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Business A program announced this week to help some Canadian businesses faced with expensive counter-tariffs might not be enough to entirely spare some manufacturing firms from damage, say observers. And one such company in rural Manitoba is already feeling the bite.  Ottawa’s temporary relief on counter-tariffs might not be enough, CEO saysContinue Reading

Business Documents like T4 slips are still not available digitally in some cases, slowing down the filing process for Canadians and tax professionals alike. While some digital slips missing through CRA, copies can be accessed through employer, financial institutions Abby Hughes · CBC News · Posted: Apr 17, 2025 11:59Continue Reading

Business Google has been branded an monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online advertising technology to boost the profits fuelling an internet empire currently worth $1.8 trillion US. Ruling could allow prosecutors to argueContinue Reading

Business Both of the China-founded sites say U.S. customers will see higher prices starting next week, and industry data shows they’re pulling back on U.S. advertising, too. Both sites say U.S. customers will see higher prices starting next weekThe Associated Press · Posted: Apr 17, 2025 9:20 AM EDT |Continue Reading

Business The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key policy rate at 2.75 per cent, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts, and said the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs made it impossible to issue regular economic forecasts. In pausing consecutive cuts, bank said it would ensure inflation stays under controlThomson Reuters ·Continue Reading

After months of trade war back-and-forth, the impact of tariffs is starting to make its way onto our dining room tables, according to experts working in the Canadian food and grocery industry. Small grocers in particular have been paying more for the products that line their shelves, said Gary Sands,Continue Reading

Business StatCan said gas prices fell 1.6 per cent year-over-year in March, coming off a hike of 5.1 per cent in February Rate was down from 2.6% in FebruaryThe Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 15, 2025 8:39 AM EDT | Last Updated: April 15 Motorists fuel up at an ONrouteContinue Reading

Business The U.S. Federal Trade Commission claims that by acquiring WhatsApp and Instagram, Meta aimed to eliminate competitors who could threaten Facebook’s status as the go-to social media platform. FTC claims that in acquiring the two platforms, Meta aimed to eliminate competitorsThomson Reuters · Posted: Apr 14, 2025 11:35 AM EDT |Continue Reading

Business Growing recession risks to Canada from the U.S.-led trade war will push the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates at least twice more this year, although a majority of economists said policymakers will leave them unchanged on Wednesday. As chances of a global economic downturn rise, Canada isContinue Reading