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Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the fast-eroding relationship between the United States and Canada are expected to bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says a tourism group.
Quebec's Beauce region, known as a hub for business, upended by U.S. tariffs

Quebec's Beauce region, known as a hub for business, upended by U.S. tariffs

MONTREAL — The Beauce region south of Quebec City is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and its proximity — geographically and economically — with the United States.
Trump, tariffs overtake inflation as top concern for Canadians in new poll

Trump, tariffs overtake inflation as top concern for Canadians in new poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the trade war with the United States is now the biggest source of political anxiety for Canadians, knocking inflation out of the top spot.
No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs.
Don't bump Mounties from border patrol role, RCMP union tells Ottawa

Don't bump Mounties from border patrol role, RCMP union tells Ottawa

OTTAWA — The union representing front-line Mounties wants Ottawa to dismiss any notion of shifting border security responsibilities away from the RCMP.
Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

MONTREAL — Airlines and travel companies have seen bookings to the United States plummet as Canadians rethink their plans amid anger over the trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump as well as a weak loonie.
Ottawa moves to block 'predatory' investments as tariff war continues

Ottawa moves to block 'predatory' investments as tariff war continues

OTTAWA — Canada's industry minister is looking to block what he calls "predatory investment behaviour" as a trade war with the United States continues.
In the news today: Trump affirms tariff plan in front of Congress

In the news today: Trump affirms tariff plan in front of Congress

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Adversaries see opportunities to exploit 'strategically valuable' Arctic, CSIS says

Adversaries see opportunities to exploit 'strategically valuable' Arctic, CSIS says

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency warns that colliding global developments make the Arctic an "attractive, strategic and vulnerable destination" for foreign adversaries seeking to establish a presence in Canada.
Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump remained resolute about using tariffs to fill America's coffers hours after starting a North American trade war that rattled markets and was described by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "very dumb."
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