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Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend by 18 per cent

Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend by 18 per cent

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. is raising its quarterly dividend by 18 per cent. The franchisor and operator of restaurants says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share up from 28 cents.
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University of Guelph to lead national network focused on agri-food innovation

University of Guelph to lead national network focused on agri-food innovation

The University of Guelph is leading the creation of a network meant to spur investment in Canadian agri-food innovation, including developing new technologies to address pressing issues like climate change. The university received an almost $16.
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Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
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U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that its efforts to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States.
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From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada.
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B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.

B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.

British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, Premier David Eby said.
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Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta's social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vision for the town's post-wildfire rebuild.
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Canada should stop playing defence on Trump's tariff threat, minister says

Canada should stop playing defence on Trump's tariff threat, minister says

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a study of the United States' trade relationship with Canada, pushing the threat of devastating tariffs down the road — temporarily.
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Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

EDMONTON — As a possible Feb. 1 deadline looms for the United States to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
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'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

It's not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.
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