Business

Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage

At a housing construction site in Gananoque, Ont., Val spends nearly two months laying concrete, used to build 26 stacked townhouse units. Val's task is a simple, but crucial part of the project by...

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Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA — Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities. Chris Davison, head of the Canola Council of Canada, says...

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Ottawa announces 2nd domestic contract for polar icebreaker

OTTAWA — Ottawa has unveiled two major domestic shipbuilding contracts for new polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard to use in the Arctic. The federal government says it is awarding Davie...

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'The fire is still lit': How COVID-19 and its aftermath sparked a new era for labour

When COVID-19 hit, millions of Canadians were either told to work remotely or temporarily laid off as governments ordered lockdowns to protect public health. Not Arlick Leslie. While others were...
The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come. On Tuesday, Trudeau said he will...
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING (AP) — China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum...
Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

TORONTO — Canada's oldest retailer, Hudson's Bay, has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business. The department store company that dates back to 1670 announced the move Friday...
Couche-Tard assembles U.S. stores to divest in hopes of advancing 7-Eleven deal

Alimentation Couche-Tard says it has put together a portfolio of U.S. stores it would consider selling to advance its hopes of acquiring 7-Eleven's parent company. The Quebec-based owner of Circle K...
Businesses seek new suppliers, shift production in response to tariffs

Businesses are rejigging their supply chains in response to tariffs, including finding new suppliers and shifting production, even as it's unclear what will be subject to tariffs and for how long. Dan...
Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and workers through the...