National Business

OTTAWA — Harsh winter weather put a chill on Canada's labour market in February as employers braced for headwinds from the looming trade dispute with the United States.

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections because of concerns for employee safety.

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Quebec cities that are particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs are struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies. In Trois-Rivières and nearby Bécancour, Que.

REGINA — Saskatchewan's deputy premier says the constantly shifting announcements from the United States on tariffs are "ridiculous" and raise concerns that the turmoil is now the new normal.

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days or refund the fee.

WINDSOR, ONT. AND TORONTO — Canadian auto workers and the industry are catching their breath after a roller-coaster week that saw crushing tariffs imposed, then paused, as they wait for the next round of threats.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities with dozens of missiles and drones during the night, officials said Friday, hobbling the country’s ability to deliver heat and light to its citizens and to power weapons factories vital

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war , purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants .

Businesses are rejigging their supply chains in response to tariffs, including finding new suppliers and shifting production, even as it's unclear what will be subject to tariffs and for how long.