National Business

TORONTO — Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November, when U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

This February, Canadians will notice some prices at the grocery store creep higher. Around the end of January, an annual industry-wide freeze by grocers on prices from suppliers comes to an end.

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" changes to foreign policy could have drastic consequences for Canada's approach to aid, trade, intelligence and diplomacy.

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the institutions.

ARLINGTON, Va.

ARLINGTON, Va.

MONTREAL — After a tough 2024 that saw profits drop 21 per cent, the head of Canadian National Railway Co. said the new year is looking brighter — even if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his tariff threat.

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production . The vote was 79-18.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts.