion-us-bid-by-gamestop-calling-it-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ebay-rejects-56-billion-us-bid-by-gamestop-calling-it-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It has been devastating,' U.S. spirits group says about Canadian alcohol boycotts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between some provinces not selling American alcohol &mdash; part of the response to the trade war started by the U.S. &mdash; and consumers choosing not to buy it, the actions have been "devastating," says the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/it-has-been-devastating-us-spirits-group-says-about-canadian-alcohol-boycotts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/it-has-been-devastating-us-spirits-group-says-about-canadian-alcohol-boycotts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Trump's plan to drop gas tax may leave U.S. drivers feeling empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is finally acknowledging the financial pain that Americans are feeling with the soaring cost of gas, but his plan to pause the federal fuel tax may not have the kind of impact either he or drivers hope for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-trumps-plan-to-drop-gas-tax-may-leave-us-drivers-feeling-empty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-trumps-plan-to-drop-gas-tax-may-leave-us-drivers-feeling-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan unveiled for 'sovereign AI data centre' cluster in Kamloops, Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver and Kamloops will be home to a new data centre cluster under a planned partnership announced by the federal government and Telus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/plan-unveiled-for-sovereign-ai-data-centre-cluster-in-kamloops-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/plan-unveiled-for-sovereign-ai-data-centre-cluster-in-kamloops-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring seeding is underway and as farmers spend long hours in the tractor planting their crops, they&rsquo;re facing hefty increases to the cost of fuel and diesel. They&rsquo;re already concerned about the 2027 crop year year too, since many will be making those large fuel and fertilizer purchases in the months ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/farmers-confront-rising-cost-of-fertilizer-and-fuel-as-spring-seeding-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/farmers-confront-rising-cost-of-fertilizer-and-fuel-as-spring-seeding-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Toronto's condo market hit its bottom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Condo sales picked up in April, as lower prices and borrowing costs helped buyers jump into the market. After years of sky-high prices and sluggish sales, one of the country's most expensive housing markets is seeing something of a condo rebound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/has-torontos-condo-market-hit-its-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/has-torontos-condo-market-hit-its-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises announced it's raising prices on the Nintendo Switch 2, citing challenging business conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nintendo-hiking-price-for-switch-2-consoles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nintendo-hiking-price-for-switch-2-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy dropped 18,000 jobs in April as unemployment rose to 6-month high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Statistics Canada data released on Friday indicates a continued weakness in the labour market, which has struggled in the &#8203;face of U.S tariffs and trade uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-dropped-18000-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-6-month-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-dropped-18000-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-6-month-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy dropped 17,700 jobs in April as unemployment rose to six-month high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Net job losses since the start of the year have been concentrated in full-time jobs. This month's losses indicate a continued weakness in the labor market which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-dropped-17700-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-six-month-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-dropped-17700-jobs-in-april-as-unemployment-rose-to-six-month-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation, Ticketmaster vow to fight breakup after monopoly verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live Nation sat down with the CBC&rsquo;s Dave Seglins in the company&rsquo;s first feature interview since a U.S. federal jury verdict found the entertainment giant abused its monopoly and overcharged fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/live-nation-ticketmaster-vow-to-fight-breakup-after-monopoly-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/live-nation-ticketmaster-vow-to-fight-breakup-after-monopoly-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell fires employees it claims falsified attendance records, but some deny it]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an internal note obtained by CBC News, Bell said it investigated and terminated an undisclosed number of employees for &ldquo;misrepresenting their presence in the workplace." But several fired employees, and the lawyer representing them, say they believe the employees were actually fired for economic reasons, rather than misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-fires-employees-it-claims-falsified-attendance-records-but-some-deny-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-fires-employees-it-claims-falsified-attendance-records-but-some-deny-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto-based Sherritt pulls back from mining joint venture in Cuba amid expansion of U.S. sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States on Thursday imposed &zwnj;financial sanctions on a sprawling business conglomerate run by Cuba's military and a Cuban-Canadian mining joint venture, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the island's communist leaders by targeting sources of foreign investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/toronto-based-sherritt-pulls-back-from-mining-joint-venture-in-cuba-amid-expansion-of-us-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/toronto-based-sherritt-pulls-back-from-mining-joint-venture-in-cuba-amid-expansion-of-us-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yves Veggie Cuisine making comeback with relaunch of 5 products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leaf Foods Inc. says it's reviving five Yves products, including veggie deli sliced products and original and Mexican veggie ground round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/yves-veggie-cuisine-making-comeback-with-relaunch-of-5-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/yves-veggie-cuisine-making-comeback-with-relaunch-of-5-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average rent across Canada fell by 5% in April, according to report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rents in Canada have fallen back to the same level they were at three years ago, according to the new report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. But average rents are still 21.9 per cent higher than the pandemic-era low of April 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/average-rent-across-canada-fell-by-5-in-april-according-to-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/average-rent-across-canada-fell-by-5-in-april-according-to-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada cuts more flights due to soaring jet fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air travel continues to be impacted by soaring fuel prices. On Thursday, Air Canada confirmed that, due to the current high cost of jet fuel, it&rsquo;s halting service earlier than planned on four seasonal flights to U.S. destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-cuts-more-flights-due-to-soaring-jet-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-cuts-more-flights-due-to-soaring-jet-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has said wages are rising faster than inflation. CBC&rsquo;s Fact Check team dives deeper into that claim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fact-check-are-wages-rising-faster-than-inflation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fact-check-are-wages-rising-faster-than-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>April 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The April 2026 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanapril-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanapril-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico trade mission launches in Toronto as businesses seek to expand ties with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Mexican trade mission to Canada launched Thursday, involving over 200 Mexican businesses seeking to expand commercial links during the two-day, two-city encounter that will include high-level talks on the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mexico-trade-mission-launches-in-toronto-as-businesses-seek-to-expand-ties-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millennials more likely to live with their parents than past generations: StatsCan report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of data from three census cycles showed that 16.3 per cent of millennials aged 25 to 39 were living with parents in 2021, whereas 8.2 per cent of baby boomers in 1991 were doing the same. But the high cost of housing wasn't entirely to blame, according to Statistics Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/millennials-more-likely-to-live-with-their-parents-than-past-generations-statscan-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/millennials-more-likely-to-live-with-their-parents-than-past-generations-statscan-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa says carmakers facing 'significant change' amid reports Honda to suspend plans for EV plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-says-carmakers-facing-significant-change-amid-reports-honda-to-suspend-plans-for-ev-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-says-carmakers-facing-significant-change-amid-reports-honda-to-suspend-plans-for-ev-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda more definitively halting $15B EV plant development in Ontario, according to reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/honda-more-definitively-halting-15b-ev-plant-development-in-ontario-according-to-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/honda-more-definitively-halting-15b-ev-plant-development-in-ontario-according-to-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces multibillion-dollar Airbus order for AirAsia, a boon for Quebec aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-announces-multibillion-dollar-airbus-order-for-airasia-a-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-announces-multibillion-dollar-airbus-order-for-airasia-a-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in multi-billion dollar boon for Quebec aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-multi-billion-dollar-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-multi-billion-dollar-boon-for-quebec-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus secures 150-plane order with AirAsia in boon for Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec's aviation industry. The planes are produced at a site in Mirabel, north of Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airbus-secures-150-plane-order-with-airasia-in-boon-for-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets soar, oil prices sink as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices briefly fell under $100 US on Wednesday on hopes that Iran and the U.S. could make a peace deal, before rising again just over that mark. International markets soared and Wall Street posted more gains, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching new highs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-soar-oil-prices-sink-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-soar-oil-prices-sink-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets soar, oil prices plummet as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell under $100 US following pleas for peace in the Middle East by China's foreign minister, before rising a bit again. Markets in Europe and Asia soared at the same time, as did futures for major Wall Street indexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-soar-oil-prices-plummet-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-soar-oil-prices-plummet-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results of privacy investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT coming today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results of an investigation into whether OpenAI's ChatGPT adheres to Canada's privacy laws will be made public this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/results-of-privacy-investigation-into-openais-chatgpt-coming-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/results-of-privacy-investigation-into-openais-chatgpt-coming-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick-service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick-service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy, where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of aK-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quick-service-restaurants-are-taking-a-bigger-hit-as-canadians-feel-crunched-by-the-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI didn't respect Canadian privacy law when it trained ChatGPT: investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/openai-didnt-respect-canadian-privacy-law-when-it-trained-chatgpt-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/openai-didnt-respect-canadian-privacy-law-when-it-trained-chatgpt-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian privacy czars call out 'several concerns' with how OpenAI trained ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI did not adhere to Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-privacy-czars-call-out-several-concerns-with-how-openai-trained-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-privacy-czars-call-out-several-concerns-with-how-openai-trained-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecom workers say AI being used to monitor employees, disguise accents of offshore agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications workers are calling for government restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in the sector, suggesting the technology is being used to monitor workers and disguise the accents of overseas call centre workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/telecom-workers-say-ai-being-used-to-monitor-employees-disguise-accents-of-offshore-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/telecom-workers-say-ai-being-used-to-monitor-employees-disguise-accents-of-offshore-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk to pay $1.5M fine to settle suit over delayed Twitter disclosures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X. A trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5 million US fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musk-to-pay-15m-fine-to-settle-suit-over-delayed-twitter-disclosures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musk-to-pay-15m-fine-to-settle-suit-over-delayed-twitter-disclosures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada had a $1.78 billion trade surplus in March, compared with a $5.11 billion deficit in the prior month. It was the first time in six months that the country &#8203;exported more than it imported, thanks in large part to higher oil prices because of the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-posts-trade-surplus-in-march-thanks-to-higher-crude-prices-surging-gold-exports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-posts-trade-surplus-in-march-thanks-to-higher-crude-prices-surging-gold-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA home sales up 7% in April as prices shrink: real estate board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose on a year-over-year basis for the second straight month in April, while average selling prices moved lower again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gta-home-sales-up-7-in-april-as-prices-shrink-real-estate-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gta-home-sales-up-7-in-april-as-prices-shrink-real-estate-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>March 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services balance went from a slight surplus of $0.1 billion in February to a slight deficit of $0.1 billion in March. Overall, imports of services increased 1.7% to $20.4 billion, and exports of services were up 0.5% to reach $20.4 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanmarch-2026span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanmarch-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekati mine's future in doubt as company files for creditor protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ekati Diamond Mine&rsquo;s parent company has filed for creditor protection. It says global events caused the gem&rsquo;s prices to fall by more than 70 per cent within a year. The filings put at risk hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in promised payments to Indigenous communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ekati-mines-future-in-doubt-as-company-files-for-creditor-protection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ekati-mines-future-in-doubt-as-company-files-for-creditor-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa gives billion-dollar lifeline to steel and aluminum sectors as Trump tightens tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government announced on Monday another package to prop up the hard-hit steel, aluminum and copper sectors after U.S. President Donald Trump tightened his tariff regime to apply to more products, hammering Canadian industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-gives-billion-dollar-lifeline-to-steel-and-aluminum-sectors-as-trump-tightens-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-gives-billion-dollar-lifeline-to-steel-and-aluminum-sectors-as-trump-tightens-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta launched its sovereign wealth fund decades ago, but it was regularly poached by politicians, which is why the bank balance failed to meaningfully grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-new-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-ottawa-can-learn-from-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-new-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-ottawa-can-learn-from-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid growing calls to limit teens' use of AI chatbots, are parental controls enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with AI chatbots. Meta is rolling out a tool to let parents monitor topics their children discuss at the same time as Manitoba is proposing banning use of AI chatbots for youth. More research is needed, but evidence suggests some risk factors for mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-growing-calls-to-limit-teens-use-of-ai-chatbots-are-parental-controls-enough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-growing-calls-to-limit-teens-use-of-ai-chatbots-are-parental-controls-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collapse of the first U.S. carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old war in Iran will cost thousands of jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-blames-cost-of-fuel-due-to-middle-east-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/spirit-airlines-shuts-down-blames-cost-of-fuel-due-to-middle-east-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks. Only it&rsquo;s 8 p.m. on a Wednesday and there&rsquo;s no alcohol &mdash; instead, there's a sauna.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-saunas-are-becoming-a-hot-new-place-to-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-saunas-are-becoming-a-hot-new-place-to-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers emerge for Hudson's Bay stores in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa: court docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buyers have been found for four properties that used to be home to Hudson's Bay department stores, including Vancouver's Granville Street location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/buyers-emerge-for-hudsons-bay-stores-in-downtown-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-court-docs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/buyers-emerge-for-hudsons-bay-stores-in-downtown-vancouver-calgary-ottawa-court-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to quadruple max fine for airlines violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will quadruple the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights from $250,000 to $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/feds-to-quadruple-max-fine-for-airlines-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/feds-to-quadruple-max-fine-for-airlines-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds to hike max fine for airlines caught violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says it will hike the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights to $1 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/feds-to-hike-max-fine-for-airlines-caught-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/feds-to-hike-max-fine-for-airlines-caught-violating-air-passenger-bill-of-rights-to-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry: Provinces and territories, <span>2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, real gross domestic product grew in every province and Yukon, edged up in Nunavut and fell in the Northwest Territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-provinces-and-territories-span2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-provinces-and-territories-span2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a salary of $115K isn't enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, it was normal for a grocery store produce manager or part-time nurse to find the five per cent downpayment needed to buy a home, says mortgage broker Ron Butler. Those days are gone. Now, someone earning $115,000 a year would have trouble buying a house in parts of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-a-salary-of-115k-isnt-enough-to-purchase-a-house-in-some-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-a-salary-of-115k-isnt-enough-to-purchase-a-house-in-some-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order authorizing Bridger's Canada-Wyoming crude pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed project will transport Canadian &zwnj;crude from the U.S.-Canada &#8203;border to Wyoming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-signs-order-authorizing-bridgers-canada-wyoming-crude-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-signs-order-authorizing-bridgers-canada-wyoming-crude-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 'cash flow' issues hurting small businesses owed money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carey Perkins is among several small business owners counting on funding through the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada they have not received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-cash-flow-issues-hurting-small-businesses-owed-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real GDP rose 0.2 per cent in February says StatsCan, marking four straight months of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[GDP growth was led by a 1.8 per cent gain in the manufacturing sector, though manufacturing activity was still down compared to a year ago following nearly a year of tariff threats from the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/real-gdp-rose-02-per-cent-in-february-says-statscan-marking-four-straight-months-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/real-gdp-rose-02-per-cent-in-february-says-statscan-marking-four-straight-months-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maker of Dove soap, Axe deodorant warns of small, 'frequent' price hikes due to war in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unilever said on Thursday it would raise prices to soften the hit from higher-than-expected costs driven by the Iran war, even as it reported first-quarter underlying sales growth ahead of analysts' forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/maker-of-dove-soap-axe-deodorant-warns-of-small-frequent-price-hikes-due-to-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/maker-of-dove-soap-axe-deodorant-warns-of-small-frequent-price-hikes-due-to-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product rose 0.2% in February, up for a fourth consecutive month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise amid new U.S. threat, few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-amid-new-us-threat-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-amid-new-us-threat-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as gas prices expected to go up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday before coming back down as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-gas-prices-expected-to-go-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-gas-prices-expected-to-go-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-hit-new-wartime-high-before-easing-as-few-signs-of-breaking-stalemate-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for a period of time, to be determined," saying the "unprecedented" legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/powell-says-hell-remain-on-us-federal-reserve-board-denying-trump-a-chance-to-name-his-own-appointee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/powell-says-hell-remain-on-us-federal-reserve-board-denying-trump-a-chance-to-name-his-own-appointee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has been selected to headquarter the multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), sources have told Radio-Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-selected-to-headquarter-new-multinational-defence-bank-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-selected-to-headquarter-new-multinational-defence-bank-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Motors says it will spend $691 million on St. Catharines, Ont., engine plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Motors says it will spend $691 million on its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to support production of its<br />
latest V-8 engines for full-sized trucks and SUVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/general-motors-says-it-will-spend-691-million-on-st-catharines-ont-engine-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/general-motors-says-it-will-spend-691-million-on-st-catharines-ont-engine-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, warning future decisions are clouded by uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[While high oil prices could lead the central bank to hike rates in the future, trade tensions with the U.S. might require rate cuts to support the economy, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem explained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-warning-future-decisions-are-clouded-by-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-warning-future-decisions-are-clouded-by-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In January, the business closure rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 5.0%, after settling at 4.9% over the previous three months. The closure rate was 0.4 percentage points above its 2015-to-2019 historical average in January. The opening rate held steady at 4.9% for a second consecutive month, remaining at 0.2 percentage points above its historical average. In January 2026, both the entry (1.6%) and the reopening (3.3%) rates were unchanged from the previous month. The business opening rate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign direct investment, <span>2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's net direct investment position with the rest of the world reached $828.4&nbsp;billion at the end of&nbsp;2025, down $37.1 billion from 2024. Growth of foreign direct investment in Canada outpaced the growth of Canadian direct investment abroad for the first time since 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/foreign-direct-investment-span2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/foreign-direct-investment-span2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher oil prices set to give feds a 'windfall' in next budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global energy markets continue to reel from the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil is sitting around $100 US a barrel, but Tuesday's spring economic update used much lower prices to build the budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/higher-oil-prices-set-to-give-feds-a-windfall-in-next-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/higher-oil-prices-set-to-give-feds-a-windfall-in-next-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 key takeaways from the Liberal government's spring economic snapshot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne introduced their spring economic update on Tuesday, the first since the Liberals were re-elected last year under Carney's leadership. Here are some key highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/7-key-takeaways-from-the-liberal-governments-spring-economic-snapshot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/7-key-takeaways-from-the-liberal-governments-spring-economic-snapshot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/toronto-resale-tickets-for-world-cup-no-longer-on-fifa-site-following-new-price-cap-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of the U.A.E., a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group which has usually sought to show a &#8203;united front &mdash; despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/uae-leaving-opec-amid-middle-east-energy-supply-crunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/uae-leaving-opec-amid-middle-east-energy-supply-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell invests $22 billion in Canada's oilpatch and more deals could be coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[After selling off a large chunk of its Canadian assets nearly a decade ago, U.K.-based energy giant Shell is now expanding its operations in Alberta and British Columbia by acquiring Calgary-based ARC Resources for $22 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shell-invests-22-billion-in-canadas-oilpatch-and-more-deals-could-be-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shell-invests-22-billion-in-canadas-oilpatch-and-more-deals-could-be-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What are they and how might this one work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sovereign wealth funds are usually started with extra money that governments then use to invest. But the Canada Strong Fund will differ from wealth funds in some other countries, and there are plenty of details that still need to be sorted out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-is-getting-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-are-they-and-how-might-this-one-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-is-getting-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-what-are-they-and-how-might-this-one-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers offering buyouts to about 10,000 employees as it aims to cut spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications, media and sports giant Rogers Communications Inc. confirmed to CBC News on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 eligible employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rogers-offering-buyouts-to-about-10000-employees-as-it-aims-to-cut-spending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rogers-offering-buyouts-to-about-10000-employees-as-it-aims-to-cut-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell to buy ARC Resources in deal valued at $22B including debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shell-to-buy-arc-resources-in-deal-valued-at-22b-including-debt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shell-to-buy-arc-resources-in-deal-valued-at-22b-including-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell goes big on Canadian gas with $22B deal to buy ARC Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil giant Shell is acquiring Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shell-goes-big-on-canadian-gas-with-22b-deal-to-buy-arc-resources/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shell-goes-big-on-canadian-gas-with-22b-deal-to-buy-arc-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk, Sam Altman head to court in trial over Open AI's founding vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred their once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musk-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-trial-over-open-ais-founding-vision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musk-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-trial-over-open-ais-founding-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-sovereign-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney announces creation of Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to create Canada's first sovereign wealth fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-national-sovereign-wealth-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-announces-creation-of-canadas-first-national-sovereign-wealth-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil producers to begin unveiling profits and spending plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian oil producers will provide a first glimpse this week at how the spike in energy prices is boosting their bottom line and what they intend to do with the bumper profits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-producers-to-begin-unveiling-profits-and-spending-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-producers-to-begin-unveiling-profits-and-spending-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S. travel boycott is showing no signs of letting up. March marked the 14th consecutive month of steep declines, with Canadian return trips to the U.S. plummeting 32 per cent compared to pre-boycott March 2024. Canadians are still travelling, but more are opting for domestic and overseas trips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/many-canadians-have-avoided-the-us-for-over-a-year-have-we-reached-the-point-of-no-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/many-canadians-have-avoided-the-us-for-over-a-year-have-we-reached-the-point-of-no-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Energy Regulator orders MAGA Energy to suspend operations over ‘failure to meet its commitments’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered oil and gas firm MAGA Energy Ltd. to suspend its operations over unresolved environmental concerns and non-compliance issues, including unpaid taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-energy-regulator-orders-maga-energy-to-suspend-operations-over-failure-to-meet-its-commitments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-energy-regulator-orders-maga-energy-to-suspend-operations-over-failure-to-meet-its-commitments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal probe into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is ending, U.S. Justice Dept. says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department is &zwnj;closing its investigation &#8203;into cost overruns &#8203;in renovations at the &#8203;Federal Reserve under chairman &zwnj;Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/criminal-probe-into-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell-is-ending-us-justice-dept-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/criminal-probe-into-federal-reserve-chairman-jerome-powell-is-ending-us-justice-dept-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade in goods by exporter characteristics, <span>2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Canadian enterprises exporting goods edged down by 0.2% to 47,948 in 2025. A slight decline (-0.3%) in the number of small and medium-sized enterprises that exported was partially offset by growth (+2.7%) in large exporting enterprises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trade-in-goods-by-exporter-characteristics-span2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trade-in-goods-by-exporter-characteristics-span2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resales after new law caps prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with a new provincial law that caps the price of such tickets at face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resales-after-new-law-caps-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resales-after-new-law-caps-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after omnibus budget bill passed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster Canada is delisting resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario events as it prepares to comply with incoming provincial legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-omnibus-budget-bill-passed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-omnibus-budget-bill-passed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after new law caps prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets for Ontario events to comply with a new provincial law that caps the price of such tickets at face value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-new-law-caps-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ticketmaster-delists-ontario-resale-tickets-after-new-law-caps-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to cut 8,000 jobs, Microsoft to offer voluntary buyouts for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10 per cent of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meta-to-cut-8000-jobs-microsoft-to-offer-voluntary-buyouts-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meta-to-cut-8000-jobs-microsoft-to-offer-voluntary-buyouts-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-soldier-involved-in-maduro-capture-accused-of-profiting-from-knowledge-of-raid-on-polymarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-soldier-involved-in-maduro-capture-accused-of-profiting-from-knowledge-of-raid-on-polymarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to pipeline executives face-to-face: steer clear of investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast or risk a prolonged legal fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/coastal-bc-first-nation-leaders-go-to-calgary-to-dissuade-pipeline-investors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/coastal-bc-first-nation-leaders-go-to-calgary-to-dissuade-pipeline-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. shareholders approve $81-billion US takeover by Paramount]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the business to Paramount on Thursday. The approval by shareholders is a big step toward the deal being finalized, which would have big implications for the media landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-81-billion-us-takeover-by-paramount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-81-billion-us-takeover-by-paramount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet increases fees for checked baggage, matching recent Air Canada move]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is increasing the price many passengers will pay to check baggage less than two weeks after a similar Air Canada move, with increases of $5, $10 and $50 to certain checked luggage fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-increases-fees-for-checked-baggage-matching-recent-air-canada-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-increases-fees-for-checked-baggage-matching-recent-air-canada-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada's most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-are-veggies-so-expensive-consumers-crunched-by-climbing-cucumber-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-are-veggies-so-expensive-consumers-crunched-by-climbing-cucumber-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets for Punjabi pop concerts are selling fast — especially in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada&rsquo;s largest venues &mdash;underscoring the genre&rsquo;s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tickets-for-punjabi-pop-concerts-are-selling-fast-especially-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tickets-for-punjabi-pop-concerts-are-selling-fast-especially-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Nike executive to take over as Lululemon's new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver-based athleisure retailer announced Wednesday that Heidi O&rsquo;Neill will become its next chief executive officer on Sept. 8, when she will also join its board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/former-nike-executive-to-take-over-as-lululemons-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/former-nike-executive-to-take-over-as-lululemons-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat's parent company cutting flights due to high cost of jet fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transat A.T. Inc travel company will reduce capacity by six per cent from May to October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transats-parent-company-cutting-flights-due-to-high-cost-of-jet-fuel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transats-parent-company-cutting-flights-due-to-high-cost-of-jet-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Why have immigrant entry earnings fluctuated widely in recent years? The role of immigration selection and labour-market conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-why-have-immigrant-entry-earnings-fluctuated-widely-in-recent-years-the-role-of-immigration-selection-and-labour-market-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-why-have-immigrant-entry-earnings-fluctuated-widely-in-recent-years-the-role-of-immigration-selection-and-labour-market-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Socioeconomic correlates of loneliness among immigrants with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-socioeconomic-correlates-of-loneliness-among-immigrants-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-socioeconomic-correlates-of-loneliness-among-immigrants-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Recent developments in the Canadian economy: Spring 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-developments-in-the-canadian-economy-spring-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-developments-in-the-canadian-economy-spring-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Insights into the accessibility, affordability, inclusivity, flexibility and quality of child care centres in Canada, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-insights-into-the-accessibility-affordability-inclusivity-flexibility-and-quality-of-child-care-centres-in-canada-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-insights-into-the-accessibility-affordability-inclusivity-flexibility-and-quality-of-child-care-centres-in-canada-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Artificial intelligence adoption and productivity in Canadian firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-artificial-intelligence-adoption-and-productivity-in-canadian-firms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-artificial-intelligence-adoption-and-productivity-in-canadian-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>April 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanapril-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanapril-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Ternus is replacing Tim Cook as Apple CEO. But he faces a big challenge in AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently a vice-president of hardware engineering with Apple, Ternus has overseen the product design of much of the company's tech, from AirPods to the Macbook Neo. But Apple has struggled on the AI front in recent years, and how Ternus will approach it remains a question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/john-ternus-is-replacing-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-but-he-faces-a-big-challenge-in-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/john-ternus-is-replacing-tim-cook-as-apple-ceo-but-he-faces-a-big-challenge-in-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a premium subscription that, for a monthly fee, allows users to extend the life of their story posts, "spotlight" their stories to put them at the front of followers' feeds and see how many people have rewatched their stories. It's part of an industry-wide shift away from services that are free and equal for all users &mdash; a shift that some say is wearing people out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/instagram-is-testing-premium-features-will-people-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/instagram-is-testing-premium-features-will-people-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mythos, Anthropic's most advanced AI model to date, has sparked fears about the threat to traditional software security after the AI &zwnj;startup said the preview had uncovered "thousands" of major vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web browser."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/anthropics-latest-ai-model-is-sparking-fears-from-cybersecurity-experts-and-the-banking-sector-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/anthropics-latest-ai-model-is-sparking-fears-from-cybersecurity-experts-and-the-banking-sector-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney to name new Canada-U.S. trade advisory council, sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a new advisory council on Canada and U.S. trade on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-to-name-new-canada-us-trade-advisory-council-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-to-name-new-canada-us-trade-advisory-council-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, handing reins to hardware leader John Ternus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company's market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion US during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-handing-reins-to-hardware-leader-john-ternus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-handing-reins-to-hardware-leader-john-ternus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, driven by high gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[March's 21.2 per cent monthly increase in the price of gasoline was the largest on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march-driven-by-high-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march-driven-by-high-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The increase comes after the inflation rate fell in February to 1.8 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-rose-to-24-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-americas-1st-electrochemical-lithium-refining-facility-opens-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-americas-1st-electrochemical-lithium-refining-facility-opens-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/public-grocery-stores-are-having-a-moment-can-they-really-make-food-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ford-recalls-144000-f-150s-in-canada-due-to-gearshift-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ford-recalls-144000-f-150s-in-canada-due-to-gearshift-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing announces $36M for research and development at Winnipeg facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing plans to spend $36 million on composite aerospace manufacturing research and development projects at its Winnipeg facility, the aerospace company's president announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/boeing-announces-36m-for-research-and-development-at-winnipeg-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/boeing-announces-36m-for-research-and-development-at-winnipeg-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada suspends Toronto and Montreal flights to JFK over jet fuel cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada has temporarily suspended flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-suspends-toronto-and-montreal-flights-to-jfk-over-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-suspends-toronto-and-montreal-flights-to-jfk-over-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada suspends 6 routes 'no longer economically feasible' amid jet fuel cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Canada has suspended service on six different routes, both domestic and cross-border, as the war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-suspends-6-routes-no-longer-economically-feasible-amid-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-suspends-6-routes-no-longer-economically-feasible-amid-jet-fuel-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks rally, oil falls more than 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed in morning trading, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to about $86 US a barrel &mdash; still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-american-stocks-rally-oil-falls-more-than-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-american-stocks-rally-oil-falls-more-than-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks rally and oil tumbles 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed shortly after open, as stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to $89.13 US a barrel &mdash; still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-american-stocks-rally-and-oil-tumbles-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-american-stocks-rally-and-oil-tumbles-10-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, U.S. stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, US stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-us-stocks-rally-and-oil-falls-around-9-after-iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for February&nbsp;2026 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian investors acquired $25.4 billion of foreign securities in February 2026, the largest investment since March 2024. Meanwhile, foreign investors purchased $6.2 billion of Canadian securities, following an unprecedented investment in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis, Microsoft sign 5-year partnership for AI push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legacy automaker eyes 60 per cent data centre footprint cut by 2029 as it leans into big tech in software, AI Race. Deal is set to co-develop 100+ initiatives at Stellantis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-microsoft-sign-5-year-partnership-for-ai-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-microsoft-sign-5-year-partnership-for-ai-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/exclusive-carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/exclusive-carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carneys-pitch-to-unlock-trillions-in-global-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations cancels all Cuba operations until October amid island's fuel crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunwing Vacations has both extended and broadened its suspension of operations in Cuba, as the popular tourist hub remains cut off from oil shipments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sunwing-vacations-cancels-all-cuba-operations-until-october-amid-islands-fuel-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sunwing-vacations-cancels-all-cuba-operations-until-october-amid-islands-fuel-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-issues-multiple-permits-for-pipelines-transporting-oil-between-canada-and-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-issues-multiple-permits-for-pipelines-transporting-oil-between-canada-and-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatorade parent company PepsiCo said Thursday they're hoping to broaden their customer base to include non-athletes who are also trying to hydrate &mdash; whether they're on a long flight, going for a walk or nursing a hangover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gatorade-was-the-first-sports-drink-now-the-company-behind-it-is-targeting-non-athletes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gatorade-was-the-first-sports-drink-now-the-company-behind-it-is-targeting-non-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Real Estate Association downgrades housing market forecast due to 'oil shock']]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from first-time buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-real-estate-association-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-due-to-oil-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-real-estate-association-downgrades-housing-market-forecast-due-to-oil-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging prices provide 'adrenaline shot' for Canadian helium industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global shortage of helium caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is providing a boost to Canada&rsquo;s nascent helium industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/surging-prices-provide-adrenaline-shot-for-canadian-helium-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/surging-prices-provide-adrenaline-shot-for-canadian-helium-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air travel faces 'unprecedented' fuel crisis as war squeezes supply, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe has "maybe six weeks" of jet fuel left, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain throttled. Here's what consumers should know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-travel-faces-unprecedented-fuel-crisis-as-war-squeezes-supply-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-travel-faces-unprecedented-fuel-crisis-as-war-squeezes-supply-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await]]></title><description><![CDATA[The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks &mdash;including the harsh reality of Canadian winters &mdash; as it seeks to expand north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/waymo-is-taking-steps-to-get-its-robotaxis-on-toronto-streets-but-roadblocks-await/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/waymo-is-taking-steps-to-get-its-robotaxis-on-toronto-streets-but-roadblocks-await/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-had-anti-competitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/jury-finds-live-nation-ticketmaster-had-anti-competitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal NDP introduced a motion on Wednesday to ban so-called surveillance pricing, where personal data is used to offer individual customers or groups of people different prices than others. While finding specific examples is difficult, critics argue it's a serious problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-you-paying-more-than-your-neighbour-it-could-be-surveillance-pricing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-you-paying-more-than-your-neighbour-it-could-be-surveillance-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian oil and gas losing competitive edge due to industrial carbon price: industry leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders in Canada's oil and gas sector say the industrial carbon levy would erode the country's competitive edge at a time when the world is clamouring for a reliable energy supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-oil-and-gas-losing-competitive-edge-due-to-industrial-carbon-price-industry-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-oil-and-gas-losing-competitive-edge-due-to-industrial-carbon-price-industry-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Input-output tables, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national input-output tables for 2024 are now available. The national input-output tables for 2022 and 2023 have been revised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/input-output-tables-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/input-output-tables-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tough job market isn't getting any better for young Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of young people are turning to job fairs to try and stand out in-person to find a gig for this summer, but competition remains intense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-tough-job-market-isnt-getting-any-better-for-young-canadians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-tough-job-market-isnt-getting-any-better-for-young-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/food-suppliers-are-adding-surcharges-to-foot-the-rising-cost-of-fuel-that-could-mean-even-pricier-groceries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/food-suppliers-are-adding-surcharges-to-foot-the-rising-cost-of-fuel-that-could-mean-even-pricier-groceries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario farmers brace for rising costs from U.S.-Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in eastern Ontario are warning that rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the U.S.-Iran war could soon drive up the price of locally grown food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/eastern-ontario-farmers-brace-for-rising-costs-from-us-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/eastern-ontario-farmers-brace-for-rising-costs-from-us-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of locations in Canada, U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven's North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year &mdash; outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/7-eleven-expects-to-close-hundreds-of-locations-in-canada-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/7-eleven-expects-to-close-hundreds-of-locations-in-canada-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after sweeping three byelections in Ontario and Quebec that gave him a majority in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is temporarily removing the federal excise tax on gas and diesel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-temporarily-suspending-federal-fuel-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel-and-aviation-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-temporarily-suspending-federal-fuel-excise-tax-on-gas-diesel-and-aviation-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns to CEO role on interim basis, as Irina Novoselsky exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Hootsuite has stepped down after spending the last several months defending a contract between the company and a controversial U.S. government department, making way for the firm's founder to return on an interim basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hootsuite-founder-ryan-holmes-returns-to-ceo-role-on-interim-basis-as-irina-novoselsky-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hootsuite-founder-ryan-holmes-returns-to-ceo-role-on-interim-basis-as-irina-novoselsky-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap between richest and poorest Canadians widened again in 2025, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada says the income gap &mdash; measuring the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and those in the bottom 40 per cent &mdash; reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gap-between-richest-and-poorest-canadians-widened-again-in-2025-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gap-between-richest-and-poorest-canadians-widened-again-in-2025-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock market makes gains despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, reversing losses from war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped back below $100 US a barrel on Monday, though its still up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war began in late February. The S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ all reversed their early losses to close up, as Wall Street holds out hope that a worst-case economic scenario can be avoided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-market-makes-gains-despite-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-reversing-losses-from-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-market-makes-gains-despite-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-reversing-losses-from-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, global markets decline as U.S.-Iran tensions continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered just over $100 US a barrel on Monday &mdash; up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets also dipped in early trading, following world markets on their downward trajectory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, global markets decline ahead of U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose $7.04, or 7.4 per cent, to $102.24 US a barrel on Monday. That's up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. Markets in France, Britain, Germany, Japan, South Korea and more also declined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-ahead-of-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-global-markets-decline-ahead-of-us-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise above $100, North American stock market holds steady as U.S.-Iran tensions continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered around $100 US a barrel on Monday &mdash; up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets were mostly flat as of midday, after dipping earlier in the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-above-100-north-american-stock-market-holds-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-rise-above-100-north-american-stock-market-holds-steady-as-us-iran-tensions-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distributions of household economic accounts for income, consumption, saving and wealth of Canadian households, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The income gap increased in 2025 as lower income households were negatively affected by declining interest rates and weak growth in employment income. The wealth gap grew throughout 2025 as continued strong financial market gains benefited the wealthiest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/in-a-new-cusma-should-canada-offer-the-us-stronger-energy-rights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/in-a-new-cusma-should-canada-offer-the-us-stronger-energy-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent cancelling of a horror novelist's book demonstrates the conundrum that literary professionals face as they comb through every pitch, query letter and manuscript lobbed their way: how do you separate the proverbial wheat from the AI-generated chaff, and what happens if you get it wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-novelist-was-accused-of-using-ai-why-the-literary-world-is-still-grappling-with-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-novelist-was-accused-of-using-ai-why-the-literary-world-is-still-grappling-with-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February's whopping losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy added 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing Economic Account, <span>2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominal investment in residential dwellings rose 2.9% in 2025, marking the second consecutive annual increase and contributing to a 1.6% expansion in the total stock of dwelling units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/housing-economic-account-span2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/housing-economic-account-span2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>March 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The March&nbsp;2026 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanmarch-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanmarch-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system doesn't favour companies over consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-is-testing-a-new-program-to-resolve-customer-complaints-will-it-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-is-testing-a-new-program-to-resolve-customer-complaints-will-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year: Deloitte report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war between Iran and the U.S. is expected to keep oil prices high for the remainder of the year, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-and-fuel-prices-to-remain-high-throughout-the-year-deloitte-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-and-fuel-prices-to-remain-high-throughout-the-year-deloitte-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG Energy Solution flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[LGES, which supplies Tesla, General &#8203;Motors and Hyundai Motor among others, has been grappling with weaker EV battery demand, with one of its &#8203;major customers, GM, idling a Detroit EV plant until &#8288;April .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lg-energy-solution-flags-1st-quarter-operating-loss-on-weak-ev-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lg-energy-solution-flags-1st-quarter-operating-loss-on-weak-ev-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet introducing temporary fuel surcharge on companion voucher bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet's new temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all companion voucher bookings takes effect Wednesday, April 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-introducing-temporary-fuel-surcharge-on-companion-voucher-bookings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-introducing-temporary-fuel-surcharge-on-companion-voucher-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the war in the Middle East is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-middle-east-war-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-middle-east-war-is-already-impacting-mortgage-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver's side seat is buckled, even when it's not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-recalls-some-canadian-vehicles-due-to-seatbelt-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-recalls-some-canadian-vehicles-due-to-seatbelt-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-energy-crisis-is-getting-worse-how-protected-is-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-energy-crisis-is-getting-worse-how-protected-is-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian, U.S. sellers starting April 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for sellers in Canada and the U.S. starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-us-sellers-starting-april-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-us-sellers-starting-april-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian sellers starting April 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for Canada-based sellers starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-sellers-starting-april-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-adding-fuel-surcharge-for-canadian-sellers-starting-april-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs in Brampton is 'unacceptable': Ontario premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reacted to reports that Stellantis is in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about the possibility of building Chinese electric vehicles in Canada at its idled &#8288;Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-is-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-is-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs in Brampton are 'unacceptable': Ontario premier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reacted to reports that Stellantis is in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about the possibility of building Chinese electric vehicles in Canada at its idled &#8288;Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-are-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-talks-to-build-chinese-evs-in-brampton-are-unacceptable-ontario-premier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street's main indexes were set for a lower open on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after President &zwnj;Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks on Iran, dampening expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-set-for-lower-open-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-set-for-lower-open-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street drops over 1% after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street's main indexes &#8203;tumbled on Thursday, in the last session of a holiday-truncated week, after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled more aggressive attacks on &zwnj;Iran, dampening expectations for a swift end to the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-drops-over-1-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-drops-over-1-after-trumps-comments-dent-iran-resolution-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices up after Trump warns U.S. to hit Iran 'extremely hard' in weeks ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran &zwnj;war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-up-after-trump-warns-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-weeks-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-up-after-trump-warns-us-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard-in-weeks-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural resource indicators, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector declined slightly (-0.2%) in the fourth quarter of 2025, after recording modest growth (+0.9%) in the third quarter. In comparison, economy-wide real GDP declined 0.2% in the fourth quarter, after rising 0.6% in the third quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services balance went from an essentially balanced position in January to a surplus of $0.4 billion in February. Overall, exports of services increased 1.5% to $20.3 billion, and imports of services decreased 0.7% to $19.9 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey says it will go back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hershey-says-it-will-go-back-to-classic-recipe-for-all-reeses-products-after-criticism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hershey-says-it-will-go-back-to-classic-recipe-for-all-reeses-products-after-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your dog goes crazy every time the mail delivery person shows up at your door, you may be relieved to know that it soon may no longer be a problem. But beyond that, a lot of people are uncertain what the pending demise of door-to-door mail delivery means for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-is-planning-to-end-home-delivery-heres-how-community-mailboxes-will-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-is-planning-to-end-home-delivery-heres-how-community-mailboxes-will-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil pricesare hovering well above the $100 US mark &mdash; a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/which-consumer-services-are-adding-a-fuel-surcharge-or-not-as-oil-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/which-consumer-services-are-adding-a-fuel-surcharge-or-not-as-oil-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration launches new bid to attract U.S. oil companies to Venezuela — but finding few takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela&rsquo;s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicol&aacute;s Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-administration-launches-new-bid-to-attract-us-oil-companies-to-venezuela-but-finding-few-takers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-administration-launches-new-bid-to-attract-us-oil-companies-to-venezuela-but-finding-few-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January with gains in mining, oil and gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january-with-gains-in-mining-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january-with-gains-in-mining-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-saw-slight-growth-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal operating costs: Water, waste, recreation and culture, <span>2020 to 2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada is releasing experimental estimates of municipal operating expenses for select functions of government, including water supply, wastewater management, waste management, and cultural and recreational services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/municipal-operating-costs-water-waste-recreation-and-culture-span2020-to-2023span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/municipal-operating-costs-water-waste-recreation-and-culture-span2020-to-2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product edged up 0.1% in January, marking a second consecutive monthly increase, driven by growth in goods-producing industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: The impact of competition intensity on labour productivity growth in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy has struggled with weak productivity growth for more than two decades, constraining improvements in living standards and long-term economic growth. Understanding the sources of this slowdown has therefore become a central concern for policymakers. One factor that has attracted growing attention is competition, as it is widely viewed as an important driver of productivity. Competitive pressures shape firms' incentives to innovate, control costs, and adopt more efficient technolog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-the-impact-of-competition-intensity-on-labour-productivity-growth-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-the-impact-of-competition-intensity-on-labour-productivity-growth-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-profit institutions and volunteering: Economic contribution, <span>first quarter to fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Satellite Account of Non-profit Institutions and Volunteering was designed to measure the contribution of the non-profit sector to the Canadian economy. With this release, estimates up to the fourth quarter of 2025 are now available. Estimates of the economic contribution of volunteering are also being released for 2018 and 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/non-profit-institutions-and-volunteering-economic-contribution-spanfirst-quarter-to-fourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/non-profit-institutions-and-volunteering-economic-contribution-spanfirst-quarter-to-fourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government finance statistics, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the fourth quarter, the Canadian general government recorded a deficit of $20.8 billion, an increase of $6.7 billion compared with the same quarter in 2024. This was driven by a combination of slower revenue growth (+2.4%) and higher spending (+4.3%). Excluding social security funds, the deficit stood at $27.9 billion, up $11.0 billion from the $16.9 billion deficit recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire later this year following language controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air &zwnj;Canada CEO Michael &#8203;Rousseau will retire &#8203;by the end of the &#8203;third quarter after nearly &#8288;two &#8288;decades &zwnj;with the Canadian carrier, the airline said on Monday, a week after the executive made headlines for issuing an English-only condolence following the AC8646 crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-later-this-year-following-language-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-ceo-michael-rousseau-to-retire-later-this-year-following-language-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies have been keen to jump on the AI bandwagon in the last year, unveiling new AI features that promise to help users level up their dating game. But some users, particularly women, say it's making it more difficult to tell fact from fiction, and making the quest for love more difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-ai-is-infiltrating-the-dating-world-from-crafting-flirty-messages-to-matchmaking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-ai-is-infiltrating-the-dating-world-from-crafting-flirty-messages-to-matchmaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement approved for Canadians affected by past 23andMe data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multimillion-dollar settlement has been approved in a class action claim involving Canadian customers of the 23andMe genetic testing company who were affected by a past data breach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/settlement-approved-for-canadians-affected-by-past-23andme-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/settlement-approved-for-canadians-affected-by-past-23andme-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street marks its worst week since start of conflict in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank on Friday, marking a fifth straight week of losses for U.S. markets. North of the border, Canada's main stock index closed in narrowly positive territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-marks-its-worst-week-since-start-of-conflict-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-marks-its-worst-week-since-start-of-conflict-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started. Canada's main stock index was in positive territory, however.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American stocks fall, oil prices rise as Trump's delays fail to quell fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average all sank in early trading, a day after Wall Street's worst drop since the conflict with Iran started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-american-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/north-american-stocks-fall-oil-prices-rise-as-trumps-delays-fail-to-quell-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's blacklist of AI company Anthropic]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their lawsuit, Anthropic accused the government of violating its rights when U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a national security supply-chain risk. The judge's decision is the latest in the saga between the AI company and the government over how Anthropic's technology can be used for defence purposes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/judge-temporarily-blocks-pentagons-blacklist-of-ai-company-anthropic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/judge-temporarily-blocks-pentagons-blacklist-of-ai-company-anthropic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National tourism indicators, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real tourism gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, following a 0.9% increase in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, 1.74% of nominal GDP and 3.33% of economy-wide jobs were attributable to tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hands defeat to Musk's X, throws out lawsuit accusing advertisters of illegal boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.'s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers &zwnj;and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisters-of-illegal-boycott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisters-of-illegal-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hands defeat to Musk's X, throws out lawsuit accusing advertisers of illegal boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.'s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers &zwnj;and major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-illegal-boycott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/judge-hands-defeat-to-musks-x-throws-out-lawsuit-accusing-advertisers-of-illegal-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sora, OpenAI's generative video app, is history. Here's what that means for the firm's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has decided to scrap Sora, its app that generated videos based on user prompts. The move reveals that the company, once the disruptor-in-chief of the AI world, is now facing something of an identity crisis as it struggles to pick a lane on the busy road to profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sora-openais-generative-video-app-is-history-heres-what-that-means-for-the-firms-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sora-openais-generative-video-app-is-history-heres-what-that-means-for-the-firms-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada loaning millions to proposed Nunavik rare earth mining project linked to Trump White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s calls that the Canada-U.S. relationship is ruptured, Ottawa has committed $175-million to a mining project in northern Quebec whose major U.S. investor is closely linked to the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-loaning-millions-to-proposed-nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-linked-to-trump-white-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-loaning-millions-to-proposed-nunavik-rare-earth-mining-project-linked-to-trump-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street sees worst drop since Iran war began, as Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks fell sharply on Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-sees-worst-drop-since-iran-war-began-as-nasdaq-sinks-10-below-its-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-sees-worst-drop-since-iran-war-began-as-nasdaq-sinks-10-below-its-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD revises 2026 housing market forecast, expects sales and prices to fall this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of December, TD initially forecasted a 9.3 per cent year-over-year gain in home sales for 2026 as well as a 4.1 per cent increase in average home prices. The report says pent-up demand is taking longer than expected to return, but projects sales will rebound in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/td-revises-2026-housing-market-forecast-expects-sales-and-prices-to-fall-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/td-revises-2026-housing-market-forecast-expects-sales-and-prices-to-fall-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As one N.W.T. diamond mine shuts down, these workers want to stay in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diavik diamond mine has been operating for decades, producing more than 150 million carats of diamonds. Not all of its workers are from the North, but at least some of those who&rsquo;ve come up say they want to stay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-one-nwt-diamond-mine-shuts-down-these-workers-want-to-stay-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-one-nwt-diamond-mine-shuts-down-these-workers-want-to-stay-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we should 'fight like hell' against Big AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech journalist Karen Hao, who once worked in Silicon Valley as an engineer, is sounding the alarm on holding AI giants accountable. She argues people need to push back against massive companies that are 'consolidating a historic amount of economic and political power, terraforming our earth, reshaping our geopolitics' as well as our lives and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-we-should-fight-like-hell-against-big-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-we-should-fight-like-hell-against-big-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their &zwnj;sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital Services &#8288;Act breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/eu-charges-porn-sites-with-breaching-tech-safety-rules-could-face-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/eu-charges-porn-sites-with-breaching-tech-safety-rules-could-face-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans Mountain pipeline will soon be at full capacity amid global energy crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May as a result of energy disruptions in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trans-mountain-pipeline-will-soon-be-at-full-capacity-amid-global-energy-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trans-mountain-pipeline-will-soon-be-at-full-capacity-amid-global-energy-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The energy crisis has only just begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 26 days, oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf have stopped. But ships that made it out before the war started have been at sea delivering energy products to markets that ordered them. The last of those ships should dock in the next week setting off a whole new crisis in global energy markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-energy-crisis-has-only-just-begun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-energy-crisis-has-only-just-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Trends in the wealth gap between immigrant and Canadian-born families from 2016 to 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-trends-in-the-wealth-gap-between-immigrant-and-canadian-born-families-from-2016-to-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-trends-in-the-wealth-gap-between-immigrant-and-canadian-born-families-from-2016-to-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The NEETEST youth: Not in employment, education or training, excluding short transitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-neetest-youth-not-in-employment-education-or-training-excluding-short-transitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-neetest-youth-not-in-employment-education-or-training-excluding-short-transitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Potential occupational exposure to artificial intelligence across selected cultural industries in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-potential-occupational-exposure-to-artificial-intelligence-across-selected-cultural-industries-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-potential-occupational-exposure-to-artificial-intelligence-across-selected-cultural-industries-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Measuring Canada's economic performance relative to the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-measuring-canadas-economic-performance-relative-to-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-measuring-canadas-economic-performance-relative-to-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>March 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are four&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanmarch-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanmarch-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global energy conference in Houston, welcomed Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson&rsquo;s enthusiasm, they still say they want to see considerable action before they can be sure Canada's federal government is serious about changing the country&rsquo;s reputation as being reluctant to expand the energy sector, especially oil and natural gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-is-pitching-its-energy-ambitions-in-texas-can-the-oil-and-gas-industry-be-convinced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-is-pitching-its-energy-ambitions-in-texas-can-the-oil-and-gas-industry-be-convinced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI shuts down Sora app amid rising concerns about deepfakes and consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence, but also raised alarms in Hollywood and beyond about the dangers of letting people create AI videos that resulted in nonconsensual images and realistic deepfakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/openai-shuts-down-sora-app-amid-rising-concerns-about-deepfakes-and-consent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/openai-shuts-down-sora-app-amid-rising-concerns-about-deepfakes-and-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/epic-games-to-lay-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-usage-drops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/epic-games-to-lay-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-usage-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal minimum wage increasing to $18.15 per hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal minimum wage will rise by 40 cents next week, a scheduled increase that keeps the wage in line with inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-minimum-wage-increasing-to-1815-per-hour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-minimum-wage-increasing-to-1815-per-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some U.S. car buyers envy what they cannot have — affordable Chinese EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey shows 40 per cent of U.S. consumers &#8203;support Chinese auto imports, while political opposition in U.S. remains strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/some-us-car-buyers-envy-what-they-cannot-have-affordable-chinese-evs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/some-us-car-buyers-envy-what-they-cannot-have-affordable-chinese-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith-Carney pipeline deal to miss early deadlines, premier says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first set of deadlines included in the energy and climate deal struck between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are not expected to be met, showing early challenges with the agreement that includes pursuing a new export pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/smith-carney-pipeline-deal-to-miss-early-deadlines-premier-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/smith-carney-pipeline-deal-to-miss-early-deadlines-premier-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How war in the Middle East is upending the global economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuck ships, wrong ports, and higher costs: war in the Middle East is causing headaches for worldwide supply chains. New York Times reporter Peter S. Goodman explores the mounting impacts on supply chains that remain highly integrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-war-in-the-middle-east-is-upending-the-global-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-war-in-the-middle-east-is-upending-the-global-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices fall after Trump postpones Iran strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices fell on Monday morning after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was holding off on striking Iran&rsquo;s energy infrastructure amid productive talks between the two countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-fall-after-trump-postpones-iran-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-fall-after-trump-postpones-iran-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December, the business opening rate dropped 0.2&nbsp;percentage points to 4.8%, following a 0.5&nbsp;percentage point increase in the previous month. The business closure rate held at 4.8% in December, after a slight decline of 0.1&nbsp;percentage points in November. In December, the opening rate was 0.1&nbsp;percentage points above its 2015-to-2019 historical average, whereas the closure rate was 0.2&nbsp;percentage points higher than its historical average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-span2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-span2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eerie parallel’: Archived stamps reveal Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/eerie-parallel-archived-stamps-reveal-canada-was-prepared-to-ration-gas-in-the-1979-oil-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/eerie-parallel-archived-stamps-reveal-canada-was-prepared-to-ration-gas-in-the-1979-oil-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets dip for another straight week as U.S. war on Iran continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank on Friday amid fears about the effects of the U.S.-Iran war on interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-markets-dip-for-another-straight-week-as-us-war-on-iran-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-markets-dip-for-another-straight-week-as-us-war-on-iran-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, Warner Music sign multi-year deal to produce artist documentaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix &#8203;and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music and legacies of the label's storied artist &zwnj;roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/netflix-warner-music-sign-multi-year-deal-to-produce-artist-documentaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/netflix-warner-music-sign-multi-year-deal-to-produce-artist-documentaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconciliation Tables: From Public Accounts of Canada to the Government Finance Statistics, <span>2019 to 2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Statistics Canada is releasing a new experimental product that aims to restore the conceptual and quantitative reconciliation of official Canadian government finance statistics (CGFS) published by Statistics Canada with the Public Accounts of Canada, prepared by the Receiver General for Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/reconciliation-tables-from-public-accounts-of-canada-to-the-government-finance-statistics-span2019-to-2022span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/reconciliation-tables-from-public-accounts-of-canada-to-the-government-finance-statistics-span2019-to-2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers complain about long wait times, multiple calls to resolve issues with Rogers, Telus and Bell]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen customers told Marketplace they are frustrated with poor customer service they received from Canada&rsquo;s big three telecoms. Employees at Rogers and Telus said frontline customer service representatives have less incentive to help customers issue credits or lower bills, and said they&rsquo;re measured on their abilities to increase customers&rsquo; bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/customers-complain-about-long-wait-times-multiple-calls-to-resolve-issues-with-rogers-telus-and-bell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/customers-complain-about-long-wait-times-multiple-calls-to-resolve-issues-with-rogers-telus-and-bell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for January&nbsp;2026 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite is hiking cost of its currency to 'pay the bills.' Are its battles against Google and Apple to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular online gaming platform Fortnite is hiking the price of its in-game currency starting Thursday, a rare move that experts say sheds some light on the cost of its parent company's antitrust battles against tech giants Google and Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fortnite-is-hiking-cost-of-its-currency-to-pay-the-bills-are-its-battles-against-google-and-apple-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fortnite-is-hiking-cost-of-its-currency-to-pay-the-bills-are-its-battles-against-google-and-apple-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's population shrank last year &mdash; a first for the country, StatsCan says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's population dropped last year, marking the first time the country has seen an annual net decline in residents since Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-population-shrank-last-year-mdash-a-first-for-the-country-statscan-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-population-shrank-last-year-mdash-a-first-for-the-country-statscan-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, saying war will boost global inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, saying that higher oil and gas prices from the Middle East war are likely to boost global inflation but that it's too soon to assess the conflict's impact on the Canadian economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-war-will-boost-global-inflation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-war-will-boost-global-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors purchased $46.7 billion of Canadian securities in January 2026, led by an unprecedented monthly investment in the Canadian bond market. Meanwhile, Canadian investors acquired $11.4 billion of foreign securities, following an investment of $13.1 billion in the previous month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diesel prices surge to highest since 2022, raising concern for shipping, consumer costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing U.S.-Iran war is causing diesel prices to spike across the country, climbing nearly 30 per cent since the beginning of March. In some parts of Quebec, a litre of diesel is selling for almost $2.50.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/diesel-prices-surge-to-highest-since-2022-raising-concern-for-shipping-consumer-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/diesel-prices-surge-to-highest-since-2022-raising-concern-for-shipping-consumer-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices worldwide have soaredsince the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially-important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-gas-prices-rise-ride-hail-drivers-feel-especially-pinched-at-the-pump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-gas-prices-rise-ride-hail-drivers-feel-especially-pinched-at-the-pump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon's net income down as brand promises product shakeup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim co-chief executive and chief financial officer Meghan Frank said Tuesday that the apparel retailer plans to shake up its product assortment with fewer logos, a "more focused and co-ordinated" colour palette and a "more edited" assortment of small accessories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemons-net-income-down-as-brand-promises-product-shakeup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemons-net-income-down-as-brand-promises-product-shakeup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electricity demand, natural gas production and renewable power expected to soar by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electricity demand is set to boom in Canada by 2050, according to new modelling from the national energy regulator released on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electricity demand, natural gas production, and renewable power expected to soar by 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electricity demand is set to boom in Canada by 2050, according to new modelling from the national energy regulator released on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/electricity-demand-natural-gas-production-and-renewable-power-expected-to-soar-by-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Transportation Economic Account, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The output of all transportation activities, as defined by the Canadian Transportation Economic Account, increased 16.9% from 2021 to $502.2&nbsp;billion in 2022. The total contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) was $216.4&nbsp;billion, representing 7.8% of Canada's GDP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-transportation-economic-account-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-transportation-economic-account-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. government confirms Tesla and LG Energy Solution large battery deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[LG also owns and operates NextStar, a similar battery cell factory in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-government-confirms-tesla-and-lg-energy-solution-large-battery-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-government-confirms-tesla-and-lg-energy-solution-large-battery-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's benchmark home price fell 4.8% in February compared to last year, says CREA]]></title><description><![CDATA[National homes sales edged down in February from the previous month, and the benchmark price of a home fell by 4.8 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-benchmark-home-price-fell-48-in-february-compared-to-last-year-says-crea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-benchmark-home-price-fell-48-in-february-compared-to-last-year-says-crea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this]]></title><description><![CDATA[From affordable housing in Alberta to high taxes in Quebec, there are many widely accepted claims about the cost of living in different parts of the country. But are these preconceptions accurate?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/thinking-of-moving-to-a-more-affordable-part-of-the-country-consider-this/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/thinking-of-moving-to-a-more-affordable-part-of-the-country-consider-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-yet-reflected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-yet-reflected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not fully reflected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-fully-reflected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february-wars-impact-not-fully-reflected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-fell-to-18-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National balance sheet and financial flow accounts, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian households continued to accumulate financial wealth in the fourth quarter of 2025, as their net worth&mdash;the value of all assets minus all liabilities&mdash;increased by $230.2&nbsp;billion to reach $18,594.9&nbsp;billion, continuing a string of gains that began at the end of 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builders say Toronto World Cup traffic plan could stall projects and delay new homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Toronto prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans this summer, thousands of new homeowners could soon get some bad news because the city has severely limited construction activity downtown and along major arteries between May 1 and July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/builders-say-toronto-world-cup-traffic-plan-could-stall-projects-and-delay-new-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/builders-say-toronto-world-cup-traffic-plan-could-stall-projects-and-delay-new-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-power-policies-trigger-408m-devaluation-to-atcos-wind-and-solar-division-company-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-power-policies-trigger-408m-devaluation-to-atcos-wind-and-solar-division-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians might be soon waiting longer to have their air travel complaints heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is currently weighing whether to renew funding meant to address a massive backlog of airline passenger complaints &mdash; funding that if not extended could result in Canadians having to wait longer to have their cases heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-might-be-soon-waiting-longer-to-have-their-air-travel-complaints-heard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-might-be-soon-waiting-longer-to-have-their-air-travel-complaints-heard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai recalls thousands of 2026 Palisade SUVs, halts some sales after death of toddler in Ohio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Company said it is stopping sales of some new Palisade SUVs in &zwnj;Canada and the United States and will recall tens of thousands of the vehicles over an issue with power seats, following a recent incident in which a two-year-old girl was killed in Ohio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-recalls-thousands-of-2026-palisade-suvs-halts-some-sales-after-death-of-toddler-in-ohio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-recalls-thousands-of-2026-palisade-suvs-halts-some-sales-after-death-of-toddler-in-ohio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration expands trade investigations to Canada, dozens of other countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up the president's tariff policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-administration-expands-trade-investigations-to-canada-dozens-of-other-countries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-administration-expands-trade-investigations-to-canada-dozens-of-other-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-lost-84000-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-ticked-up-to-67/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-lost-84000-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-ticked-up-to-67/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure economic account, <span>2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[With today's release of the Infrastructure Economic Account, estimates for investment, stock, average age and remaining useful service life, as well as economic and environmental impacts have been released for 2025. Investment, average age and the remaining useful life ratio has been updated for 2024 with the latest data from the Capital and Repair Expenditures Survey. The economic and environmental impact data for 2022 to 2024 have also been updated following the integration of new multipliers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/infrastructure-economic-account-span2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/infrastructure-economic-account-span2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial capacity utilization rates, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian industries operated at 78.5% of their production capacity in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease from 78.9% in the third quarter, which was revised upward by 0.4&nbsp;percentage points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international investment position, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's net foreign asset position, the difference between its international financial assets and international liabilities, decreased by $110.0 billion to $1,801.1 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cascading effects' of Strait of Hormuz blockage getting worse by the day, energy and trade experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising oil prices are just the start. By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, global supply chains are at risk. For every day the war drags on, the list of product shortages grows. Shortages of fertilizer for farmers, critical minerals, and helium for semiconductor production are already being felt around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cascading-effects-of-strait-of-hormuz-blockage-getting-worse-by-the-day-energy-and-trade-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cascading-effects-of-strait-of-hormuz-blockage-getting-worse-by-the-day-energy-and-trade-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid an energy crisis, the world is drawing on its oil reserves. Why doesn't Canada have any?