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Balfour Beatty unveils group chief executive succession plan

Balfour Beatty unveils group chief executive succession plan

Philip Hoare will succeed Leo Quinn in September

Leo Quinn is to step down from Balfour Beatty’s board later this year after more than 10 years as group chief executive, the group said today.

Balfour Beatty said an extensive international search resulted in Philip Hoare, chief operating officer at AtkinsRéalis, being chosen by the board to succeed him and will join the group in September of this year.

Philip, a civil engineer, has built his 30-year career in the industry at AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., a 39,000 strong global engineering services and nuclear enterprise with annual revenues of CAD $9.4 billion (£5.1 billion) and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. With his extensive leadership experience in the engineering, project management and construction sectors, he has been fundamental to the growth and performance of the company, first as CEO of Atkins in the UK and Europe, and then as president of the global Engineering Services business. 



In January 2024, he was appointed chief operating officer of the transformed group to drive growth and performance across the company and lead a diverse portfolio of significant international projects.

Following Philip’s appointment to the board in September, Leo will continue in an advisory capacity for several months to ensure a seamless transition.

Charles Allen, Lord Allen of Kensington, CBE, Balfour Beatty group chair, said: “I am delighted Philip will join the group as chief executive. The selection process made clear that his depth of industry knowledge and his experience in delivering a profitable growth strategy across multiple geographies make him the ideal person to drive forward the group’s success in our chosen markets.

“On behalf of the board, I pay tribute to Leo for his exceptional and inspirational leadership of both Balfour Beatty and the industry over the last decade.



“Leo has transformed Balfour Beatty into a strong, resilient group, setting it firmly on a trajectory of profitable growth. This is underpinned by a culture across its workforce which is committed to expertise, discipline and excellence, resulting in a trusted reputation for delivering value for all stakeholders.” 

During Leo’s tenure, Balfour Beatty has strengthened its balance sheet from average net debt of £371 million in 2014 to £735m average net cash in 2024. Given this strong cash performance, between 2021 and 2024, £755m of capital has been returned to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. Since October 2014, when Leo’s appointment was announced, Balfour Beatty has delivered Total Shareholder Returns (TSR) of 261%, more than three times the average TSR of the FTSE250 index.

Leo Quinn said: “It has been my great privilege to lead Balfour Beatty through over ten years of transformation into a focused and leading international infrastructure Group. I believe that our industry-leading safety performance, financial strength and strategic position in growth markets come from directly investing in outstanding people to ensure what is now an enviable 115-year heritage.”

Philip Hoare, incoming Balfour Beatty group chief executive, said: “Balfour Beatty is a cornerstone of the construction and infrastructure industry with an exciting future. I will be incredibly proud to lead the Group in continuing to deliver exceptional infrastructure and services for its customers and communities, fantastic meaningful careers for colleagues and long-term value for its shareholders.”


These stock market sectors are getting hit hardest by the trade war

Technology, financial and energy companies took the biggest hits

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Technology, financial and energy companies took the biggest hits on Canada’s main stock index Tuesday after United States tariffs on Canadian imports went into force at midnight.

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The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Tuesday down more than 400 points or 1.7 per cent on Tuesday, extending a Monday decline of 1.5 per cent that was triggered late in the session when U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters there was “no room left” for negotiations and confirmed the tariffs would go forward.

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In the U.S., the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average all saw losses deepen on Tuesday, with financials, consumer staples and industrials leading the S&P’s decline.

The reaction signals “a very clear risk-off approach to markets,” said Josh Sheluk, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at Verecan Capital Management.

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Financial companies in Canada and the U.S. took a larger than expected hit on Tuesday, a sign that Sheluk said shows the market is concerned about economic growth in general, and less so with the impact of tariffs on particular sectors.

“With them selling off so much today, I think what you’re seeing is the second-order effect playing at the top of people’s minds,” said Sheluk. “Tariffs are, I’d say, unequivocally negative for economic growth, and negative for economic growth means almost necessarily negative for banks and lending institutions.”

While stock indices experienced broad-based losses, a few sectors came out relatively unharmed, such as utilities, gold and real estate.

Sheluk said that could have less to do with tariffs, and more to do with them being favourable in a risk-off environment.

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While sectors like energy, automotive, manufacturing and potash have more U.S. exposure, they’re also vital to the U.S. and can’t be cut off cold turkey, said Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at Purpose Investments.

If the market gets too oversold, where does he turn tail and start to backtrack on some of his threats?

Josh Sheluk

Taylor pointed out that most of the Midwestern U.S. is powered by Canadian energy — one of the reasons why the tariffs may be short lived.

“When you look at energy, you look at uranium, you look at potash, when you look at the auto sectors, these sectors are so important to the Americans and also to Trump’s investor base that I just don’t see them lasting that long,” he said.

Taylor said the markets will test Trump, with many debating when the “Trump put” will kick in if the market declines too much.

“If the market gets too oversold, where does he turn tail and start to backtrack on some of his threats?”

If there’s a silver lining, Taylor said it’s that market volatility has caused a rotation away from growth sectors toward value and defensive sectors.

“The TSX is definitely more heavily skewed to that factor. We’re seeing some pockets of life in some of these areas that haven’t done well over the last year,” he said. “It’s probably a positive to get that rotation going and some of these defensive, some of these utilities are starting to benefit from this more volatile environment.”

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While there’s always volatility in the stock market, Sheluk said investors can expect “choppiness” and “elevated volatility” as the trade war unfolds, depending on the magnitude of tariffs, which countries they’re directed at and how long they stay in place.

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But both Sheluk and Taylor said investors should avoid letting fear, panic and daily headlines motivate investment decisions. Instead, they recommend staying patient and sticking to a long-term plan.

“What I try to remind investors is a lot of this is potentially short term and, as I’ve highlighted multiple times, very unpredictable,” said Sheluk. “Trying to guess and time things and position portfolios accordingly is maybe not the best course of action right now. It might just be better to stay diversified, stay balanced and sit back and let things play out a little bit.”

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Toronto’s mining sector under threat as exploration companies exit Canada

Toronto’s mining sector, once a global leader, is facing challenges as exploration companies exit Canada, impacting the Toronto Stock Exchange’s (TSX) dominance.

The sector’s traditional model, which involved prospectors attracting investors and established producers acquiring them, is under strain, reported Bloomberg.

The consolidation of the industry has reduced head offices and listings, making it harder for companies to attract investors.

In the past nine months, three companies – Lithium Argentina, Solaris Resources and Falcon Energy Materials – have relocated their headquarters from Canada.

Cornish Metals and Almonty Industries are planning similar moves, the report said.

Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest miner, has also considered relocating to the US.

Solaris Resources moved to Ecuador after cancelling a financing deal with Zijin Mining Group.

Falcon Energy relocated to Abu Dhabi after failing to secure a $12.7m (92.39m yuan) investment from China’s Carbon ONE New Energy Group.

Lithium Argentina moved its headquarters to Switzerland in January, citing strategic and commercial advantages.

