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Carney says he won't backtrack on digital services tax, streamers' CanCon payments

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he won’t change his mind about his decision to eliminate the digital services tax and Canadian content contributions for streamers.

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Bank of Canada governor says Atlantic Canada is less exposed to U.S. tariffs

HALIFAX — The governor of the Bank of Canada says U.S. tariffs are having less of an impact on the Atlantic region's economy than other parts of the country, but inflation is stinging more.

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Irving Oil names former CEO of Austria's OMV, as next president and CEO

Irving Oil has announced the appointment of European energy executive Alfred Stern as its next president and chief executive.  The New Brunswick company says Stern will join Irving on Oct. 1 and...

September 21, 2026 1:28 pm AST AST

Government set to introduce economy bill as critics warn of threat to workers' rights

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament return from their summer break Monday and the government is expected to introduce a wide-ranging bill it says is focused on making the economy more resilient.

September 21, 2026 5:00 am AST AST

N.S. seafood processor wants accuser to name names in $10-million lobster lawsuit

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia seafood processor is arguing that a commercial fishing group suing it over claims it bought illegal lobster needs to name names and provide more detailed allegations before the case can continue.

September 20, 2026 4:02 pm AST AST

N.S. seafood processor wants accuser to name names in $10-million lobster lawsuit

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia seafood processor is arguing that a commercial fishing group suing it over claims it bought illegal lobster needs to name names and provide more detailed allegations before the case can continue.

September 20, 2026 4:06 pm AST AST

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Macklem speech Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will give a speech in Halifax on Monday. The central bank kept its...

September 20, 2026 1:57 pm AST AST

Some N.L. fishers say more lobster licenses could spur rural fishing economies

NODDY BAY — Carl Hedderson has been fishing for 50 years, but never thought he’d see as many lobsters as he does now around Newfoundland’s remote and rugged Great Northern Peninsula.

September 19, 2026 3:38 pm AST AST

Carney set to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week as geopolitical instability, war and U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the multilateral order hang over the event.

September 18, 2026 4:51 pm AST AST

What would a Canada-EU energy alliance look like?

CALGARY — Canada has the potential to bolster Europe's energy security through a new alliance, but experts say it doesn't necessarily mean tankers crossing the Atlantic Ocean laden with oil or liquefied natural gas.

September 18, 2026 5:00 am AST AST