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because Canada is a net exporter of oil, it doesn't need to keep reserves. But some say that rule is outdated, and our at-capacity oil industry can't do much to help fill the gap created by stalled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-an-energy-crisis-the-world-is-drawing-on-its-oil-reserves-why-doesnt-canada-have-any/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-an-energy-crisis-the-world-is-drawing-on-its-oil-reserves-why-doesnt-canada-have-any/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRTC to eliminate fees when cancelling or switching cellphone and internet plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's telecommunications regulator says it will prevent companies from charging customers when they cancel, change or activate plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/crtc-to-eliminate-fees-when-cancelling-or-switching-cellphone-and-internet-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/crtc-to-eliminate-fees-when-cancelling-or-switching-cellphone-and-internet-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to nearly $100 US a barrel, stocks plummet in early trading on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-jump-to-nearly-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-jump-to-nearly-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to $100 US a barrel, stocks plummet in early trading on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-plummet-in-early-trading-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to $100 US a barrel, stocks fall on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no clear end in sight, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel, as stocks sunk worldwide on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-fall-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-jump-to-100-us-a-barrel-stocks-fall-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services balance went from a surplus of $0.4 billion in December 2025 to a deficit of $0.1 billion in January 2026. Overall, imports of services increased 1.8% to $19.9 billion while exports decreased 1.1% to $19.8 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The February&nbsp;2026 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How shipping companies are navigating danger in the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Mideast conflict escalates near the Strait of Hormuz, merchant ships and their workers have been caught in the crosshairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-shipping-companies-are-navigating-danger-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-shipping-companies-are-navigating-danger-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration launches process to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday launched a trade investigation into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure after the U.S. Supreme Court tore down the centerpiece of Trump's trade policy last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-administration-launches-process-to-replace-tariffs-struck-down-by-us-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-administration-launches-process-to-replace-tariffs-struck-down-by-us-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat charging more for flights to Europe as jet fuel prices weigh on airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe as the soaring cost of jet fuel &mdash; triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East &mdash; weighs on Canadian and international airlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-charging-more-for-flights-to-europe-as-jet-fuel-prices-weigh-on-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-charging-more-for-flights-to-europe-as-jet-fuel-prices-weigh-on-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat, Air Canada adjusting ticket prices as jet fuel costs weigh on airlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe and Air Canada is adjusting prices as the soaring cost of jet fuel &mdash; triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East &mdash; weighs on Canadian and international carriers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-air-canada-adjusting-ticket-prices-as-jet-fuel-costs-weigh-on-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-air-canada-adjusting-ticket-prices-as-jet-fuel-costs-weigh-on-airlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets gain slightly on Wednesday as Germany plans major release of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-gain-slightly-on-wednesday-as-germany-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-gain-slightly-on-wednesday-as-germany-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets calm on Wednesday as Germany, Japan plan major release of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-calm-on-wednesday-as-germany-japan-plan-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-calm-on-wednesday-as-germany-japan-plan-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets a mixed bag as international agency plans major release of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. stocks are wavering in mixed trading on Wednesday as the price of oil gets back to rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-a-mixed-bag-as-international-agency-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-a-mixed-bag-as-international-agency-plans-major-release-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A modest day for markets, but oil prices climb even with impending release of reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as the price of oil started rising again, but markets remained calm for a second day of modest moves after a wild start to the week amid the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-modest-day-for-markets-but-oil-prices-climb-even-with-impending-release-of-reserves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-modest-day-for-markets-but-oil-prices-climb-even-with-impending-release-of-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securities statistics, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian governments and corporations borrowed a net $55.9&nbsp;billion in the form of debt securities in the fourth quarter, down from net issuances of $88.5&nbsp;billion in the previous quarter. The financing activity in the fourth quarter was largely in the form of long-term instruments and led by the government sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices for new U.S. cars have soared. Here’s 1 big reason why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The affordability problem is a risk to American carmakers as Chinese brands expand globally. Many lower and middle-income car shoppers have been relegated to the used-car lot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/prices-for-new-us-cars-have-soared-heres-1-big-reason-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/prices-for-new-us-cars-have-soared-heres-1-big-reason-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markets steady, crude oil prices ease on Tuesday after volatile start to week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how long the war with Iran will continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-steady-crude-oil-prices-ease-on-tuesday-after-volatile-start-to-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/markets-steady-crude-oil-prices-ease-on-tuesday-after-volatile-start-to-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech &zwnj;platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-allowed-to-keep-business-in-canada-under-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-allowed-to-keep-business-in-canada-under-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/not-just-oil-fertilizer-prices-spike-amid-iran-war-worrying-canadian-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/not-just-oil-fertilizer-prices-spike-amid-iran-war-worrying-canadian-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial in the case began last week after a judge in February rejected Live Nation's bid to dismiss &#8203;the lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/live-nation-us-department-of-justice-reach-settlement-in-antitrust-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/live-nation-us-department-of-justice-reach-settlement-in-antitrust-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices spike to highest levels in years as Iran war intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices spiked near $120 US per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-levels-in-years-as-iran-war-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-levels-in-years-as-iran-war-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices dip during a manic day for markets amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices whipped from their highest price since 2022 back below $100 US per barrel during a volatile day for markets as the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran threatened production and shipping in the Middle East and strained energy supplies worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-dip-during-a-manic-day-for-markets-amid-us-israel-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-dip-during-a-manic-day-for-markets-amid-us-israel-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As oil prices spike, G7 opts not to dip into emergency reserves for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices spiked to near $120 US a barrel before falling back on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-oil-prices-spike-g7-opts-not-to-dip-into-emergency-reserves-for-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-oil-prices-spike-g7-opts-not-to-dip-into-emergency-reserves-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won't see cheaper models right away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn't mean you'll be able to drive a BYD or a Chery EV on Canadian streets anytime soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-auto-market-is-officially-open-to-chinese-evs-but-you-wont-see-cheaper-models-right-away/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-auto-market-is-officially-open-to-chinese-evs-but-you-wont-see-cheaper-models-right-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-feel-the-pinch-at-the-pump-as-conflict-in-the-middle-east-drives-up-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-feel-the-pinch-at-the-pump-as-conflict-in-the-middle-east-drives-up-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil hits $90 US per barrel for first time in 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. crude prices rise above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-hits-90-us-per-barrel-for-first-time-in-2-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-hits-90-us-per-barrel-for-first-time-in-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Census of Environment: Ecosystem integrity and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, nearly 1.4&nbsp;million square kilometres of Canada's terrestrial area, accounting for 13.7% of its land and freshwater, was conserved through protected areas or other effective conservation measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/census-of-environment-ecosystem-integrity-and-conservation-of-terrestrial-ecosystems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/census-of-environment-ecosystem-integrity-and-conservation-of-terrestrial-ecosystems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With a crucial oil artery blocked near Iran, can Canada fill the gap in global supply?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the war in Iran disrupts oil and gas exports from the Gulf region, the Canadian energy sector could see a jump in demand &mdash; and federal officials are positioning Canada as a beacon of stability during an unpredictable moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/with-a-crucial-oil-artery-blocked-near-iran-can-canada-fill-the-gap-in-global-supply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/with-a-crucial-oil-artery-blocked-near-iran-can-canada-fill-the-gap-in-global-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO's future on Crave uncertain as Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros. Discovery in merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not clear if the U.S. studio mega-merger will affect existing agreements that Warner Bros. Discovery has with Canadian broadcasters and streamers, like Crave, and whether Canadian viewers will have to subscribe to yet another service to watch their favourite shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hbos-future-on-crave-uncertain-as-paramount-skydance-acquires-warner-bros-discovery-in-merger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hbos-future-on-crave-uncertain-as-paramount-skydance-acquires-warner-bros-discovery-in-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices spike to highest level since summer of 2024 amid war in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks on Wall Street sank on Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-level-since-summer-of-2024-amid-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-spike-to-highest-level-since-summer-of-2024-amid-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delici Dubai Style chocolate mousse recalled, Costco Canada says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco Wholesale is alerting customers of a recall of certain lot codes of the Delici Dubai Style chocolate mousse due to the possible presence of cashew nuts and macademia nuts that aren't declared on the label.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/delici-dubai-style-chocolate-mousse-recalled-costco-canada-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/delici-dubai-style-chocolate-mousse-recalled-costco-canada-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines weigh risks in Mideast skies filled with 'hot pieces of flying metal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Confusing advice and on-again-off-again airport closures are complicating the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of foreigners stranded in the conflict zone around the Persian Gulf. In a region that has seen tragic mistakes resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilian air passengers, decisions on whether to fly remain fairly ad hoc and can come down to the judgment of an individual pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airlines-weigh-risks-in-mideast-skies-filled-with-hot-pieces-of-flying-metal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airlines-weigh-risks-in-mideast-skies-filled-with-hot-pieces-of-flying-metal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants AI data centres to bring their own power. Alberta’s been doing that from the get-go]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the U.S. has developed far more AI infrastructure, Alberta also sees a major opportunity to capitalize on the AI boom, givenits colder climate, vast real estate and deregulated electricity market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-wants-ai-data-centres-to-bring-their-own-power-albertas-been-doing-that-from-the-get-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-wants-ai-data-centres-to-bring-their-own-power-albertas-been-doing-that-from-the-get-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The labour productivity of Canadian businesses edged down 0.1% in the fourth quarter as hours worked declined at a slower pace than real gross domestic product (-0.2%). This contrasts with the previous quarter in which labour productivity rose 1.1% as output increased with fewer hours worked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street, global markets slammed with sell-off as war with Iran broadens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worldwide sell-off of stocks is slamming onto Wall Street on Tuesday, and oil prices are leaping even higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more sustained damage to the global economy than feared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-global-markets-slammed-with-sell-off-as-war-with-iran-broadens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-global-markets-slammed-with-sell-off-as-war-with-iran-broadens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street, global markets partly recover after early sell-off sparked by war with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, though the losses eased significantly as the day progressed. Oil prices, meanwhile, leaped even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-global-markets-partly-recover-after-early-sell-off-sparked-by-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-global-markets-partly-recover-after-early-sell-off-sparked-by-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction market bets on Iran strikes spur allegations of insider trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bets placed on the ouster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi on Monday, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions &zwnj;that could enrich officials with inside knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/prediction-market-bets-on-iran-strikes-spur-allegations-of-insider-trading/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/prediction-market-bets-on-iran-strikes-spur-allegations-of-insider-trading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the U.S.-Iran conflict is impacting gas prices in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices inched up a few cents overnight in Canada as the North American oil market reacts to escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran Saturday that threatens to destabilize the rest of the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-us-iran-conflict-is-impacting-gas-prices-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-us-iran-conflict-is-impacting-gas-prices-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL needs Trump approval, U.S. oil pipeline links]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to revive parts of the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline could increase Canada's crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12 per cent, if it gets a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump and additional links to U.S. refining hubs are built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/south-bow-plan-to-revive-parts-of-keystone-xl-needs-trump-approval-us-oil-pipeline-links/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/south-bow-plan-to-revive-parts-of-keystone-xl-needs-trump-approval-us-oil-pipeline-links/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and 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&#8288;military &#8203;could use AI at war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trumps-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trumps-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using AI company Anthropic's technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's directive comes amid a feud &#8288;between the Pentagon and top artificial &#8288;intelligence lab Anthropic over concerns about how &#8288;the &#8288;military &#8203;could use AI at war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-directs-all-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-ai-company-anthropics-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy contracted unexpectedly in fourth quarter of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gross domestic product contracted &#8203;at an annualized pace of 0.6 per cent in the quarter running from October to December, &#8203;Statistics Canada said. The country's overall growth for 2025 was 1.7 per cent &mdash; in line with Bank of Canada expectations, but the slowest pace of annual growth since &#8203;the decline in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-contracted-unexpectedly-in-fourth-quarter-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-contracted-unexpectedly-in-fourth-quarter-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China suspending some agricultural tariffs on Canada starting March 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[China said on Friday it would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark &zwnj;Carney struck an initial deal with Beijing during a visit in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/china-suspending-some-agricultural-tariffs-on-canada-starting-march-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/china-suspending-some-agricultural-tariffs-on-canada-starting-march-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, <span>fourth quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product declined 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, after rising 0.6% in the third quarter. The fourth quarter decrease was due to withdrawals of business inventories following inventory accumulations in the third quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanfourth-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product expanded 0.2% in December, predominantly on strength in services-producing industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a memory chip shortage is wreaking havoc on the consumer electronics industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boom of investment in artificial intelligence has led to an unforeseen problem: a shortage of the world's memory chip supply, which threatens to drive up the price of consumer electronics like laptops, smartphones and video game consoles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-a-memory-chip-shortage-is-wreaking-havoc-on-the-consumer-electronics-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-a-memory-chip-shortage-is-wreaking-havoc-on-the-consumer-electronics-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI company Anthropic amends core safety principle amid growing competition in sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot that was founded with a focus on safe technology, appears to be scaling back its safety commitments in order to keep the company competitive, after it amended a set of self-imposed guidelines aimed at preventing the development of AI that could potentially be dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-company-anthropic-amends-core-safety-principle-amid-growing-competition-in-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-company-anthropic-amends-core-safety-principle-amid-growing-competition-in-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros. after Paramount submits revised bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix on Thursday signalled it was backing away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. 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The alerts will begin next week for those signed up in &#8203;Canada, the United States, Britain and Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/instagram-will-alert-parents-about-their-teens-suicide-related-searches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/instagram-will-alert-parents-about-their-teens-suicide-related-searches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalling more than half a million vehicles in Canada due to software issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recall applies to many popular models like certain years of the F-150, a number of Super Duty trucks, Mavericks and more. 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Broccoli slaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided CBC News with new details about the $10,000 fine it issued to a Loblaw-owned Superstore last month for promoting imported food as Canadian.&nbsp;The federal food regulator said the mislabelled product was a Loblaw-owned brand: President's Choice broccoli slaw.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-culprit-behind-loblaws-10k-fine-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian-broccoli-slaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-culprit-behind-loblaws-10k-fine-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian-broccoli-slaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The educational pathways of first-generation postsecondary students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-educational-pathways-of-first-generation-postsecondary-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-educational-pathways-of-first-generation-postsecondary-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: National and provincial retention of graduates from health degree programs in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-national-and-provincial-retention-of-graduates-from-health-degree-programs-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-national-and-provincial-retention-of-graduates-from-health-degree-programs-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Firm size and labour productivity growth in Canadian residential construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-firm-size-and-labour-productivity-growth-in-canadian-residential-construction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-firm-size-and-labour-productivity-growth-in-canadian-residential-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Estimates of gross domestic product by gender: An update to the 2022 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-estimates-of-gross-domestic-product-by-gender-an-update-to-the-2022-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-estimates-of-gross-domestic-product-by-gender-an-update-to-the-2022-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Economic outcomes of provincial nominees: Differences between Express Entry and non-Express Entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-economic-outcomes-of-provincial-nominees-differences-between-express-entry-and-non-express-entry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-economic-outcomes-of-provincial-nominees-differences-between-express-entry-and-non-express-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>February 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanfebruary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanfebruary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Mineral Production Survey, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mineral production estimates from the Annual Mineral Production Survey are now available for the&nbsp;2024&nbsp;reference year. 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The opening rate was 0.3&nbsp;percentage points above its 2015-to-2019 historical average. This rise was driven by a 0.5&nbsp;percentage point increase in the re-opening rate to reach 3.4% in November. Meanwhile, both the entry and closure rates declined by about 0.1 percentage points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-construction condo buyers face steep losses as Toronto prices slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homebuyers who gambled that buying a home before it was actually constructed could get them an advance foothold in an expensive housing market are discovering they have few options to avoid losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, in a market that is considerably less expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/pre-construction-condo-buyers-face-steep-losses-as-toronto-prices-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/pre-construction-condo-buyers-face-steep-losses-as-toronto-prices-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw-owned Superstore fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s food regulator has fined a Loblaw-owned store $10,000 for promoting imported food as a &ldquo;Product of Canada.&rdquo; The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Toronto store used &ldquo;maple leaf advertising decals&rdquo; as part of an in-store display to promote a foreign product.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/loblaw-owned-superstore-fined-10k-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/loblaw-owned-superstore-fined-10k-for-promoting-imported-food-as-canadian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor accuses Hershey of recipe changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/grandson-of-reeses-peanut-butter-cups-inventor-accuses-hershey-of-recipe-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/grandson-of-reeses-peanut-butter-cups-inventor-accuses-hershey-of-recipe-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services surplus widened from $0.1&nbsp;billion in November to $0.7&nbsp;billion in December. Overall, imports of services declined 2.2% to $19.4&nbsp;billion, and exports of services increased 0.8% to $20.2&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada, bringing labour dispute to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-bringing-labour-dispute-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-bringing-labour-dispute-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada, as labour dispute comes to official end]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-as-labour-dispute-comes-to-official-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/arbitrator-settles-flight-attendant-wages-at-air-canada-as-labour-dispute-comes-to-official-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta no longer designs apps to maximize screentime, Zuckerberg says during social media trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the &zwnj;first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meta-no-longer-designs-apps-to-maximize-screentime-zuckerberg-says-during-social-media-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meta-no-longer-designs-apps-to-maximize-screentime-zuckerberg-says-during-social-media-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial alleging that social media harms children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the &zwnj;first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mark-zuckerberg-to-testify-in-landmark-trial-alleging-that-social-media-harms-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mark-zuckerberg-to-testify-in-landmark-trial-alleging-that-social-media-harms-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for December&nbsp;2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan-raised co-owner of non-alcoholic winery lands $1M deal on Dragons' Den]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONES is the passion project of Tyler Harlton from Pense, Sask., and Chris Pagliocchini, a scientist for Agriculture Canada. Harlton is no stranger to the agriculture industry himself, having grown up surrounded by Prairie farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/saskatchewan-raised-co-owner-of-non-alcoholic-winery-lands-1m-deal-on-dragons-den/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/saskatchewan-raised-co-owner-of-non-alcoholic-winery-lands-1m-deal-on-dragons-den/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National real estate association blames Ontario snowstorm for cooling housing sales January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is blaming Old Man Winter as a factor in cool housing sales during the month of January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National real estate association blames Ontario snowstorm for cooling housing sales in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is blaming Old Man Winter as a factor in cool housing sales during the month of January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-real-estate-association-blames-ontario-snowstorm-for-cooling-housing-sales-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A chat with Shohei? This tech firm is pitching an AI version of baseball's biggest stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you like to have a one-on-one friendship with your favourite professional baseball player? A California-based tech company is pitching exactly that &mdash; by building AI-powered avatars of every Major League Baseball star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-chat-with-shohei-this-tech-firm-is-pitching-an-ai-version-of-baseballs-biggest-stars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-chat-with-shohei-this-tech-firm-is-pitching-an-ai-version-of-baseballs-biggest-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix, the preferred bidder to buy Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses, has given Warner a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount. The companies now have until Monday of next week to work out a possible deal, which Netflix would be allowed to match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-reopening-takeover-talks-with-paramount-but-netflix-deal-still-favoured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-reopening-takeover-talks-with-paramount-but-netflix-deal-still-favoured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3% in January with decline in gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3 per cent in January, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january-with-decline-in-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january-with-decline-in-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3% in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate edged down to 2.3 per cent in January, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edged-down-to-23-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian investors acquired $13.1&nbsp;billion of foreign securities in December, led by purchases of US shares. Meanwhile, foreign investors reduced their holdings of Canadian securities by $5.6&nbsp;billion, following six consecutive months of investment totalling $145.4&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car dealers seek reimbursement for EVs sold under old rebate program as new one launches today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program launches today, but some auto dealers in Canada say they're still out tens of thousands of dollars from the last one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/car-dealers-seek-reimbursement-for-evs-sold-under-old-rebate-program-as-new-one-launches-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/car-dealers-seek-reimbursement-for-evs-sold-under-old-rebate-program-as-new-one-launches-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians are ready for Chinese-made autos, but experts note there are security risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks after Ottawa announced that it would allow a limited number of Chinese-made vehicles into the Canadian market, some have warned that the move puts data privacy at risk. But that might not be a significant turn-off for consumers who are in the market for a new car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-are-ready-for-chinese-made-autos-but-experts-note-there-are-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-are-ready-for-chinese-made-autos-but-experts-note-there-are-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. government squeezing Cuba's oil supply has pushed the nation's most crucial industry closer to its breaking point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tourism-was-once-an-economic-locomotive-in-cuba-now-the-train-is-coming-off-the-tracks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tourism-was-once-an-economic-locomotive-in-cuba-now-the-train-is-coming-off-the-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country's biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan announced this week that it has grown to a record $780.7 billion in assets, with 47 per cent invested in the U.S., compared to only 13 per cent in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-buy-canadian-fervour-canadas-top-pension-funds-still-heavily-invested-in-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-buy-canadian-fervour-canadas-top-pension-funds-still-heavily-invested-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diageo, Ontario government reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves — but plant closure remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/diageo-ontario-government-reach-agreement-to-keep-crown-royal-on-lcbo-shelves-but-plant-closure-remains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/diageo-ontario-government-reach-agreement-to-keep-crown-royal-on-lcbo-shelves-but-plant-closure-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal between Ontario and Diageo panned by mayor, union in Amherstburg as plant prepares to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/deal-between-ontario-and-diageo-panned-by-mayor-union-in-amherstburg-as-plant-prepares-to-close/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/deal-between-ontario-and-diageo-panned-by-mayor-union-in-amherstburg-as-plant-prepares-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-bank financial intermediation, <span>2007 to 2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the non-bank financial intermediation for 2024 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/non-bank-financial-intermediation-span2007-to-2024span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/non-bank-financial-intermediation-span2007-to-2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa needs more data to probe claims of unpaid work at airlines: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says her department needs more information from air carriers and unions to settle recent allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-needs-more-data-to-probe-claims-of-unpaid-work-at-airlines-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-needs-more-data-to-probe-claims-of-unpaid-work-at-airlines-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even &mdash; up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same financial position. Restaurateurs and experts say less traffic at restaurants and rising costs are making it hard to do business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-restaurants-struggling-to-turn-a-profit-new-report-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-restaurants-struggling-to-turn-a-profit-new-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz halts plans to split company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz has halted efforts to split the company, in a surprise move that new CEO Steve Cahillane said was necessary due to deteriorating conditions in the food industry, though &zwnj;he called the challenges "fixable and within our control."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/kraft-heinz-halts-plans-to-split-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/kraft-heinz-halts-plans-to-split-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some Canadian companies are turning their workers into owners instead of selling to the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new type of employee ownership comes at a time when the country is facing a wave of baby boomer entrepreneurs nearing retirement and an increased focus on strengthening the national economy in the face of a trade war with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-canadian-companies-are-turning-their-workers-into-owners-instead-of-selling-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-canadian-companies-are-turning-their-workers-into-owners-instead-of-selling-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis keeping 650 staff hired for EV research in Canada, despite broader pullback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global car behemoth might be offloading its stake in a massive electric vehicle battery plant in Canada &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not giving up on electrification altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-keeping-650-staff-hired-for-ev-research-in-canada-despite-broader-pullback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-keeping-650-staff-hired-for-ev-research-in-canada-despite-broader-pullback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian oilpatch expected to continue bulking up through mergers and acquisitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year saw a string of blockbuster Canadian deals, but it remains unclear whether foreign buyers are ready to enter the fray.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-oilpatch-expected-to-continue-bulking-up-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-oilpatch-expected-to-continue-bulking-up-through-mergers-and-acquisitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government loans $1.01B to Canada Post as postal service continues to struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-government-loans-101b-to-canada-post-as-postal-service-continues-to-struggle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-government-loans-101b-to-canada-post-as-postal-service-continues-to-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Trump's 10% credit card interest cap an 'economic disaster'? | About That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 10 per cent interest rate cap on credit cards may cause more harm than good, and why the major banks are pushing back.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Getty Images and Adobe Stock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/is-trumps-10-credit-card-interest-cap-an-economic-disaster-about-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/is-trumps-10-credit-card-interest-cap-an-economic-disaster-about-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticks down, economy loses 25,000 jobs in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticked down to 6.5 per cent in January, and the economy lost 25,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-ticks-down-economy-loses-25000-jobs-in-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-ticks-down-economy-loses-25000-jobs-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy lost 25,000 jobs in January, but unemployment rate ticked down to 6.5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticked down to 6.5 per cent in January, and the economy lost 25,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-lost-25000-jobs-in-january-but-unemployment-rate-ticked-down-to-65/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-lost-25000-jobs-in-january-but-unemployment-rate-ticked-down-to-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis sells its stake of Ontario battery factory to South Korea's LG Energy Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[NextStar was a joint venture between the two companies that came about in 2022 to build Canada&rsquo;s first large-scale batter manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-sells-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-sells-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis selling its stake of Ontario battery factory to South Korea's LG Energy Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[NextStar was a joint venture between the two companies that came about in 2022 to build Canada&rsquo;s first large-scale batter manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-selling-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-selling-its-stake-of-ontario-battery-factory-to-south-koreas-lg-energy-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heated rivalry cools after Montreal company gets shout-out for viral jacket]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Montreal-based streetwear company, after sounding the alarm, is now being credited for producing the original white fleece that was modified to create a viral jacket worn in the hit series Heated Rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/heated-rivalry-cools-after-montreal-company-gets-shout-out-for-viral-jacket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/heated-rivalry-cools-after-montreal-company-gets-shout-out-for-viral-jacket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The January&nbsp;2026 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moltbook claims to be a social network for AI bots. But humans are behind its rapid growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's branded as the world's first social network for AI bots. But just a week after its launch, the tech world is in fierce debate over Moltbook &mdash; and the extent to which human beings are responsible for the viral website's rapid growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/moltbook-claims-to-be-a-social-network-for-ai-bots-but-humans-are-behind-its-rapid-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/moltbook-claims-to-be-a-social-network-for-ai-bots-but-humans-are-behind-its-rapid-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Computers &amp; Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nearly-1300-customers-affected-by-canada-computers-data-breach-company-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nearly-1300-customers-affected-by-canada-computers-data-breach-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans Mountain proceeding with first of three expansions of oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trans Mountain is moving ahead with its first project to pump more oil through its pipeline system between Alberta and British Columbia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trans-mountain-proceeding-with-first-of-three-expansions-of-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trans-mountain-proceeding-with-first-of-three-expansions-of-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government expected to scrap EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-expected-to-scrap-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-expected-to-scrap-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government expected to announce it's scrapping EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-expected-to-announce-its-scrapping-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-expected-to-announce-its-scrapping-ev-mandate-in-favour-of-new-fuel-efficiency-system-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Post to lay off a third of staff in newsroom and other departments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow to one of journalism's legendary brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/washington-post-to-lay-off-a-third-of-staff-in-newsroom-and-other-departments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/washington-post-to-lay-off-a-third-of-staff-in-newsroom-and-other-departments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMO fined $4M by consumer watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bmo-fined-4m-by-consumer-watchdog-for-overcharging-customers-on-discounted-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bmo-fined-4m-by-consumer-watchdog-for-overcharging-customers-on-discounted-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto production by Detroit Three declines in Canada as Japanese automakers lead the way, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Canadian production and jobs with Ford, Stellantis and General Motors have declined over the past decade, they have stayed consistent among Japanese carmakers, according to a new report by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, an Ontario-based think-tank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/auto-production-by-detroit-three-declines-in-canada-as-japanese-automakers-lead-the-way-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/auto-production-by-detroit-three-declines-in-canada-as-japanese-automakers-lead-the-way-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold, silver prices continue to slide after Trump picks Warsh to lead Fed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight calmed as Wall Street opened for trading on Monday. U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady following gains in Europe and sharp drops in Asia, while gold and silver prices rallied back from severe earlier losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gold-silver-prices-continue-to-slide-after-trump-picks-warsh-to-lead-fed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gold-silver-prices-continue-to-slide-after-trump-picks-warsh-to-lead-fed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to export beyond U.S. picks up as tariff squeeze grips Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada hopes to double its exports to countries other than the U.S. as a way of blunting the impact of the trade war. But that will take time and money. What can Canada get done as tariffs squeeze the economy?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/race-to-export-beyond-us-picks-up-as-tariff-squeeze-grips-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/race-to-export-beyond-us-picks-up-as-tariff-squeeze-grips-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI, data centre companies will have to compete for electricity in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospective data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) companies in B.C. will have to compete for electricity from B.C. Hydro under new provincial legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-data-centre-companies-will-have-to-compete-for-electricity-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-data-centre-companies-will-have-to-compete-for-electricity-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai interested in Canada's hydrogen energy as it bets on natural gas-fuelled cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai is exploring a "potential collaboration" with the Canadian hydrogen energy sector, it told CBC News on Thursday, as the South Korean automaker bets on natural gas-fuelled cars to be the future of the automotive industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-interested-in-canadas-hydrogen-energy-as-it-bets-on-natural-gas-fuelled-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-interested-in-canadas-hydrogen-energy-as-it-bets-on-natural-gas-fuelled-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai interested in Canada's hydrogen energy as it bets on decarbonized cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai is exploring a "potential collaboration" with the Canadian hydrogen energy sector, it told CBC News on Thursday, as the South Korean automaker bets on decarbonized cars to be the future of the automotive industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-interested-in-canadas-hydrogen-energy-as-it-bets-on-decarbonized-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hyundai-interested-in-canadas-hydrogen-energy-as-it-bets-on-decarbonized-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy stalled in November, may have contracted in 4th quarter of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economic growth stalled in November as growth in services was &#8203;offset by weakness in goods-producing industries, data showed on Friday, offering fresh clues on the state of the economy after almost a year of tariffs and uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-stalled-in-november-may-have-contracted-in-4th-quarter-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-stalled-in-november-may-have-contracted-in-4th-quarter-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>November 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump aviation threats that would affect Bombardier, Gulfstream and others: what we know]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's latest grievance threatening to upend the deeply integrated economic ties between the U.S. and Canada involves business jets. Here's what we know so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-aviation-threats-that-would-affect-bombardier-gulfstream-and-others-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-aviation-threats-that-would-affect-bombardier-gulfstream-and-others-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So long, frozen juice from concentrate. The once-popular canned drink leaves shelves this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention, lemonade stand vendors: You'll have to squeeze the fresh stuff this summer. Minute Maid is discontinuing its line of frozen juices as consumers turn to healthier beverages, and it was potentially the last company selling the concentrated cans in the Canadian market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/so-long-frozen-juice-from-concentrate-the-once-popular-canned-drink-leaves-shelves-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/so-long-frozen-juice-from-concentrate-the-once-popular-canned-drink-leaves-shelves-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariff war cost Canadian Pacific $200M over past year, CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has suffered a $200-million blow from the ongoing tariff war set off by the United States, said CEO Keith Creel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tariff-war-cost-canadian-pacific-200m-over-past-year-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tariff-war-cost-canadian-pacific-200m-over-past-year-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October, the business opening rate dropped by 0.3&nbsp;percentage points to 4.5%, following a slight increase of 0.1&nbsp;percentage points in the previous month. The opening rate was 0.2&nbsp;percentage points below its 2015-to-2019 historical average. The decrease in the opening rate was driven by the 0.2&nbsp;percentage point decline in the re-opening rate (2.9%), while the entry rate (1.7%) was relatively unchanged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distributions of household economic accounts for income, consumption, saving and wealth of Canadian households, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The income gap increased in the third quarter of 2025 as lower income households were negatively affected by declining interest rates and self-employment income. The wealth gap grew as strong financial market gains benefited the wealthiest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>November 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services balance went from a surplus of $0.4 billion in October to an essentially balanced position in November (+$11 million). Overall, exports of services declined 1.5% to $19.8 billion while imports rose 0.5% to $19.8 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Canada layoffs hit Oshawa plant, putting up to 1,200 autoworkers out of work Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day Oshawa, Ont., autoworkers have dreaded for months has arrived, as GM Canada is poised to cut a shift at the city&rsquo;s plant, costing over a thousand workers their jobs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gm-canada-layoffs-hit-oshawa-plant-putting-up-to-1200-autoworkers-out-of-work-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gm-canada-layoffs-hit-oshawa-plant-putting-up-to-1200-autoworkers-out-of-work-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada in talks with Meta on return of news to Facebook as CUSMA review nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says its willingness to speak with Meta about the possibility of seeing online news return to Facebook is part of an ongoing conversation Canada is having with the United States as the review of CUSMA nears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-in-talks-with-meta-on-return-of-news-to-facebook-as-cusma-review-nears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-in-talks-with-meta-on-return-of-news-to-facebook-as-cusma-review-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25%, with CUSMA review an 'important risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent for a second consecutive meeting, a move that was widely expected by analysts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rate-at-225-with-cusma-review-an-important-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rate-at-225-with-cusma-review-an-important-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent for a second consecutive meeting, a move that was widely expected by analysts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rate-at-225/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rate-at-225/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Potential occupational exposure to artificial intelligence and automation among certified journeypersons in Canada,  Vol. , No.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-potential-occupational-exposure-to-artificial-intelligence-and-automation-among-certified-journeypersons-in-canada-vol-no/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-potential-occupational-exposure-to-artificial-intelligence-and-automation-among-certified-journeypersons-in-canada-vol-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Potential occupational exposure to artificial intelligence and automation among certified journeypersons in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-potential-occupational-exposure-to-artificial-intelligence-and-automation-among-certified-journeypersons-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-potential-occupational-exposure-to-artificial-intelligence-and-automation-among-certified-journeypersons-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Indigenous employment and income in Indigenous-owned businesses: A comparative analysis,  Vol. , No.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-indigenous-employment-and-income-in-indigenous-owned-businesses-a-comparative-analysis-vol-no/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-indigenous-employment-and-income-in-indigenous-owned-businesses-a-comparative-analysis-vol-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Indigenous employment and income in Indigenous-owned businesses: A comparative analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-indigenous-employment-and-income-in-indigenous-owned-businesses-a-comparative-analysis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-indigenous-employment-and-income-in-indigenous-owned-businesses-a-comparative-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Canadian employment trends in the era of generative artificial intelligence: Early evidence,  Vol. , No.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-canadian-employment-trends-in-the-era-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-early-evidence-vol-no/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-canadian-employment-trends-in-the-era-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-early-evidence-vol-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Canadian employment trends in the era of generative artificial intelligence: Early evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-canadian-employment-trends-in-the-era-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-early-evidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-canadian-employment-trends-in-the-era-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-early-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural resource indicators, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector increased 0.9% in the third quarter, after decreasing 2.3% in the second quarter. In comparison, economy-wide real GDP increased 0.6% in the third quarter, after falling 0.5% in the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>January 2026</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are three&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanjanuary-2026span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanjanuary-2026span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon lays off 16,000 corporate workers in latest round of job losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the e-commerce company in three months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-lays-off-16000-corporate-workers-in-latest-round-of-job-losses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-lays-off-16000-corporate-workers-in-latest-round-of-job-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon employees in Canada told about layoffs through premature internal email]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&nbsp;on Tuesday appeared to have prematurely alerted&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;Web Services cloud-computing employees to layoffs planned for Wednesday morning by sending a commiseration email and team-wide meeting invitation hours early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-employees-in-canada-told-about-layoffs-through-premature-internal-email/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-employees-in-canada-told-about-layoffs-through-premature-internal-email/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada could gain nearly 7% in real GDP by removing internal trade barriers, says IMF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s economy could gain nearly seven per cent, or $210 billion, in real GDP by fully removing internal trade barriers between the country&rsquo;s 13 provinces and territories, according to a report published Tuesday by the International Monetary Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-could-gain-nearly-7-in-real-gdp-by-removing-internal-trade-barriers-says-imf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-could-gain-nearly-7-in-real-gdp-by-removing-internal-trade-barriers-says-imf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%. Is that good for consumers and the economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has called for credit card interest rates to be capped at 10 per cent &mdash; a move that could bring short-term relief to some consumers but is likely to cause a broader credit crisis in the long run, according to experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-wants-to-cap-credit-card-interest-at-10-is-that-good-for-consumers-and-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-wants-to-cap-credit-card-interest-at-10-is-that-good-for-consumers-and-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%. Is that a good idea?