The TSX and TSX Venture Exchange currently host 1,097 mining listings, down from 1,531 in 2010.

This decline is partly due to competition from stock markets in London, Sydney and New York.

Allied Gold is applying for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, joining other gold miners with dual Canadian and US listings.

New York’s status as a global hub for gold equities has grown, with major deals creating North American titans like Newmont and Barrick.

According to TMX Group, Toronto’s declining mining listings are due to consolidation and shifting focus, with mergers and acquisitions accounting for half of the delistings.

Furthermore, a lack of initial public offerings (IPOs) has contributed to the decline, with no significant mining IPOs in the past year.

The financing drought dates back to the early 2010s commodities boom, which left miners with heavy debts and shareholders with losses.

Gold Royalty CEO David Garofalo noted the sector’s overspending on exploration and expansions, which has led to “massive amounts of debts on balance sheets, and significant cost escalation”.


TSX hits near two-month low as US tariffs take effect

Canada’s main stock index fell to its lowest level in nearly two months, as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on the United States’ three biggest trading partners.

At 10:00 a.m. ET (1500 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index dropped 1.8% to its lowest since January 14. That put the index on track for its worst day in more than two months and its second straight session of losses.

All the 11 sectors declined, with energy leading the losses with a 2.2% fall. Financial and technology lost 2.4% each.

Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%.

“If the U.S. tariffs remain in place, Canada will undoubtedly fall into recession. The limited decline in the loonie so far suggests markets are still pricing in a quick u-turn from the Trump administration,” said Stephen Brown, deputy chief North America economist at Capital Economics.

TSX inches up as investors evaluate tariff impact and economic data

China announced additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% on select U.S. imports, effective March 10. Canada and Mexico, accustomed to a nearly tariff-free trading relationship with U.S., were poised to swiftly retaliate against their long-standing ally.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Ottawa would impose immediate 25% tariffs on C$30 billion ($20.7 billion) worth of U.S. imports. Furthermore, should Trump’s tariffs persist for 21 days, an additional C$125 billion ($86.2 billion) in tariffs would be enacted.

The Canadian dollar was steady. Oil prices extended losses after reports of OPEC+ planning to proceed with output increase in April.

Company-wise, Magna International fell 4.6% after BofA Global Research downgraded its rating to “neutral”.

Teck lost 2.5%, after the Canadian miner’s CEO said it was looking to sell zinc to Asia instead of the U.S. to contend with new tariffs.

Sherritt Announces Transactions to Extend Debt Maturities and Strengthen its Capital Structure

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TORONTO — Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:S) announced today a proposed transaction (the “CBCA Transaction”) to extend the maturities of the Corporation’s notes obligations and strengthen the Corporation’s capital structure.

The CBCA Transaction, described in further detail below, will extend the maturities of the Corporation’s notes obligations to November 2031, subject to certain conditions, and reduce Sherritt’s total outstanding notes obligations by up to approximately $32 million by exchanging Sherritt’s existing notes obligations, comprised of (i) 8.50% senior second lien secured notes due November 30, 2026 (the “Senior Secured Notes”); and (ii) 10.75% unsecured PIK option notes due August 31, 2029 (the “Junior Notes”, and together with the Senior Secured Notes, the “Existing Notes”), for amended 9.25% senior second lien secured notes due November 30, 2031 (the “Amended Senior Secured Notes”) and certain early consent consideration. The CBCA Transaction will be implemented through a corporate plan of arrangement (the “CBCA Plan”) in the proceedings (the “CBCA Proceedings”) commenced today by Sherritt and its subsidiary, 16743714 Canada Inc. (collectively, the “Applicants”), under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”), as discussed further below.

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In connection with the CBCA Transaction, the Corporation and certain holders of Existing Notes (“Noteholders”) holding, in aggregate, approximately 42% of the outstanding Senior Secured Notes (the “Initial Consenting Noteholders”), have entered into a consent and support agreement (the “Support Agreement”) pursuant to which and subject to its terms, the Initial Consenting Noteholders have agreed to, among other things, support the CBCA Transaction and vote in favour of the CBCA Plan.

“Today’s announcement marks the culmination of our dedicated multiyear effort to strengthen our financial position,” said Leon Binedell, President and CEO of Sherritt. “After carefully evaluating numerous strategies, we are confident that these transactions represent the optimal path for all our stakeholders to address the upcoming maturity of Sherritt’s debt. The completion of these transactions will represent a transformative milestone that will significantly improve our capital structure, extend the maturity of our debt obligations to up to late 2031, decrease our debt outstanding, lower our annual interest expense and enhance our overall financial flexibility. We will not only address the upcoming debt maturities, but also strategically position Sherritt to navigate beyond the present challenging market environment, paving the way for a return to growth and long-term success.”

The Corporation also announced today a transaction to be implemented immediately following the completion of the CBCA Transaction (the “Subsequent Exchange Transaction”), described below, that would further reduce the Corporation’s outstanding indebtedness and annual interest expense. In connection with the Subsequent Exchange Transaction, the Corporation and the Initial Consenting Noteholders (in such capacity, the “Subsequent Exchange Noteholders”) have entered into exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) pursuant to which and subject to their terms, the Subsequent Exchange Noteholders would, immediately after the implementation of the CBCA Transaction, exchange a portion of the Amended Senior Secured Notes received by such Subsequent Exchange Noteholders under the CBCA Plan, at par, for 99,000,000 newly-issued common shares of the Corporation at an exchange price of $0.173 (the “Exchange Price”) (with such shares issued not exceeding 19.9% of the total common shares of the Corporation outstanding following the implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction). The Exchange Price and aggregate number of newly-issued common shares (with such shares issued not exceeding 19.9% of the total common shares outstanding following the implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction) may be subject to adjustment based on the terms of the Exchange Agreements. The Subsequent Exchange Transaction does not form part of the CBCA Transaction or the CBCA Plan, and is conditional on, among other things, the implementation of CBCA Transaction.

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The CBCA Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction do not affect any other obligations of the Corporation, and Sherritt will continue to satisfy its obligations to employees, suppliers, customers and governmental authorities in the ordinary course of business.

Background to the CBCA Transaction

Sherritt has been challenged for many years by historical debt levels. This historical debt relates primarily to investment in the development of a former joint venture project that is no longer in Sherritt’s portfolio of assets. Reducing its level of debt and related interest expense have been and continue to be strategic priorities for Sherritt to improve its long-term financial strength. To that end, Sherritt has made significant progress, eliminating over $575 million of note and other debt obligations from its balance sheet over the past approximately seven years.

