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U.S. tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025: KPMG report

U.S. tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025: KPMG report

TORONTO — A new report says tariffs proposed by the United States on Canadian goods could cause merger and acquisition activity to slow in the first six months of the year.
Rob Shaw: Diversifying B.C. trade too late for tariff storm after past NDP misfires

Rob Shaw: Diversifying B.C. trade too late for tariff storm after past NDP misfires

Shuttered trade offices, missed opportunities leaves province scrambling for solutions
Bryan Yu: B.C. unemployment ends year at 6%, while housing had weak 2024

Bryan Yu: B.C. unemployment ends year at 6%, while housing had weak 2024

Lower Mainland’s housing market ends the year with higher sales and prices, but challenges remain
U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

"Now is not the time for Canada to invite retaliation on trade issues from the incoming administration," the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says.
From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada.
Canada should stop playing defence on Trump's tariff threat, minister says

Canada should stop playing defence on Trump's tariff threat, minister says

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a study of the United States' trade relationship with Canada, pushing the threat of devastating tariffs down the road — temporarily.
Byelection officially called for Vancouver council spots

Byelection officially called for Vancouver council spots

The byelection date is now officially April 5.
Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' for response to Trump tariffs

Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' for response to Trump tariffs

MONTEBELLO, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached for a sales pitch instead of revealing any of his cards in his first public reply to U.S.
'They will feel it': B.C. premier says province won't hold back amid looming U.S. trade war

'They will feel it': B.C. premier says province won't hold back amid looming U.S. trade war

'We should really be thinking carefully about spending our money in that country,' says Premier David Eby when asked about Canadians planning travel to the U.S.
New credit union brand for Persian Canadians arrives in Burnaby

New credit union brand for Persian Canadians arrives in Burnaby

Aria Savings is the first and only credit union brand in the country for Persian Canadians and Farsi-language communities.