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has called for credit card interest rates to be capped at 10 per cent &mdash; a move that could bring short-term relief to some consumers but is likely to cause a broader credit crisis in the long run, according to experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-wants-to-cap-credit-card-interest-at-10-is-that-a-good-idea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-wants-to-cap-credit-card-interest-at-10-is-that-a-good-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold hits record $5,000 US an ounce as months-long rally continues amid global turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold charged past $5,000 US an ounce for the first time on Monday &mdash; while silver jumped to $110 an ounce &mdash; as an array of geopolitical tensions pounded the U.S. dollar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gold-hits-record-5000-us-an-ounce-as-months-long-rally-continues-amid-global-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gold-hits-record-5000-us-an-ounce-as-months-long-rally-continues-amid-global-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok parent company finalizes deal to keep video-sharing app operating in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, finalized a deal on Thursday to set up &#8203;a majority American-owned joint venture company that will avoid a U.S. ban on the popular video-sharing app &#8203;used by more than 200 million Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-parent-company-finalizes-deal-to-keep-video-sharing-app-operating-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-parent-company-finalizes-deal-to-keep-video-sharing-app-operating-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix just sweetened its $72B US bid for Warner Bros. Here's how the deal happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix will pay for Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio division entirely in cash to edge out its rival Paramount &mdash; the latest chapter in a months-long saga that, once concluded, could significantly change the global entertainment industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/netflix-just-sweetened-its-72b-us-bid-for-warner-bros-heres-how-the-deal-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/netflix-just-sweetened-its-72b-us-bid-for-warner-bros-heres-how-the-deal-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok can operate in Canada for now, federal court rules, telling Ottawa to review the case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's federal court has overturned a &#8203;government order to close TikTok's Canadian operations,allowing &#8203;it to continue to &#8288;operate for the time being.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-can-operate-in-canada-for-now-federal-court-rules-telling-ottawa-to-review-the-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-can-operate-in-canada-for-now-federal-court-rules-telling-ottawa-to-review-the-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street slips after Trump threatens some NATO members with tariffs over Greenland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks are falling on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-slips-after-trump-threatens-some-nato-members-with-tariffs-over-greenland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wall-street-slips-after-trump-threatens-some-nato-members-with-tariffs-over-greenland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock markets plunge after Trump threatens some NATO members with tariffs over Greenland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks sank in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-markets-plunge-after-trump-threatens-some-nato-members-with-tariffs-over-greenland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-markets-plunge-after-trump-threatens-some-nato-members-with-tariffs-over-greenland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As AI moves into the physical world, is Canada missing the boat on robotics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is lagging in robotics adoption, industry watchers say, especially outside of the auto sector. At the same time, robots are taking off, thanks to a boom in China and new approaches incorporating AI. At a time when Canada is concerned about productivity, are we missing the boat?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-ai-moves-into-the-physical-world-is-canada-missing-the-boat-on-robotics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-ai-moves-into-the-physical-world-is-canada-missing-the-boat-on-robotics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians still worried about economy, remain cautious about spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers are still feeling anxious over high prices and economic uncertainty from the U.S. trade conflict, according to a Bank of Canada survey published Monday, showing that some Canadians still perceive weakness in the economy even as several indicators improve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-still-worried-about-economy-remain-cautious-about-spending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-still-worried-about-economy-remain-cautious-about-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation ticks up to 2.4% in December as last year's GST break impacts data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate ticked up to 2.4 per cent in December compared to the same period last year, when the federal government implemented a GST break that brought some prices down, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-ticks-up-to-24-in-december-as-last-years-gst-break-impacts-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-ticks-up-to-24-in-december-as-last-years-gst-break-impacts-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>November 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for November&nbsp;2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craft beer in Canada is losing its fizz, as sales dry up and more breweries go bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of seemingly unlimited growth for the craft beer industry, the party is winding down. Sales are down and the number of breweries in Canada has started to decline, a shift driven by a mix of cost pressures and changing consumer tastes and social habits.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/craft-beer-in-canada-is-losing-its-fizz-as-sales-dry-up-and-more-breweries-go-bust/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/craft-beer-in-canada-is-losing-its-fizz-as-sales-dry-up-and-more-breweries-go-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Donald Trump endorsed Canada's deal with China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Carney's new deal with China &mdash; to lower tariffs on EVs, canola and other products &mdash; sparked fears that the U.S. would lash out at Canada. But President Donald Trump said the deal is a "good thing." Some experts think the Americans will use Canada's deal to help forge their own agreement with China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-donald-trump-endorsed-canadas-deal-with-china/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-donald-trump-endorsed-canadas-deal-with-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese EVs are coming to Canada. How soon will they be here? How much will they cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know about Chinese EVs and their pending arrival in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chinese-evs-are-coming-to-canada-how-soon-will-they-be-here-how-much-will-they-cost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chinese-evs-are-coming-to-canada-how-soon-will-they-be-here-how-much-will-they-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is cancelling a new seat configuration that squeezed an extra row on board many of its planes and left passengers with less legroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-reversing-move-to-install-tight-seating-layout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-reversing-move-to-install-tight-seating-layout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>November 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors added $16.3&nbsp;billion of Canadian securities to their holdings in November, following a significant investment of $46.6&nbsp;billion in October. Meanwhile, Canadian investors acquired $16.5&nbsp;billion of foreign securities in November, more than offsetting the divestment of $11.6&nbsp;billion in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you overpaying for a lab-grown diamond?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marketed as an alternative to mined diamonds, lab-grown stones are growing in popularity among engaged couples, taking some of the shine from mined or &ldquo;natural&rdquo; diamonds, which have traditionally dominated the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-you-overpaying-for-a-lab-grown-diamond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-you-overpaying-for-a-lab-grown-diamond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada reaches tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberal government has reached a deal with Beijing to allow tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles into the domestic market in exchange for dropping duties on canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-reaches-tariff-quota-deal-with-china-on-evs-canola/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-reaches-tariff-quota-deal-with-china-on-evs-canola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-year agreement, which is not legally binding, also involves the federal Department of Natural Resources. The deal calls for exchanges and joint research on modern wood construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-and-feds-sign-lumber-understanding-with-china-as-province-looks-beyond-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-and-feds-sign-lumber-understanding-with-china-as-province-looks-beyond-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. and feds enter lumber understanding with China during Carney visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-year agreement, which is not legally binding, also involves the federal Department of Natural Resources. The deal calls for exchanges and joint research on modern wood construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-and-feds-enter-lumber-understanding-with-china-during-carney-visit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-and-feds-enter-lumber-understanding-with-china-during-carney-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internal trade, sectoral output and gross domestic product, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian industries differ markedly in the extent to which they engage in internal trade, exchanging goods and services across provincial and territorial borders. Using indices derived from Statistics Canada's recently released 2022 provincial input&ndash;output tables, specifically the ratio of internal trade to industry output and the ratio of internal trade to gross domestic product (GDP), analysis shows that some industries are highly reliant on internal trade, accounting for up to two-third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/internal-trade-sectoral-output-and-gross-domestic-product-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/internal-trade-sectoral-output-and-gross-domestic-product-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in store for Canada's housing market in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[National home sales in Canada declined by 1.9 per cent in December compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, capping a year that saw lower interest rates but heightened economic anxiety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/whats-in-store-for-canadas-housing-market-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/whats-in-store-for-canadas-housing-market-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-end department store conglomerate&nbsp;Saks&nbsp;Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday, in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic. It comes barely a year after a deal that brought&nbsp;Saks&nbsp;Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/saks-global-files-for-bankruptcy-after-neiman-marcus-takeover-leads-to-financial-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/saks-global-files-for-bankruptcy-after-neiman-marcus-takeover-leads-to-financial-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Canadians are ready to work in Venezuela&lsquo;s oilpatch &mdash; if they're allowed in]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Alberta, there is excitement and hesitation from businesses and energy workers at the potential opportunity ahead in Venezuela.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/some-canadians-are-ready-to-work-in-venezuelalsquos-oilpatch-mdash-if-theyre-allowed-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/some-canadians-are-ready-to-work-in-venezuelalsquos-oilpatch-mdash-if-theyre-allowed-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's Canada to freeze price of small coffee, drop cost of value meals for one year]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald's Canada will freeze the price of a small cup of coffee at $1 for at least a year and drop the price of its McValue meals to $5 for the same duration, its CEO announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mcdonalds-canada-to-freeze-price-of-small-coffee-drop-cost-of-value-meals-for-one-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mcdonalds-canada-to-freeze-price-of-small-coffee-drop-cost-of-value-meals-for-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staples Canada did not fully wipe personal information from resold laptops, says privacy watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal privacy watchdog has found Staples Canada did not fully remove personal information from returned laptops that it later resold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/staples-canada-did-not-fully-wipe-personal-information-from-resold-laptops-says-privacy-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/staples-canada-did-not-fully-wipe-personal-information-from-resold-laptops-says-privacy-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central bank heads, including Canada's, defend U.S. Fed chair Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders of central banks from around the world, including Canada's Tiff Macklem, have lined up in support of U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, issuing an unprecedented statement of solidarity after the Trump administration threatened him with a criminal indictment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/central-bank-heads-including-canadas-defend-us-fed-chair-powell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/central-bank-heads-including-canadas-defend-us-fed-chair-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National culture indicators, <span>second and third quarters 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product (GDP) for the culture and sport sectors in Canada decreased by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025. This was the fifth consecutive quarterly decline in these sectors of the economy and followed a decline of 0.3% in the second quarter. On a nominal basis, GDP for the culture and sport sectors increased 0.3% in the third quarter, following a 0.4% increase in the previous quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-culture-indicators-spansecond-and-third-quarters-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-culture-indicators-spansecond-and-third-quarters-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average asking rents fell to just over $2K in December — their lowest in more than 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asking rents in Canada fell 2.3 per cent year-over-year in December to an average of $2,060, marking a full calendar year of declines as prices reached their lowest level in 30 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/average-asking-rents-fell-to-just-over-2k-in-december-their-lowest-in-more-than-2-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/average-asking-rents-fell-to-just-over-2k-in-december-their-lowest-in-more-than-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia, Indonesia become 1st countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grew among global authorities that it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/malaysia-indonesia-become-1st-countries-to-block-musks-grok-over-sexualized-ai-images/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/malaysia-indonesia-become-1st-countries-to-block-musks-grok-over-sexualized-ai-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve chair says justice department has threatened him with criminal indictment]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday that the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over &#8203;congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-federal-reserve-chair-says-justice-department-has-threatened-him-with-criminal-indictment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-federal-reserve-chair-says-justice-department-has-threatened-him-with-criminal-indictment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Federal Reserve leaders slam Trump administration criminal probe of Jerome Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says that the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over &#8203;congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/former-federal-reserve-leaders-slam-trump-administration-criminal-probe-of-jerome-powell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/former-federal-reserve-leaders-slam-trump-administration-criminal-probe-of-jerome-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined to save wherever he can &mdash; starting with his grocery bill.<br />
It&rsquo;s why he shops at an ultra discount grocery chain in Montreal, where prices can be as much as 50 per cent less than a regular grocery store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/appetite-for-a-bargain-rising-food-costs-fuel-boom-in-discount-grocery-stores/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/appetite-for-a-bargain-rising-food-costs-fuel-boom-in-discount-grocery-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone made big money betting on Maduro. What are prediction markets, and is it time they had tighter rules?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The huge sums of money swapped over the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro have reignited questions about prediction markets &mdash; platforms that allow users to make yes/no wagers on nearly any kind of event, and which have shot from small startups to major companies in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/someone-made-big-money-betting-on-maduro-what-are-prediction-markets-and-is-it-time-they-had-tighter-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/someone-made-big-money-betting-on-maduro-what-are-prediction-markets-and-is-it-time-they-had-tighter-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines don’t have to tell you how much legroom you’ll have on your flight. Here’s what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines are not required to tell passengers how much legroom they'll be getting when booking a flight, raising safety and health concerns. An aviation expert says regulations could help establish a basic level of service for economy class tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airlines-dont-have-to-tell-you-how-much-legroom-youll-have-on-your-flight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/airlines-dont-have-to-tell-you-how-much-legroom-youll-have-on-your-flight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's xAI adds new restrictions to Grok after uproar over sexual images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's startup xAI has put some restrictions on the image generation function of its&nbsp;Grok&nbsp;chatbot on social media platform X, after the tool's use of AI to create and publish sexualized images sparked a widespread backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/musks-xai-adds-new-restrictions-to-grok-after-uproar-over-sexual-images/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/musks-xai-adds-new-restrictions-to-grok-after-uproar-over-sexual-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy added 8,200 jobs in December, while unemployment rose to 6.8%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results come after three months of strong gains from September to November. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, up from 6.5 per cent in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-added-8200-jobs-in-december-while-unemployment-rose-to-68/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-added-8200-jobs-in-december-while-unemployment-rose-to-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government finance statistics, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the third quarter, the Canadian general government posted a surplus of $4.1&nbsp;billion, compared with a deficit of $6.2&nbsp;billion in the same quarter of 2024. Excluding social security funds, the general government recorded a deficit of $9.4&nbsp;billion in the third quarter of 2025, down from the $14.3&nbsp;billion deficit recorded in the third quarter of 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's share of exports to U.S. hit lowest level in decades in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exports to the U.S. slumped in October to their lowest level outside of the pandemic since 1997, while exports to countries other than the U.S. jumped in the same month. The shift comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed hefty tariffs on much of the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-share-of-exports-to-us-hit-lowest-level-in-decades-in-october/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-share-of-exports-to-us-hit-lowest-level-in-decades-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's tariff fight at the Supreme Court could make for a messy refund battle for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on Friday but, as is customary, has not said what case or cases will be acted upon. If they strike down Trump's tariffs, the U.S. could have to pay back billions &mdash; but companies, trade lawyers and customs brokers don't anticipate the government would make it easy to recoup that cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trumps-tariff-fight-at-the-supreme-court-could-make-for-a-messy-refund-battle-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trumps-tariff-fight-at-the-supreme-court-could-make-for-a-messy-refund-battle-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services surplus widened from $0.4&nbsp;billion in September to $0.5&nbsp;billion in October. Overall, imports of services declined 1.2% to $19.6&nbsp;billion, and exports were down 0.4% to $20.1&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The December&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video game giant Ubisoft closes Halifax studio, cutting 71 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff formed company's first North American union in late December but Ubisoft says unionization did not influence closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/video-game-giant-ubisoft-closes-halifax-studio-cutting-71-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/video-game-giant-ubisoft-closes-halifax-studio-cutting-71-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft closes Halifax studio, 71 employees affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Software company Ubisoft has closed its Halifax studio, putting 71 staff members out of work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ubisoft-closes-halifax-studio-71-employees-affected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ubisoft-closes-halifax-studio-71-employees-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec Superior Court approves class action against Ticketmaster over service fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster that accuses the American company of charging abusive service fees on ticket sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quebec-superior-court-approves-class-action-against-ticketmaster-over-service-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quebec-superior-court-approves-class-action-against-ticketmaster-over-service-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. rejects revised Paramount bid, tells shareholders to stay with Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner&nbsp;Bros. Discovery's&nbsp;board has unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's&nbsp;latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised&nbsp;$108.4-billion US hostile bid&nbsp;amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject. The board repeated their commitment to Netflix's offer, which they say offers more value and certainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-rejects-revised-paramount-bid-tells-shareholders-to-stay-with-netflix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-rejects-revised-paramount-bid-tells-shareholders-to-stay-with-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner&nbsp;Bros. Discovery's&nbsp;board has unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's&nbsp;latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised&nbsp;$108.4-billion US hostile bid&nbsp;amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-rejects-revised-paramount-bid-as-risky-leveraged-buyout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-rejects-revised-paramount-bid-as-risky-leveraged-buyout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA home sales fell 11.2% last year compared to 2024, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales dropped 11.2 per cent in the Greater Toronto Area last year compared to that of 2024, according to a new report released Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gta-home-sales-fell-112-last-year-compared-to-2024-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gta-home-sales-fell-112-last-year-compared-to-2024-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | Tech highlights from CES 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies both large and small are giving the public a first look at their new products during CES 2026, the world's largest consumer technology trade show, now underway in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/in-photos-tech-highlights-from-ces-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/in-photos-tech-highlights-from-ces-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat pilots vote to ratify new five-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[91 per cent of Air Transat pilots who voted agreed to ratify a new five-year employment contract with the airline. The union and company reached the tentative deal in December, narrowly avoiding a strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-vote-to-ratify-new-five-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-vote-to-ratify-new-five-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé recall of some baby formulas does not apply to Canadian products, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestl&eacute; voluntarily recalled a number of baby formula batches due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause severe vomiting and nausea. The recall applies to products sold in a number of countries, mostly within Europe, but the company says Canada is not affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nestl-recall-of-some-baby-formulas-does-not-apply-to-canadian-products-company-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nestl-recall-of-some-baby-formulas-does-not-apply-to-canadian-products-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's annual U.S. sales rise 6% on strong sales for affordable trucks and hybrid cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowing sales of electric vehicles were offset by an uptick in demand for its more affordable Maverick truck, and for hybrid vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fords-annual-us-sales-rise-6-on-strong-sales-for-affordable-trucks-and-hybrid-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fords-annual-us-sales-rise-6-on-strong-sales-for-affordable-trucks-and-hybrid-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National tourism indicators, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism gross domestic product (GDP), in real terms, grew 0.9% in the third quarter of 2025. In the third quarter, tourism GDP accounted for 1.70% of nominal GDP, with 3.36% of economy-wide jobs attributable to tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More oil production in Venezuela could hurt Canada's oilpatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regime change in Venezuela could both help that country regain its former prominence as an oil producer and pose a threat to Canada&rsquo;s industry, which is producing record amounts of oil and is expected to continue to grow for several more years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-oil-production-in-venezuela-could-hurt-canadas-oilpatch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-oil-production-in-venezuela-could-hurt-canadas-oilpatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian energy stocks tumble after U.S. incursion in Venezuela]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American oil prices climbed by more than one per cent on Monday following the upheaval in Venezuela over the weekend, while stock prices of some large Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-energy-stocks-tumble-after-us-incursion-in-venezuela/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-energy-stocks-tumble-after-us-incursion-in-venezuela/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite pause, U.S. tariffs leave furniture, cabinet makers 'in dire straits': industry association]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association says while it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities that were set for Jan. 1, the industry is still being devastated by the existing duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/despite-pause-us-tariffs-leave-furniture-cabinet-makers-in-dire-straits-industry-association/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/despite-pause-us-tariffs-leave-furniture-cabinet-makers-in-dire-straits-industry-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodfood's licence suspended by Canadian Food Inspection Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the Safe Food for Canadians licence ofGoodfood &mdash; a Montreal-based meal kit and grocery delivery service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/goodfoods-licence-suspended-by-canadian-food-inspection-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/goodfoods-licence-suspended-by-canadian-food-inspection-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla loses its crown as world's biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday, as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tesla-loses-its-crown-as-worlds-biggest-electric-vehicle-maker-to-chinese-rival-byd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tesla-loses-its-crown-as-worlds-biggest-electric-vehicle-maker-to-chinese-rival-byd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country, including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta, who will soon be required back in the office full time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/thousands-of-public-private-sector-workers-will-be-working-from-the-office-again-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/thousands-of-public-private-sector-workers-will-be-working-from-the-office-again-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's grocery code of conduct kicks in today, with buy-in from 5 major grocers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-grocery-code-of-conduct-kicks-in-today-with-buy-in-from-5-major-grocers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-grocery-code-of-conduct-kicks-in-today-with-buy-in-from-5-major-grocers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's grocery code of conduct kicks in Jan. 1, with buy-in from 5 major grocers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-grocery-code-of-conduct-kicks-in-jan-1-with-buy-in-from-5-major-grocers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-grocery-code-of-conduct-kicks-in-jan-1-with-buy-in-from-5-major-grocers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig's Cookies workers vote to unionize at 5 Toronto stores as franchise expands nationally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 90 employees of Craig&rsquo;s Cookies have voted to unionize across five shops in Toronto as the Canadian cookie chain expands nationally.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/craigs-cookies-workers-vote-to-unionize-at-5-toronto-stores-as-franchise-expands-nationally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/craigs-cookies-workers-vote-to-unionize-at-5-toronto-stores-as-franchise-expands-nationally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a good old-fashioned boycott got Canada to trade Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aromatic, spicy and sometimes smoky flavour of a smooth, Kentucky bourbon has been but a memory for consumers in this country ever since the spirit was caught in the crossfire of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war and annexation sabre-rattling. As a result, angry Canadians have united behind a "Buy Canadian" movement that experts say is elevating our own whiskies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-a-good-old-fashioned-boycott-got-canada-to-trade-kentucky-bourbon-for-canadian-whisky-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-a-good-old-fashioned-boycott-got-canada-to-trade-kentucky-bourbon-for-canadian-whisky-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a good old fashioned boycott got Canada to trade Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aromatic, spicy and sometimes smoky flavour of a smooth, Kentucky bourbon has been but a memory for consumers in this country ever since the spirit was caught in the crossfire of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war and annexation sabre-rattling. As a result, angry Canadians have united behind a 'Buy Canadian' movement that experts say is elevating our own whiskies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-a-good-old-fashioned-boycott-got-canada-to-trade-kentucky-bourbon-for-canadian-whisky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-a-good-old-fashioned-boycott-got-canada-to-trade-kentucky-bourbon-for-canadian-whisky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta just acquired a Chinese-founded AI startup for $2B. Here's why that matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A darling of the artificial intelligence startup scene was just acquired by Meta &mdash; capping off a year of intense competition between U.S. tech giants vying for dominance of the world's most coveted technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meta-just-acquired-a-chinese-founded-ai-startup-for-2b-heres-why-that-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meta-just-acquired-a-chinese-founded-ai-startup-for-2b-heres-why-that-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duty free shops say they're still losing sales as cross-border travel plummets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of duty free shops in Windsor and Sarnia say they continue to suffer the fall-out from the U.S. trade war, seeing drops in business in the 30 per cent range year over year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/duty-free-shops-say-theyre-still-losing-sales-as-cross-border-travel-plummets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/duty-free-shops-say-theyre-still-losing-sales-as-cross-border-travel-plummets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon founder launches a proxy fight to reshape apparel maker's board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lululemon Athletica's founder Chip Wilson said on Monday he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the company's board, days after the Canadian apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemon-founder-launches-a-proxy-fight-to-reshape-apparel-makers-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemon-founder-launches-a-proxy-fight-to-reshape-apparel-makers-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes to Ontario law on job postings coming Jan. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will introduce new rules on how publicly advertised job can be posted from Jan. 1. Here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/major-changes-to-ontario-law-on-job-postings-coming-jan-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/major-changes-to-ontario-law-on-job-postings-coming-jan-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This ain't your parents' Game Boy: New gaming handhelds are powerful, pricey &mdash; and far from pocket-sized]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks the first time all three major gaming hardware companies &mdash; Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft &mdash; have handheld devices on the market. But they're all very different. Which one is right for you?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/this-aint-your-parents-game-boy-new-gaming-handhelds-are-powerful-pricey-mdash-and-far-from-pocket-sized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/this-aint-your-parents-game-boy-new-gaming-handhelds-are-powerful-pricey-mdash-and-far-from-pocket-sized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy shrank by 0.3% in October, the biggest slump in almost 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drop was largely due to contraction in the goods and services sectors. Analysts had predicted that growth would dip by 0.2 per cent ahead of the release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-shrank-by-03-in-october-the-biggest-slump-in-almost-3-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-shrank-by-03-in-october-the-biggest-slump-in-almost-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product contracted 0.3% in October on a broad-based decline across sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post and union representing workers reach tentative agreement, agree not to strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tentative agreement comes after the two parties first agreed to a deal in principle last month. Today's agreement finalizes "contractual language" and will prevent either side from locking workers out or striking, ahead of the busy holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-and-union-representing-workers-reach-tentative-agreement-agree-not-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-and-union-representing-workers-reach-tentative-agreement-agree-not-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The role of firm size in the Canada&ndash;U.S. labour productivity gap since 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-role-of-firm-size-in-the-canadandashus-labour-productivity-gap-since-2000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-role-of-firm-size-in-the-canadandashus-labour-productivity-gap-since-2000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Recent employment trends in industries dependent on U.S. demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-employment-trends-in-industries-dependent-on-us-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-employment-trends-in-industries-dependent-on-us-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Educational attainment and employment among immigrants with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-educational-attainment-and-employment-among-immigrants-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-educational-attainment-and-employment-among-immigrants-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>December 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are three&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spandecember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spandecember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who benefits from the Arctic economic and security corridor? It depends who you ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many northern leaders have been touting the Arctic economic and security corridor as a 'nation-building' project that will bring economic benefits to the two territories it straddles, but some community leaders are split on how much good will come out of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/who-benefits-from-the-arctic-economic-and-security-corridor-it-depends-who-you-ask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/who-benefits-from-the-arctic-economic-and-security-corridor-it-depends-who-you-ask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the trades, apprentices are increasing, but not enough are making it to certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up new tradespeople today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/in-the-trades-apprentices-are-increasing-but-not-enough-are-making-it-to-certification/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/in-the-trades-apprentices-are-increasing-but-not-enough-are-making-it-to-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for October&nbsp;2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental and Clean Technology Products Economic Account, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The real gross domestic product&nbsp;(GDP) generated by the environmental and clean technology&nbsp;(ECT) products sector declined by 1.1% in 2024 to $70&nbsp;billion, following gains of 1.5% in 2023 and 4.9% in 2022. Increases in 2024 in Nunavut (+12.3%), Saskatchewan (+5.3%), Nova Scotia (+2.6%) and Alberta (+1.0%) were not enough to offset the declines in other jurisdictions. The GDP growth rate for the overall economy in 2024 (+1.9%) edged down from that of 2023 (+2.0%) and slowed from the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-and-clean-technology-products-economic-account-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-and-clean-technology-products-economic-account-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why so many airlines face labour disruptions and why it could keep happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian air travellers hoping for a new year without labour disputes keeping them on the ground may be out of luck, as 2026 will see most major airlines from this country continuing to face off with unions across the bargaining table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-so-many-airlines-face-labour-disruptions-and-why-it-could-keep-happening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-so-many-airlines-face-labour-disruptions-and-why-it-could-keep-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok inks deal with investors to keep operating in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors &mdash; Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX &mdash; ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-inks-deal-with-investors-to-keep-operating-in-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tiktok-inks-deal-with-investors-to-keep-operating-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supply management 'not on the table,' says Carney as U.S. bent on changing dairy rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed he&rsquo;ll protect Canada&rsquo;s supply management system, as the United States signalled it's ready to fight over this country's dairy rules at the negotiating table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/supply-management-not-on-the-table-says-carney-as-us-bent-on-changing-dairy-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/supply-management-not-on-the-table-says-carney-as-us-bent-on-changing-dairy-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat's parent company reports $12.5M loss in latest quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of Air Transat reported a loss of $12.5 million in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of $41.2 million in the same quarter last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transats-parent-company-reports-125m-loss-in-latest-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transats-parent-company-reports-125m-loss-in-latest-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September, the business opening rate edged up 0.1&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;points to 4.8%, following a 0.2&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;point decline in the previous month. The business closure rate edged down 0.1&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;points for a second consecutive month to settle at 4.7% in September. Both the opening and the closure rates were 0.1&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;points above their respective 2015-to-2019 averages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of trouble in the U.S. economy: Where are all the jobs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump promised his economic policies would lead to a golden age and a boom in manufacturing jobs. The latest economic data show job growth is slowing and manufacturing jobs are being lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/signs-of-trouble-in-the-us-economy-where-are-all-the-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/signs-of-trouble-in-the-us-economy-where-are-all-the-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous peoples economic account, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gross domestic income&nbsp;(GDI), also known as income-based gross domestic product, earned by Indigenous people (Indigenous&nbsp;GDI) reached $63.7&nbsp;billion in 2023, up 6.1% from 2022. Indigenous&nbsp;GDI as a share of total Canadian&nbsp;GDI increased from 2.0% in 2012 to 2.3% in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/indigenous-peoples-economic-account-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/indigenous-peoples-economic-account-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors added $46.6 billion of Canadian securities to their holdings in October, the highest investment since March 2022. Meanwhile, Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $11.6 billion in October, the first divestment since January 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-asks-investors-to-reject-takeover-bid-from-paramount-skydance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/warner-bros-asks-investors-to-reject-takeover-bid-from-paramount-skydance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. ski towns hope holiday season marks turnaround after slump in Canadian visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[American ski towns bracing for a steep decline in Canadian tourism are still hoping they can coax their northern neighbours back this holiday season.&nbsp;Ultimately, the decision to travel south might hinge on snowfall rather than politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-ski-towns-hope-holiday-season-marks-turnaround-after-slump-in-canadian-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-ski-towns-hope-holiday-season-marks-turnaround-after-slump-in-canadian-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Buy Canadian' policy comes into effect for federal projects worth over $25M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy takes effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/buy-canadian-policy-comes-into-effect-for-federal-projects-worth-over-25m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/buy-canadian-policy-comes-into-effect-for-federal-projects-worth-over-25m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Detroit warehouse where America's 'fast and furious' tariffs are enforced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade experts say American tariffs have turned routine paperwork into administrative nightmares for manufacturing executives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inside-the-detroit-warehouse-where-americas-fast-and-furious-tariffs-are-enforced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inside-the-detroit-warehouse-where-americas-fast-and-furious-tariffs-are-enforced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford retreats from EVs and takes big financial hit as Trump policies grip industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a visible sign of the auto industry's pullback from a technology carmakers wholeheartedly embraced early this decade. Trump policies reduce federal support for EVs, affecting sales and demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ford-retreats-from-evs-and-takes-big-financial-hit-as-trump-policies-grip-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ford-retreats-from-evs-and-takes-big-financial-hit-as-trump-policies-grip-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa approves merger of Teck and Anglo American]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shareholders last week gave their blessing to the plan, which was first announced in September, to create Anglo Teck, a $70-billion copper mining powerhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-approves-merger-of-teck-and-anglo-american/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-approves-merger-of-teck-and-anglo-american/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National home sales fell in November with housing activity in 'holding pattern,' says CREA]]></title><description><![CDATA[National home sales fell 10.7 per cent in November compared with the same month last year, as the Canadian Real Estate Association says activity has veered into a "holding pattern" heading into 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-home-sales-fell-in-november-with-housing-activity-in-holding-pattern-says-crea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-home-sales-fell-in-november-with-housing-activity-in-holding-pattern-says-crea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate stayed flat in November but grocery prices grew at fastest pace in nearly 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-inflation-rate-stayed-flat-in-november-but-grocery-prices-grew-at-fastest-pace-in-nearly-2-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-inflation-rate-stayed-flat-in-november-but-grocery-prices-grew-at-fastest-pace-in-nearly-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians under 35 are debt-stressed &mdash; and buy now, pay later ubiquity isn't helping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians under 35 are seeking debt relief services in higher numbers and missing credit payments at higher rates. Student loans, first credit cards and slow wage growth aren't helping, but experts say the ubiquity of "buy now, pay later" plans are making the problem worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-under-35-are-debt-stressed-mdash-and-buy-now-pay-later-ubiquity-isnt-helping/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadians-under-35-are-debt-stressed-mdash-and-buy-now-pay-later-ubiquity-isnt-helping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dior calendar for $11K? Here’s how the humble advent calendar has gone bananas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today you can buy an advent calendar containing almost any product you can imagine, from Lego to whisky, ice cream to jewelry, sex toys to fishing lures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-dior-calendar-for-11k-heres-how-the-humble-advent-calendar-has-gone-bananas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-dior-calendar-for-11k-heres-how-the-humble-advent-calendar-has-gone-bananas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial capacity utilization rates, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian industries operated at 78.5% of their production capacity in the third quarter. This is an increase from 77.6% in the second quarter, which was revised downward by 1.7&nbsp;percentage points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Canada wins court battle to quash $2,000 payout to passenger for delayed luggage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an 11-month court battle, Air Canada has successfully overturned a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) decision requiring the airline to pay a passenger $2,079 for delayed baggage. But the case isn't over yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-wins-court-battle-to-quash-2000-payout-to-passenger-for-delayed-luggage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-canada-wins-court-battle-to-quash-2000-payout-to-passenger-for-delayed-luggage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvin McDonald, Canadian-born Lululemon leader, to step down as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lululemon Athletica said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending shares up about 10 per cent in extended trade on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/calvin-mcdonald-canadian-born-lululemon-leader-to-step-down-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/calvin-mcdonald-canadian-born-lululemon-leader-to-step-down-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvin McDonald, Canadian-born Lululemon leader, to exit company in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lululemon Athletica said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending shares up about 10 per cent in extended trade on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/calvin-mcdonald-canadian-born-lululemon-leader-to-exit-company-in-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/calvin-mcdonald-canadian-born-lululemon-leader-to-exit-company-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court approves $18M sale of HBC royal charter to Thomsons, Westons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of Canada's wealthiest families have cleared the final hurdle on the road to buying and donating the royal charter that created the Hudson's Bay Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/court-approves-18m-sale-of-hbc-royal-charter-to-thomsons-westons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/court-approves-18m-sale-of-hbc-royal-charter-to-thomsons-westons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court approves $18M sale of 350-year-old HBC royal charter to Thomsons, Westons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of Canada's wealthiest families have cleared the final hurdle on the road to buying and donating the royal charter that created the Hudson's Bay Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/court-approves-18m-sale-of-350-year-old-hbc-royal-charter-to-thomsons-westons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/court-approves-18m-sale-of-350-year-old-hbc-royal-charter-to-thomsons-westons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada posts small trade surplus in September after months of deficits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada posted a small monthly international trade surplus in September, reversing a trend of seven consecutive months of deficits, data showed on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-posts-small-trade-surplus-in-september-after-months-of-deficits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-posts-small-trade-surplus-in-september-after-months-of-deficits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney to invest $1B US in OpenAI, license Marvel, Star Wars characters for Sora tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walt Disney is investing $1 billion US in OpenAI and will let the startup use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video and image generator, a crucial deal that could reshape how Hollywood makes content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/disney-to-invest-1b-us-in-openai-license-marvel-star-wars-characters-for-sora-tool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/disney-to-invest-1b-us-in-openai-license-marvel-star-wars-characters-for-sora-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is skyrocketing the price of RAM. Computers, phones and tablets could be next]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been in the market recently for RAM, you've probably noticed a major spike in prices as memory manufacturers pivot more of their production capacity away from consumer products to supplying AI companies instead, which are rapidly building out data centres that need massive amounts of memory to operate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-is-skyrocketing-the-price-of-ram-computers-phones-and-tablets-could-be-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ai-is-skyrocketing-the-price-of-ram-computers-phones-and-tablets-could-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National balance sheet and financial flow accounts, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian households accumulated financial wealth in the third quarter of 2025, as their net worth&mdash;the value of all assets minus all liabilities&mdash;increased by almost a half-trillion dollars (+$460.5 billion; +2.6%) to reach $18,394.1 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian System of Environmental&ndash;Economic Accounts: Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023, Canada's overall energy use decreased 0.5% compared with one year earlier, and greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.9%. Meanwhile, Canada's economy continued to grow in 2023, with real gross domestic product by industry increasing 2.0% from 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-system-of-environmentalndasheconomic-accounts-energy-use-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-system-of-environmentalndasheconomic-accounts-energy-use-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services surplus was essentially unchanged from the previous month at $0.2&nbsp;billion in September. Overall, imports of services were up 0.8% to $19.8&nbsp;billion, and exports of services increased 0.7% to $20.0&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Netflix buying Warner Bros. kill movies in theatres?