Beyond repayment of debt, there have been a number of strategic initiatives undertaken by the Corporation to strengthen its financial position and address its upcoming debt maturities; however, since 2023, nickel and cobalt prices have declined significantly, reaching their lowest levels in four years and eight years, respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2024, reducing the Corporation’s ability to generate excess cash for further material debt repayments. Key strategic initiatives include:

  • Moa Joint Venture Expansion Program: In November 2021, Sherritt announced the Moa Joint Venture would embark on a low cost, low capital expansion program. Phase one, the Slurry Preparation Plant (“SPP”), was completed under budget and ramped up to design capacity in early 2024. The SPP delivers a number of benefits, including reduced ore haulage, lower carbon intensity from mining and increased throughput over the life of mine. Phase two, the Processing Plant Expansion, remains scheduled for commissioning and ramp up in the first half of 2025. With the completion of phase two, annual mixed sulphide precipitate production is expected to further increase toward the combined expansion target, of approximately 20% of contained nickel and cobalt, and is expected to fill the refinery to nameplate capacity to maximize profitability from the joint venture’s own mine feed, displacing lower margin third-party feeds and increasing overall finished nickel and cobalt production.
  • Cobalt Swap Agreement: In October 2022, Sherritt finalized a cobalt swap agreement (the “Cobalt Swap”) with its Cuban partners to recover $368 million of total outstanding Cuban receivables over five years beginning January 1, 2023, supporting Sherritt’s strategic objective of strengthening its balance sheet by reducing reliance on its Cuban partners’ ability to access foreign currency to repay amounts owed to Sherritt. In 2023, Sherritt successfully completed the first year of the Cobalt Swap which included receipt of 2,082 tonnes of cobalt from the Moa Joint Venture which was sold by Sherritt, realizing cash receipts of $80.3 million, a cash dividend of $64.0 million, and a corresponding reduction in its receivable from General Nickel Company S.A. (“GNC”, 50% partner in the Moa Joint Venture) of $76.0 million. In 2024, due to lower prices of nickel and cobalt, Sherritt focused efforts to maximize distributions under the Cobalt Swap and during the fourth quarter, received $29.8 million, including $23.7 million in cash and 223 tonnes of finished cobalt valued at $6.1 million (including both Sherritt’s share and GNC’s redirected share). Sherritt had finalized the Cobalt Swap agreement in 2022, to repay debt with the annual minimum amounts. Although Sherritt received the annual minimum amount in 2023, the prices of nickel and cobalt subsequently decreased, which reduced Sherritt’s ability to receive subsequent annual minimum amounts.
  • Energas S.A. (“Energas”) Joint Venture Agreement: In October 2022, Cuba’s Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers approved the twenty-year extension of Energas’ Joint Venture generation contract with the Cuban government to March 2043. The extension of this economically beneficial contract supports Sherritt’s on-going investments in Cuba, helps facilitate the Cobalt Swap and supports Cuba’s long-term energy security.
  • Moa Joint Venture Life of Mine Extension: In March 2023, Sherritt filed a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects compliant technical report outlining a newly developed strategic life of mine plan based on an economic cut-off grade methodology, extending the mine life to 2048 based on proven and probable mineral reserves, an increase of 14 years.
  • Energas Optimizations: In 2023, two new gas wells went into production with Unión Cuba-Petróleo providing gas free of charge to Energas for power generation, driving a 31% year-over-year increase in electricity production at Sherritt’s Power division. In 2024, maintenance work was completed on three gas turbines in part to bring online an additional turbine to process gas being received from a third new gas well that was brought into production during the year. Electricity production at Sherritt’s Power division increased a further 10% year-over-year in 2024. Dividends in Canada from Energas have increased from $1.4 million in 2023 to $13.0 million in 2024. In 2025, dividends in Canada from Energas are expected to significantly increase to be between $25 million to $30 million.1

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The Corporation is facing the maturity of its Senior Secured Notes on November 30, 2026. On maturity, Sherritt will be required to repay or refinance these obligations of over $220 million (plus interest and applicable premiums). Addressing the upcoming maturity under the Senior Secured Notes is also necessary to put Sherritt in a position to extend its revolving-term credit facility (the “Revolving Bank Facility”) which currently matures on April 30, 2026.

Sherritt, with the assistance of its legal and financial advisors, undertook a detailed and proactive review of potential available alternatives including, among other things, refinancing the Existing Notes, extending the maturities of the Senior Secured Notes and/or Junior Notes, exchanging some or all of the Junior Notes for secured debt, exchanging debt for equity, raising equity and/or new debt financing from third parties to repay all or a portion of the Existing Notes, purchasing Existing Notes for cancellation, as well as maintaining the status quo.

Following this review of a broad range of possible alternatives, Sherritt concluded that extending the upcoming 2026 maturity of the Senior Secured Notes and reducing its outstanding debt obligations and associated interest expense is in the best interests of the Corporation to put it in a better financial position, create financial and operational stability, and maximize stakeholder value.

The Corporation has periodically engaged with noteholders and shareholders to listen to and address their views on the Corporation’s business and capital structure. The Corporation takes the interests of its various stakeholders seriously and has sought to balance the interests of all stakeholders in a fair and reasonable manner in connection with developing and advancing the CBCA Transaction and the Subsequent Exchange Transaction.

Key CBCA Transaction Terms

The CBCA Transaction has the following key elements:

  • All of the Corporation’s outstanding Senior Secured Notes will be exchanged for Amended Senior Secured Notes on the implementation date of the CBCA Plan (the “Effective Date”) as follows:
    • each holder of Senior Secured Notes (a “Senior Secured Noteholder”) shall receive as consideration in exchange for its Senior Secured Notes:
      • Amended Senior Secured Notes in a principal amount equal to the principal amount of Senior Secured Notes held by such Senior Secured Noteholder as at immediately prior to the Effective Time (as defined in the CBCA Plan); and
      • a cash payment in the amount of accrued and unpaid interest outstanding in respect of the Senior Secured Notes (calculated at the contractual non-default rate) held by such Senior Secured Noteholder up to but not including the Effective Date;
    • each Senior Secured Noteholder that is not an Initial Consenting Noteholder and that votes in favour of the CBCA Plan prior to 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2025, or such later date as the Corporation may determine (the “Early Consent Deadline”) (each, an “Early Consenting Senior Secured Noteholder”) shall receive an additional cash payment in an amount equal to 3% of the principal amount of Senior Secured Notes voted in favour of the CBCA Plan by the Early Consent Deadline and held by such Early Consenting Senior Secured Noteholder as at immediately prior to the Effective Time; and
    • each Initial Consenting Noteholder that votes in favour of the CBCA Plan prior to the Early Consent Deadline (each an “Initial Early Consenting Senior Secured Noteholder”) shall receive an additional cash payment in an amount equal to 4% of the principal amount of Senior Secured Notes voted in favour of the CBCA Plan by the Early Consent Deadline and held by such Initial Early Consenting Senior Secured Noteholder as at immediately prior to the Effective Time.
  • All of the Corporation’s outstanding Junior Notes will be exchanged for Amended Senior Secured Notes on the Effective Date (the “Junior Notes Exchange”) as follows:
    • each holder of Junior Notes (a “Junior Noteholder”) shall receive, as consideration in exchange for its Junior Notes (together with all accrued and unpaid interest in respect of the Junior Notes up to the Effective Date), Amended Senior Secured Notes in a principal amount equal to 50% of the principal amount of Junior Notes held by such Junior Noteholder as at immediately prior to the Effective Time; and
    • each Junior Noteholder that votes in favour of the CBCA Plan prior to the Early Consent Deadline (each, an “Early Consenting Junior Noteholder”) shall receive, as additional consideration in exchange for its Junior Notes, additional Amended Senior Secured Notes in a principal amount equal to 5% of the principal amount of Junior Notes voted in favour of the CBCA Plan by the Early Consent Deadline and held by such Early Consenting Junior Noteholder as at immediately prior to the Effective Time.
  • The Corporation and the Majority Initial Consenting Noteholders (as defined in the Support Agreement) shall have the right to amend the CBCA Plan to remove the Junior Notes Exchange from the CBCA Plan. Such amendments to the CBCA Plan shall be in form and substance acceptable to the Corporation and the Majority Initial Consenting Noteholders, and (i) if such amendments are made prior to the Noteholders’ Meetings (as defined below), such amended CBCA Plan shall only be required to be approved at the Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting (as defined below) as set forth under the Interim Order (as defined below), and (ii) if such amendments are made after the Noteholders’ Meetings, such amended CBCA Plan shall not require any further Noteholders’ Meetings or votes by Noteholders in respect thereof, and shall be subject to approval of the Court (as defined below).
  • The Amended Senior Secured Notes will be issued pursuant to an amended and restated notes indenture (the “Amended and Restated Senior Secured Notes Indenture”) on the Effective Date. The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Notes Indenture will be on substantially similar terms and conditions as the existing notes indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes (the “Senior Secured Notes Indenture”), subject to certain amendments to be described in the Circular (as defined below) and the Description of Notes to be attached thereto (the “Notes Amendments”). Certain key terms of the Notes Amendments are also summarized in the Schedule to this news release.
  • In the event the Junior Notes Exchange is not completed pursuant to the CBCA Plan and any Junior Notes remain outstanding as at June 30, 2029, the maturity date of the Amended Senior Secured Notes shall be June 30, 2029 (rather than November 30, 2031).
  • Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions to the CBCA Transaction, it is expected that the CBCA Transaction will be completed in April 2025.

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Key Subsequent Exchange Transaction Terms

The Subsequent Exchange Transaction has the following key elements:

  • Pursuant to the Exchange Agreements and subject to their terms, immediately following the implementation of the CBCA Transaction, the Subsequent Exchange Noteholders will exchange a portion of the Amended Senior Secured Notes received by such Subsequent Exchange Noteholders under the CBCA Plan, at par, for 99,000,000 newly-issued common shares of the Corporation at an exchange price of $0.173 (with such shares issued not exceeding 19.9% of the total common shares of the Corporation outstanding following the implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction). The Exchange Price and aggregate number of newly-issued common shares (with such shares issued not exceeding 19.9% of the total common shares outstanding following the implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction) may be subject to adjustment based on the terms of the Exchange Agreements.
  • Upon implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction, the Corporation and each of the Subsequent Exchange Noteholders will enter into put agreements (the “Put Agreements”), which provide, among other things, that the Subsequent Exchange Noteholders shall be entitled to require the Corporation to repurchase, in aggregate, $45 million of Amended Senior Secured Notes from the Subsequent Exchange Noteholders on four scheduled repurchase dates (the “Scheduled Repurchase Dates”) at a purchase price equal to 105% of the principal amount of Amended Senior Secured Notes so purchased, provided that the Corporation shall have the option to repurchase such Amended Senior Secured Notes at par at any time up to 120 days prior to the applicable Scheduled Repurchase Date.
  • Upon implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction, the Corporation and one of the Subsequent Exchange Noteholders will enter into an investor rights agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”). The Investor Rights Agreement will provide such Subsequent Exchange Noteholder with certain rights as long as it owns at least 10% of the outstanding common shares of the Corporation, including the right to nominate one individual for election or appointment to the board of directors of Sherritt (the “Board of Directors”) and a pre-emptive right to participate in future common share offerings by Sherritt, and will require such Subsequent Exchange Noteholder to refrain from certain actions or share acquisitions, as to be further described in the Circular.

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Following the Corporation’s detailed review process and careful consideration of various potential strategic alternatives to address the Corporation’s capital structure and upcoming debt maturities, and taking into account, among other things, the Corporation’s overall capital structure and financial condition, its debt levels and interest expense, challenging industry dynamics and geopolitical factors impacting the Corporation, the terms of the CBCA Transaction and the anticipated benefits of the CBCA Transaction for the Corporation and its stakeholders, the opinions of independent financial advisor, MPA Morrison Park Advisors Inc. (“Morrison Park”) (discussed below), and legal and financial advice from the Corporation’s professional advisors, the Board of Directors unanimously determined that the CBCA Transaction is in the best interests of the Corporation and its stakeholders.

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that the Senior Secured Noteholders and Junior Noteholders vote in favour of the CBCA Transaction.

In addition, taking into account the foregoing matters and the further deleveraging that would result from the Subsequent Exchange Transaction, and legal and financial advice from the Corporation’s professional advisors, the Board of Directors also unanimously determined that the Subsequent Exchange Transaction is in the best interests of the Corporation and its stakeholders.

Morrison Park, an independent financial advisor to the Corporation’s Board of Directors, has provided an opinion that: (i) the CBCA Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Corporation; (ii) the Senior Secured Noteholders and the Junior Noteholders would be in a better position, from a financial point of view, under the CBCA Transaction than if the Corporation were liquidated; (iii) the consideration provided under the CBCA Transaction to the Senior Secured Noteholders is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Senior Secured Noteholders; and (iv) the consideration provided under the CBCA Transaction to the Junior Noteholders is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Junior Noteholders.

Lender Consent Agreement

The Corporation has entered into a consent agreement with its senior lenders (the “Revolving Bank Facility Lenders”) in respect of its Revolving Bank Facility pursuant to which the Corporation and the Revolving Bank Facility Lenders have, among other things, agreed that the Corporation will commence the CBCA Proceedings and pursue the CBCA Transaction, and that the Corporation and the Revolving Bank Facility Lenders will work to complete an amendment of the Revolving Bank Facility substantially concurrently with or prior to the implementation of the CBCA Transaction to allow for the implementation of the proposed CBCA Transaction, the implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction and such other matters as may be agreed by the Corporation and the Revolving Bank Facility Lenders.

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CBCA Proceedings

Pursuant to the CBCA Proceedings, Sherritt obtained today an interim order (the “Interim Order”) issued by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”), among other things, authorizing the holding of a meeting of the Senior Secured Noteholders (the “Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting”) and a meeting of the Junior Noteholders (the “Junior Noteholders’ Meeting”, and together with the Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting, the “Noteholders’ Meetings”) to consider and vote upon resolutions to approve the CBCA Plan to implement the CBCA Transaction. The Interim Order also granted other relief, including a stay of proceedings in favour of Sherritt and its subsidiaries in respect of any defaults under the Existing Notes or any defaults arising as a result of the CBCA Proceedings or steps relating to the CBCA Transaction.

