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Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself.
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.
Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is cutting its revenue outlook as it sees worsening economic conditions. The company says it now expects year-over-year revenue growth of about 18 per cent for its 2025 financial year, which ends on March 31.
'TV is becoming niche': Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

'TV is becoming niche': Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

Canadians are increasingly opting to watch TV through paid streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney Plus despite the prices of those services continuing to rise.
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: Election The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Trade and how they will deal with U.S.
The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

TORONTO — When Canada’s big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launched in 2021 by Mark Carney, now Canada's prime min
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years.
Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

OTTAWA — Canada's new prime minister and its premiers agreed Friday to pursue plans to move more energy across the country, tear down internal trade barriers and build big projects faster.
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