Friday, February 13, 2026

Economy

S&P/TSX composite drops more than 500 points as U.S. markets fall

Canada’s main stock index sank sharply in late-morning trading, pressured by losses in technology, base metals and industrials. U.S. stock markets also moved lower, adding to the risk-off tone...

WestJet pauses 16 Canada–U.S. routes for summer 2026

WestJet will suspend 16 transborder routes for the summer 2026 season, citing a “notable” drop in demand through 2025. The airline told Global News...

Gordie Howe Bridge dispute: Carney counters Trump and stresses shared ownership

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he explained to Donald Trump that while Canada financed construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, ownership is shared...

Canada auto strategy expected as Carney prepares new measures amid U.S. tariffs

The federal government is expected to announce a new strategy for Canada’s automobile manufacturing industry on Thursday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to...

Rogers revenue beat as sports media lifts fourth-quarter sales

TORONTO — Rogers Communications posted fourth-quarter revenue above market expectations, driven by a sharp increase in its Media segment as the company leaned on...

Canada and China agree to cut EV and canola tariffs in trade reset

OTTAWA — Canada and China have reached a preliminary agreement-in-principle that would roll back punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian canola products,...