As noted above, the Subsequent Exchange Transaction does not form part of the CBCA Plan and is not subject to the CBCA Proceedings or the votes at the Noteholders’ Meetings.

Noteholders’ Meetings, Voting and Early Consent Matters

The Noteholders’ Meetings are scheduled to be held at the offices of Goodmans LLP at Bay Adelaide Centre – West Tower, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2S7 on April 4, 2025. Pursuant to the Interim Order, the Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. (Toronto time) and the Junior Noteholders’ Meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. (Toronto time).

The record date (the “Record Date”) for voting at the Noteholders’ Meetings is 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on March 4, 2025.

Noteholders as at the Record Date will be entitled to vote on the CBCA Plan at the applicable Noteholders’ Meeting based on one vote per C$1,000 of principal amount of the applicable Existing Notes held by such Noteholder. The Senior Secured Noteholders will vote together as a single class at the Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting and the Junior Noteholders will vote together as a single class at the Junior Noteholders’ Meeting, provided that the Interim Order provides that Sherritt shall have the right to seek, as part of its application for the Final Order (as defined below) or otherwise, that the Court treat all Noteholders as a single class for the purpose of voting on the CBCA Plan.

For Senior Secured Noteholders (including, for certainty, the Initial Consenting Noteholders) to be eligible to receive their applicable early consent consideration, and for Junior Noteholders to be eligible to receive their applicable early consent consideration, such Noteholders must submit votes in favour of the CBCA Plan by the Early Consent Deadline of 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on March 25, 2025, as such date may be extended by Sherritt.

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The deadline for Noteholders to submit their voting instructions in order to vote on the items to be considered at the applicable Noteholders’ Meeting is 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on April 2, 2025 (the “Voting Deadline”).

Banks, brokers or other intermediaries (each an “Intermediary”) that hold Existing Notes on a Noteholder’s behalf may have internal deadlines that require such Noteholders to submit their votes by an earlier date in advance of the Early Consent Deadline and/or the Voting Deadline, as applicable, and may have internal requirements for the submission of voting instructions. Such Noteholders are encouraged to contact their Intermediaries directly to confirm any such internal deadlines or voting instruction requirements.

To be approved at the Noteholders’ Meetings, the CBCA Plan requires the affirmative vote of at least 66⅔% of the votes cast at each of the Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting and the Junior Noteholders’ Meeting, provided that the Interim Order provides that Sherritt shall have the right to seek, as part of the Final Order application or otherwise, that the Court treat all Noteholders as a single class for the purpose of voting on the CBCA Plan.

In addition, as described above, the Corporation and the Majority Initial Consenting Noteholders shall have the right to amend the CBCA Plan to remove the Junior Notes Exchange from the CBCA Plan. If any such amendments are made prior to the Noteholders’ Meetings, such amended CBCA Plan shall only be required to be approved at the Senior Secured Noteholders’ Meeting as set forth under the Interim Order, and if any such amendments are made after the Noteholders’ Meetings, such amended CBCA Plan shall not require any further Noteholders’ Meetings or votes by Noteholders in respect thereof, and shall be subject to approval of the Court pursuant to the Final Order.

Court Approval

If the CBCA Plan is approved by the requisite majority of Noteholders as provided under the Interim Order (or any further Order of the Court), the Applicants will attend a hearing before the Court scheduled for April 9, 2025, or such other date as may be set by the Court, to seek an Order (the “Final Order”) of the Court approving the CBCA Plan.

As part of the Court approval of the CBCA Plan, the Corporation expects to seek a permanent waiver of potential defaults resulting from the commencement of the CBCA Proceedings or the steps or transactions related to the CBCA Proceedings or CBCA Transaction, on the terms set forth in the CBCA Plan.

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Transaction Implementation

Completion of the CBCA Transaction pursuant to the CBCA Plan will be subject to, among other things, approval of the CBCA Plan by the requisite majority of the Noteholders at the Noteholders’ Meetings on the terms set out under the Interim Order (or any further Order of the Court), approval of the CBCA Plan by the Court and the satisfaction or waiver of the other applicable conditions precedent to the CBCA Plan. If all requisite approvals are obtained and the other conditions to completion of the CBCA Transaction are satisfied or waived, it is expected that the CBCA Transaction will be completed in April 2025. Upon implementation, the CBCA Plan would bind all Noteholders of the Corporation.

Completion of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction will be subject to, among other things, the completion of the CBCA Transaction and the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions precedent under the Exchange Agreements. It is expected that the Subsequent Exchange Transaction will be completed immediately after the implementation of the CBCA Transaction.

Alternative Implementation of Exchange of Junior Notes

Junior Noteholders will have the option to notify Sherritt if they would like to proceed with an exchange of their Junior Notes outside of the CBCA Plan, on the same terms as contemplated pursuant to the CBCA Plan, in the event that the Junior Notes Exchange is removed from the CBCA Plan (as discussed above). Junior Noteholders who are interested in participating in the Junior Notes Exchange, in either circumstance, are encouraged to contact Kingsdale Advisors at the contact information provided below.

Additional Information and Materials

The Corporation’s management information circular for the Noteholders’ Meetings (the “Circular”) will contain, among other things, information regarding procedures for voting on and eligibility for early consent consideration pursuant to the terms of the Interim Order and the CBCA Plan, as well as other background and material information regarding the CBCA Transaction. Noteholders are encouraged to review the Circular in detail.

The Circular and voting information and election forms will be available as follows:

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For submitting your vote, contact your Intermediary or broker to submit your voting instructions in advance. Please be aware that your Intermediary or broker may set earlier deadlines than those set out herein.

Any questions or requests for further information regarding voting at the Noteholders’ Meetings or eligibility for early consent consideration should be directed to Kingsdale Advisors at 1-855-476-7987 (toll-free in North America) or 1437-561-5039 (text and call enabled outside North America), or by email at contactus@kingsdaleadvisors.com.

The Corporation’s legal advisor in connection with the CBCA Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction is Goodmans LLP and its financial advisor is National Bank Financial Inc. The Initial Consenting Noteholders’ legal advisor is Bennett Jones LLP.

This news release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities to be issued pursuant to the CBCA Transaction and the Subsequent Exchange Transaction have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”), or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and may not be offered or sold within the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. The securities to be issued pursuant to the CBCA Transaction will be issued and distributed in reliance on the exemption from registration set forth in Section 3(a)(10) of the 1933 Act (and similar exemptions under applicable state securities laws).

About Sherritt

Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for the energy transition. Sherritt’s Moa Joint Venture has an estimated mine life of approximately 25 years and is advancing an expansion program focused on increasing annual MSP production by 20% of contained nickel and cobalt. The Corporation’s Power division, through its ownership in Energas, is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba with installed electrical generating capacity of 506 MW, representing approximately 10% of the national electrical generating capacity in Cuba. The Energas facilities are comprised of two combined cycle plants that produce low-cost electricity from one of the lowest carbon emitting sources of power in Cuba. Sherritt’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “S”.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of statements that include such words as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “likely”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “suspect”, “outlook”, “projected”, “continue” or other similar words or phrases. Specifically, forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to, statements set out in this news release relating to: the key terms of the CBCA Transaction and the Subsequent Exchange Transaction and the effect of the implementation thereof on the Noteholders, other stakeholders and the Corporation; the holding and timing of, and matters to be considered at the Noteholders’ Meetings as well as with respect to voting at such Noteholders’ Meetings; the Corporation’s intent to extend debt maturities and reduce its debt and annual interest payments through the implementation of the CBCA Transaction and the implementation of the Subsequent Exchange Transaction, as applicable; the capital structure of the Corporation following the implementation of the CBCA Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction; the expected process for and timing of implementing the CBCA Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction; the entering into, and the terms of, various documents and agreements, including the Put Agreements and the Investor Rights Agreement, the anticipated repayment of the Amended Senior Secured Notes; and the effect of the CBCA Transaction and the Subsequent Exchange Transaction.

Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations, assumptions and projections about future events, including matters relating to the CBCA Transaction and Subsequent Exchange Transaction, commodity and product prices and demand; the level of liquidity and access to funding; share price volatility; production results; realized prices for production, earnings and revenues; global demand for electric vehicles and the anticipated corresponding demand for cobalt and nickel; the commercialization of certain proprietary technologies and services; advancements in environmental and Green House Gas (“GHG”) reduction technology; GHG emissions reduction goals and the anticipated timing of achieving such goals, if at all; statistics and metrics relating to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters which are based on assumptions or developing standards; environmental rehabilitation provisions; environmental risks and liabilities; compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations; risks related to the U.S. government policy toward Cuba; current and future economic conditions in Cuba; the level of liquidity and access to funding; Sherritt share price volatility; and certain corporate objectives, goals and plans for 2025. By their nature, forward-looking statements require the Corporation to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions or projections will not prove to be accurate, that the assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such predictions, forecasts, conclusions or projections.

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The Corporation cautions readers of this news release not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a number of factors could cause actual future results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the ability of the Corporation to receive all necessary regulatory, court, third party and stakeholder approvals in order to complete the CBCA Transaction and the Subsequent Exchange Transaction, as applicable; failure to timely satisfy the conditions of the CBCA Transaction or to otherwise complete the CBCA Transaction; the Corporation’s ability to reduce its debt and annual interest payments through the implementation of the CBCA Transaction and the Subsequent Exchange Transaction; the ability of the Corporation to operate in the ordinary course during the CBCA Proceedings, including with respect to satisfying obligations to service providers, suppliers, contractors and employees; dilution arising from the Subsequent Exchange Transaction; commodity risks related to the production and sale of nickel cobalt and fertilizers; security market fluctuations and price volatility; level of liquidity of Sherritt, including access to capital and financing; the ability of the Moa Joint Venture to pay dividends; the risk to Sherritt’s entitlements to future distributions (including pursuant to the Cobalt Swap) from the Moa Joint Venture; risks related to Sherritt’s operations in Cuba; risks related to the U.S. government policy toward Cuba, including the U.S. embargo on Cuba and the Helms-Burton legislation; political, economic and other risks of foreign operations, including the impact of geopolitical events on global prices for nickel, cobalt, fertilizers, or certain other commodities; uncertainty in the ability of the Corporation to enforce legal rights in foreign jurisdictions; uncertainty regarding the interpretation and/or application of the applicable laws in foreign jurisdictions; risk of future non-compliance with debt restrictions and covenants; risks related to environmental liabilities including liability for reclamation costs, tailings facility failures and toxic gas releases; compliance with applicable environment, health and safety legislation and other associated matters; risks associated with governmental regulations regarding climate change and greenhouse gas emissions; risks relating to community relations; maintaining social license to grow and operate; uncertainty about the pace of technological advancements required in relation to achieving ESG targets; risks to information technologies systems and cybersecurity; risks associated with the operation of large projects generally; risks related to the accuracy of capital and operating cost estimates; the possibility of equipment and other failure; potential interruptions in transportation; identification and management of growth opportunities; the ability to replace depleted mineral reserves; risks associated with the Corporation’s joint venture partners; variability in production at Sherritt’s operations in Cuba; risks associated with mining, processing and refining activities; risks associated with the operation of large projects generally; risks related to the accuracy of capital and operating cost estimates; the possibility of equipment and other failures; uncertainty of gas supply for electrical generation; reliance on key personnel and skilled workers; growth opportunity risks; uncertainty of resources and reserve estimates; the potential for shortages of equipment and supplies, including diesel; supplies quality issues; risks related to the Corporation’s corporate structure; foreign exchange and pricing risks; credit risks; competition in product markets; future market access; interest rate changes; risks in obtaining insurance; uncertainties in labour relations; legal contingencies; risks related to the Corporation’s accounting policies; uncertainty in the ability of the Corporation to obtain government permits; failure to comply with, or changes to, applicable government regulations; bribery and corruption risks, including failure to comply with the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act or applicable local anti-corruption law; the ability to accomplish corporate objectives, goals and plans for 2025; and the ability to meet other factors listed from time to time in the Corporation’s continuous disclosure documents.

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The Corporation, together with its Moa Joint Venture, is pursuing a range of growth and expansion opportunities, including without limitation, process technology solutions, development projects, commercial implementation opportunities, life of mine extension opportunities and the conversion of mineral resources to reserves. In addition to the risks noted above, factors that could, alone or in combination, prevent the Corporation from successfully achieving these opportunities may include, without limitation: identifying suitable commercialization and other partners; successfully advancing discussions and successfully concluding applicable agreements with external parties and/or partners; successfully attracting required financing; successfully developing and proving technology required for the potential opportunity; successfully overcoming technical and technological challenges; successful environmental assessment and stakeholder engagement; successfully obtaining intellectual property protection; successfully completing test work and engineering studies, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, piloting, scaling from small scale to large scale production, procurement, construction, commissioning, ramp-up to commercial scale production and completion; and securing regulatory and government approvals. There can be no assurance that any opportunity will be successful, commercially viable, completed on time or on budget, or will generate any meaningful revenues, savings or earnings, as the case may be, for the Corporation. In addition, the Corporation will incur costs in pursuing any particular opportunity, which may be significant.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and should be considered in conjunction with the risk factors described in the Corporation’s other documents filed with the Canadian securities authorities, including without limitation the “Managing Risk” section of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and the Annual Information Form of the Corporation dated March 21, 2024 for the period ending December 31, 2023, which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The Corporation may, from time to time, make oral forward-looking statements. The Corporation advises that the above paragraphs and the risk factors described in this news release and in the Corporation’s other documents filed with the Canadian securities authorities should be read for a description of certain factors that could cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those in the oral forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any oral or written forward-looking information or statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information and statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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SCHEDULE

SUMMARY OF KEY NOTES AMENDMENTS

Maturity:

November 30, 2031 (provided that if the Junior Notes Exchange is not completed pursuant to the CBCA Plan and any Junior Notes remain outstanding as at June 30, 2029, the Amended Senior Secured Notes will mature on June 30, 2029)

Guarantors:

Sherritt International (Bahamas) Inc., Sherritt Power (Bahamas) Inc., Sherritt Utilities Inc., Canada Northwest Oils (Europe) B.V., 672538 Alberta Ltd., 672539 Alberta Ltd., SI Supply & Services Limited (Formerly 672540 Alberta Ltd.), SI Finance Ltd., Dynatec Technologies Ltd., 1683740 Alberta Ltd., OG Finance Inc., Power Finance Inc., SBCT Logistics Ltd., SIC Marketing Services (UK) Limited, and the Cobalt Refinery Holding Company Ltd.

