Six-month tariff holiday for U.S. imported goods used in Canadian manufacturing also announced
Gains in sales of primary metals and chemicals offset petroleum decline
Association cuts 2025 sales forecast as March activity drops 9.3% year-over-year
Centres with a population of 10,000 or more saw a decline of 2.8%
China deepens ties with Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia
Agency cites falling travel and fuel costs, but restaurant prices rose with end of federal tax relief
Plus, fund launches from RBC iShares, Manulife; multiple firms announce fund changes
An annual wealth tax would rake in $121 million over 5 years
Lower interest rates even the playing field: Statistics Canada
Despite the uncertainty, survey suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened