Economy

Tariff-hit industries struggling as trade war drags into second year Tariff-hit industries struggling as trade war drags into second year

Economic Indicators

Tariff-hit industries struggling as trade war drags into second year

Steel, auto and lumber sector businesses forced to cut staff, production

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |March 24, 2026

5 min read

Feds extend EI pilot for unemployed workers affected by U.S. tariffs Feds extend EI pilot for unemployed workers affected by U.S. tariffs

Economic Indicators

Feds extend EI pilot for unemployed workers affected by U.S. tariffs

Temporary measures extended as unemployment holds steady at more than 6.5%

By Staff |March 20, 2026

1 min read

C.D. Howe Institute calls for major tax overhaul C.D. Howe Institute calls for major tax overhaul

Policy

C.D. Howe Institute calls for major tax overhaul

Proposal to lower tax rates and simplify or eliminate tax credits could unleash $140B in capital investment

By Finance et Investissement Staff |March 20, 2026

4 min read

January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B: Statistics Canada January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B: Statistics Canada

Economic Indicators

January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B: Statistics Canada

Sales rose in six of nine subsectors, led by motor vehicle and parts dealers

By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press |March 20, 2026

2 min read

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