Lynn Chaya

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Lynn Chaya

U.S. President Donald Trump greets members of the crowd at a reception celebrating Greek Independence Day in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (Jacquelyn Martin/AP) U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold a press conference at 4 p.m. EDT announcing auto tariffs, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. On April 2, Trump is expected to implement widespread reciprocal tariffs. This is a breaking news story.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Lynn Chaya

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his government will eliminate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers to address Canada’s housing crisis. “Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality,” Carney said in a press release on Thursday. The tax cut applies to homes at or under $1 million and is said to save Canadians up to $50,000.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Luca Caruso-Moro |Aarjavee Raaj |Lynn Chaya

Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest retail chain, has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business. “Hudson’s Bay has been a vital retailer to Canadians for generations, and this decision was made with the best interests of our customers, associates and partners in mind,” said Liz Rodbell, president and CEO of Hudson’s Bay.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Lynn Chaya

The federal government has announced an increase in the federal minimum wage starting April 1, according to a press release. It’s set to increase to $17.75 per hour, which is a 2.4 per cent rise from the current federal minimum wage. “This increase will ensure salaries for workers in federally regulated private sectors are keeping pace with year-over-year cost of living increases and help Canadians working in part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs earn more,” the press release said.

1 month ago | bnnbloomberg.ca | Luca Caruso-Moro |Lynn Chaya

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly halted discussion of Canada during a press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer in Washington Thursday. Starmer was asked if King Charles had expressed concern over Trump’s repeated claims that he wants to annex Canada.