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U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a plan by the United States to restore Russia's ability to sell fertilizer is a backchannel that funds Ukrainian death and suffering. "This is the most disturbing action that I think we've seen from (U.S.
P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats

P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government delivered a throne speech Tuesday focused on the economic uncertainty, rising costs and trade instability caused by U.S. tariff threats.
Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the country's transport regulator that aims to boost accessibility for air travellers living with a disability.
WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit, despite a global flight crew shortage.
Judge orders a June trial for US government's felony case against Boeing

Judge orders a June trial for US government's felony case against Boeing

A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government's years-old conspiracy case against Beoing for misleading regulators about r the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. U.S.
S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were also higher, holding onto the gains from Monday's rally as the next deadline for U.S. tariffs looms in just over a week.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts and Trump Media jumps despite souring moods for US consumers

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts and Trump Media jumps despite souring moods for US consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street followed up one of its best days of the last year with a quiet performance. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday after jumping 1.8% Monday on hopes that President Donald Trump’s tariffs may not be as sweeping as feared.
Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month.
Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the texting of sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis this month to a group chat that included a journalist, saying it was “the only glitch in two months” of his ad
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low

Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation .
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