SICOG Oil and Gas Limited shall no longer be a guarantor under the Amended Senior Secured Notes

Interest Rate:

9.250% per annum

Voluntary Redemption Rights and Premiums

The existing early repayment premium and final repayment premium under the Senior Secured Notes Indenture shall be removed, and Sherritt’s early redemption rights under the Amended Senior Secured Notes will be as follows:

First 18 months following the Effective Date Sherritt will not be permitted to redeem the Amended Senior Secured Notes

18 months to the end of the Year 3

Sherritt may redeem the Amended Senior Secured Notes at 105% of par

Year 4

Sherritt may redeem the Amended Senior Secured Notes at 102.5% of par

Year 5-6

Sherritt may redeem the Amended Senior Secured Notes at par value, without any premium

Mandatory Redemption:

The existing requirement for mandatory redemption with excess cash under the Senior Secured Notes Indenture shall be removed.

Change of Control Offer:

The change of control offer premium under the Senior Secured Notes Indentures shall be amended to 101%.

Junior Notes Exchanges:

In the event the Junior Notes Exchange is not completed pursuant to the CBCA Plan, Sherritt shall have the right to exchange Junior Notes for up to $40 million of Amended Senior Secured Notes following the implementation of the CBCA Transaction.

The above summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed information to be contained in the Description of Notes to be attached to the Circular.

1 Based on Power’s 2025 guidance estimates for production volumes (800-850 GWh, 33⅓% basis), unit operating costs ($23.00-$24.50/MWh) and spending on capital ($2.0 million, 33⅓% basis). Unit operating costs and spending on capital are non-GAAP financial measures which are reconciled to their most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards measures in the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section of the Corporation’s Management Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024, dated February 5, 2025, on page 59 and page 62.

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SSR Mining completes CC&V gold mine acquisition from Newmont for $100m

acquisition of a gold mine in Colorado

SSR Mining Expands U.S. Gold Production with Strategic Acquisition of CC&V Gold Mine

SSR Mining has officially completed its $100 million acquisition of the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) gold mine in Colorado, further strengthening its position as a leading U.S. gold producer. Announced in December 2024, the deal also includes up to $175 million in milestone payments, underscoring SSR Mining’s commitment to long-term growth and asset expansion.

Deal Solidifies SSR Mining’s Position Among Top U.S. Gold Producers

With the addition of CC&V, SSR Mining is now the third-largest gold producer in the United States. The acquisition brings significant proven reserves and exploration upside, enhancing both production capacity and portfolio diversification.

SSR Mining Executive Chairman Rod Antal highlighted the strategic importance of the deal, stating:

“We are thrilled to welcome CC&V and its team to SSR Mining. This transaction adds another long-lived, free cash flow generative asset to the portfolio, and we look forward to showcasing our longer-term plans for the operation.”

Substantial Gold Reserve Growth at CC&V

As of December 31, 2024, CC&V reported 2.4 million ounces of proven and probable gold reserves, representing an 85% increase from the 1.3 million ounces recorded the previous year. Additional resource data released by Newmont includes:

  • 800,000 ounces of measured and indicated resources.
  • 900,000 ounces of inferred resources.

SSR Mining plans to publish a detailed technical report and a life-of-mine plan for CC&V within the next 12 months.

SSR Mining to Voluntarily Delist from ASX

In a parallel development, SSR Mining has received approval to voluntarily delist from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under ASX Listing Rule 17.11. The company cited low trading volumes and limited investor interest on the ASX compared to its primary listings on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

Key dates for the ASX delisting include:

  • April 4, 2025 – Final trading day for CHESS depositary interests.
  • April 8, 2025 – Official delisting date.

SSR Mining’s common shares will continue trading actively on Nasdaq and the TSX, where the majority of its investor base resides.

Strategic Expansion and Future Growth Outlook

The CC&V acquisition aligns with SSR Mining’s broader strategy to expand operations in politically stable mining jurisdictions while enhancing both cash flow generation and resource flexibility. With strong reserve growth and a consistent production track record, analysts expect the CC&V deal to:

  • Strengthen SSR Mining’s financial position.
  • Enhance long-term development options.
  • Reinforce SSR’s commitment to building a diverse, cash-generating portfolio.

Cathedra Bitcoin Announces Sale Of 60-Megawatt Bitcoin Mining Data Center In North Dakota

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 4, 2025) – (Block Height: 886,250) – Cathedra bitcoinInc. (TSXV: CBIT) (OTCQB: CBTTF) (” Cathedra ” or the ” Company “), a Bitcoin company that develops and operates digital infrastructure assets with the goal of maximizing its per-share bitcoin holdings, is pleased to announce that the shareholders of Tirpitz technology Holdco LLC (” Tirpitz ” or the ” JV “), a joint venture that owns and operates a 60-megawatt bitcoin mining data center in North Dakota (the ” North Dakota Facility “), have entered into a binding agreement to sell 100% of the membership units in the JV to a third-party bitcoin miner for total cash consideration of approximately US$21.0 million (the ” Transaction “). Through a wholly owned subsidiary, Cathedra holds a 25% membership interest in the JV which will be sold in the Transaction. The agreement was entered into on December 18, 2024, and was contingent upon the completion of several performance milestones which were recently achieved.

Kungsleden, Inc., (” Kungsleden “) began development of the North Dakota Facility in Q1 2024, and completed construction of the full 60-megawatt data center in Q4 2024, after the business combination between Kungsleden and Cathedra had been consummated. Cathedra expects to realize an internal rate of return in excess of 60% on its equity contribution to the JV. The Transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to closing conditions and required regulatory approvals.

“The sale of the North Dakota Facility demonstrates our ability to generate attractive returns for our shareholders through our low-cost construction capabilities, whether by developing to sell or operating these assets ourselves,” remarked Drew Armstrong, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cathedra.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Transaction, net of any payables associated with the North Dakota Facility, to develop new data centers, acquire additional bitcoin for its long-term balance sheet reserves, and increase its cash holdings.

At time of publication, the Company holds approximately 50.5 bitcoin worth approximately US$4.6 million and amounting to approximately 6 satoshis (or “sats”) per share.

