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National Post
02-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
U.S. counter-tariffs help Canada bank $617M more in import duties than last March
Article content Ottawa collected an extra $617 million in import duties this past March compared to a year earlier as counter-tariffs against U.S. trade restrictions came into effect. Article content Article content The federal government's latest fiscal monitor report, published late last week, shows revenues from customs import duties topped $1 billion in March, more than double the figure from a year earlier. Article content Article content In March, the federal government slapped retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in U.S. goods entering Canada — costs that are paid by Canadian businesses importing the items. Article content Article content
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll
TORONTO — A new report says nearly two-thirds Canadian businesses want the government to work to reduce the barriers to internal trade in an effort to improve productivity. The poll by KPMG in Canada of 250 business leaders found 64 per cent of those surveyed says government removing interprovincial trade barriers and harmonizing regulations and credentials is a top priority. The online survey done between May 9 and May 20 also found that 82 per cent of business leaders believe the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers will improve their company's efficiency and productivity. Other top priorities identified by business leaders in the survey was a comprehensive tax review to improve competitiveness at 58 per cent, while 56 per cent said they want the government to streamline processes and expedite resource and major infrastructure projects. The poll comes ahead of the speech from the throne on Tuesday that is expected to lay out the new Liberal government's priorities. Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected last month on promises to improve Canada's economic resilience and nation-building projects in the face U.S. tariffs. The KPMG report says that 76 per cent of those surveyed say they are bracing for the worst and taking steps to prepare for a Canadian recession, given the ongoing trade uncertainty. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Businesses brace for potential Canada Post strike
Product manager Alli Piccininni says dealing with tariffs and a possible Canada Post strike are 'frustrating' for Canadian businesses.
National Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Protecting digital assets: affordable monitoring tools help close security gaps
This article was created by StackCommerce. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through our links on this page. Article content Article content Canadian businesses are no strangers to digital risk. According to Statistics Canada's latest Cyber Security and Cybercrime Survey, nearly 18 percent of Canadian businesses experienced cybersecurity incidents that affected their operations, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially vulnerable due to limited IT resources. Notably, 41 percent of those incidents led to downtime or service disruptions, a costly scenario in today's digital-first economy. Article content While much attention is given to large-scale cyberattacks, experts warn that the more mundane risks—like expired domains or SSL certificates—can be just as damaging. A 2022 report by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) noted that 38 percent of Canadian businesses reported unexpected website outages in the past year, many of which stemmed from preventable technical lapses. Article content These trends have prompted a growing focus on automated domain and website monitoring tools, particularly among SMEs that don't have full-scale IT departments. One solution gaining traction is the Domain Monitor Pro Plan, which offers lifetime access for $70. Article content What's included in the Domain Monitor Pro Plan Article content Designed as an all-in-one platform, Domain Monitor tracks a business's domain expiry dates, SSL certificate renewals, uptime performance, and DNS changes around the clock. With flexible alert options—via email, SMS, Slack and more—business owners can receive immediate notifications when something goes wrong or when critical renewals approach. Article content One especially relevant feature is cron job monitoring, which keeps an eye on background processes that can fail without obvious warning signs. Domain Monitor's custom HTTP status detection and enhanced down detection further help businesses identify problems faster than standard monitoring services. Article content For Canadian SMEs balancing tight budgets with the need for strong digital infrastructure, tools like Domain Monitor provide a cost-effective way to maintain oversight and avoid costly mistakes. Get a lifetime subscription to the Domain Monitor Pro Plan for just $70. Article content