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some in the movie theatre industry are expressing grave concerns over Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, worried it poses a threat to the future of theatregoing itself. Meanwhile, industry analysts suggest theatre companies and studios need to do more to give customers faced with rising prices compelling reasons to see movies in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/would-netflix-buying-warner-bros-kill-movies-in-theatres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/would-netflix-buying-warner-bros-kill-movies-in-theatres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef prices are soaring. Here's why Canada is facing record-low cattle numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a slight bit of positive news for those who love to grill a steak in the summer or enjoy a roast dinner during the chilly winter months: beef prices are expected to climb further in 2026, but not by as much as in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/beef-prices-are-soaring-heres-why-canada-is-facing-record-low-cattle-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/beef-prices-are-soaring-heres-why-canada-is-facing-record-low-cattle-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s point man on trade floats separate deals with Canada and Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s lead trade negotiator says the administration is considering breaking up the three-way free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, moving toward&nbsp;separate deals&nbsp;instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trumps-point-man-on-trade-floats-separate-deals-with-canada-and-mexico/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trumps-point-man-on-trade-floats-separate-deals-with-canada-and-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, saying economy has proved 'resilient']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, a move that was widely expected by economists after an encouraging round of economic data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-economy-has-proved-resilient/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225-saying-economy-has-proved-resilient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, a move that was widely expected by economists after an encouraging round of economic data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-225/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international investment position, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's net foreign asset position, the difference between Canada's international financial assets and international liabilities, increased by $95.3 billion to $1,925.8 billion at the end of the third quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. businesses claim Canada is a back door for products from China]]></title><description><![CDATA[As U.S. President Donald Trump sticks with tariffs on imports from Canada, some American industries are accusing Canadian competitors of using cheap materials from China in ways that violate free-trade rules and undercut U.S. companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-businesses-claim-canada-is-a-back-door-for-products-from-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-businesses-claim-canada-is-a-back-door-for-products-from-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat, pilots' union reach tentative deal to avert strike, airline's parent company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Transat says it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing its pilots, thus averting a possible strike that could have occurred within hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-avert-strike-airlines-parent-company-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-avert-strike-airlines-parent-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Canada expands recall on Oster toaster ovens that have burned some users]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recall was first issued in September, but was expanded this week to include an additional model. Canadians who own one of the affected models are being asked to stop using the ovens immediately, and contact the company for a free repair kit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/health-canada-expands-recall-on-oster-toaster-ovens-that-have-burned-some-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/health-canada-expands-recall-on-oster-toaster-ovens-that-have-burned-some-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat cancels more than a dozen flights in anticipation of pilots' strike deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than 24 hours until a potential pilots' strike, Air Transat has cancelled a dozen flights that were scheduled for Tuesday and six others scheduled for Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-cancels-more-than-a-dozen-flights-in-anticipation-of-pilots-strike-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-cancels-more-than-a-dozen-flights-in-anticipation-of-pilots-strike-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat cancels 6 flights in anticipation of pilots' strike deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than 24 hours until a potential pilots' strike, Air Transat has cancelled six flights that were scheduled for Tuesday, the airline confirmed to CBC News in an email.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-cancels-6-flights-in-anticipation-of-pilots-strike-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-cancels-6-flights-in-anticipation-of-pilots-strike-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental taxes in Canada, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Total environmental taxes generated in Canada rose&nbsp;7.8% year over year to $33.3&nbsp;billion in 2022. The increase in total environmental taxes was attributable to higher energy taxes (+6.6%), which was driven by a growth in the carbon tax (+21.6%) from 2021 to 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-taxes-in-canada-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-taxes-in-canada-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activities of multinational enterprises in Canada and abroad, <span>2023 (actual) and 2024 (preliminary)</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, multinational enterprises accounted for over one in three jobs (36.3%), nearly two-thirds (64.6%) of capital investment and the vast majority of merchandise exports (85.1%) within the Canadian corporate sector. Outside of Canada, the value of assets held at Canadian majority-owned affiliates abroad rose 3.5% to $9.2 trillion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/activities-of-multinational-enterprises-in-canada-and-abroad-span2023-actual-and-2024-preliminaryspan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/activities-of-multinational-enterprises-in-canada-and-abroad-span2023-actual-and-2024-preliminaryspan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flying Air Transat? Here's what customers need to know as strike looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Air Transat announced on Sunday&nbsp;it will gradually shut down operations over the next three days in response to a 72-hour strike mandate issued by the union representing its 750 pilots. Here's what travellers need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/flying-air-transat-heres-what-customers-need-to-know-as-strike-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/flying-air-transat-heres-what-customers-need-to-know-as-strike-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat, pilots' union say 'progress' being made in talks as strike deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Transat says that "progress has been made" in negotiations with the union representing its pilots, just a day after the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl. issued a 72-hour strike notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-union-say-progress-being-made-in-talks-as-strike-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-union-say-progress-being-made-in-talks-as-strike-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance makes $108B US hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion US for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/paramount-skydance-makes-108b-us-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-after-netflix-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/paramount-skydance-makes-108b-us-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-after-netflix-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance makes $108B hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion US for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/paramount-skydance-makes-108b-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-after-netflix-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/paramount-skydance-makes-108b-hostile-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery-after-netflix-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Powering Progress: Toward a Better Understanding of Canada's Green Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study&mdash;"Powering Progress: Toward a Better Understanding of Canada's Green Economy"&mdash;provides evidence that industries with higher green-intensity have higher labour productivity levels and growth, greater economic dynamism, and strong resilience during periods of economic disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-powering-progress-toward-a-better-understanding-of-canadas-green-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-powering-progress-toward-a-better-understanding-of-canadas-green-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat to gradually shut down operations over 3 days after union issues strike notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement issued shortly after the mandate was announced by the union, Air Transat called the strike notice "premature." The airline said there has been progress in negotiations and that it's made "generous" contract offers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-to-gradually-shut-down-operations-over-3-days-after-union-issues-strike-notice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-to-gradually-shut-down-operations-over-3-days-after-union-issues-strike-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat pilots' union issues 72-hour strike notice to Montreal-based airline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union that represents Air Transat's pilots said on Sunday that it has issued a 72-hour strike notice that could see pilots striking as of Wednesday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-union-issues-72-hour-strike-notice-to-montreal-based-airline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-union-issues-72-hour-strike-notice-to-montreal-based-airline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X slapped with &euro;120M fine by EU regulator for breaching content rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($193.3 million Cdn) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation that once again drew criticism from the U.S. government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musks-x-slapped-with-euro120m-fine-by-eu-regulator-for-breaching-content-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/elon-musks-x-slapped-with-euro120m-fine-by-eu-regulator-for-breaching-content-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMF says Canada should recommit to debt-to-GDP fiscal anchor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by the International Monetary Fund pushes the federal government to recommit to an old fiscal anchor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/imf-says-canada-should-recommit-to-debt-to-gdp-fiscal-anchor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/imf-says-canada-should-recommit-to-debt-to-gdp-fiscal-anchor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy has held up better than expected during trade shock, says IMF]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-has-held-up-better-than-expected-during-trade-shock-says-imf/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-has-held-up-better-than-expected-during-trade-shock-says-imf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November, a steep drop from previous month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy gained 54,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent from the previous month's 6.9 per cent rate, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-fell-to-65-in-november-a-steep-drop-from-previous-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-fell-to-65-in-november-a-steep-drop-from-previous-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy gained 54,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent from the previous month's 6.9 per cent rate, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-fell-to-65-in-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-fell-to-65-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare investigating early outage that took down LinkedIn, Zoom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare on Friday said it was investigating an outage that took place in the morning that brought down several global websites, including LinkedIn and Zoom, the second such crash to affect the company in less than three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cloudflare-investigating-early-outage-that-took-down-linkedin-zoom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cloudflare-investigating-early-outage-that-took-down-linkedin-zoom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securities statistics, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian governments and corporations borrowed a net $81.9&nbsp;billion in the form of debt securities in the third quarter, the highest level of activity since the third quarter of&nbsp;2024. The financing activity in the third quarter of&nbsp;2025 was led by the government sector, followed by financial corporations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interprovincial Trade: summary level, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interprovincial trade indices and data on interprovincial trade as a share of total trade are now available for 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/interprovincial-trade-summary-level-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/interprovincial-trade-summary-level-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72B US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion US,a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer that has upended the media industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-for-72b-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-for-72b-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product at basic prices, by census metropolitan area, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the gross domestic product at basic prices, by census metropolitan area, are now available for&nbsp;2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-at-basic-prices-by-census-metropolitan-area-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-at-basic-prices-by-census-metropolitan-area-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>November 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The November&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As cleanup costs mount, oilpatch may be forced to pay deposit before drilling new wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta&rsquo;s premier is floating the idea of making oil and gas companies pay a deposit before they can drill a new well, as the provincial government tries to tackle the large number of old oil and gas wells which require cleanup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-cleanup-costs-mount-oilpatch-may-be-forced-to-pay-deposit-before-drilling-new-wells/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-cleanup-costs-mount-oilpatch-may-be-forced-to-pay-deposit-before-drilling-new-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chain restaurants are out. Restaurant groups are in]]></title><description><![CDATA[A peek behind the curtain at how big players in the restaurant industry, who own multiple, seemingly independent restaurants, leverage better buying power as a way to survive post-COVID.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chain-restaurants-are-out-restaurant-groups-are-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chain-restaurants-are-out-restaurant-groups-are-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food prices could increase in 2026, with meat leading the way, say Dalhousie researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/food-prices-could-increase-in-2026-with-meat-leading-the-way-say-dalhousie-researchers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/food-prices-could-increase-in-2026-with-meat-leading-the-way-say-dalhousie-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Transat pilots give union the power to declare a strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union that represents Air Transat's pilots said on Wednesday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-give-union-the-power-to-declare-a-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/air-transat-pilots-give-union-the-power-to-declare-a-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour productivity of Canadian businesses rebounded in the third quarter, increasing 0.9% after a 1.0% decline in the second quarter and no change in the first quarter. This was the sixth quarterly increase in eight quarters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian fashion group Prada buys rival Versace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion US ($1.93 billion Cdn) cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/italian-fashion-group-prada-buys-rival-versace/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/italian-fashion-group-prada-buys-rival-versace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiscal Arrangements Certificates: Federal Equalization Program, <span>2026/2027</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fiscal Arrangements Certificates prepared for the administration of the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and its associated regulations for 2026/2027 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fiscal-arrangements-certificates-federal-equalization-program-span20262027span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fiscal-arrangements-certificates-federal-equalization-program-span20262027span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laurentian Bank announces sale to Fairstone Bank and National Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairstone Bank of Canada has agreed to acquire Laurentian Bank of Canada for $1.9 billion in cash. As part of the deal, Laurentian Bank will sell its retail and small-and-medium-sized business banking portfolios and syndicated loan portfolio to National Bank of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/laurentian-bank-announces-sale-to-fairstone-bank-and-national-bank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/laurentian-bank-announces-sale-to-fairstone-bank-and-national-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Canadian businesses surviving (and thriving) Trump’s tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[While U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have been a nightmare for many Canadian businesses, some entrepreneurs see an opportunity. For The National, CBC&rsquo;s Nick Purdon visits three Canadian companies to learn more about how they&rsquo;re surviving &mdash; even thriving &mdash; in the face of trade uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/3-canadian-businesses-surviving-and-thriving-trumps-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/3-canadian-businesses-surviving-and-thriving-trumps-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel issues layoff notices to 1,000 workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algoma Steel says it has issued 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/algoma-steel-issues-layoff-notices-to-1000-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/algoma-steel-issues-layoff-notices-to-1000-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet and Air Transat passengers fight back after airlines falsely claim they can’t film disputes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Huang says a WestJet employee grabbed his phone and threatened to deny him boarding when he began recording his conversation during airport check-in. Legal expert say passengers are within their rights to record these interactions, and video and audio recordings may help in battles for compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-and-air-transat-passengers-fight-back-after-airlines-falsely-claim-they-cant-film-disputes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-and-air-transat-passengers-fight-back-after-airlines-falsely-claim-they-cant-film-disputes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay high duties or lose U.S. shoppers? Some Canadian retailers forced to choose amid holiday sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months after the U.S. ended duty-free shipping on small packages, Canadian online retailers will have to make a tough gamble: pay pricey fees on low-value shipments, or get a holiday sales boost from American customers?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/pay-high-duties-or-lose-us-shoppers-some-canadian-retailers-forced-to-choose-amid-holiday-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/pay-high-duties-or-lose-us-shoppers-some-canadian-retailers-forced-to-choose-amid-holiday-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should kidfluencers be banned? That’s the plan in the EU]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the top kidfluencers in the world earning millions a year, leaders in the EU are worried the lure of lucrative sponsorship deals may tempt some parents to expliot their children in sponsored posts online. So this week, the EU announced plans to ban social media platforms from providing financial or material incentives for kidfluencing. Experts says Canada needs to come up with its own law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/should-kidfluencers-be-banned-thats-the-plan-in-the-eu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/should-kidfluencers-be-banned-thats-the-plan-in-the-eu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Spotify losing the streaming wars as it faces boycotts, lawsuits and assorted controversies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular listening platform Spotify has dominated the streaming industry for years. But there have been recent calls to boycott the platform over controversies surrounding issues like artist compensation, its CEO and ICE ads. Are listeners finally fed up?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/is-spotify-losing-the-streaming-wars-as-it-faces-boycotts-lawsuits-and-assorted-controversies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/is-spotify-losing-the-streaming-wars-as-it-faces-boycotts-lawsuits-and-assorted-controversies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy sees surprise boost in 3rd quarter, avoiding a technical recession]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-sees-surprise-boost-in-3rd-quarter-avoiding-a-technical-recession/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-sees-surprise-boost-in-3rd-quarter-avoiding-a-technical-recession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in 3rd quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, offsetting the decline seen in the second quarter and avoiding a technical recession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-grew-at-an-annualized-rate-of-26-in-3rd-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-grew-at-an-annualized-rate-of-26-in-3rd-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product increased&nbsp;0.6% in the third quarter of&nbsp;2025, after falling&nbsp;0.5% in the second quarter. The rise in the third quarter was driven by a strengthening trade balance, as imports dropped and exports edged up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product rose 0.2% in September, up for the second time in three months, more than offsetting August's decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tis the season for holiday shopping. But are Canadian products on the list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite recent data suggesting the Buy Canadian movement is losing steam, some business owners are hopeful the boom they've been seeing will continue through Black Friday sales and throughout the holiday shopping season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tis-the-season-for-holiday-shopping-but-are-canadian-products-on-the-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tis-the-season-for-holiday-shopping-but-are-canadian-products-on-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to know about the energy agreement between Ottawa and Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have jointly agreed on a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast &mdash; a hugely significant development that the federal government is framing as a chance to further develop Alberta's energy sector, diversify Canada's economy and lessen dependence on the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/heres-what-to-know-about-the-energy-agreement-between-ottawa-and-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/heres-what-to-know-about-the-energy-agreement-between-ottawa-and-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to know about Canada's landmark energy agreement with Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have jointly agreed on a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast &mdash; a hugely significant development that the federal government is framing as a chance to further develop Alberta's energy sector, diversify Canada's economy and lessen dependence on the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/heres-what-to-know-about-canadas-landmark-energy-agreement-with-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/heres-what-to-know-about-canadas-landmark-energy-agreement-with-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly international merchandise trade data incorporated in the Canadian macroeconomic accounts for the third quarter of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Statistics Canada released Canada's balance of international payments (BOP) statistics for the third quarter of&nbsp;2025. Tomorrow, November&nbsp;28, statistics on Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) by expenditure will also be published. Both the quarterly BOP and the GDP by expenditure statistics rely on international merchandise trade data as an input.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-international-merchandise-trade-data-incorporated-in-the-canadian-macroeconomic-accounts-for-the-third-quarter-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-international-merchandise-trade-data-incorporated-in-the-canadian-macroeconomic-accounts-for-the-third-quarter-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic expenditures on research and development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the gross domestic expenditures on research and development are now available for 2023 (final), 2024 (preliminary) and 2025 (intentions).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-expenditures-on-research-and-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-expenditures-on-research-and-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government spending by function, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending by the consolidated Canadian general government&mdash;that is, all levels of government including the federal, provincial, territorial, local and other government entities combined&mdash;reached a new high in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-spending-by-function-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-spending-by-function-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's balance of international payments, <span>third quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's current account deficit (on a seasonally adjusted basis) narrowed by $11.9 billion to $9.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spanthird-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilpatch drilling slows as oil and natural gas prices sink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low oil and natural gas prices are taking a toll on the industry as drilling activity is falling in Western Canada and job losses are mounting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oilpatch-drilling-slows-as-oil-and-natural-gas-prices-sink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oilpatch-drilling-slows-as-oil-and-natural-gas-prices-sink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Canadians are missing non-mortgage debt payments, says Equifax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equifax Canada says the number of consumers missing a non-mortgage debt payment in the third quarter rose compared with a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-canadians-are-missing-non-mortgage-debt-payments-says-equifax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-canadians-are-missing-non-mortgage-debt-payments-says-equifax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Source country matters: Citizenship trends among recent immigrants in Australia and Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-source-country-matters-citizenship-trends-among-recent-immigrants-in-australia-and-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-source-country-matters-citizenship-trends-among-recent-immigrants-in-australia-and-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Lessons from Canadian exporters during the U.S. 2018/2019 steel and aluminum tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-lessons-from-canadian-exporters-during-the-us-20182019-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-lessons-from-canadian-exporters-during-the-us-20182019-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: International transactions in securities during recent Canada-U.S. trade developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-international-transactions-in-securities-during-recent-canada-us-trade-developments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-international-transactions-in-securities-during-recent-canada-us-trade-developments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Innovation in diversified cities: Evidence from Canada's urban areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-innovation-in-diversified-cities-evidence-from-canadas-urban-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-innovation-in-diversified-cities-evidence-from-canadas-urban-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Geographic proximity between adult children and their parents in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-geographic-proximity-between-adult-children-and-their-parents-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-geographic-proximity-between-adult-children-and-their-parents-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>November 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spannovember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spannovember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August, the business opening rate contracted 0.3 percentage points to 4.7%. This decrease has offset the 0.3% increase recorded in the previous month. The decline in the business opening rate in August was entirely driven by the 0.3 percentage point decrease in the entry rate, as the re-opening rate held steady at 3.3%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestigious Chicago beer brewing school relocating to Montreal amid U.S. regulatory changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Siebel Institute of Technology, North America&rsquo;s oldest brewing school, is moving from Chicago to Montreal in January 2026. The relocation is aimed at improving accessibility for international students and expanding educational programs, including a new baking academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/prestigious-chicago-beer-brewing-school-relocating-to-montreal-amid-us-regulatory-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/prestigious-chicago-beer-brewing-school-relocating-to-montreal-amid-us-regulatory-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some young people are investing based on vibes, not research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some millennial and Gen Z Canadians believe it's harder to build wealth now than it was for their parents. So they're adopting more risk-taking investment strategies. Some say it's the only thing they think will help them get ahead financially.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-young-people-are-investing-based-on-vibes-not-research/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-young-people-are-investing-based-on-vibes-not-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailers feel Black Friday pressure as Canadians expected to tighten their spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[With trade uncertainty, tariffs and rising prices, Canadian shoppers are expected to pull back this holiday season. Retailers are offering weeks-long discounts &mdash;and for some, their first Black Friday deals ever &mdash; in the hope of enticing people to spend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/retailers-feel-black-friday-pressure-as-canadians-expected-to-tighten-their-spending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/retailers-feel-black-friday-pressure-as-canadians-expected-to-tighten-their-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An unhappy booze industry asks why alcohol was left out of interprovincial trade agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some in the alcohol industry say they&rsquo;re perplexed and disappointed that booze was left out of a recent agreement between provinces to drop interprovincial trade barriers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/an-unhappy-booze-industry-asks-why-alcohol-was-left-out-of-interprovincial-trade-agreement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/an-unhappy-booze-industry-asks-why-alcohol-was-left-out-of-interprovincial-trade-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post, union agree in principle to deal after 2 years of contentious bargaining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post and the union representing thousands of mail carriers across the country say the parties have reached agreements in principle after two years of contentious bargaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-union-agree-in-principle-to-deal-after-2-years-of-contentious-bargaining/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-union-agree-in-principle-to-deal-after-2-years-of-contentious-bargaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consolidated Canadian Government Finance Statistics, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consolidated Canadian general government, which includes federal, provincial, territorial and local governments, recorded a deficit of $68.5 billion in 2024, down from the $94.0 billion deficit reported in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/consolidated-canadian-government-finance-statistics-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/consolidated-canadian-government-finance-statistics-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Canada is winning the travel trade war with the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s divisive politics, tariffs and heightened border security have helped drive a decline in international tourism spending in the U.S. Meanwhile, polls and industry experts suggest a surge of Canadian patriotism and perceptions of Canada as a safe and friendly destination helped drive a record-breaking summer for tourism in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-canada-is-winning-the-travel-trade-war-with-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-canada-is-winning-the-travel-trade-war-with-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China might be winning the AI race. Does it matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Beijing company&nbsp;recently&nbsp;released China's smartest artificial intelligence model yet &mdash; narrowing the gap between that country and the U.S. in a race that some have likened to a new cold war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/china-might-be-winning-the-ai-race-does-it-matter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/china-might-be-winning-the-ai-race-does-it-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K. government moves to ban inflated resale of tickets for entertainment and sports events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.K. government announced that it is banning the resale of concert, sports, and live event tickets above face value. Fans there could be saved from shelling out around $206 million annually for tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/uk-government-moves-to-ban-inflated-resale-of-tickets-for-entertainment-and-sports-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/uk-government-moves-to-ban-inflated-resale-of-tickets-for-entertainment-and-sports-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell slashes nearly 700 jobs in latest round of layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bell Canada says it's cutting about 690 employees, mostly managers, to help reduce debt and drive growth. The cuts follow thousands of company layoffs last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-slashes-nearly-700-jobs-in-latest-round-of-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-slashes-nearly-700-jobs-in-latest-round-of-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's natural resource wealth, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's natural resource wealth&mdash;the dollar value of selected natural resource reserves&mdash;decreased by 10% from $1,520 billion in 2023 to $1,362 billion in 2024. These resources represented 8% of Canada's national wealth, as recorded in the National Balance Sheet Accounts in the fourth quarter of 2024. Energy resources (61%) accounted for the highest proportion of the total value of all natural resource assets in 2024, followed by mineral resources (28%) and timber (11%).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-natural-resource-wealth-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-natural-resource-wealth-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do kids still want toys? Toy stores are struggling, but don't just blame screens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the age of screens, amid reports of retail stores struggling and studies suggesting that&nbsp;all kids want for Christmas are Robux, what does the future hold for the toy industry?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/do-kids-still-want-toys-toy-stores-are-struggling-but-dont-just-blame-screens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/do-kids-still-want-toys-toy-stores-are-struggling-but-dont-just-blame-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are toy stores dying? Why big-box chains are struggling even as toy sales climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the age of screens, amid reports of retail stores struggling and studies suggesting that&nbsp;all kids want for Christmas are Robux, what does the future hold for the toy industry?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-toy-stores-dying-why-big-box-chains-are-struggling-even-as-toy-sales-climb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-toy-stores-dying-why-big-box-chains-are-struggling-even-as-toy-sales-climb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aritzia to open flagship store at old Nordstrom location in downtown Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver fashion retailer Aritzia is set to open a 40,000-square-foot flagship store in a space at CF Pacific Centre formerly occupied by Nordstrom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/aritzia-to-open-flagship-store-at-old-nordstrom-location-in-downtown-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/aritzia-to-open-flagship-store-at-old-nordstrom-location-in-downtown-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stock market sees unsettled day of trading ahead of Nvidia earnings report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading on Wednesday, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-stock-market-sees-unsettled-day-of-trading-ahead-of-nvidia-earnings-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-stock-market-sees-unsettled-day-of-trading-ahead-of-nvidia-earnings-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock market rises as investors wait on Nvidia earnings report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. stock market is rising on Wednesday, for now at least, ahead of a huge couple of tests for Wall Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-market-rises-as-investors-wait-on-nvidia-earnings-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-market-rises-as-investors-wait-on-nvidia-earnings-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock market recovers some earlier losses while waiting on Nvidia earnings report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street bounced back from this week's earlier losses on Wednesday, ahead of the latest earnings report from Nvidia, considered a bellwether for the artificial intelligence sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-market-recovers-some-earlier-losses-while-waiting-on-nvidia-earnings-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-market-recovers-some-earlier-losses-while-waiting-on-nvidia-earnings-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National and provincial input-output multipliers, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national and provincial input-output multipliers for 2022 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-and-provincial-input-output-multipliers-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-and-provincial-input-output-multipliers-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta already has sky-high car insurance rates. Will 120 km/h speed limits send premiums higher?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vehicle insurance companies are going to keep a close watch on whether the Alberta government keeps driving forward with a proposal to increase some highway speed limits to 120km/h.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-already-has-sky-high-car-insurance-rates-will-120-kmh-speed-limits-send-premiums-higher/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-already-has-sky-high-car-insurance-rates-will-120-kmh-speed-limits-send-premiums-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRTC updates definition of Canadian content, putting limits on AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal broadcast regulator has released a new definition of Canadian content &mdash; and humans, not AI, must maintain creative control in order to qualify.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/crtc-updates-definition-of-canadian-content-putting-limits-on-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/crtc-updates-definition-of-canadian-content-putting-limits-on-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post paints bleak financial picture, hints at big job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its annual public meeting Tuesday, Canada Post revealed that it continues to bleed cash and hinted at big job cuts through attrition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-paints-bleak-financial-picture-hints-at-big-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-paints-bleak-financial-picture-hints-at-big-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta wins U.S. antitrust case, won't have to break off Instagram, WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/facebook-owner-meta-wins-us-antitrust-case-wont-have-to-break-off-instagram-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/facebook-owner-meta-wins-us-antitrust-case-wont-have-to-break-off-instagram-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New home construction dropped 17% in October, says CMHC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual pace of housing starts, also known as new home construction, fell 17 per cent in October compared with September, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/new-home-construction-dropped-17-in-october-says-cmhc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/new-home-construction-dropped-17-in-october-says-cmhc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare restoring services after outage takes down ChatGPT, X, other sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare says it has identified an issue that caused outages for the social media platform X, some multiplayer games and ChatGPT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cloudflare-restoring-services-after-outage-takes-down-chatgpt-x-other-sites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cloudflare-restoring-services-after-outage-takes-down-chatgpt-x-other-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare outage takes down ChatGPT, X, other internet services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare says it has identified an issue that caused outages for the social media platform X, some multiplayer games and ChatGPT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cloudflare-outage-takes-down-chatgpt-x-other-internet-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cloudflare-outage-takes-down-chatgpt-x-other-internet-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock and consumption of fixed capital, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Net capital stock totalled $7.8&nbsp;trillion in 2024, consisting of $4.2&nbsp;trillion in residential structures and $3.6&nbsp;trillion in non-residential assets, including machinery and equipment, engineering construction and non-residential structures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-and-consumption-of-fixed-capital-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stock-and-consumption-of-fixed-capital-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for September&nbsp;2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual home sales fall in October as CREA expects lower rates to boost market in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in October was lower compared to a year ago, as prices also fell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/annual-home-sales-fall-in-october-as-crea-expects-lower-rates-to-boost-market-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/annual-home-sales-fall-in-october-as-crea-expects-lower-rates-to-boost-market-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation rate ticks down to 2.2% in October, mostly due to falling gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rated edged down to 2.2 per cent in October, largely due to gas prices falling at a faster pace, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-rate-ticks-down-to-22-in-october-mostly-due-to-falling-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-rate-ticks-down-to-22-in-october-mostly-due-to-falling-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation rate ticks down to 2.2% in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rated edged down to 2.2 per cent in October, largely due to gas prices falling at a faster pace, Statistics Canada said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-rate-ticks-down-to-22-in-october/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-rate-ticks-down-to-22-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors added $31.3&nbsp;billion of Canadian securities to their holdings in September, closing the third quarter with investments totalling $80.3&nbsp;billion. Meanwhile, Canadian investors acquired $22.1&nbsp;billion of foreign securities in September, for a total of $57.6&nbsp;billion in the third quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas presents, in this economy? How some people are shifting their spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's holiday season approaches amid&nbsp;soaring grocery&nbsp; prices, trade tensions and&nbsp;economic uncertainty. Given that, some people say they're planning a more modest Christmas, whether it's by spending less, giving fewer or more intentional gifts, relying more on charitable services, or scaling it all down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/christmas-presents-in-this-economy-how-some-people-are-shifting-their-spending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/christmas-presents-in-this-economy-how-some-people-are-shifting-their-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogers customers say they&rsquo;re furious about what they say is a lack of customer service &mdash; spending hours and hours trying to cancel services or fix bills &mdash; as workers who handled Rogers customer service calls get laid off. Experts point to a lack of competition in the industry and few regulatory protections as the culprit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rogers-clients-complain-of-customer-service-nightmare-spending-hours-on-hold-to-resolve-simple-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rogers-clients-complain-of-customer-service-nightmare-spending-hours-on-hold-to-resolve-simple-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 4 different expansions are planned for Canada's largest oil export pipeline system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge is pursuing several expansions to export oil through its pipeline system, which should meet the needs of the oil industry. So what does that mean for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's lobbying for a new pipeline?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-4-different-expansions-are-planned-for-canadas-largest-oil-export-pipeline-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-4-different-expansions-are-planned-for-canadas-largest-oil-export-pipeline-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You could get at least $50 from the bread price-fixing settlement. But the deadline is coming up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your chance to get a piece of a $500-million class action settlement, following a years-long bread price fixing scheme will soon expire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/you-could-get-at-least-50-from-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-but-the-deadline-is-coming-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/you-could-get-at-least-50-from-the-bread-price-fixing-settlement-but-the-deadline-is-coming-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fast-food industry is trying to lure in Gen Z diners. Is the meal deal helping?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast-food chains like Chipotle and McDonald&rsquo;s are lowering their sales forecasts for next year and luring people in with value meals as they foresee a pullback in spending from low-income and younger diners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-fast-food-industry-is-trying-to-lure-in-gen-z-diners-is-the-meal-deal-helping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-fast-food-industry-is-trying-to-lure-in-gen-z-diners-is-the-meal-deal-helping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto makers accused of union-busting after firing employees in Canada, U.K.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company behind the Grand Theft Auto games fired more than 30 employees last week in what a union leader called an egregious example of union-busting, with some effects being felt in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/grand-theft-auto-makers-accused-of-union-busting-after-firing-employees-in-canada-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/grand-theft-auto-makers-accused-of-union-busting-after-firing-employees-in-canada-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEG takeover saga draws to a close as Cenovus completes purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oilsands giant Cenovus Energy has completed its takeover of MEG Energy, and gets another 110,000 barrels of production per day with the purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-takeover-saga-draws-to-a-close-as-cenovus-completes-purchase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-takeover-saga-draws-to-a-close-as-cenovus-completes-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial input-output tables, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial input-output tables for 2022 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-input-output-tables-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-input-output-tables-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A post-shutdown fog will hang over the U.S. economy for months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key economic data was not gathered during the U.S. government shut down &mdash; casting a fog of uncertainty over the state of the U.S. economy at a crucial time. The Canada-U.S. trade war has dragged on and the tariffs have begun to bite, but no one can say for certain whether that has slowed the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-post-shutdown-fog-will-hang-over-the-us-economy-for-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/a-post-shutdown-fog-will-hang-over-the-us-economy-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests left stranded after boutique hotel chain Sonder goes bankrupt, Marriott terminates licensing deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests and staff both found out about the bankruptcy on Sunday, with the business mandating all guests leave the Sonder properties the following morning. Sonder, originally founded in Montreal, had about 9,000 units in over 40 cities around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/guests-left-stranded-after-boutique-hotel-chain-sonder-goes-bankrupt-marriott-terminates-licensing-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/guests-left-stranded-after-boutique-hotel-chain-sonder-goes-bankrupt-marriott-terminates-licensing-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending in the country for 2025, a loss of $5.7 billion US compared to the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-tourism-faces-57b-us-loss-as-canadians-continue-to-stay-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-tourism-faces-57b-us-loss-as-canadians-continue-to-stay-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer advocacy group urges OpenAI to pull video app Sora over privacy, misinformation concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-profit consumer advocacy group Public Citizen demanded in a Tuesday letter that OpenAI withdraw its video-generation software Sora 2 after the application sparked fears about the spread of misinformation and privacy violations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/consumer-advocacy-group-urges-openai-to-pull-video-app-sora-over-privacy-misinformation-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/consumer-advocacy-group-urges-openai-to-pull-video-app-sora-over-privacy-misinformation-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post has submitted its plan to the federal government to transform its struggling business model into a<br />
