National Business

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending a tax break for those investing in critical mineral exploration.

Since the levies were announced, governments across the country have responded with how they will fight back against the duties. Here’s a look at some proposed national and provincial responses to the tariffs.

WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in this week on domestic Canadian politics, firing insults at Chrystia Freeland and saying Pierre Poilievre is not a "MAGA guy" as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer.

The two sides will be negotiating with the help of a mediator for two days.

OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than one per cent Friday, led by strength in financial and industrial stocks, while U.S. markets also rallied in the latter half of the afternoon. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq each gained 1.

TORONTO — Loblaw is reviewing price increase requests from suppliers faster than normal because of the impact of potential tariffs on costs.

TORONTO — Bell Media says it's cutting 98 jobs through layoffs and buyouts. A spokeswoman for the company says most of the jobs are in "service and corporate departments" and no CTV journalists have lost their jobs.

Under the current complaint resolution process, customers and airlines are barred from publicly disclosing the outcome of complaints — unless both parties agree to waive confidentiality.