Food and household goods companies in Canada say they’re seeing a surge in demand as Canadians prioritize shopping local amid the ongoing trade war, but they say some retailers are slow to give more shelf space to products from this country.
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Manitoba Unveils $100M-Plus Package to Counter U.S. Tariffs
Manitoba is rolling out more than $100 million in supports for workers, businesses and producers as it responds to the latest U.S. tariffs.
CRTC to Go Ahead with Implementing Cancon Streaming Rules U.S. Opposes in Trade Talks
The federal broadcast regulator will go ahead with the process to put rules in place around Canadian content on streaming services, after such efforts played a role in ending trade talks with the U.S.
Ottawa to Hit U.S. Back with Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Smartphones and Golf Clubs
The federal government hit back at the latest escalation in the trade war with the United States on Tuesday, announcing plans to hike American steel and aluminum tariffs from 25 to 50 per cent.
Manitoba Business Groups Call for Unified Team Canada Approach After Trade Talks Collapse
Manitoba’s business community is calling for a unified Team Canada approach following the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations late Friday.
From Business Leaders to Sports Fans, Canada Responds to Trade War Escalation
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to suspend trade talks with the United States has stirred up emotions on both sides of the border, and has drawn the ire of the U.S. president.
Carney Says Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. to Take Effect Next Month
Prime Minister Mark Carney says retaliatory tariffs will hit the U.S. starting next month after Canada walked away from what he called a “bad deal.”
Manitoba Premier Open to Lifting U.S. Booze Ban But Hopes Canadians Won’t Buy It
Manitoba’s premier says he is reluctantly open to returning U.S. booze to provincial shelves as part of a trade deal, but hopes Canadians won’t buy it.
Minnesota Police Accuse Manitoba Man of Falsely Reporting Kidnapping
Police in Minnesota say a Manitoba man falsely reported being kidnapped and taken across the Canada-U.S. border over the weekend.
Feds Award Design Contract for $267-Million Countermeasures Lab in Winnipeg
The federal government is moving forward on a $267 million research laboratory in Winnipeg to better prepare for future disease outbreaks.
Manitoba PCs ‘Disappointed’ as U.S. Decides to Close Winnipeg Consulate
Manitoba’s Opposition says the U.S. decision to close its diplomatic post in Winnipeg is disappointing and underscores Premier Wab Kinew’s failure to get things done on cross-border trade.
WestJet, CUPE Reached Tentative Deal After Company Offered Pay Bump
WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a new deal after the company made an offer that included a pay bump, increases in meal allowances, and a top-up for cabin crew while they’re on duty.











