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Trade war starting to show up in higher prices on some grocery items

April 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Higher prices are showing up on some items that are being counter-tariffed by Canada. But levies were left off many food items from the U.S., which has moderated the overall impact on grocery budgets.

Nearly 900,000 fewer people went to the U.S. in March as cross-border travel plummets

April 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

The number of cross-border travellers going from Canada to the U.S. dropped by nearly 900,000 in March compared to the same month last year, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data — easily one of the worst year-over-year drops recorded outside of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Trump turmoil forcing Ottawa retiree back to work

April 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Canadians approaching retirement age are among those most vulnerable to market volatility caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, with one Ottawa grandmother contemplating a return to work to compensate for her recent losses.

First Nations leaders, candidates reach out to mobilize Indigenous voters

April 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Indigenous people are less likely to vote than non-Indigenous people. First Nations leaders recognize that concern, which is why they're encouraging Indigenous people to get educated on what they need, find out where to go, and then get out to cast their ballots.