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Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet

Five things to know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony in Rideau Hall, alongside his new cabinet. Here are five things to know about the new prime minister's plans and his new cabinet.
Via Rail on-time performance plunges after CN imposes new speed rules

Via Rail on-time performance plunges after CN imposes new speed rules

MONTREAL — Via Rail's on-time performance hit new lows in recent months, internal documents show, a decline the Crown corporation blames largely on new rules from Canadian National Railway Co.
Saskatchewan doubling electric vehicle fee, increasing park administrative charges

Saskatchewan doubling electric vehicle fee, increasing park administrative charges

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — The Saskatchewan government has announced a list of fee changes coming this year, including a doubling of the cost to register electric vehicles.
Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.
TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 1.5 per cent Friday, rallying alongside U.S. markets to end an otherwise grim week for equities, while the price of gold topped US$3,000 an ounce for the first time ever. It’s been almost two weeks since U.
Opening interprovincial beer sales would be 'huge blow' to Newfoundland jobs: unions

Opening interprovincial beer sales would be 'huge blow' to Newfoundland jobs: unions

ST. JOHN'S — As Canada vows to knock down internal trade barriers, unions representing workers at two large breweries in Newfoundland say easy beer sales between provinces would put local jobs at risk. Workers at the Molson Coors brewery in St.
Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week

Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since the election, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from a fourth straight losing week. The S&P 500 rose 2.
Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7

Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7

WASHINGTON, Ont. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday she has spoken with her American counterpart about tariffs and trade as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to target Canada with threats of annexation and devastating duties.
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know

Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to levels never seen before . Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week.
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