financially sustainable postal service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-submits-overhaul-plan-to-the-federal-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-submits-overhaul-plan-to-the-federal-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa and Mastercard reach swipe-fee settlement with merchants in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses accused the card companies of charging them too much to accept their cards as payment. The settlement, if approved by a judge, would see the companies lower their fees and allow merchants to not accept some cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/visa-and-mastercard-reach-swipe-fee-settlement-with-merchants-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/visa-and-mastercard-reach-swipe-fee-settlement-with-merchants-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your booze-free drink costs just as much as the alcoholic kind]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might skip the alcohol, but you won&rsquo;t skip the price tag. Here&rsquo;s why booze-free drinks cost almost as much as the real thing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-your-booze-free-drink-costs-just-as-much-as-the-alcoholic-kind/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-your-booze-free-drink-costs-just-as-much-as-the-alcoholic-kind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks apologizes for its bear cup drama. What's behind the 'Bearista' frenzy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee chain Starbucks&nbsp;released a $43.95 "Bearista" glass cold cup Thursday as part of its new holiday collection, and not only did the hat-topped tumbler sell out almost immediately, but videos circulating online&nbsp;show customers fighting each other to get their paws on one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/starbucks-apologizes-for-its-bear-cup-drama-whats-behind-the-bearista-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/starbucks-apologizes-for-its-bear-cup-drama-whats-behind-the-bearista-frenzy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate edges down to 6.9% in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian economy added 67,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate ticked down to 6.9 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-edges-down-to-69-in-october/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-edges-down-to-69-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada gains a surprise 67,000 jobs in October, beating economists' expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian economy added 67,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate ticked down to 6.9 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-gains-a-surprise-67000-jobs-in-october-beating-economists-expectations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-gains-a-surprise-67000-jobs-in-october-beating-economists-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worried about being fingerprinted? What snowbirds need to know about U.S. registration requirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[As snowbirds flock to the border to escape the Canadian winter, many are encountering confusion as they try to comply with new U.S. registration requirements. Here's what we know about the new rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/worried-about-being-fingerprinted-what-snowbirds-need-to-know-about-us-registration-requirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/worried-about-being-fingerprinted-what-snowbirds-need-to-know-about-us-registration-requirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low prices are hurting the oil sector, but Canada has a few advantages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian oil producers are grappling with low commodity prices, but analysts say the sector is buoyed by certain advantages unique to this side of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/low-prices-are-hurting-the-oil-sector-but-canada-has-a-few-advantages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/low-prices-are-hurting-the-oil-sector-but-canada-has-a-few-advantages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk could become world's 1st trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade, handing him a chance to become history's first trillionaire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/musk-could-become-worlds-1st-trillionaire-as-tesla-shareholders-approve-giant-pay-package/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/musk-could-become-worlds-1st-trillionaire-as-tesla-shareholders-approve-giant-pay-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing officially off the hook for criminal charges in deadly crashes that killed 346 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Thursday approved a request by the Justice Department to dismiss a criminal case against Boeing stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people including 18 Canadians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/boeing-officially-off-the-hook-for-criminal-charges-in-deadly-crashes-that-killed-346-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/boeing-officially-off-the-hook-for-criminal-charges-in-deadly-crashes-that-killed-346-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEG-Cenovus deal clears key shareholder vote after delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEG Energy Corp. shareholders have given their blessing to an $8.6-billion takeover by fellow oilsands producer Cenovus Energy Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-cenovus-deal-clears-key-shareholder-vote-after-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-cenovus-deal-clears-key-shareholder-vote-after-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supply and use tables, <span>2022</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national, provincial and territorial supply and use tables are now available for 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/supply-and-use-tables-span2022span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/supply-and-use-tables-span2022span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial and territorial economic accounts, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's gross domestic product increased 2.0% in 2024, the same rate of increase as in 2023, and following a 4.7% rise in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-economic-accounts-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-economic-accounts-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The October&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden humans powering the AI economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We usually hear two sides to the AI and employment story: star engineers earning enormous salaries, and job loss for many others. But from gig workers paid poorly to annotate data, to people with advanced degrees training specialized AI, it takes a huge labour force to develop AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-hidden-humans-powering-the-ai-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-hidden-humans-powering-the-ai-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As soaring AI stocks take a turn, investors say not to panic yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markets in Asia and Europe took a hit Wednesday before Wall Street's muted open. For months, markets have ignored elevated&nbsp;interest rates, stubborn inflation, trade turmoil and a patchy&nbsp;global economy, leading some to worry about whether hopes surrounding AI were creating a bubble that could burst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-soaring-ai-stocks-take-a-turn-investors-say-not-to-panic-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-soaring-ai-stocks-take-a-turn-investors-say-not-to-panic-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal budget charts difficult path out of current crisis — with small margin of error]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 federal budget plots a path for the Canadian economy to emerge from the current crisis. But it also highlights just how deep a hole the economy is in right now and how small the margin for error is as Canada navigates the perils of a trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-budget-charts-difficult-path-out-of-current-crisis-with-small-margin-of-error/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-budget-charts-difficult-path-out-of-current-crisis-with-small-margin-of-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people are facing a crisis of high unemployment. Here’s how the budget addresses that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people are facing high unemployment rates and struggling with a challenging labour market, and the government&rsquo;s plan to address that includes more funding for summer job and work placement supports. But experts aren't sure that will be enough to alleviate the pressure of a challenging labour market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/young-people-are-facing-a-crisis-of-high-unemployment-heres-how-the-budget-addresses-that/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/young-people-are-facing-a-crisis-of-high-unemployment-heres-how-the-budget-addresses-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler recalling 20,000 Jeep vehicles in Canada due to faulty battery that can catch fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of the vehicles &mdash; which include Jeep Wranglers with model years between 2020-2025 and Jeep Grand Cherokees with model years from 2022-2026 &mdash; are being advised to park the vehicles outside and away from structures until a remedy for the problem is determined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chrysler-recalling-20000-jeep-vehicles-in-canada-due-to-faulty-battery-that-can-catch-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/chrysler-recalling-20000-jeep-vehicles-in-canada-due-to-faulty-battery-that-can-catch-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals to table 'big, bold' federal budget Tuesday as Carney looks to put his stamp on government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne will deliver the new Liberal government&rsquo;s first budget Tuesday that will be full of what he calls &ldquo;generational investments&rdquo; to spur growth and help the country weather the tariff-related economic storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/liberals-to-table-big-bold-federal-budget-tuesday-as-carney-looks-to-put-his-stamp-on-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/liberals-to-table-big-bold-federal-budget-tuesday-as-carney-looks-to-put-his-stamp-on-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's 1st budget calls for billions in new spending to prop up tariff-hit economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts to the public service to get the fiscal house in order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carneys-1st-budget-calls-for-billions-in-new-spending-to-prop-up-tariff-hit-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carneys-1st-budget-calls-for-billions-in-new-spending-to-prop-up-tariff-hit-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questrade secures approval to launch a bank in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questrade's president and CEO says the move will bring more competition to the Canadian banking landscape, which other financial technology companies have been pushing into in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/questrade-secures-approval-to-launch-a-bank-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/questrade-secures-approval-to-launch-a-bank-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada will start dispute resolution process over Stellantis jobs lost to U.S., Joly says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry Minister Melanie Joly told a parliamentary committee Monday that Ottawa wants to recover some of the billions it has committed to auto manufacturer Stellantis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-will-start-dispute-resolution-process-over-stellantis-jobs-lost-to-us-joly-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-will-start-dispute-resolution-process-over-stellantis-jobs-lost-to-us-joly-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the federal budget reset Canada's economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy is suffering. The Bank of Canada says interest rate cuts can only do so much. So it's passed the baton to the federal government. This week's budget can do what the central bank cannot: restructure how the Canadian economy grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/can-the-federal-budget-reset-canadas-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/can-the-federal-budget-reset-canadas-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some airline travellers are opting for a seat upgrade, despite the big price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines say they are reporting more revenue from upgrades. Some passengers say that's because the economy ticket experience has become so undesirable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-airline-travellers-are-opting-for-a-seat-upgrade-despite-the-big-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-airline-travellers-are-opting-for-a-seat-upgrade-despite-the-big-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough times for truck and bus makers as new tariffs go into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Nov. 1, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts headed to the U.S. will get a 25 per cent tariff, while buses will be levied at 10 per cent. While truck and bus making are small industries in Canada, experts say the tariffs could have a big impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tough-times-for-truck-and-bus-makers-as-new-tariffs-go-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tough-times-for-truck-and-bus-makers-as-new-tariffs-go-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some employers are paying for egg freezing. Is that about helping you build a family or something else?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egg freezing is seen by some as a way for women to take control of their fertility. Other experts, though, fear that the fertility industry is just profiting off the tension women feel between career and family building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/some-employers-are-paying-for-egg-freezing-is-that-about-helping-you-build-a-family-or-something-else/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/some-employers-are-paying-for-egg-freezing-is-that-about-helping-you-build-a-family-or-something-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy shrank by 0.3% in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy shrank in August against widespread expectations of no growth, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, but an advanced estimate pointed out the economy might escape a recession in the third quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-shrank-by-03-in-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-economy-shrank-by-03-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product was down 0.3% in August, down for the fourth time in five months, as goods-producing and services-producing industries contracted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you being tricked by your treats? Some Halloween candy multipacks have shrunk in size, but not in price]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News discovered two major candy makers, Mars Inc. and the Hershey Company, had reduced the weight of several of their Halloween chocolate bar variety packs compared to last year by as much as almost 17 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-you-being-tricked-by-your-treats-some-halloween-candy-multipacks-have-shrunk-in-size-but-not-in-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-you-being-tricked-by-your-treats-some-halloween-candy-multipacks-have-shrunk-in-size-but-not-in-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEG meeting on Cenovus deal postponed another week]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEG board chair James McFarland twice paused the meeting Thursday to address a last-minute "regulatory inquiry" before adjourning it until Nov. 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-meeting-on-cenovus-deal-postponed-another-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-meeting-on-cenovus-deal-postponed-another-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEG meeting on Cenovus deal paused to address 'regulatory inquiry']]></title><description><![CDATA[The chairman of MEG Energy Corp. has paused a shareholder meeting on a proposed takeover by Cenovus Energy Inc. to address an unspecified regulatory matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-meeting-on-cenovus-deal-paused-to-address-regulatory-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/meg-meeting-on-cenovus-deal-paused-to-address-regulatory-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Alberta mountain town plays a big role in the fitness watch craze]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the small Alberta town of Cochrane, an eclectic group of engineers and athletes at Garmin Canada are helping to fuel the explosive growth of fitness watches and wearables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/this-alberta-mountain-town-plays-a-big-role-in-the-fitness-watch-craze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/this-alberta-mountain-town-plays-a-big-role-in-the-fitness-watch-craze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O Canada! Summer tourism numbers hit all-time high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s tourism sector generated a record-breaking amount of revenue of between May and August, reaching $59 billion, a six per cent increase compared to the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/o-canada-summer-tourism-numbers-hit-all-time-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/o-canada-summer-tourism-numbers-hit-all-time-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 2nd time this year to boost growth, hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-for-2nd-time-this-year-to-boost-growth-hiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-for-2nd-time-this-year-to-boost-growth-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft's cloud services firm Azure hit with outage, says customers should see improvement soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft says users of its Azure cloud portal may be not be able to access Office 365, Minecraft or other services due to issues with its global content delivery network services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/microsofts-cloud-services-firm-azure-hit-with-outage-says-customers-should-see-improvement-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/microsofts-cloud-services-firm-azure-hit-with-outage-says-customers-should-see-improvement-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia rides AI boom to become the first company to reach $5-trillion valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia made history on Wednesday as the first company to reach $5 trillion in market value, powered by a stunning rally and global artificial intelligence boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nvidia-rides-ai-boom-to-become-the-first-company-to-reach-5-trillion-valuation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nvidia-rides-ai-boom-to-become-the-first-company-to-reach-5-trillion-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why hundreds of General Motors employees picked today to protest outside Ontario auto plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of unionized General Motors employees took to the sidewalk outside the CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., on Wednesday to call on the automotive company to find a new vehicle for the plant. A similar rally was being held in Brampton as part of Unifor's "Solidarity Actions."&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-hundreds-of-general-motors-employees-picked-today-to-protest-outside-ontario-auto-plants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-hundreds-of-general-motors-employees-picked-today-to-protest-outside-ontario-auto-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do lower interest rates impact your life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Bank of Canada lowers its overnight lending rate, here's what it means for the average Canadian &mdash; from your savings account, to your car loans, to your small business and your mortgage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-do-lower-interest-rates-impact-your-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-do-lower-interest-rates-impact-your-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25%, suggests it's done cutting rates for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada lowered interest rates to 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, but cautioned that monetary policy can't fix the structural economic damage caused by the U.S. trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-lowers-key-interest-rate-to-225-suggests-its-done-cutting-rates-for-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-lowers-key-interest-rate-to-225-suggests-its-done-cutting-rates-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some farmers are turning old grain bins into guest houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Alberta ranchers hope that branching into tourism will help shore up their family farms to last another generation &mdash; though the accommodations might seem a little quirky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-farmers-are-turning-old-grain-bins-into-guest-houses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/why-some-farmers-are-turning-old-grain-bins-into-guest-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian firms Cameco, Brookfield sign $80B US nuclear reactor deal with U.S. government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares of Cameco Corp. rose more than 20 per cent after the company and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. announced a partnership agreement with the U.S. government to help build nuclear reactors in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-firms-cameco-brookfield-sign-80b-us-nuclear-reactor-deal-with-us-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-firms-cameco-brookfield-sign-80b-us-nuclear-reactor-deal-with-us-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to spend more on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-cutting-14000-corporate-jobs-to-spend-more-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amazon-cutting-14000-corporate-jobs-to-spend-more-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In July, the business closure rate rose 0.3&nbsp;percentage points to 5.0%, following a 0.2&nbsp;percentage point decline in June. The business opening rate also settled at 5.0% in July, after being at 4.8% over the previous four&nbsp;months. Increased business reopenings (+0.1&nbsp;percentage points) and entries (+0.1&nbsp;percentage points) contributed to the rise in business openings in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The case for spending $500M on a single Toronto Blue Jay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blockbuster deal to lock in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this past spring may have already led to financial windfalls for Toronto Blue Jays owner Rogers Communications, as the telecom, media and sports conglomerate is already reporting higher earnings chalked up, thanks in part to baseball success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-case-for-spending-500m-on-a-single-toronto-blue-jay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-case-for-spending-500m-on-a-single-toronto-blue-jay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cenovus raises MEG Energy offer, wins Strathcona support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cenovus Energy Inc.'s takeover of MEG Energy Corp. appears poised to win shareholder approval later this week after the oilsands giant raised what it had said was its "best and final" offer and secured the support of one-time rival Strathcona Resources Ltd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cenovus-raises-meg-energy-offer-wins-strathcona-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cenovus-raises-meg-energy-offer-wins-strathcona-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked files reveal CRA refunded millions by mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two years after paying out $4.99 million in an allegedly bogus refund, the Canada Revenue Agency is stuck in Federal Court trying to figure out where the money went and how to get it back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/leaked-files-reveal-cra-refunded-millions-by-mistake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/leaked-files-reveal-cra-refunded-millions-by-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa is pledging more on defence — and Calgary wants a piece of the action]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Calgary is best known as an oil and gas town, a growing aerospace and defence industry has largely flown under the radar. The sector hopes to get a boost from a renewed national interest in defence spending, and in sourcing contracts from Canadian companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-is-pledging-more-on-defence-and-calgary-wants-a-piece-of-the-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-is-pledging-more-on-defence-and-calgary-wants-a-piece-of-the-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon trademarks ‘Lululemon dupe’ in the U.S., in latest lookalike crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that Lululemon owns the phrase "Lululemon dupe," others using it for marketing or advertising could be in trouble, experts say. And it's just one way the brand has tried to fight against similar-but-cheaper products known online as dupes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemon-trademarks-lululemon-dupe-in-the-us-in-latest-lookalike-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemon-trademarks-lululemon-dupe-in-the-us-in-latest-lookalike-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycams worn by Toronto FreshCo employees raise questions about safety and privacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sobeys Inc. confirmed it's running a body-worn camera pilot after FreshCo employees were spotted wearing them in a store located at Sherbourne and Isabella streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bodycams-worn-by-toronto-freshco-employees-raise-questions-about-safety-and-privacy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bodycams-worn-by-toronto-freshco-employees-raise-questions-about-safety-and-privacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson's Bay properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario court has ruled against a&nbsp;B.C. billionaire who spent the summer fighting for the right to occupy and start businesses in the former Hudson&rsquo;s Bay properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-billionaire-ruby-liu-loses-court-fight-to-take-over-hudsons-bay-properties/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-billionaire-ruby-liu-loses-court-fight-to-take-over-hudsons-bay-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. inflation stays high but prices rose less than economists forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as the costs of some imported goods rose while rental prices cooled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-inflation-stays-high-but-prices-rose-less-than-economists-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-inflation-stays-high-but-prices-rose-less-than-economists-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The impact of layoffs on labour market outcomes of workers in industries dependent on United States demand for Canadian exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-impact-of-layoffs-on-labour-market-outcomes-of-workers-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-impact-of-layoffs-on-labour-market-outcomes-of-workers-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Skill underutilization among immigrant women with a nursing education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-skill-underutilization-among-immigrant-women-with-a-nursing-education/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-skill-underutilization-among-immigrant-women-with-a-nursing-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Recent developments in the Canadian economy: Fall 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-developments-in-the-canadian-economy-fall-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-developments-in-the-canadian-economy-fall-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Global classrooms: Changing patterns in postsecondary student flows between Canada and the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-global-classrooms-changing-patterns-in-postsecondary-student-flows-between-canada-and-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-global-classrooms-changing-patterns-in-postsecondary-student-flows-between-canada-and-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are four&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade of culture and sport products, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023, Canadian exports and imports of culture and sport products grew. Trade in most culture and sport goods and services recovered to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, following sharp declines in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trade-of-culture-and-sport-products-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trade-of-culture-and-sport-products-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for August 2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors acquired $25.9&nbsp;billion of Canadian securities in August, led by purchases of debt instruments. Meanwhile, Canadian investors added $19.5&nbsp;billion of foreign securities to their portfolio, led by investment in shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. company acquires Calgary-based CoolIT for $6.6B in one of city&rsquo;s &lsquo;biggest' tech deals ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[CoolIT Systems, a specialist in liquid cooling for AI data centres, is set to be acquired by U.S. company Ecolab for $4.75 billion US, in what&rsquo;s being called one of the city&rsquo;s biggest tech deals of all time. As part of the acquisition, the company&rsquo;s 650 employees will receive substantial cash payouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-company-acquires-calgary-based-coolit-for-66b-in-one-of-cityrsquos-lsquobiggest-tech-deals-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-company-acquires-calgary-based-coolit-for-66b-in-one-of-cityrsquos-lsquobiggest-tech-deals-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Financial Ratios for Universities, <span>2016/2017 to 2022/2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial and economic environment in which Canadian universities operate has evolved in the last two decades, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased reliance on international student tuition fees as a source of revenue. Today, Statistics Canada is releasing a new feasibility study on financial ratios for Canadian universities using data from Statistics Canada's Financial Information of Universities Survey from 2016/2017 to 2022/2023. This study can shed light on financial pressur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-financial-ratios-for-universities-span20162017-to-20222023span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-financial-ratios-for-universities-span20162017-to-20222023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distributions of household economic accounts for income, consumption, saving and wealth of Canadian households, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The income gap remained at a record high in the second quarter of 2025, unchanged from the previous year, amid a weakening economy that negatively affected household income and net saving across the income distribution. The wealth gap grew as strong financial market gains benefited the wealthiest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The September&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services surplus narrowed from $0.4&nbsp;billion in July to $0.3&nbsp;billion in August. Overall, exports of services edged down 0.2% to $18.7&nbsp;billion, and imports of services remained unchanged, at $18.4&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic contribution of critical mineral production in Canada, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production of critical minerals in Canada has become increasingly important, with 34 minerals labelled as critical by Natural Resources Canada due to their crucial importance in today's technologies and industries. Critical minerals support the green and digital economy and help ensure national security. They are used in a variety of products such as solar panels, smartphones, medical devices, electric vehicle batteries and defense applications. The importance of critical minerals in Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-contribution-of-critical-mineral-production-in-canada-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-contribution-of-critical-mineral-production-in-canada-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>October 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanoctober-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanoctober-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Census of Environment: Nature&mdash;a driver of economic activity, <span>2021</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how picturesque landscapes and natural resources such as oil and gas, minerals, timber and water shape the unique regional industrial mix and economic contributions across the country in our latest environment fact sheet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/census-of-environment-naturemdasha-driver-of-economic-activity-span2021span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/census-of-environment-naturemdasha-driver-of-economic-activity-span2021span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video game giant Electronic Arts to be taken private in historic $55B buyout deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronic Arts, maker of video games like Madden NFL, Battlefield and The Sims,&nbsp;is being acquired for $55 billion US, the biggest leveraged buyout attempt in history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/video-game-giant-electronic-arts-to-be-taken-private-in-historic-55b-buyout-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/video-game-giant-electronic-arts-to-be-taken-private-in-historic-55b-buyout-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algoma Steel to get loans of $400M federally, $100M from Ontario as tariffs hit the industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest employer in the northern Ontario city of Sault Ste. Marie is getting a half billion dollars in government loans &mdash; $400 million from Ottawa and $100 million from Ontario &mdash; to maintain its workforce in the face of U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/algoma-steel-to-get-loans-of-400m-federally-100m-from-ontario-as-tariffs-hit-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/algoma-steel-to-get-loans-of-400m-federally-100m-from-ontario-as-tariffs-hit-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As GM job cuts loom in Oshawa, one man is preparing to leave the Ontario city he loves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 2,000 workers are set to be laid off in January when General Motors cuts the third shift at its Oshawa, Ont., plant. Some are considering moving elsewhere, amid high unemployment rates in the city and an auto industry under threat from U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-gm-job-cuts-loom-in-oshawa-one-man-is-preparing-to-leave-the-ontario-city-he-loves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-gm-job-cuts-loom-in-oshawa-one-man-is-preparing-to-leave-the-ontario-city-he-loves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Canada recalls over 104,000 Oster toaster ovens due to burn risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Canada has issued a recall notice for 104,195 toaster ovens in Canada due to a burn hazard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/health-canada-recalls-over-104000-oster-toaster-ovens-due-to-burn-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/health-canada-recalls-over-104000-oster-toaster-ovens-due-to-burn-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta has flirted with nuclear power before. Is it now ready to make a move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an Edmonton hotel ballroom, representatives from the nuclear industry are buzzing about the potential to power Alberta by splitting atoms. The province has been excited about nuclear before, and while the demand for it is growing globally, there are still big challenges to getting the industry off the ground in a province dominated by oil and gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-has-flirted-with-nuclear-power-before-is-it-now-ready-to-make-a-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/alberta-has-flirted-with-nuclear-power-before-is-it-now-ready-to-make-a-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's GDP rebounds in July after contracting for 3 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly gross domestic product rebounded from three months of contraction to grow by 0.2 per cent&nbsp;in July, as mining, manufacturing and wholesale trade boosted growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-gdp-rebounds-in-july-after-contracting-for-3-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-gdp-rebounds-in-july-after-contracting-for-3-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National tourism indicators, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism gross domestic product (GDP), in real terms, grew 1.3% in the second quarter of 2025, as Canadians are travelling to the United States less and spending their tourism dollars in Canada. In the second quarter, tourism GDP accounted for 1.77% of nominal GDP, and jobs attributable to tourism increased 0.6%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product rose 0.2% in July, up for the first time in four months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government finance statistics, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the second quarter, the Canadian general government posted a surplus of $7.0 billion, a decrease of $6.7 billion compared with the second quarter of 2024. Excluding social security funds, the general government recorded a deficit of $11.7 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up from the $0.1 billion deficit recorded in the second quarter of 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As combine manufacturer shifts production to Europe from U.S., experts say tariffs mean more may follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two experts say more companies will move production to other countries in order to have a stable business relationship rather than dealing with tariff uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-combine-manufacturer-shifts-production-to-europe-from-us-experts-say-tariffs-mean-more-may-follow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-combine-manufacturer-shifts-production-to-europe-from-us-experts-say-tariffs-mean-more-may-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post is on strike. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians got a big surprise this week, when the union representing&nbsp;Canada's postal workers suddenly called for a nationwide strike after the federal government announced&nbsp;major reforms&nbsp;to Canada Post,&nbsp;instructing the Crown corporation&nbsp;to end home delivery and close some rural mail outlets.&nbsp;Here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-is-on-strike-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-is-on-strike-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to put tariffs on cabinets, furniture, pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and heavy trucks, starting next Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-to-put-tariffs-on-cabinets-furniture-pharmaceuticals-and-heavy-trucks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-to-put-tariffs-on-cabinets-furniture-pharmaceuticals-and-heavy-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson's Bay gets court permission to auction off 'retail era' artifacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians hoping to get their hands on treasures from Hudson's Bay won't have to wait much longer for the chance. An Ontario court has approved a November sale of 1,700 pieces of art and about 2,700 artifacts belonging to the fallen retailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hudsons-bay-gets-court-permission-to-auction-off-retail-era-artifacts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hudsons-bay-gets-court-permission-to-auction-off-retail-era-artifacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks shuttering stores, laying off 900 workers in Canada and U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/starbucks-shuttering-stores-laying-off-900-workers-in-canada-and-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/starbucks-shuttering-stores-laying-off-900-workers-in-canada-and-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural resource indicators, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product of the natural resources sector decreased 2.4% in the second quarter of 2025, after rising 1.8% in the first quarter. This is the largest decrease since the second quarter of 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June, the business opening rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 4.7% after settling at 4.8% in the previous three months. The business closure rate also edged down 0.1 percentage points to 4.7%, following a 0.2 percentage point increase in May. In June, the business opening rate was equal to its 2015-to-2019 historical average while the closure rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than its historical average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney+ is raising subscription prices for the 4th year in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price hike comes at an already tumultuous time for Disney, as the company faces public backlash and accusations of muzzling free speech after late night host Jimmy Kimmel was pulled from airwaves last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/disney-is-raising-subscription-prices-for-the-4th-year-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/disney-is-raising-subscription-prices-for-the-4th-year-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's population growth almost flat in 2nd quarter as number of non-permanent residents declines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of non-permanent residents fell by 58,719 between April 1 and July 1 -- the largest second quarter decrease in years. Economists say that the falling population could have an impact on the economy, but there are other ways to boost Canada's labour force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-population-growth-almost-flat-in-2nd-quarter-as-number-of-non-permanent-residents-declines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-population-growth-almost-flat-in-2nd-quarter-as-number-of-non-permanent-residents-declines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Tracking yearly shifts in residency status among Canada's work and study permit holders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-tracking-yearly-shifts-in-residency-status-among-canadas-work-and-study-permit-holders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-tracking-yearly-shifts-in-residency-status-among-canadas-work-and-study-permit-holders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The long-run evolution of business entry and exit rates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-long-run-evolution-of-business-entry-and-exit-rates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-long-run-evolution-of-business-entry-and-exit-rates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Immigrant nurses in Canada: Alignment between intentions and employment outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-immigrant-nurses-in-canada-alignment-between-intentions-and-employment-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-immigrant-nurses-in-canada-alignment-between-intentions-and-employment-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: How long do Canadians with and without disabilities stay with their employer? A novel analysis by disability type]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-how-long-do-canadians-with-and-without-disabilities-stay-with-their-employer-a-novel-analysis-by-disability-type/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-how-long-do-canadians-with-and-without-disabilities-stay-with-their-employer-a-novel-analysis-by-disability-type/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Geography of teleworkable jobs in the greater Toronto area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-geography-of-teleworkable-jobs-in-the-greater-toronto-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-geography-of-teleworkable-jobs-in-the-greater-toronto-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic and Social Reports, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five&nbsp;new articles available in today's release of Economic and Social Reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-and-social-reports-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the Canadian economy dodged a recession?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy has weakened as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs. But sweeping exemptions for most Canadian exports has meant the economy has performed better than many feared. This week, new GDP numbers should show the economy has started to eke out some growth again over the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/has-the-canadian-economy-dodged-a-recession/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/has-the-canadian-economy-dodged-a-recession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 problems with the temporary foreign worker program and 3 possible fixes, according to experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, economists, advocates and others have raised concerns about the program and the degree to which some employers have come to rely on it. Here&rsquo;s a look at some of the problems &mdash; and some potential solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/3-problems-with-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-and-3-possible-fixes-according-to-experts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/3-problems-with-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-and-3-possible-fixes-according-to-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S&amp;P/TSX composite index reaches record high as energy and base metals sector soars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's main stock index topped 30,000 for the first time as strength in the energy and base metal sectors helped it climb into record territory, while U.S. stock markets were mixed in late-morning trading on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sampptsx-composite-index-reaches-record-high-as-energy-and-base-metals-sector-soars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sampptsx-composite-index-reaches-record-high-as-energy-and-base-metals-sector-soars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new, steep price for this U.S. visa could be a blessing for Canadian tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Trump administration moves to limit some skilled workers from entering the U.S. on a specialized visa, the Canadian tech sector is champing at the bit &mdash; hoping the new restriction will lure talent up north.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-new-steep-price-for-this-us-visa-could-be-a-blessing-for-canadian-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-new-steep-price-for-this-us-visa-could-be-a-blessing-for-canadian-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motor vehicle fuel sales, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demand for motor vehicle fuels levelled off in 2024, with gross sales of gasoline in Canada edging up 0.5% year over year to 43.8 billion litres. Despite this gain, gross sales of gasoline remained below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic 2019 level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/motor-vehicle-fuel-sales-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/motor-vehicle-fuel-sales-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD Bank joins Anti-Scam Coalition, but tells customer she's responsible for $10,000 lost in phone scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s big banks, police, major telcos and the federal government have joined forces to protect Canadians from the growing scourge of financial scams. But several bank scam victims and industry experts told CBC News they feel the coalition&rsquo;s efforts fall short, because it doesn&rsquo;t address reimbursement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/td-bank-joins-anti-scam-coalition-but-tells-customer-shes-responsible-for-10000-lost-in-phone-scam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/td-bank-joins-anti-scam-coalition-but-tells-customer-shes-responsible-for-10000-lost-in-phone-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson's Bay wants to go back to original plan to auction off 1670 charter: court filings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hudson's Bay wants to revert to its original plan to auction off its founding charter after more parties signalled interest in buying &mdash; then donating &mdash; the 1670 document, new court documents say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hudsons-bay-wants-to-go-back-to-original-plan-to-auction-off-1670-charter-court-filings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hudsons-bay-wants-to-go-back-to-original-plan-to-auction-off-1670-charter-court-filings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. regulator sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging illegal resale tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company on Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-regulator-sues-ticketmaster-and-live-nation-alleging-illegal-resale-tactics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-regulator-sues-ticketmaster-and-live-nation-alleging-illegal-resale-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for July&nbsp;2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter-point as job market weakens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-by-quarter-point-as-job-market-weakens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-by-quarter-point-as-job-market-weakens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5% in first cut since March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent on Wednesday, marking its first cut since March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-lowers-interest-rate-to-25-in-first-cut-since-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-lowers-interest-rate-to-25-in-first-cut-since-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors acquired $26.7&nbsp;billion of Canadian securities in July, led by purchases of federal government debt instruments and equity securities. Meanwhile, Canadian investors added $17.4&nbsp;billion of foreign securities to their portfolio, including a record investment in foreign bonds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial capacity utilization rates, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian industries operated at 79.3% of their production capacity in the second quarter, down from 79.9% in the first quarter, which was revised down slightly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National balance sheet and financial flow accounts, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian households were wealthier in the second quarter of 2025, as their net worth&mdash;the value of all assets minus all liabilities&mdash;increased by over a quarter of a trillion dollars (+$257.7 billion; +1.5%) to reach $17,877.1 billion, the seventh consecutive quarterly increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international investment position, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's net foreign asset position&mdash;the difference between Canada's international financial assets and international liabilities&mdash;increased by $42.8&nbsp;billion to $1,855.7&nbsp;billion at the end of the second quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securities statistics, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian governments and corporations borrowed a net $36.7&nbsp;billion in the form of debt securities in the second quarter of 2025. This is the lowest borrowing activity since the third quarter of 2023. The activity in the second quarter of 2025 reflected strong net issuances by governments being moderated by net repayments by financial corporations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services balance went from a deficit of $0.2&nbsp;billion in June to a surplus of $0.5&nbsp;billion in July. Overall, exports of services were up 2.6% to $18.7&nbsp;billion, and imports of services declined 1.3% to $18.2&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>September 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanseptember-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanseptember-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The August&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour productivity of Canadian businesses declined 1.0% in the second quarter. This decline followed a nearly flat variation in the first quarter, which had followed a strong increase of 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The last time productivity declined so sharply was in the fourth quarter of 2022 (-1.1%).