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HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

TORONTO — A new report says inflation and employee burnout are topping concerns for Canadian businesses for this year and next.

Trump's tariffs would devastate auto sector, raise consumer costs: industry leaders

Auto industry leaders say U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on Canadian goods would have devastating effects for the sector, forcing both Canadian and U.S. consumers to pay higher vehicle prices.

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.

Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

TORONTO — A new survey finds fewer drivers intend to make their next car purchase an electric vehicle.

Canadian non-profit that facilitates abortion pill access sees surge in U.S. requests

A Canadian non-profit that helps women obtain the abortion pill in countries with restrictions says it saw a fourfold increase in U.S. requests after the presidential election.

Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

EDMONTON — Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs to stave off the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs.

B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a "deeply religious" British Columbia health executive who said he was wrongfully denied employment insurance after being fired three years ago for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said.

Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency meeting with the country's premiers on Wednesday, where they will grapple with the threat of steep new U.S. tariffs.

Trump's 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say

TORONTO — Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods would be a "lose-lose" scenario in which local companies face pressure to lower their costs while their American counterparts pay more.
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