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The union representing auto workers in Canada, Unifor, has begun contract talks with Stellantis, the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles in North America. Unifor recently ratified contracts for Canadian workers at GM and Ford. That story and more in Business Matters for Sept. 1, 2026.

The union representing nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers opened contract talks with Stellantis Tuesday, amid ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on all vehicles, auto parts and steel from Canada. Unifor National President Lana Payne says that Trump knows, “a 50 per cert tariff...

Ford workers in Canada are set to vote on a tentative 3-year contract agreement reached between Unifor and the autoworker over the weekend. Jacqueline Hansen has that story and more in Business Matters for July 13, 2026.

Unifor National President Lana Payne was in Toronto Friday, sharing that Stellantis has notified the union of considerations to close and sell the Brampton assembly plant. The plant has been closed since 2023, when the company shifted production of the Jeep Compass to the U.S.

With just two business days until the imposition of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, talks to avoid them are going into overtime. And, the head of Unifor warned Friday that Stellantis may shutter an auto plant in Brampton. Mackenzie Gray has the latest.

Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty responded Tuesday to a social media post from U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that took a shot at Canada’s military on Monday, saying it was in his view “…below the dignity of the office he holds.” Hegseth posted a picture from the Cadet Training Centre in Vernon, B.C.,...

Canada Soccer has unveiled brand new kit for the men’s national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The uniforms will debut ahead of the tournament, when Canada plays Iceland and Tunisia later this month in Toronto.

A Kelowna paramedic says she is a victim of theft and among the items stolen — her uniform. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, while it is missing she is trying to get the word out so no one wrongly impersonates an emergency services worker.

GM Canada plans to cut the third shift at its Oshawa plant at the end of the week. As Megan King reports, more than one thousand UNIFOR jobs will be lost as a result.

A paramedic who had her uniform and other items stolen is trying to get the word out so the items are not used for nefarious purposes. And Environment Canada says records were set for the driest January in Kelowna and Penticton.

Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, and Seth Rogen wore “ICE out” pins at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. This comes as tensions remain high in Minneapolis after a federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Meanwhile, Mike Myers made a statement on Saturday Night Live by pointing out his Canadian badge while dressed in...

Deposed in a U.S. courtroom on Monday, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea to federal narcotics trafficking charges, calling himself a “decent man” and his wife and he are “innocent.” Around midday, Maduro, dressed in a blue prison uniform, and his spouse were escorted into court for a brief procedural hearing that...

Prime Minister Carney is unveiling his budget plan Tuesday. Unifor National President Lana Payne joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what the upcoming federal budget could mean for Canadian union workers, from energy investments, to diversity, tariffs and risks of austerity.

Unifor members at Stellantis’ Brampton assembly plant and GM’s Ingersoll assembly plant will rally against potential job losses at the two Ontario auto plants on Wednesday after the companies announced plans to shut down production in the province, early October.

After yet another automaker, General Motors (GM) announced it was cutting production in Ontario, Canada’s Innovation Minister Melanie Joly said during question period on Tuesday that the Liberals are putting together a “response group” with their “goal to bring back a new model to Ingersoll.” GM had announced earlier in the day it was ending...

Canada’s auto sector is taking another hit as Stellantis says it’s shifting the production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont., to Illinois. The surprise move will be part of a US$13-billion plan announced by the multinational automaker on Tuesday to expand U.S. production by 50 per cent over the next four years, according to...

Nova Scotia is introducing legislation to honour members of the Canadian Armed Forces. It states all are entitled to wear their uniforms in provincially-owned and operated buildings. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

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A huge rally took place in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, as hundreds of Unifor union members demanded governments take stronger action against U.S. President Donald Trump in the Canada-U.S. tariff war. Paul Johnson reports.

An Alberta firefighter shares his personal journey ahead of the Wounded Warriors National Ride for Mental Health. As Quinn Ohler reports it supports those on the front lines, from veterans and first responders to those who don’t wear a uniform.