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product declined 0.4% in the second quarter of 2025, following a 0.5% gain in the first quarter. The contraction in the second quarter was driven by significant declines in the export of goods, as well as decreased business investment in machinery and equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in June, contracting for a third&nbsp;consecutive month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's balance of international payments, <span>second quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's current account deficit (on a seasonally adjusted basis) widened by $19.8&nbsp;billion in the second quarter to reach an unprecedented $21.2&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spansecond-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The occupational outcomes of provincial nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-occupational-outcomes-of-provincial-nominees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-occupational-outcomes-of-provincial-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: The impact of job displacement on earnings of workers in high-emission industries in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-impact-of-job-displacement-on-earnings-of-workers-in-high-emission-industries-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-the-impact-of-job-displacement-on-earnings-of-workers-in-high-emission-industries-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Temporary foreign workers in health care: Characteristics, transition to permanent residency and industry retention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-temporary-foreign-workers-in-health-care-characteristics-transition-to-permanent-residency-and-industry-retention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-temporary-foreign-workers-in-health-care-characteristics-transition-to-permanent-residency-and-industry-retention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Renters' shelter costs by duration of tenancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-renters-shelter-costs-by-duration-of-tenancy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-renters-shelter-costs-by-duration-of-tenancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: A profile of the video game industry in the Canadian provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-a-profile-of-the-video-game-industry-in-the-canadian-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-a-profile-of-the-video-game-industry-in-the-canadian-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>May 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May, the business closure rate edged up by 0.1&nbsp;percentage points to 4.8%, following a 0.1&nbsp;percentage point decline in the previous month. The business opening rate remained steady at 4.8%, unchanged since February. In May, the business closure rate was 0.2&nbsp;percentage points higher than its 2015-to-2019 historical average, while the opening rate was 0.1&nbsp;percentage points higher than its historical average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanmay-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanmay-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for June 2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investors added $709&nbsp;million of Canadian securities to their holdings in June, the first investment since January. Meanwhile, Canadian investors acquired $9.0&nbsp;billion of foreign securities, led by purchases of US shares and non-US bonds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The July&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>August 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanaugust-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanaugust-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services deficit narrowed from $0.9&nbsp;billion in May to $0.7&nbsp;billion in June. Overall, imports of services edged down 0.2% to $18.7&nbsp;billion, and exports of services rose 1.0% to $18.0&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Purchasing power parities for consumption and household income across the Canadian provinces and territories, <span>2021</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The standard of living from earning $75,000 in one province or territory is not the same as earning that amount in another province or territory if the cost of living differs in each location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-purchasing-power-parities-for-consumption-and-household-income-across-the-canadian-provinces-and-territories-span2021span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/study-purchasing-power-parities-for-consumption-and-household-income-across-the-canadian-provinces-and-territories-span2021span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>May 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanmay-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanmay-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>April 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April, the business closure rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 4.7%, after edging up 0.1 percentage points the previous month. The opening rate held steady at 4.8% in April after posting a 0.1 percentage point increase in March. Both the opening and the closure rates have been relatively stable in 2025, oscillating between 4.7% and 4.8%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanapril-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanapril-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. economy is thriving in spite of tariffs. Will it last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Trump administration launched its trade war, economists said it would cause severe economic pain in both Canada and the U.S. So far, that pain has been contained to specific sectors. That resilience sheds some light on what may come next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-us-economy-is-thriving-in-spite-of-tariffs-will-it-last/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-us-economy-is-thriving-in-spite-of-tariffs-will-it-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Bank upsell update; more Buy Canadian complaints investigated: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/big-bank-upsell-update-more-buy-canadian-complaints-investigated-cbcs-marketplace-cheat-sheet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/big-bank-upsell-update-more-buy-canadian-complaints-investigated-cbcs-marketplace-cheat-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The natural diamond industry is getting rocked. You can thank the lab-grown variety for that]]></title><description><![CDATA[As consumers have grown less worried about whether their diamonds are mined or made, many have turned to cost-friendly lab grown diamonds. And that&rsquo;s having a big impact on the diamond mining industry &mdash; including for Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-natural-diamond-industry-is-getting-rocked-you-can-thank-the-lab-grown-variety-for-that/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-natural-diamond-industry-is-getting-rocked-you-can-thank-the-lab-grown-variety-for-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door-to-door salespeople are finding success amid skepticism of online scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might seem old-fashioned, but people in the business of door-to-door work say the industry's survived because it stands out amidst growing distrust of marketing by phone or online advertising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/door-to-door-salespeople-are-finding-success-amid-skepticism-of-online-scams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/door-to-door-salespeople-are-finding-success-amid-skepticism-of-online-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. hikes anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber | Hanomansing Tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Rielly, president of Rielly Lumber, says the U.S. raising anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber is devastating for his business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-hikes-anti-dumping-duties-on-canadian-softwood-lumber-hanomansing-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-hikes-anti-dumping-duties-on-canadian-softwood-lumber-hanomansing-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson's Bay reaches deals to sell leases for six of its store locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hudson's Bay put its leases up for sale earlier this year after it filed for creditor protection and closed its 80 stores]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hudsons-bay-reaches-deals-to-sell-leases-for-six-of-its-store-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hudsons-bay-reaches-deals-to-sell-leases-for-six-of-its-store-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG Energy Solution warns of slowing EV battery demand due to U.S. tariffs, policy headwinds]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution&nbsp;warned on Friday of a further slowdown in demand by early next year due to U.S. tariffs and policy uncertainties after it posted a quarterly profit jump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lg-energy-solution-warns-of-slowing-ev-battery-demand-due-to-us-tariffs-policy-headwinds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lg-energy-solution-warns-of-slowing-ev-battery-demand-due-to-us-tariffs-policy-headwinds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Canada might not reach trade deal, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump says his country may not reach a new trade deal with Canada and could simply impose more or higher tariffs on its northern neighbour &mdash; something he's threatening&nbsp;to do in one week's time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-canada-might-not-reach-trade-deal-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-canada-might-not-reach-trade-deal-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's trade team downplays chances of deal with Trump by Aug. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a week to go until U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened date for boosting tariffs on some Canadian&nbsp;exports to 35 per cent, Canada's top trade negotiators are downplaying the likelihood of reaching a deal by that deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-trade-team-downplays-chances-of-deal-with-trump-by-aug-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-trade-team-downplays-chances-of-deal-with-trump-by-aug-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla's profits fall again as Musk hopes robotaxis will offset declining sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fallout from Elon Musk's plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits dropped sharply again in the latest quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/teslas-profits-fall-again-as-musk-hopes-robotaxis-will-offset-declining-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/teslas-profits-fall-again-as-musk-hopes-robotaxis-will-offset-declining-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Three lobbying group criticizes deal favouring Japanese imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan trade deal sparks hope for U.S. investors, and frustration for automakers who face higher tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/detroit-three-lobbying-group-criticizes-deal-favouring-japanese-imports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/detroit-three-lobbying-group-criticizes-deal-favouring-japanese-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC investigation finds some big grocers promoting imported food with Canadian branding]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and a CBC News investigation suggest ongoing problems with country-of-origin signage in Canadian grocery stores. CBC also found questionable Canadian branding in some stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cbc-investigation-finds-some-big-grocers-promoting-imported-food-with-canadian-branding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/cbc-investigation-finds-some-big-grocers-promoting-imported-food-with-canadian-branding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Technology adoption and diversity among Canadian business decision makers: Evidence from the survey of advanced technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-technology-adoption-and-diversity-among-canadian-business-decision-makers-evidence-from-the-survey-of-advanced-technology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-technology-adoption-and-diversity-among-canadian-business-decision-makers-evidence-from-the-survey-of-advanced-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Socioeconomic characteristics of workers in industries dependent on United States demand for Canadian exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-socioeconomic-characteristics-of-workers-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-socioeconomic-characteristics-of-workers-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Retention of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science graduates in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-retention-of-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-and-computer-science-graduates-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-retention-of-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-and-computer-science-graduates-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Recent trends in immigration from Canada to the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-trends-in-immigration-from-canada-to-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-trends-in-immigration-from-canada-to-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Fields of study and occupations of immigrants who were international students in Canada before immigration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-fields-of-study-and-occupations-of-immigrants-who-were-international-students-in-canada-before-immigration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-fields-of-study-and-occupations-of-immigrants-who-were-international-students-in-canada-before-immigration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Characteristics of home-based child care serving children aged 0 to 5 years in Canada, 2021 to 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-characteristics-of-home-based-child-care-serving-children-aged-0-to-5-years-in-canada-2021-to-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-characteristics-of-home-based-child-care-serving-children-aged-0-to-5-years-in-canada-2021-to-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Canadians may be thinking of a staycation this summer. But has domestic travel become unaffordable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From accommodations to flights, many Canadians may be noticing higher prices for domestic travel this season. And that's&nbsp;likely because of increased demand, say industry experts who note more Canadians are opting for summer trips at home instead of travelling to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-canadians-may-be-thinking-of-a-staycation-this-summer-but-has-domestic-travel-become-unaffordable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-canadians-may-be-thinking-of-a-staycation-this-summer-but-has-domestic-travel-become-unaffordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Canadian exports can avoid Trump tariffs if CUSMA-compliant. Here's what that means]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian exporters across a wide range of industries have a way to escape U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s blanket tariffs.&nbsp;That escape hatch is compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the three-way free trade deal signed by Trump back in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/many-canadian-exports-can-avoid-trump-tariffs-if-cusma-compliant-heres-what-that-means/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/many-canadian-exports-can-avoid-trump-tariffs-if-cusma-compliant-heres-what-that-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney tells premiers he'll only sign a U.S. trade deal 'in the best interest of Canadians']]></title><description><![CDATA[The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the United States by the Aug. 1 deadline appears uncertain, with Prime Minister Mark Carney insisting his government will only sign&nbsp;new agreement if there is one worth signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-tells-premiers-hell-only-sign-a-us-trade-deal-in-the-best-interest-of-canadians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/carney-tells-premiers-hell-only-sign-a-us-trade-deal-in-the-best-interest-of-canadians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. commerce secretary dismisses question that free trade with Canada is dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed the question of whether U.S. free trade with Canada is dead, calling the notion &ldquo;silly&rdquo; because a substantial amount of Canadian goods enter the U.S. tariff-free under the North American free trade deal. But he also said tariffs are here to stay, at least for now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-commerce-secretary-dismisses-question-that-free-trade-with-canada-is-dead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-commerce-secretary-dismisses-question-that-free-trade-with-canada-is-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. billionaire hosts job fair in Toronto amid bid for Hudson's Bay leases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Columbia billionaire seeking to acquire dozens of former Hudson's Bay leases held a job fair in Toronto this weekend, despite not yet leasing the retail spaces in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-billionaire-hosts-job-fair-in-toronto-amid-bid-for-hudsons-bay-leases/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-billionaire-hosts-job-fair-in-toronto-amid-bid-for-hudsons-bay-leases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa weighs plans on AI, copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's artificial intelligence minister is keeping a close watch on court cases in Canada and the U.S. to determine next steps for Ottawa's regulatory approach to AI.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-weighs-plans-on-ai-copyright-as-openai-fights-ontario-court-jurisdiction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ottawa-weighs-plans-on-ai-copyright-as-openai-fights-ontario-court-jurisdiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shaken to our core': Small businesses struggle with high cost of going green]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Canada wants to be net-zero by 2050, more than a million small businesses will have to make the green transition. And while some business owners are already trying their best to navigate a more eco-friendly path, others say it&rsquo;s a big ask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shaken-to-our-core-small-businesses-struggle-with-high-cost-of-going-green/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/shaken-to-our-core-small-businesses-struggle-with-high-cost-of-going-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs law to create regulatory regime for stablecoins, a huge win for crypto backers]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and move money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-signs-law-to-create-regulatory-regime-for-stablecoins-a-huge-win-for-crypto-backers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-signs-law-to-create-regulatory-regime-for-stablecoins-a-huge-win-for-crypto-backers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>May 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on the monthly credit aggregates for May&nbsp;2025 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanmay-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanmay-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>May 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian investors acquired $13.4&nbsp;billion of foreign securities in May, led by purchases of US shares. Meanwhile, foreign investors reduced their exposure to Canadian securities by $2.8&nbsp;billion, marking a fourth consecutive monthly divestment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanmay-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanmay-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distributions of household economic accounts for income, consumption, saving and wealth of Canadian households, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The income gap reached a record high in the first quarter; the highest income households gained from investments, while the lowest income households' wages declined. Lower borrowing costs and easing inflationary pressures facilitated household saving and debt management, while declining real estate values weighed on the average wealth of younger age groups and the least wealthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The June&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper imports]]></title><description><![CDATA["Today, we're doing copper," U.S. President Donald Trump said, after listing a number of other tariffs the country has instituted. "I believe the tariff on copper, we're going to make it 50 per cent."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-says-he-will-impose-50-tariff-on-copper-imports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-says-he-will-impose-50-tariff-on-copper-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50 per cent tax on imported copper on Tuesday &mdash; adding to the growing list of punishing tariffs that are causing economic dislocation in Canada and around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-says-he-will-impose-50-tariff-on-copper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-says-he-will-impose-50-tariff-on-copper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rents-easing-across-most-major-markets-but-many-tenants-not-feeling-relief-cmhc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rents-easing-across-most-major-markets-but-many-tenants-not-feeling-relief-cmhc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau advances its investigation into Amazon's pricing policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is investigating the&nbsp;Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy, and has obtained a court order that will require Amazon to hand over records and relevant information for the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/competition-bureau-advances-its-investigation-into-amazons-pricing-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/competition-bureau-advances-its-investigation-into-amazons-pricing-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau advances investigation into Amazon's pricing policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is investigating the&nbsp;Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy, and has obtained a court order that will require Amazon to hand over records and relevant information for the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/competition-bureau-advances-investigation-into-amazons-pricing-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/competition-bureau-advances-investigation-into-amazons-pricing-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National culture indicators, <span>fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the culture and sport sectors in Canada decreased by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, a second consecutive quarterly decline following a 0.3% decrease in the fourth quarter of 2024. On a nominal basis, GDP for the culture and sport sectors increased 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025 following a 0.4% increase in the previous quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-culture-indicators-spanfourth-quarter-of-2024-and-first-quarter-of-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-culture-indicators-spanfourth-quarter-of-2024-and-first-quarter-of-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn't suspect she'd lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the request, or provide only a partial refund. Some consumer advocates argue banks need to pay up in full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rbc-tells-customer-shes-responsible-for-14k-stolen-from-account-in-bank-investigator-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/rbc-tells-customer-shes-responsible-for-14k-stolen-from-account-in-bank-investigator-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec has rent control. So why are apartment prices still soaring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the asking price for rent in Montreal skyrockets, housing advocates are renewing calls for the Quebec government to set up a provincewide rent registry to support tenants fighting for affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quebec-has-rent-control-so-why-are-apartment-prices-still-soaring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/quebec-has-rent-control-so-why-are-apartment-prices-still-soaring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump announces tariff rates for numerous countries — but not Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan and Korea were the first to receive letters informing them of a 25 per cent tariff rate each. But Canada is likely not going to be affected by the administration's flurry of trade deals and letters this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-announces-tariff-rates-for-numerous-countries-but-not-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-announces-tariff-rates-for-numerous-countries-but-not-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump announces tariff rates for numerous countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan and Korea were the first to receive letters informing them of a 25 per cent tariff rate each. But Canada is likely not going to be affected by the administration's flurry of trade deals and letters this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-announces-tariff-rates-for-numerous-countries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-announces-tariff-rates-for-numerous-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruby Liu wants to get young people back in malls &mdash; and hopes to use Hudson's Bay sites to do it]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu has big plans as she moves to take over up to 28 former Hudson's Bay retail locations across Canada, pledging to share the pie with landlords and aiming to bring youngsters back to retail spaces once again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ruby-liu-wants-to-get-young-people-back-in-malls-mdash-and-hopes-to-use-hudsons-bay-sites-to-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ruby-liu-wants-to-get-young-people-back-in-malls-mdash-and-hopes-to-use-hudsons-bay-sites-to-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Divorce registries are just like wedding registries: lists of things that family and friends can buy someone &mdash; but in this case at the end of a marriage, not the beginning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/people-getting-divorced-are-setting-up-gift-registries-dont-roll-your-eyes-just-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/people-getting-divorced-are-setting-up-gift-registries-dont-roll-your-eyes-just-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid tariffs and falling sales, is Canada's EV mandate doomed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and light-duty vehicles continuing to batter the Canadian automobile industry, the CEOs of Canada&rsquo;s big three automakers are asking for a break that could see the end of Canada's electric vehicle mandate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-tariffs-and-falling-sales-is-canadas-ev-mandate-doomed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/amid-tariffs-and-falling-sales-is-canadas-ev-mandate-doomed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask.'s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it's getting worse in Ont. and B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sasks-mortgage-delinquency-rate-is-highest-among-provinces-but-its-getting-worse-in-ont-and-bc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/sasks-mortgage-delinquency-rate-is-highest-among-provinces-but-its-getting-worse-in-ont-and-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More and more influencers are offering financial advice on TikTok and YouTube. Should you take it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you heard of finfluencers? They're social media creators breaking down budgeting, investing and crypto in easy-to-understand videos. But financial experts say: Take their advice with caution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-and-more-influencers-are-offering-financial-advice-on-tiktok-and-youtube-should-you-take-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/more-and-more-influencers-are-offering-financial-advice-on-tiktok-and-youtube-should-you-take-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Stampede: What the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' says about the economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a tough rodeo for Canada's economy so far this year, ever since U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a tumultuous trade war with wide-ranging impacts on consumer spending, jobs&nbsp;and travel plans. But those economic worries seem largely in the rearview mirror, at least in Alberta, as the 10-day long Calgary Stampede begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/calgary-stampede-what-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth-says-about-the-economy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/calgary-stampede-what-the-greatest-outdoor-show-on-earth-says-about-the-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about cash flow help amid U.S. tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry Minister M&eacute;lanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with cash flow problems caused by the United States' global steel and aluminum tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-talking-to-metals-giant-rio-tinto-about-cash-flow-help-amid-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-talking-to-metals-giant-rio-tinto-about-cash-flow-help-amid-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flair Airlines failed to make rent payments before planes seized, leasing companies allege]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plane-leasing companies that seized four aircraft from Flair Airlines in 2023 are seeking damages from the budget carrier, with allegations detailed in a statement of defence and counterclaim for $30.9 million US filed in Ontario Superior Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/flair-airlines-failed-to-make-rent-payments-before-planes-seized-leasing-companies-allege/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/flair-airlines-failed-to-make-rent-payments-before-planes-seized-leasing-companies-allege/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA home sales down year-over-year in June, listings up: real estate board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Toronto Area-home sales ticked 2.4 percent lower in June compared with a year earlier as 6,243 properties changed hands, while new listings rose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gta-home-sales-down-year-over-year-in-june-listings-up-real-estate-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gta-home-sales-down-year-over-year-in-june-listings-up-real-estate-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>July 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanjuly-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanjuly-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario wine sales surge after U.S. products pulled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of Ontario wine have increased by over 60 per cent since the LCBO pulled American products off its shelves earlier this year, signalling a shift in buying habits among consumers in the province, the retailer says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-wine-sales-surge-after-us-products-pulled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-wine-sales-surge-after-us-products-pulled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8.2B US merger of Viterra and Bunge now complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal was heavily criticized by agricultural producers, who fear it will reduce competition in the grain and canola markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/82b-us-merger-of-viterra-and-bunge-now-complete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/82b-us-merger-of-viterra-and-bunge-now-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissan is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada and another 444,000 in the United States due to a bearing issue that could lead to engine damage or failure.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nissan-and-infiniti-recall-affects-38000-vehicles-in-canada-over-400000-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nissan-and-infiniti-recall-affects-38000-vehicles-in-canada-over-400000-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $5.9B in May, as trade with U.S. continues to decrease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exports to the U.S. dipped for a fourth month in a row &mdash; but Canada's exports to other countries increased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-trade-deficit-narrowed-to-59b-in-may-as-trade-with-us-continues-to-decrease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-trade-deficit-narrowed-to-59b-in-may-as-trade-with-us-continues-to-decrease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>May 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services deficit widened from $0.4&nbsp;billion in April to $0.8&nbsp;billion in May. Overall, imports of services rose 1.8% to $18.6&nbsp;billion, and exports of services edged down 0.2% to $17.9&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanmay-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanmay-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber drivers in Victoria granted union certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C.,&nbsp;have received union certification from the province's&nbsp;labour relations board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/uber-drivers-in-victoria-granted-union-certification/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/uber-drivers-in-victoria-granted-union-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs in recent months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft says it is&nbsp;cutting thousands of jobs&nbsp;in its&nbsp;second round of mass layoffs in recent&nbsp;months. While it is unclear whether or not any Canadian jobs will be lost, the union representing 120 gaming industry workers employed by Microsoft in Quebec says it's likely the cuts will mostly impact U.S. workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/microsoft-says-it-is-cutting-thousands-of-jobs-in-second-round-of-layoffs-in-recent-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/microsoft-says-it-is-cutting-thousands-of-jobs-in-second-round-of-layoffs-in-recent-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canned foods giant Del Monte files for bankruptcy protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canned-foods-giant-del-monte-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canned-foods-giant-del-monte-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla sales slump as electric carmaker faces 2nd year of falling sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales plunged 13 per cent in the second quarter, which overlapped with protests at Tesla showrooms and CEO Elon Musk's exit from the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tesla-sales-slump-as-electric-carmaker-faces-2nd-year-of-falling-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tesla-sales-slump-as-electric-carmaker-faces-2nd-year-of-falling-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the romance with dating apps over? Big cuts at Bumble, Match raise questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bumble says it plans to lay off about a third of its workforce, amounting to about 240 employees. It's the latest heartbreaking blow to online platforms offering dating apps, prompting questions about whether it's the end of the road for this mode of meeting people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/is-the-romance-with-dating-apps-over-big-cuts-at-bumble-match-raise-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/is-the-romance-with-dating-apps-over-big-cuts-at-bumble-match-raise-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural resource indicators, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product of the natural resources sector rose 1.6% in the first quarter of 2025, after edging up 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resource-indicators-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>April 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in April, driven in large part by declines in the manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanapril-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanapril-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government finance statistics, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first quarter, the Canadian general government posted a deficit of $12.4&nbsp;billion, a decrease of $19.6&nbsp;billion compared with the first quarter of 2024. Excluding social security funds, the deficit amounted to $30.2&nbsp;billion in the first quarter of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/government-finance-statistics-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National tourism indicators, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism spending was virtually unchanged in the first quarter of 2025 after increasing 1.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Tourism spending by foreigners was down (-2.6%) in the first quarter of 2025, while domestic tourism spending was up 0.8%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-tourism-indicators-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>March 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, the business opening rate was 4.8% for a third straight month. The closure rate edged up 0.1&nbsp;percentage points to 4.8%, following two consecutive monthly declines of 0.2&nbsp;percentage points. In March, the business opening rate was 0.1&nbsp;percentage point above its 2015-to-2019 historical average while the closure rate was 0.2&nbsp;percentage points higher than its historical average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanmarch-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanmarch-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Recent changes in Canadian-resident travel to the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-changes-in-canadian-resident-travel-to-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-changes-in-canadian-resident-travel-to-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Intellectual property in the context of firms' exit strategies: The role of patents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-intellectual-property-in-the-context-of-firms-exit-strategies-the-role-of-patents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-intellectual-property-in-the-context-of-firms-exit-strategies-the-role-of-patents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Estimating immigrant citizenship rates in Canada and the United States: Data sources and comparability issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-estimating-immigrant-citizenship-rates-in-canada-and-the-united-states-data-sources-and-comparability-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-estimating-immigrant-citizenship-rates-in-canada-and-the-united-states-data-sources-and-comparability-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Estimates of gross domestic product in wildfire-affected areas during the 2023 and 2024 wildfire seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-estimates-of-gross-domestic-product-in-wildfire-affected-areas-during-the-2023-and-2024-wildfire-seasons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-estimates-of-gross-domestic-product-in-wildfire-affected-areas-during-the-2023-and-2024-wildfire-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Citizenship and the economic outcomes of immigrants in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-citizenship-and-the-economic-outcomes-of-immigrants-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-citizenship-and-the-economic-outcomes-of-immigrants-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Children with long-term conditions or disabilities: Why some are not in non-parental child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-children-with-long-term-conditions-or-disabilities-why-some-are-not-in-non-parental-child-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-children-with-long-term-conditions-or-disabilities-why-some-are-not-in-non-parental-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early estimates of the potential economic disruption from the 2025 wildfire season]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, the summer months have unfortunately become synonymous with wildfire season in Canada. As of June&nbsp;18,&nbsp;2025, there have been 2,061&nbsp;wildfires since the beginning of the year, covering an area of 3.88&nbsp;million&nbsp;hectares, which is more than quadruple the 10-year average of 930,000&nbsp;hectares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/early-estimates-of-the-potential-economic-disruption-from-the-2025-wildfire-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/early-estimates-of-the-potential-economic-disruption-from-the-2025-wildfire-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing Economic Account, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominal investment in residential dwellings increased 2.5% in 2024, resulting in a 1.6% increase in the total stock of dwelling units. The productive activity related to investment in residential housing was associated with over 1.2&nbsp;million jobs and $143.4&nbsp;billion ($3,474 per capita) in gross domestic product in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/housing-economic-account-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/housing-economic-account-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic impact of the wireless telecommunications carriers industry, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estimates of the economic impact of the wireless telecommunications carriers industry for 2023 are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-impact-of-the-wireless-telecommunications-carriers-industry-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/economic-impact-of-the-wireless-telecommunications-carriers-industry-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon cutting 150 corporate jobs as athleisure brand braces for tariff impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure, the retailer said&nbsp;Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemon-cutting-150-corporate-jobs-as-athleisure-brand-braces-for-tariff-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/lululemon-cutting-150-corporate-jobs-as-athleisure-brand-braces-for-tariff-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What farmers' adaptation to climate change means for the future of food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think food prices are high now? Climate change could significantly cut production of six staple food crops around the world &mdash; including wheat production in Canada, a new study finds. Here's what difference farmers' adapation could make &mdash; and what the options are for Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-farmers-adaptation-to-climate-change-means-for-the-future-of-food/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-farmers-adaptation-to-climate-change-means-for-the-future-of-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>April 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April, the total credit liabilities of households rose 0.3% (+$10.1 billion) to reach $3,079.3 billion, decelerating from March (+0.4%). Real estate secured debt, composed of both mortgage debt and home equity lines of credit, grew 0.4% (+$9.9 billion) in April. Household mortgage debt increased 0.4% (+$9.1 billion), accelerating from March (+0.3%). In April, the policy interest rate remained at 2.75%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanapril-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanapril-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. mining company cuts 140 positions due to 'challenging market conditions']]></title><description><![CDATA[Glencore-owned Elk Valley Resources, which operates four steelmaking coal mines in B.C.'s southeast&nbsp;along the Alberta border,&nbsp;said it is cutting 140 staff jobs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-mining-company-cuts-140-positions-due-to-challenging-market-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-mining-company-cuts-140-positions-due-to-challenging-market-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>April 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian investors acquired $4.1&nbsp;billion of foreign securities in April, led by the highest investment in US government bonds since November&nbsp;2023. Meanwhile, foreign investors reduced their exposure to Canadian securities by $9.4&nbsp;billion in April&nbsp;2025, led by the highest monthly divestment in Canadian bonds since December&nbsp;2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanapril-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanapril-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual home sales down 4.3% in May, but activity up on monthly basis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in May fell 4.3 per cent compared with a year ago, but activity picked up when compared to the previous month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/annual-home-sales-down-43-in-may-but-activity-up-on-monthly-basis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/annual-home-sales-down-43-in-may-but-activity-up-on-monthly-basis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet dealing with 'cybersecurity incident' impacting access to website, app]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet&nbsp;is alerting its employees and the public about&nbsp;a "cybersecurity incident" involving the Calgary-based airline's&nbsp;internal systems and app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-dealing-with-cybersecurity-incident-impacting-access-to-website-app/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-dealing-with-cybersecurity-incident-impacting-access-to-website-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet dealing with 'cybersecurity incident' impacting access to internal systems, app]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet&nbsp;is alerting its employees and the public about&nbsp;a "cybersecurity incident" involving the Calgary-based airline's&nbsp;internal systems and app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-dealing-with-cybersecurity-incident-impacting-access-to-internal-systems-app/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/westjet-dealing-with-cybersecurity-incident-impacting-access-to-internal-systems-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Canada emerged as the safest port in a storm of global trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians are rightly angry and scared about what the U.S. tariffs and threats will mean for the economy. When the trade war first began, the outlook was dire. But since then, Canada has swung from the focus of U.S. trade ire to having the lowest U.S. tariff rate of any major trading partner in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-canada-emerged-as-the-safest-port-in-a-storm-of-global-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-canada-emerged-as-the-safest-port-in-a-storm-of-global-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturing sales fall 2.8 per cent in April, biggest monthly drop since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 2.8 per cent in April, the largest monthly drop since October 2023, as the tariff dispute with the United States hit the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/manufacturing-sales-fall-28-per-cent-in-april-biggest-monthly-drop-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/manufacturing-sales-fall-28-per-cent-in-april-biggest-monthly-drop-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil surged, stocks fell and investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar and government bonds Friday after Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military targets in an attack that raised the risk of war between the two countries and broader instability in the Middle East.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-surge-after-israels-strike-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-prices-surge-after-israels-strike-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial capacity utilization rates, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian industries operated at 80.1% of their production capacity in the first quarter, up slightly from 79.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024, which was revised down slightly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/industrial-capacity-utilization-rates-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are AI bots the future of job interviews?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you done an interview with an AI bot? While the technology is still in its early stages, some say it frees up humans from tedious tasks while others say there are concerns about HR job losses. CBC&rsquo;s Ashley Fraser unpacks what the process is like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-ai-bots-the-future-of-job-interviews/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/are-ai-bots-the-future-of-job-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government to put latest Canada Post offer up for union vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday she's putting Canada Post's latest offers to unionized postal workers up for a vote in the hope of breaking a long-standing impasse between the parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-government-to-put-latest-canada-post-offer-up-for-union-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/federal-government-to-put-latest-canada-post-offer-up-for-union-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National balance sheet and financial flow accounts, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households were wealthier in the first quarter of 2025, despite headwinds of economic uncertainty and volatile markets, as their net worth&mdash;the value of all assets minus all liabilities&mdash;increased $141.2 billion (+0.8%) to $17,599.8 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/national-balance-sheet-and-financial-flow-accounts-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo's Switch 2 sets early sales records. Its future is less certain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like a supercharged go-kart, Nintendo's newest gaming console flew out of the gates. But how will it fare in the Grand Prix ahead?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nintendos-switch-2-sets-early-sales-records-its-future-is-less-certain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/nintendos-switch-2-sets-early-sales-records-its-future-is-less-certain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthsimple launches credit card, new line of credit to challenge big banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wealthsimple Inc. announced its first credit card and a line of credit Wednesday as it ramps up efforts to challenge the dominance of Canada's big banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wealthsimple-launches-credit-card-new-line-of-credit-to-challenge-big-banks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/wealthsimple-launches-credit-card-new-line-of-credit-to-challenge-big-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international investment position, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's net foreign asset position&mdash;the difference between Canada's international financial assets and international liabilities&mdash;was down by $103.2 billion to $1,824.8 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-investment-position-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z is facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades. Here is how it's different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's youngest workers&nbsp;are being hit by a perfect&nbsp;storm of&nbsp;economic conditions:&nbsp;an inflation crisis,&nbsp;a surge in population, and a country teetering closer to recession as the U.S. trade war&nbsp;wreaks uncertainty on the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gen-z-is-facing-the-worst-youth-unemployment-rate-in-decades-here-is-how-its-different/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gen-z-is-facing-the-worst-youth-unemployment-rate-in-decades-here-is-how-its-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPEC boss slams net-zero targets, promotes big future for oil in Calgary speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries says the world's thirst for oil will continue for decades to come and investment in the sector is necessary to meet those needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/opec-boss-slams-net-zero-targets-promotes-big-future-for-oil-in-calgary-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/opec-boss-slams-net-zero-targets-promotes-big-future-for-oil-in-calgary-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/renewable-cleanup-rules-making-alberta-less-competitive-for-investment-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/renewable-cleanup-rules-making-alberta-less-competitive-for-investment-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer Americans are visiting Canada. Ad campaigns assure them they're welcome here]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fewer people from the U.S. visiting Canada, some tourism associations&nbsp;worry many Americans fear a chilly reception here in the wake of political tensions between the two countries. So they've launched ad campaigns seeking to assure their neighbours to the South that they'll be warmly greeted.