Economy

Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2B deficit budget

The red ink is mainly driven by an expected drop in oil prices, looming U.S. tariffs and a promised tax break for Albertans: minister

By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press |February 28, 2025

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Canada’s economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump

Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |February 28, 2025

3 min read

Payrolls, job vacancies rose in December: StatCan

Total labour demand increased in 2024, vacancy rate rises too

By James Langton |February 27, 2025

1 min read

Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

U.S. President Trump has at times contradicted himself about his own tariff plans

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |February 27, 2025

3 min read