National Business

Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli says it's increasing its stockpiles of product in Canada amid uncertainty over the unfolding tariff situation with the U.S.

CALGARY — The snow has only just melted in Calgary, but strawberries, eggplants, several kinds of tomatoes and even Meyer lemons are growing behind Donna Balzer's bungalow.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.

OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates the economy saw muted growth in the first three months of the year and predicts a significant contraction for the second quarter.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth.

TORONTO — Police say traffic headed to Terminal 1 at Toronto's Pearson International Airport was cut off this morning for an investigation.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S.

TORONTO — Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence.

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show.

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says profits fell 40 per cent in its latest quarter amid weaker shipping demand from consumers and businesses.