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fewer-americans-are-visiting-canada-ad-campaigns-assure-them-theyre-welcome-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/fewer-americans-are-visiting-canada-ad-campaigns-assure-them-theyre-welcome-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau sues food delivery company DoorDash, alleging misleading price promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competition Bureau says it is suing the online food delivery company DoorDash and its Canadian subsidiary for allegedly misleading consumers by advertising its services at a lower price than what customers actually end up paying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/competition-bureau-sues-food-delivery-company-doordash-alleging-misleading-price-promotions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/competition-bureau-sues-food-delivery-company-doordash-alleging-misleading-price-promotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHL Express workers on strike after company locks them out, adding to parcel sector turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor says DHL Express Canada locked out workers just after midnight Sunday as the two sides failed to reach a contract deal, injecting more labour turmoil into the country's parcel delivery market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/dhl-express-workers-on-strike-after-company-locks-them-out-adding-to-parcel-sector-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/dhl-express-workers-on-strike-after-company-locks-them-out-adding-to-parcel-sector-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they're facing 'toxic uncertainty']]></title><description><![CDATA[Customs brokers help businesses understand how much duty might apply to their imports and exports, then file that information with the government. With the ever-changing tariff landscape, brokers like Dan Patrick De Los Santos have been working overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/customs-brokers-are-cross-border-trade-gurus-with-tariff-whiplash-theyre-facing-toxic-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/customs-brokers-are-cross-border-trade-gurus-with-tariff-whiplash-theyre-facing-toxic-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AI tools promise real-time translation so you don't have to. But is that a good thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the world&rsquo;s biggest tech companies have live translation devices either in the works or already on the market. But tech watchers say these developments raise larger questions about how AI tools are changing language learning and translation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/new-ai-tools-promise-real-time-translation-so-you-dont-have-to-but-is-that-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/new-ai-tools-promise-real-time-translation-so-you-dont-have-to-but-is-that-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indigenous business leaders support push to build major projects &mdash; but want 'terms that work for us']]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous business leaders gathered outside Calgary for an energy industry conference say they're not opposed to building major projects quickly, but warn lack of consultation with First Nations will drag timelines out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/indigenous-business-leaders-support-push-to-build-major-projects-mdash-but-want-terms-that-work-for-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/indigenous-business-leaders-support-push-to-build-major-projects-mdash-but-want-terms-that-work-for-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That's bananas! Why it might be harder or pricier to find some brands in grocery stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[A labour dispute could potentially mean we see fewer bananas and higher prices at the grocery store.&nbsp;And in another hit to your breakfast, a popular coffee brand has been yanked from shelves at Loblaws stores over a pricing spat&nbsp;&mdash; all of which&nbsp;experts say highlights the fragility of the global supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/thats-bananas-why-it-might-be-harder-or-pricier-to-find-some-brands-in-grocery-stores/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/thats-bananas-why-it-might-be-harder-or-pricier-to-find-some-brands-in-grocery-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate ticks up to 7% in May, highest in 9 years outside of pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's unemployment rate rose to seven per cent in May, the highest it's been in nine years outside of the pandemic,&nbsp;Statistics Canada said on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-ticks-up-to-7-in-may-highest-in-9-years-outside-of-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-unemployment-rate-ticks-up-to-7-in-may-highest-in-9-years-outside-of-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securities statistics, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian governments and corporations borrowed a net $77.7&nbsp;billion in the form of debt securities in the first quarter. This borrowing activity was in long-term instruments and led by the federal government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/securities-statistics-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. government approves continued construction of new LNG pipeline with terminus near Prince Rupert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. government has&nbsp;approved the continued construction of a new&nbsp;pipeline project that could supply natural gas to a proposed floating liquefied natural gas export terminal off B.C.'s North Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-government-approves-continued-construction-of-new-lng-pipeline-with-terminus-near-prince-rupert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bc-government-approves-continued-construction-of-new-lng-pipeline-with-terminus-near-prince-rupert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with 'dark patterns']]></title><description><![CDATA[A consumer organization filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday&nbsp;against online fast-fashion retailer Shein over its use of "dark patterns," which are tactics designed to make people buy more on its app and website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/consumer-group-accuses-shein-of-manipulating-shoppers-with-dark-patterns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/consumer-group-accuses-shein-of-manipulating-shoppers-with-dark-patterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April's $7.1B merchandise trade deficit was the largest on record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April &mdash; at $7.1 billion &mdash; as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/aprils-71b-merchandise-trade-deficit-was-the-largest-on-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/aprils-71b-merchandise-trade-deficit-was-the-largest-on-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian international trade in services, <span>April 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's monthly international trade in services deficit narrowed to $0.3&nbsp;billion in April from $0.5&nbsp;billion in March. Overall, imports of services declined 1.1% to $18.3&nbsp;billion in April, and exports of services were down 0.5% to $17.9&nbsp;billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanapril-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-international-trade-in-services-spanapril-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Economic News, <span>May 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The May&nbsp;2025 issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanmay-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economic-news-spanmay-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermilion Energy selling U.S. assets for $120 million in cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vermilion Energy Inc. has signed an agreement to sell its assets in the U.S. for $120 million in cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/vermilion-energy-selling-us-assets-for-120-million-in-cash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/vermilion-energy-selling-us-assets-for-120-million-in-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada must get comfortable with the unknown as long as Trump is in charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada is waiting for more information from the U.S. on the trade landscape before moving on interest rates. What if it never comes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-must-get-comfortable-with-the-unknown-as-long-as-trump-is-in-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bank-of-canada-must-get-comfortable-with-the-unknown-as-long-as-trump-is-in-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Bank of Canada holds rates, experts say a cut alone won't stop an economic slowdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, pointing to a mixed bag of unexpectedly strong data and the uncertainty of&nbsp;U.S. tariffs as&nbsp;reason for the hold&nbsp;&mdash; and some experts say that, going forward, rate cuts alone won't be enough to stop an economic slowdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-bank-of-canada-holds-rates-experts-say-a-cut-alone-wont-stop-an-economic-slowdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/as-bank-of-canada-holds-rates-experts-say-a-cut-alone-wont-stop-an-economic-slowdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How has Canada responded to Trump's tariff hike on steel and aluminum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Tuesday's doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs&nbsp;by U.S. President Donald Trump "unjustified" and pledged to respond, but what that response might look like isn't clear yet, with officials batting down the idea of immediate counter-tariffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-has-canada-responded-to-trumps-tariff-hike-on-steel-and-aluminum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-has-canada-responded-to-trumps-tariff-hike-on-steel-and-aluminum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour productivity of Canadian businesses grew 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025, a marked slowdown compared to the 1.2% growth observed in the fourth quarter of 2024. This also represents a second consecutive quarterly increase&mdash;the first time there have been consecutive quarterly increases since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-productivity-hourly-compensation-and-unit-labour-cost-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian foreign post indexes, <span>June 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data on Canadian foreign post indexes are now available for June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanjune-2025span/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-foreign-post-indexes-spanjune-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, Hyundai post higher U.S. sales in May on strong SUV, truck demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies have fuelled&nbsp; uncertainty across the auto industry, driving up supply costs, pressuring margins and pushing some automakers to pass the&nbsp; expenses on to consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ford-hyundai-post-higher-us-sales-in-may-on-strong-suv-truck-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ford-hyundai-post-higher-us-sales-in-may-on-strong-suv-truck-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doubled tariffs raise concerns Canadian steel could be shut out of U.S., but some companies say they'll adjust]]></title><description><![CDATA[With U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum now doubled, Canadian steel businesses and industry leaders&nbsp;&mdash; already wounded by the initial tax&nbsp;&mdash; have mixed feelings about what comes next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/doubled-tariffs-raise-concerns-canadian-steel-could-be-shut-out-of-us-but-some-companies-say-theyll-adjust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/doubled-tariffs-raise-concerns-canadian-steel-could-be-shut-out-of-us-but-some-companies-say-theyll-adjust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order to double steel and aluminum tariffs at midnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday doubling&nbsp;the&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent, a move one Canadian industry official warned would have "unrecoverable consequences."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-signs-order-to-double-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-at-midnight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-signs-order-to-double-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-at-midnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court OK's Hudson's Bay selling trademarks, like iconic stripes, to Canadian Tire]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Hudson's Bay Co. got court approval to sell its intellectual property, including its iconic multicoloured stripes motif, to Canadian Tire&nbsp;for $30 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/court-oks-hudsons-bay-selling-trademarks-like-iconic-stripes-to-canadian-tire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/court-oks-hudsons-bay-selling-trademarks-like-iconic-stripes-to-canadian-tire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time is running out on Trump’s trade deal promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration keeps promising trade deals, but how many are actually happening? CBC&rsquo;s Katie Simpson explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/time-is-running-out-on-trumps-trade-deal-promises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/time-is-running-out-on-trumps-trade-deal-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian economy will be among those hit hardest by global slowdown, says OECD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global economic growth is slowing more than was expected only a few months ago&nbsp;as the fallout from the Trump administration's trade war continues,&nbsp;the OECD said Tuesday. And Canada is among the countries where the downturn is most concentrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-will-be-among-those-hit-hardest-by-global-slowdown-says-oecd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-economy-will-be-among-those-hit-hardest-by-global-slowdown-says-oecd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Resources Satellite Account: Human Resource Module, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023, the natural resources sector generated over 656,000 paid jobs, representing 3.4% of all employee jobs in the country. Most of the employee jobs in the natural resources sector were in Alberta (28.1%), followed by Ontario (22.1%) and Quebec (19.3%). In 2023, the average annual wages and salaries per job in the natural resources sector was $110,000, compared with an economy-wide average of $66,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resources-satellite-account-human-resource-module-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/natural-resources-satellite-account-human-resource-module-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial and Territorial Cultural Indicators, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The culture and sport sectors in Canada registered their third consecutive year of increased economic activity in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-cultural-indicators-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/provincial-and-territorial-cultural-indicators-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ETFs are outpacing mutual funds despite market volatility. Are rookie retail investors at risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians are putting more of their investment money into exchange-traded funds, according to recent data, even as the U.S.-led trade war rocks global stock markets&nbsp;&mdash; and some experts say that rookie retail investors are at higher risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/etfs-are-outpacing-mutual-funds-despite-market-volatility-are-rookie-retail-investors-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/etfs-are-outpacing-mutual-funds-despite-market-volatility-are-rookie-retail-investors-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour dispute drags on as Canada Post rejects union's arbitration request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing about 55,000 of its workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-dispute-drags-on-as-canada-post-rejects-unions-arbitration-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/labour-dispute-drags-on-as-canada-post-rejects-unions-arbitration-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada had big EV battery recycling plans, but without regulations it's the 'Wild West,' expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are more than 600,000 electric vehicles on Canada&rsquo;s roads, and eventually, their batteries will die. Industry and policy experts say government regulations are needed to drive the country's EV battery recycling market, keep batteries out of landfills and recover the valuable critical minerals they contain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-had-big-ev-battery-recycling-plans-but-without-regulations-its-the-wild-west-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-had-big-ev-battery-recycling-plans-but-without-regulations-its-the-wild-west-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An AI bot might be asking the questions at your next job interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some companies are turning to artificial intelligence to streamline their recruitment processes, some job candidates are concerned about how they&rsquo;re being evaluated and losing the chance to connect with recruiters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/an-ai-bot-might-be-asking-the-questions-at-your-next-job-interview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/an-ai-bot-might-be-asking-the-questions-at-your-next-job-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil companies sued over heat dome 'wrongful' death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. woman is suing seven oil and gas companies, saying they contributed to an extraordinarily hot day that led to her mother's fatal hyperthermia during a heat dome event that also killed more than 600 people in B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-companies-sued-over-heat-dome-wrongful-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/oil-companies-sued-over-heat-dome-wrongful-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's GDP grew by annualized rate of 2.2% in first quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew by 2.2 per cent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday,&nbsp;expanding at a rate faster than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-gdp-grew-by-annualized-rate-of-22-in-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-gdp-grew-by-annualized-rate-of-22-in-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product increased 0.5% in the first quarter, the same pace as in the fourth quarter of 2024. Exports of goods drove the growth in the first quarter of 2025, followed by accumulations of business non-farm inventories. Higher imports and weak residential structure resale activity tempered overall growth in the first quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-income-and-expenditure-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gross domestic product by industry, <span>March 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product edged up 0.1% in March, driven by an increase in both goods-producing and services-producing industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanmarch-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gross-domestic-product-by-industry-spanmarch-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. tourism operators offer exclusive deals for Canadians to try to convince them to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many U.S. tourism operators are offering special deals and discounts for Canadians to try to convince them to cross the border &mdash; just in time for the summer travel season.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-tourism-operators-offer-exclusive-deals-for-canadians-to-try-to-convince-them-to-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-tourism-operators-offer-exclusive-deals-for-canadians-to-try-to-convince-them-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Alberta solar field is becoming a high-tech hobby farm on the side]]></title><description><![CDATA[As demand for electricity grows every year, a solar field east of Calgary provides a glimpse into the future of the solar industry in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/this-alberta-solar-field-is-becoming-a-high-tech-hobby-farm-on-the-side/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/this-alberta-solar-field-is-becoming-a-high-tech-hobby-farm-on-the-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla registrations down 90% in Quebec in 1st quarter of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quebec EV buyers' relationship with Tesla is showing signs of souring as sales in the province plummeted in the first quarter of 2025. A combination of politics, tariffs and changing rebates are likely to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tesla-registrations-down-90-in-quebec-in-1st-quarter-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tesla-registrations-down-90-in-quebec-in-1st-quarter-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. appeals court says Trump can keep collecting tariffs — for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. federal appeals court on Thursday allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law for now, as his administration fights an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-appeals-court-says-trump-can-keep-collecting-tariffs-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-appeals-court-says-trump-can-keep-collecting-tariffs-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell Canada to launch 6 AI data centres in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first two artificial intelligence data centres are set to be opened in Kamloops and Merritt, B.C., this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-canada-to-launch-6-ai-data-centres-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-canada-to-launch-6-ai-data-centres-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's balance of international payments, <span>first quarter 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's current account deficit (on a seasonally adjusted basis) narrowed by $1.4&nbsp;billion in the first quarter to reach $2.1&nbsp;billion. In the financial account (unadjusted for seasonal variation), inflows of funds from abroad to finance the current account deficit in the first quarter came primarily from direct investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-balance-of-international-payments-spanfirst-quarter-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Unity in Canada: Experimental measures of feelings towards people with similar or different views]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-unity-in-canada-experimental-measures-of-feelings-towards-people-with-similar-or-different-views/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-unity-in-canada-experimental-measures-of-feelings-towards-people-with-similar-or-different-views/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Recent developments in the Canadian economy: Spring 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-developments-in-the-canadian-economy-spring-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-recent-developments-in-the-canadian-economy-spring-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Job quality in industries dependent on United States demand for Canadian exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-job-quality-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-job-quality-in-industries-dependent-on-united-states-demand-for-canadian-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Housing use of immigrants and non-permanent residents in ownership and rental markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-housing-use-of-immigrants-and-non-permanent-residents-in-ownership-and-rental-markets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-housing-use-of-immigrants-and-non-permanent-residents-in-ownership-and-rental-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product/Study: Economic and Social Reports: Hopefulness about Canadian society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalogue number 36280001 (HTML | PDF)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-hopefulness-about-canadian-society/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/productstudy-economic-and-social-reports-hopefulness-about-canadian-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental and Clean Technology Products Economic Account: Human Resource Module, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023, activity in the environmental and clean technology (ECT) products sector generated 354,257&nbsp;employee jobs in the Canadian economy, up 4.3% from the previous year. Jobs in this sector represented 1.7% of all jobs in Canada in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-and-clean-technology-products-economic-account-human-resource-module-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/environmental-and-clean-technology-products-economic-account-human-resource-module-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario judge approves $500M settlement in Loblaw bread-fixing case]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario judge has approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw&nbsp;and its parent company George Weston of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-judge-approves-500m-settlement-in-loblaw-bread-fixing-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-judge-approves-500m-settlement-in-loblaw-bread-fixing-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump drops tariff threat against EU after weekend call with bloc chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekend telephone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave 'new impetus' to trade talks, the EU said on Monday, after Trump dropped his threat to impose 50 per cent&nbsp;tariffs on imports from the European Union next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-drops-tariff-threat-against-eu-after-weekend-call-with-bloc-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-drops-tariff-threat-against-eu-after-weekend-call-with-bloc-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly estimates of business openings and closures, <span>February 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February, the business closure rate edged down 0.1&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;points to 4.8%. The business opening rate held steady at 4.8% for the second&nbsp;consecutive month. The closure rate was 0.2&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;points above its 2015-to-2019&nbsp;historical average, while the opening rate settled 0.1&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;points above its historical average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanfebruary-2025span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-estimates-of-business-openings-and-closures-spanfebruary-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post reviewing union's offer responses as OT ban remains in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an afternoon statement, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said its negotiators had 'worked hard to carefully evaluate' Canada Post's latest offers and prepare responses ahead of the day's meeting with the employer and the mediators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-reviewing-unions-offer-responses-as-ot-ban-remains-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-reviewing-unions-offer-responses-as-ot-ban-remains-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the peaceful world of puzzles has been upended by the global trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people find jigsaw puzzles relaxing, but the business of sourcing materials and shipping them across international borders is becoming a lot more stressful thanks to the tariff war sparked by Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-peaceful-world-of-puzzles-has-been-upended-by-the-global-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/how-the-peaceful-world-of-puzzles-has-been-upended-by-the-global-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Energy is Canada's power': New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new federal energy minister delivered a boisterous speech in support of the country's energy sector on Friday morning, while highlighting his past involvement in the sector and the urgent need to build a variety of new energy projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/energy-is-canadas-power-new-federal-energy-minister-touts-past-alberta-oilpatch-ties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/energy-is-canadas-power-new-federal-energy-minister-touts-past-alberta-oilpatch-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens EU with 50% tariff, Apple and other smartphone makers with 25%]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, targeting both smartphone giant Apple and imports from the European Union, sending the global market roiling after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-threatens-eu-with-50-tariff-apple-and-other-smartphone-makers-with-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trump-threatens-eu-with-50-tariff-apple-and-other-smartphone-makers-with-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis postpones Canadian-made 2026 Dodge Charger R/T model amid tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automaker Stellantis&nbsp;has announced it is postponing production of a Windsor, Ont.,-made Dodge Charger model in light of&nbsp;U.S. president Donald Trump's auto tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-postpones-canadian-made-2026-dodge-charger-rt-model-amid-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/stellantis-postpones-canadian-made-2026-dodge-charger-rt-model-amid-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duolingo's CEO says AI will soon replace teachers. But... should it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duolingo's founder and CEO is sparking controversy with his recent statements that AI should replace teachers since it&nbsp;teaches better than humans, but that schools will still exist for childcare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/duolingos-ceo-says-ai-will-soon-replace-teachers-but-should-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/duolingos-ceo-says-ai-will-soon-replace-teachers-but-should-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Pension Plan Investments drops net-zero target after initially aiming for 2050]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Pension Plan Investments has dropped a net-zero by 2050 target for carbon emissions, according to an&nbsp;annual report released on Wednesday,&nbsp;following several Canadian financial institutions that have backtracked on&nbsp;climate commitments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-pension-plan-investments-drops-net-zero-target-after-initially-aiming-for-2050/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-pension-plan-investments-drops-net-zero-target-after-initially-aiming-for-2050/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C.'s&nbsp;main outpatient lab services provider has reached a deal with the union representing about 1,200 of its striking workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/3-year-deal-reached-in-labour-dispute-between-lifelabs-and-1200-striking-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/3-year-deal-reached-in-labour-dispute-between-lifelabs-and-1200-striking-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post rejects union's offer to delay potential strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post has not agreed to delay a potential strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, effectively pushing the union to agree to their latest offer ahead of a planned labour action set to begin Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-rejects-unions-offer-to-delay-potential-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-rejects-unions-offer-to-delay-potential-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell says services fully restored after widespread outage hit Ontario, Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[After users&nbsp;in Ontario and Quebec&nbsp;reported&nbsp;a widespread outage of Bell Canada's services&nbsp;this morning, the company said an update triggered the interruption and that it&nbsp;had since fully restored its system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-says-services-fully-restored-after-widespread-outage-hit-ontario-quebec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bell-says-services-fully-restored-after-widespread-outage-hit-ontario-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post is in trouble. Here are the facts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With another strike looming, Canada Post says it is fighting for its life amid staggering losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-is-in-trouble-here-are-the-facts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-is-in-trouble-here-are-the-facts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for 3-day summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-ranking officials from the world's top economies are in Banff, Alta., this week for a three-day summit that will cover topics including the global economy, the war in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/top-finance-officials-from-g7-countries-gather-in-banff-for-3-day-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/top-finance-officials-from-g7-countries-gather-in-banff-for-3-day-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TotalEnergies signs supply deal with proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on B.C. coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French company has signed a deal to buy two million tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed project, which is being developed by the Nisga'a Nation, Rockies LNG Partners and Western LNG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/totalenergies-signs-supply-deal-with-proposed-ksi-lisims-lng-project-on-bc-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/totalenergies-signs-supply-deal-with-proposed-ksi-lisims-lng-project-on-bc-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female-dominated fields more vulnerable to artificial intelligence, says UN report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobs traditionally done by women are more vulnerable to the impact of artificial intelligence than those done by men, especially in high-income countries, a report by the United Nations' International Labour Organization showed on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/female-dominated-fields-more-vulnerable-to-artificial-intelligence-says-un-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/female-dominated-fields-more-vulnerable-to-artificial-intelligence-says-un-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation rate drops to 1.7% in April, driven by lower energy prices after carbon tax removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's inflation rate eased to 1.7 per cent in April, driven by a drop in prices&nbsp;after the federal government removed the consumer carbon tax, according to Statistics Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-rate-drops-to-17-in-april-driven-by-lower-energy-prices-after-carbon-tax-removal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/inflation-rate-drops-to-17-in-april-driven-by-lower-energy-prices-after-carbon-tax-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly credit aggregates, <span>March 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, the total credit liabilities of households rose 0.3% (+$10.1 billion) to reach $3,062.9 billion, accelerating slightly from February on an annualized basis (+4.0% in March; +3.9% in February). Real estate secured debt, composed of both mortgage debt and home equity lines of credit, grew 0.3% (+$7.6 billion) in March. Household mortgage debt increased 0.3% (+$7.0 billion), decelerating from February (+0.4%). In March, the policy interest rate decreased 25 basis points to 2.75%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanmarch-2025span/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/monthly-credit-aggregates-spanmarch-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hours worked and labour productivity in the provinces and the territories, <span>2024 (preliminary)</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, the productivity of businesses rose in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Productivity decreased in the eight&nbsp;other provinces, although the declines were less than those recorded in 2023. In the territories, productivity rose in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, while it fell for a second&nbsp;consecutive year in Yukon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hours-worked-and-labour-productivity-in-the-provinces-and-the-territories-span2024-preliminaryspan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/hours-worked-and-labour-productivity-in-the-provinces-and-the-territories-span2024-preliminaryspan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru of America is the latest carmaker to raise prices citing market conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carmaker said in a statement it was raising prices without specifically citing tariffs or specific price actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/subaru-of-america-is-the-latest-carmaker-to-raise-prices-citing-market-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/subaru-of-america-is-the-latest-carmaker-to-raise-prices-citing-market-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can Toronto's real estate industry do to solve the city's big problem of small condos?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Toronto&rsquo;s condo market switches from investors to owner occupants, industry insiders are trying to figure out how the current supply of tiny floorplans can be reimagined to meet the demand for bigger spaces. It's something experts say is doable, but complicated, expensive and dependent upon what stage of development buildings are in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-can-torontos-real-estate-industry-do-to-solve-the-citys-big-problem-of-small-condos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/what-can-torontos-real-estate-industry-do-to-solve-the-citys-big-problem-of-small-condos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post receives strike notice; workers plan Friday walkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing 55,000 postal workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-receives-strike-notice-workers-plan-friday-walkout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-receives-strike-notice-workers-plan-friday-walkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals says it will comply with privacy policies regarding the use of customer data. 23andMe's bankruptcy filings had drawn&nbsp;scrutiny from lawmakers who warned that millions of customers'&nbsp;genetic data could be sold to unscrupulous buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bankrupt-dna-testing-company-23andme-to-be-bought-by-regeneron/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/bankrupt-dna-testing-company-23andme-to-be-bought-by-regeneron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEC back under Canadian ownership after 5 years of U.S. management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailer Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), the B.C-based brand specializing in outdoor equipment, is back under Canadian ownership. The company's newest&nbsp;ownership group is described in a news&nbsp;release as 'a group of Canadian investors' led by Tim Gu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mec-back-under-canadian-ownership-after-5-years-of-us-management/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/mec-back-under-canadian-ownership-after-5-years-of-us-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big streamers argue at CRTC hearing they shouldn't have Canadian content obligations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group representing big foreign streaming companies told a CRTC hearing Friday that those companies shouldn't be expected to fulfil the same responsibilities as traditional broadcasters when it comes to Canadian content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/big-streamers-argue-at-crtc-hearing-they-shouldnt-have-canadian-content-obligations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/big-streamers-argue-at-crtc-hearing-they-shouldnt-have-canadian-content-obligations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China emerging as top customer for Canadian oil shipped via Trans Mountain Pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has emerged as the top customer for Canadian oil shipped on the expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline, ship tracking data shows, as the U.S. trade war has shifted crude flows in the year since the pipeline started operating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/china-emerging-as-top-customer-for-canadian-oil-shipped-via-trans-mountain-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/china-emerging-as-top-customer-for-canadian-oil-shipped-via-trans-mountain-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small businesses gear up for another possible Canada Post strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa asked the federal labour board to send workers back on the job in December, when talks were at an impasse and a strike was disrupting holiday mail deliveries. That order back to work expires on May 22, meaning mail service could stop again as a result of a strike or lockout as of that date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/small-businesses-gear-up-for-another-possible-canada-post-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/small-businesses-gear-up-for-another-possible-canada-post-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Post should end daily door-to-door delivery, allow part-time work on weekends, report recommends]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report by the commission charged with examining Canada Post's finances has called for the end of door-to-door mail delivery to homes &mdash; one of the main reasons for the work stoppage in November.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-should-end-daily-door-to-door-delivery-allow-part-time-work-on-weekends-report-recommends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canada-post-should-end-daily-door-to-door-delivery-allow-part-time-work-on-weekends-report-recommends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strathcona Resources makes stock-and-cash takeover offer for MEG Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strathcona Resources Ltd. is making a takeover stock-and-cash offer for oilsands producer MEG Energy Corp. that values the company at about $5.9 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/strathcona-resources-makes-stock-and-cash-takeover-offer-for-meg-energy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/strathcona-resources-makes-stock-and-cash-takeover-offer-for-meg-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade in goods by exporter characteristics, <span>2024</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were 48,036 Canadian exporting enterprises in 2024, down 1.4% from the previous year. This marked the first year since 2020 that the number of goods exporters declined. Fewer small and medium-sized enterprises (-1.5%) exported goods in 2024, while the number of large exporting enterprises edged up 0.6%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trade-in-goods-by-exporter-characteristics-span2024span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/trade-in-goods-by-exporter-characteristics-span2024span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's international transactions in securities, <span>March 2025</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian investors acquired $15.6&nbsp;billion of foreign securities in March, mainly in US bonds. Meanwhile, foreign investors reduced their exposure to Canadian securities by $4.2&nbsp;billion, marking a second consecutive monthly divestment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanmarch-2025span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadas-international-transactions-in-securities-spanmarch-2025span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Liberals aren't tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy &mdash; and your wallet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recently re-elected Liberal government isn't planning to release a budget this year, opting instead for an economic statement later this fall. But experts warn that not providing a fiscal snapshot could erode economic confidence and delay the government's agenda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-liberals-arent-tabling-a-budget-how-does-that-affect-the-economy-mdash-and-your-wallet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-liberals-arent-tabling-a-budget-how-does-that-affect-the-economy-mdash-and-your-wallet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Tire to take over Hudson's Bay's iconic stripes, logos]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Canadian Tire announced&nbsp;it will pay $30 million to take over Hudson's Bays intellectual property, including&nbsp;its&nbsp;famous four stripes motif, various company names, logos, and the retailer's coat-of-arms symbol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-tire-to-take-over-hudsons-bays-iconic-stripes-logos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-tire-to-take-over-hudsons-bays-iconic-stripes-logos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The condo market is slowing down. Where are all the buyers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The condo market meltdown in Canada&rsquo;s largest cities is showing no signs of fading. Experts say the market has shifted significantly over the past few months, as supply soars and demand disappears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-condo-market-is-slowing-down-where-are-all-the-buyers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/the-condo-market-is-slowing-down-where-are-all-the-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs hitting shoppers in Canada and U.S., with some prices set to rise at Loblaw stores, Walmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw CEO Per Bank said prices for some tariff-affected items are expected to rise as pre-trade war inventory runs out. Meanwhile, Walmart says it's raising prices in American stores due to higher costs because of tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tariffs-hitting-shoppers-in-canada-and-us-with-some-prices-set-to-rise-at-loblaw-stores-walmart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/tariffs-hitting-shoppers-in-canada-and-us-with-some-prices-set-to-rise-at-loblaw-stores-walmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/enbridge-sells-stake-in-westcoast-pipeline-to-first-nations-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/enbridge-sells-stake-in-westcoast-pipeline-to-first-nations-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human Resources Module of the Canadian economy, <span>2023</span>]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Human Resources Module (HRM) of the Canadian economy is a product that depicts annual estimates of the number of jobs, hours worked, and wages and salaries consistent with the System of National Accounts concepts, by characteristics of the employees holding those jobs. These characteristics include age group, gender, education level and immigration status. Statistics Canada has published HRM estimates for a number of sectors of the Canadian economy, including the tourism, non-profit organiza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/human-resources-module-of-the-canadian-economy-span2023span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/human-resources-module-of-the-canadian-economy-span2023span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Liberals' campaign promises help fix the housing crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the campaign trail, Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberals promised Canadians the &ldquo;most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War.&rdquo; CBC News spoke with a construction industry leader, an economist, a human rights advocate and an urban planner about the plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/will-the-liberals-campaign-promises-help-fix-the-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/will-the-liberals-campaign-promises-help-fix-the-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union representing Air Canada's flight attendants files for conciliation as talks stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The portion of CUPE that represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants says its main priority is to boost employees' pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/union-representing-air-canadas-flight-attendants-files-for-conciliation-as-talks-stall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/union-representing-air-canadas-flight-attendants-files-for-conciliation-as-talks-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario, Manitoba agree to boost interprovincial trade, facing U.S. tariff crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the threat of U.S. tariffs ratchets up pressure on the Canadian economy, the governments of Ontario and Manitoba have agreed to ease barriers on the flow of goods, services and workers between the two provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-manitoba-agree-to-boost-interprovincial-trade-facing-us-tariff-crunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/ontario-manitoba-agree-to-boost-interprovincial-trade-facing-us-tariff-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM, LG Energy Solution to make new, lower-cost battery cells for future EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit automaker is trying to lower its battery costs to enable cost parity with its gas-powered products by adding new types of cells and chemistries in those cells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gm-lg-energy-solution-to-make-new-lower-cost-battery-cells-for-future-evs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/gm-lg-energy-solution-to-make-new-lower-cost-battery-cells-for-future-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda to postpone plans for EV plant in Canada for at least 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda said its plan to build an EV supply chain in Alliston, Ont. &mdash; which was first announced in April 2024 &mdash; would be paused for about two years, due to uncertainty caused by tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/honda-to-postpone-plans-for-ev-plant-in-canada-for-at-least-2-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/honda-to-postpone-plans-for-ev-plant-in-canada-for-at-least-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. car prices, consumer demand surge in April after tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. new-vehicle prices surged in April, data released on Monday showed, a sign that the&nbsp;effects of President Donald Trump's auto-tariff measures are rippling through the car market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-car-prices-consumer-demand-surge-in-april-after-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-car-prices-consumer-demand-surge-in-april-after-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian-resident return trips from the U.S. drop again for April, StatsCan data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Return trips by Canadians coming back from the U.S. dropped by 19.9 per cent for air travel and 35.2 per cent at land border crossings compared to April last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-resident-return-trips-from-the-us-drop-again-for-april-statscan-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/canadian-resident-return-trips-from-the-us-drop-again-for-april-statscan-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and China reach deal to slash tariffs for 90 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-china-reach-deal-to-slash-tariffs-for-90-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-china-reach-deal-to-slash-tariffs-for-90-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and China reach deal to slash tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States and China said on Monday they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global economy and set financial markets on edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-china-reach-deal-to-slash-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-china-reach-deal-to-slash-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs for 90 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-china-agree-to-slash-most-tariffs-for-90-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/us-and-china-agree-to-slash-most-tariffs-for-90-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News has identified several North American-based organizations that have relocated upcoming conferences, either partially or fully, from the U.S. to Canada. Conference organizers who spoke with CBC said travel concerns were a decisive factor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/several-conferences-relocate-north-of-the-border-as-canadians-refuse-to-travel-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/several-conferences-relocate-north-of-the-border-as-canadians-refuse-to-travel-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Canadian millionaires want higher taxes on the rich. Not everyone in their income bracket is so eager]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of wealthy Canadians calling themselves 'Patriotic Millionaires' is banding together to lobby governments to increase the amount of taxes they must pay &mdash; but opponents say it will be bad for entrepreneurship in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/these-canadian-millionaires-want-higher-taxes-on-the-rich-not-everyone-in-their-income-bracket-is-so-eager/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/these-canadian-millionaires-want-higher-taxes-on-the-rich-not-everyone-in-their-income-bracket-is-so-eager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium]]></title><description><![CDATA[While not the most exciting household expense, car insurance is a necessity for drivers. Amid a rising cost of insurance, experts say taking the time to review your driving habits and policy details can mean a welcome difference in what you pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/car-insurance-is-getting-pricier-5-ways-to-try-lowering-your-premium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/car-insurance-is-getting-pricier-5-ways-to-try-lowering-your-premium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can machine-grown lettuce help cut Canada's reliance on U.S. greens? This farmer is betting on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farmer and entrepreneur in King City, Ont., is making a pitch to help Canada become less sufficient on vegetable imports; a fully automated greenhouse, controlled by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/can-machine-grown-lettuce-help-cut-canadas-reliance-on-us-greens-this-farmer-is-betting-on-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/can-machine-grown-lettuce-help-cut-canadas-reliance-on-us-greens-this-farmer-is-betting-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge reports $2.3B first-quarter profit up from $1.4B last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary company says it earned $1.03 per share in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of 67 cents per share a year earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/enbridge-reports-23b-first-quarter-profit-up-from-14b-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/enbridge-reports-23b-first-quarter-profit-up-from-14b-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enbridge CEO 'completely enthused' by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of pipeline builder Enbridge Inc. says he's encouraged by how governments in both Canada and the United States are recognizing the need to build oil and gas projects more quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/enbridge-ceo-completely-enthused-by-conversation-around-energy-in-canada-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/economy-news-canada/enbridge-ceo-completely-enthused-by-conversation-around-energy-in-canada-us/</guid></item></channel></rss>