The federal government will invest $5 billion to help automotive firms and other tariff-affected sectors adapt to trade disruptions, the minister responsible …
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B.C. expands tariff support programs for displaced workers across all industries
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia is expanding supports for workers and communities affected by U.S. tariffs through two new provincial-federal initiatives targeting job displacement and …
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Manufacturing sector shows ‘tentative signs of a recovery’ in July, economist says
By Daniel Johnson A rise in manufacturing sales in July could indicate early signs of a recovery after the sector was hit hard …
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Northern Ontario gets $3.5 million forestry boost in federal workforce package
The federal government will invest more than $3.5 million in Northern Ontario’s forestry industry as part of a broader $450 million national …
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Unifor calls for stronger action despite welcoming federal tariff response measures
Canada’s largest private-sector union welcomed federal measures announced last week to support workers hit by U.S. tariffs but said stronger action is …
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Ottawa launches $5-billion fund to help businesses, workers adapt to U.S. tariffs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced a comprehensive package of measures Thursday to help Canadian businesses and workers navigate U.S. trade disruptions, including …
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Canadian business productivity drops 1% in second quarter amid trade uncertainty, wildfires
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian business productivity fell 1.0% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the sharpest decline since late 2022, according to Statistics Canada. …
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Unifor rallies in Vancouver to defend jobs, oppose U.S. tariffs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor brought more than 1,500 members and supporters to downtown Vancouver on Aug. 28 to demand stronger action from governments against U.S. …
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Business in southern Ontario can now apply for federal funding for tariff relief
Businesses in southern Ontario facing global trade challenges can now apply for federal funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), the …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Canada scraps retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, Unifor says move weakens bargaining position
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will remove all tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, effective …