M&A still subdued amid policy uncertainty
Value of deals jumped in second quarter on several $10 billion+ mega mergers: Crosbie & Co.
- By: James Langton
- August 12, 2025 August 12, 2025
- 14:54
The move comes after Canada imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in October
Move delays potential tariff hikes as leaders seek broader deal
Bank announces senior leadership shuffle ahead of Harry Culham’s promotion to CEO
Tariffs keep core inflation high as gas and grocery prices ease
Overseas trips, foreign visitors rise amid decline in cross-border travel
The deadline is expected to be extended for another 90 days
Prices were up in all 15 census metropolitan areas measured, with Quebec leading at 3%
The economy lost 51,000 full-time positions in July, mostly in the private sector
Household income growth rates slow alongside GDP
Big negative revisions in trade-exposed sectors points to economic fallout from tariffs
Weekly claims rise by 7,000, but still within historically low range
Economists believe the impact of tariffs will emerge gradually, over the months ahead
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5–4 in favour of the move
Premiers split on Canada’s next move as U.S. hits goods with 35% tariffs
Trade deal is sheltering many exporters from the headline tariff rates
We may see an in-person summit this fall, with a trade deal signing
The average selling price fell 5.5%, relative to one year earlier
Sales remain 13.9% below the 10-year seasonal average
Latest services sector data points to weaker activity, inflationary pressure
Higher energy prices drove overall rise in headline inflation
An estimated 172,000 vehicles were sold last month