Calgary Stampede: What the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth says about the economy
July 5, 2025
It's been a tough rodeo for Canada's economy so far this year, ever since U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a tumultuous trade war with wide-ranging impacts on consumer spending, jobs and travel plans. But those economic worries seem largely in the rearview mirror, at least in Alberta, as the 10-day long Calgary Stampede begins.
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Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he’s urging Ottawa to find new trading partners outside the United States.Harper says he was approached by the government two weeks ago and advised Ottawa to work out a short-term deal with U.S. President Donald Trump while expanding trade in other markets.At a conference in Saskatoon today, Harper says Canada should be “independently responsible” for defending itself and should not rely on the U.S. military.
July 28, 2025 - 15:59 | Dylan Robertson | The Globe and Mail
The latest round of store closures will affect places like Brampton, Barrie and Wawa, Ont., which will stop operating on Sept. 28, according to the company.
July 28, 2025 - 15:58 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
The union said the key issues on the bargaining table are what it calls 'poverty-level wages for junior flight attendants,' and 'hours and hours of mandatory unpaid work.'
July 28, 2025 - 15:49 | Uday Rana | Global News - Canada
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