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The conduct of large Canadian grocery chains such as Loblaws, whose flagship Maple Leaf Gardens location is pictured in this January 2025 snapshot, has come under fire as Canadians face rising grocery costs. (Author provided)

Trump’s tariffs could push grocery prices even higher, but there are steps Canada could take to protect consumers

With tariff threats looming over the grocery aisle, perhaps its time to rethink how Canadian supermarkets do business.
Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a hug from Beulah Cooper as he arrives at her house in Gander, N.L., on March 24, 2025. Cooper housed Americans during 9/11 and is featured in the musical Come From Away. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canadians are anxious as they ponder how to vote this election. Which leader can ease their fears?

The question on the ballot this election is no longer about Justin Trudeau — it’s about who Canadians trust to lead them through a disruptive and unpredictable time.
Workers install a large Canadian flag on the front of the Manitoba legislative building in Winnipeg on Mar. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert

Facing annexation threats, should Canadians lament for a nation — like George Grant did in 1963?

In his book ‘Lament for a Nation,’ Canadian political philosopher George Grant wrote that Canada’s original death knell was acquiescence to American demands that it accept their nuclear weapons in Canada.
The Asia-Pacific region presents promising growth opportunities for Canadian businesses in sectors like engineering consulting, technology, energy and environmental services. A view of the skyline in central Beijing in July 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

How Canadian small businesses can expand into Asian markets and reduce their dependence on the U.S.

Asia has emerged as an attractive alternative for Canadian businesses looking to diversify away from the U.S., but there are challenges they will need to overcome.
A totem pole is seen in front of the ceremonial entrance of the British Columbia legislature in Victoria, B.C., on March 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Trump’s tariffs threaten Indigenous businesses in Canada — the government must take action

Indigenous people and communities are up against unequal and harmful effects that are not only economic, but also social and cultural.
Comedian Tom Green’s ‘I’m a Canadian’ is a self-deprecating song that celebrates Canada’s uniqueness without making claims of exceptionalism. (Tom Green/YouTube)

Elbows up, Canada: Musical responses to Trump’s Canada threats

Pro-Canada songs spreading across social media, including some by Canadian celebrities, reveal a range of reactions to Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats.
Travellers wheel and carry their luggage through Trudeau airport in Montréal in January 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Although travel is not directly affected by the U.S. tariffs, Canadians are reacting to the tariffs and Trump’s threats to make the country the 51st U.S. state.
Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks about U.S.-imposed tariffs as Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly (left), Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty look on, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada’s response to Trump’s tariffs was strategic, but there is room for improvement

Canada’s decision to retaliate was not just about responding in kind; it was a strategic move aimed at pressuring key U.S. export industries.
An employee cleans a container at a steel tank factory in Mexico City, on Feb. 11, 2025, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Canada’s aluminum industry faces U.S. tariffs, but innovation could open new markets

A recent Canadian innovation that uses aluminum as a fuel could provide new opportunities for growth and diversification away from the U.S.

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