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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trump inauguration U.S. president-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Monday. He has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on goods headed to the U.
BMO poll says 63% express recession concerns, 48% believe economy will weaken

BMO poll says 63% express recession concerns, 48% believe economy will weaken

TORONTO — A new report by BMO says 63 per cent of Canadians surveyed expressed concerns about the potential for a recession in the next 12 months. The worries come as tariff threats loom over Canadian exports to the United States.
Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

OTTAWA — Federal cabinet ministers are gathering in Montebello, Que., today as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has pledged to sign an executive order on inauguration day to impose 25 per cent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.
B.C. lawyer who stole client's ICBC settlement money disbarred second time

B.C. lawyer who stole client's ICBC settlement money disbarred second time

Former personal injury lawyer Rene Joan Gantzert was disbarred a second time after two more findings of professional misconduct
Will B.C. fare better than other provinces in potential U.S. trade war?

Will B.C. fare better than other provinces in potential U.S. trade war?

British Columbia less reliant on U.S. for exports but ripple effect from more affected provinces just as damming, says business group
Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race

Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race

The former finance minister's official campaign launch is set for Sunday in Toronto but Chrystia Freeland used social media Friday to make clear her intention to join the race.
B.C. resources face unsettling economic future—and some potential wins

B.C. resources face unsettling economic future—and some potential wins

LNG exports will reach a new market and minerals may get a boost, but experts expect forestry to get hammered in 2025
Impact of Trump tariffs on Metro Vancouver real estate likely short-lived: report

Impact of Trump tariffs on Metro Vancouver real estate likely short-lived: report

VANCOUVER — A residential market sales forecast by Greater Vancouver Realtors says the impact of possible tariffs from the United States would likely be short-lived.
'We will not hesitate': Canada prepares to hit U.S. with billions in tariffs

'We will not hesitate': Canada prepares to hit U.S. with billions in tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ottawa is ready to retaliate if U.S.
Vancouver’s PWHL prospects face uphill battle, says UBC prof

Vancouver’s PWHL prospects face uphill battle, says UBC prof

Vancouver's high cost of living, the PWHL's salaries and long travel times from cities in the east could make an expansion unlikely in the near future, says expert