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Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them.
Quebec MP, businesses to join Vermont senator's border discussion on trade war

Quebec MP, businesses to join Vermont senator's border discussion on trade war

OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament is set to join a United States senator at the Canada-U.S. border today for a discussion on how to navigate the trade war between the two nations.
February inflation data set to show end of federal tax holiday

February inflation data set to show end of federal tax holiday

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release inflation figures for February today. Most economists expect inflation picked up as the federal government's temporary tax break on a number of household staples came to an end in February.
Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay spent Monday in court asking for permission to begin a liquidation of all of its stores as early as Tuesday, even as it holds out hope that it will find a lifeline.
Empty shelves, idle escalators: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores

Empty shelves, idle escalators: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores

Empty shelves and idle escalators greeted shoppers Monday as they poked through Hudson’s Bay stores looking for bargains and perhaps a piece of history.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce motion opposed to annexation of Canada as house resumes

Saskatchewan NDP to introduce motion opposed to annexation of Canada as house resumes

REGINA — As Saskatchewan’s politicians return to the legislature this week, the Opposition NDP says it will push Premier Scott Moe to get tougher on U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy.
Hudson's Bay plans to liquidate. Here are key takeaways from Monday's court hearing

Hudson's Bay plans to liquidate. Here are key takeaways from Monday's court hearing

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay was in court Monday, seeking approval to begin a full liquidation even as it fights to stay alive.
N.S. advocates say bill to allow for uranium exploration and fracking is dangerous

N.S. advocates say bill to allow for uranium exploration and fracking is dangerous

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government bill that would open the door to fracking for fossil fuels and exploring for uranium is dangerous and should be scrapped, environmental advocates and physicians told a legislature committee on Monday.
Parkland shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale

Parkland shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale

CALGARY — A shareholder in Parkland Corp. is demanding a board shakeup as the Calgary-based fuel refiner and retailer looks into putting itself up for sale. Engine Capital LP, the New York activist hedge fund that owns 2.