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How Canadian content on streaming platforms became a trade issue with the U.S.
The fight between Canada and the U.S. on trade isn’t just about dairy, car parts and natural resources. The two countries have been in a lengthy dispute over whether American streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus should have to promote and pay for Canadian content. Source link
Hamilton steelworkers union, business leaders warn of harder times ahead as Ford promises tariff relief
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens further tariffs on steel, business leaders and politicians in Hamilton are calling for unity and support for workers. “We have to withstand the economic pain that will come with this fight,” Premier Doug Ford says, promising to further help tariff-affected businesses. Source link
WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement
WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement. Source link
Tens of thousands of jobs, half a point off GDP: Canada-U.S. trade war by the numbers
With fresh 50 per cent tariffs in place on all kinds of Canadian products, individual business owners have stressed these levies could cut off their sales to the U.S. But what could the tariffs mean for Canada’s GDP and jobs? Here’s what you need to know. Source link
‘Counterproductively devastating’: Auto industry reacts to Trump’s new tariff threats
In a social media post on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel entering the U.S. from Canada to 50 per cent. Source link
Canadian business leaders brace for lost deals after trade talks crumble, 50% U.S. tariffs take effect
Canadian businesses and industry leaders are bracing for the full effects of fresh 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, crossing their fingers that domestic support will come quickly, after trade talks between the two countries fell apart. Source link
'Effectively, we're out of business': U.S. tariffs cut Manitoba honey farm off from vast majority of customers
Osee Podolsky, general manager at Podolski Honey Farms, says the vast majority of honey produced at the family-run business in Ethelbert, Man., is shipped to customers across the United States. Source link
'A bad taste left in my mouth': Will Canadians buy U.S. booze again?
Provincial leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking them to allow American booze sales, ending a ban in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada. Source link
WestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairs
The Calgary-based airline is imposing an “undue barrier” on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada’s transport regulator. Source link
Cuts made at Global B.C., Global National, News 640 and talk radio as Corus reports losses
A company spokesperson says Corus has made a “small number” of changes in select markets including jobs at Global B.C., Global National, News 640 and talk radio. Source link