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Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ reports merchandise trade deficit narrowed in October

Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ reports merchandise trade deficit narrowed in October

OTTAWA — Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says the country's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $924 million in October as exports rose for the first time since June. The agency said Thursday the result compared with a deficit of $1.3 billion in September.
By the numbers: Which food categories will see the biggest price increases next year?

By the numbers: Which food categories will see the biggest price increases next year?

Food prices in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ will likely go up by three to five per cent next year, according to the 15th annual food price report released Thursday by a partnership that includes researchers at Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, University of
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO

Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years.
Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Food prices in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.
Montreal posts big home sales gains in November as median prices continue to rise

Montreal posts big home sales gains in November as median prices continue to rise

MONTREAL — Montreal-area home sales rose 47 per cent in November compared with a year ago as the province's real estate board says the region saw the second-most activity for the month since 2000.
US applications for jobless benefits rise last week but remain at low levels

US applications for jobless benefits rise last week but remain at low levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels. Jobless claim applications rose by 9,000 to 224,000 for the week of Nov. 30, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Key members of OPEC+ alliance are putting off production increases amid slack crude prices

Key members of OPEC+ alliance are putting off production increases amid slack crude prices

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided Thursday to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries — factors that
The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

As the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike hits the three-week mark, the Crown corporation says it is reviewing new counter-proposals submitted by the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers.
US applications for jobless benefits rise last week but remain at low levels

US applications for jobless benefits rise last week but remain at low levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels. Jobless claim applications rose by 9,000 to 224,000 for the week of Nov. 30, the Labor Department reported Thursday.