About Cathedra Bitcoin

Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. develops and operates digital infrastructure assets across North America with the goal of maximizing its per-share bitcoin holdings. The Company hosts bitcoin mining clients across its portfolio of three data centers (30 megawatts total) in Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as a 60-megawatt data center in North Dakota, a joint venture in which Cathedra is a 25% partner. Cathedra also operates a fleet of proprietary bitcoin mining machines at its own and third-party data centers, producing approximately 400 PH/s of hash rate. Cathedra is headquartered in Vancouver and its shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol CBIT and in the OTC market under the symbol CBTTF.

For more information about Cathedra, visit cathedra or follow Company news on Twitter at @CathedraBitcoin or on Telegram at @CathedraBitcoin .

Media and Investor Relations Inquiries

Please contact:

Antonin Scalia
Chief Executive Officer
+1 (604) 259-0607

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. The information in this release about future plans and objectives of the Company, including the potential sale of the North Dakota Facility, the proceeds thereof and the use of such proceeds, are forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes but is not limited to the goal of maximizing its per-share bitcoin holdings. Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of its normal course of business.

Additionally, these forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Cathedra and general market conditions. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect Cathedra’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Cathedra believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are the following: the inability to complete the sale of the North Dakota Facility on the terms as announced or at all; the inability to apply the proceeds of the sale of the North Dakota Facility to develop new data centers on an economic basis or to acquire additional bitcoin as a profitable holding; changes in the Company’s relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation and the costs associated with compliance; unanticipated costs; changes in market conditions impacting the average revenue per MWh; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; the construction and operation of new facilities may not occur as currently planned, or at all; expansion of existing facilities may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; new miners may not perform up to expectations; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; the ongoing ability to successfully mine Bitcoin is not assured; failure of the equipment upgrades to be installed and operated as planned; the availability of additional power may not occur as currently planned, or at all; and the power purchase agreements and economics thereof may not be as advantageous as expected. Additionally, the forward-looking statements contained herein may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Cathedra and general market conditions. For further information concerning these risks and uncertainties and other risks and uncertainties, please see the Company’s filings under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile on , including but not limited to the Company’s management information circular dated June 18, 2024 and the Company’s most recent interim and annual management discussion and analysis. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material, including factors that are currently unknown to or deemed immaterial by the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law.

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.



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Tariffs live updates: Trudeau says Canada will not back down from trade fight

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a news conference in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.Justin Tang/The Globe and Mail


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Canada, Mexico, China must prove they can stop fentanyl coming into U.S., Lutnick says

– Nathan VanderKlippe

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President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.The Associated Press

Canada, Mexico and China must prove they can stop fentanyl coming into the U.S. if they want relief from tariffs, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday.

“The current tariff policy is a drug-related policy. There’s opioids pouring into this country. They’re killing about 75,000 autopsied Americans a year,” Mr. Lutnick told CNBC’s Squawk Box.

His comments mark the latest in a series of conflicting remarks from the Trump administration, which has at times said the 25-per-cent tariffs are related to narcotics and immigration – and at other times raised grievances related to trade and access to Canadian markets for U.S. banks.

“China makes the opioid products, and then Mexico and Canada feed them into America, and that’s got to end. They’ve done a nice job on the border, but they haven’t stopped the flow of fentanyl,” he said.

He suggested that the U.S. could relent if it sees progress, but offered no indication of how that would be evaluated.


1:51 p.m.

Canadian energy stocks fall as tariffs hit U.S. shipments

– Jeffrey Jones

Canadian oil and gas stocks dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the export-dependent sector and OPEC signaled it will soon boost production.

The S&P/TSX capped energy index was down 1.4 per cent on Tuesday to its lowest in more than a year. The group bounced from a steeper drop early in the session, as investors digested the impact of Mr. Trump’s 10 per cent import duty on Canadian energy.

Among the Industry’s big names, Suncor Energy Inc. was down 3 per cent, Cenovus Energy Inc. was off 2.8 per cent and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. fell 1 per cent.

Before this week, some investors still held onto the hope that the U.S. might exempt Canadian energy from tariffs, but when it became clear that wouldn’t happen, many winnowed down their stocks, said Jeremy McCrea, analyst at Bank of Montreal. In addition, the prospect of higher production from OPEC members and their allies starting in April have weighed on oil prices.

Providing some support, however, was just a small widening of the discount between Western Canadian Select heavy oil and U.S. benchmark crude, Mr. McCrea said. That, and the weak Canadian dollar, could temper the impact on producers.


1:49 p.m.

Tariffs will add thousands of dollars to the price of new cars

– Erica Alini

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A car waits at the United States and Canada border in Surrey B.C., on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian Press

Tariffs will add thousands of dollars to the price of new cars for both Canadians and Americans, one of the most palpable impacts of a prolonged trade war.

A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian imports, coupled with equivalent retaliatory duties imposed by Ottawa on American goods, could increase the price of new vehicles in Canada by an average of $5,000 to $6,000, according to estimates by research firm J.D. Power.

In the U.S., prices there are likely to climb by an average of US$2,600 (around $3,760) per vehicle, according to the same analysis.

There are sharp differences in how prices are likely to change depending on make and model, said Robert Karwel, director of customer success at J.D. Power in Canada.

U.S. auto carmarkers General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, along with Japan’s Toyota, Honda and Nissan, which have built extensive supply chains in North America, would bear the biggest hit from tariffs, he said.


1:46 p.m.

Opinion: Poilievre’s unity message to Canada

– Shannon Proudfoot

Pierre Poilievre started off with a unity message about how Canadians must be feeling scared right now about the effects of the tariffs, and he vowed to fight for them on every front.

But then he snapped right back to his same message about all the things that have gone awry in Canada under the Liberal government. Much of what he said was indistinguishable from any speech or policy prescription he might have offered before the U.S. election.

“All these things – axing taxes, building homes, unleashing construction of our resources, fixing the budget, stopping crime – all of these things were Conservative fixations before the tariffs,” Poilievre said. “Now they are even more necessary.”

I wrote a piece last weekend about how circumstances have yanked the rug out from under the Conservatives. It looks like Poilievre is struggling to find a response to the moment he finds palatable.


1:43 p.m.

‘Nobody wins in a trade war‘: President of Calgary Economic Development

– Emma Graney

Canada still doesn’t know the full cost of tariffs imposed by the United States, but “nobody wins in a trade war,” says Brad Parry, the president and chief executive of Calgary Economic Development.

Regardless of the impact, the tariffs imposed by the country’s largest trading partner will threaten jobs and investment in Calgary and across the country, Mr. Parry said in a statement.

Now, more than ever, Alberta’s largest city must focus on diversifying its economy by attracting new companies, opening new markets within Canada and abroad, and supporting local companies to help them scale, he said.

“We are about to enter a very challenging period. But I am confident we can navigate these turbulent times, build economic resilience and emerge stronger as a city.”


1:40 p.m.

Tariffs are proof Canada must shift away from heavy reliance on U.S. trade, Pembina Institute says

– Emma Graney

Tariffs prove that Canada’s economy must “fundamentally change” from being heavily reliant on trade with the U.S., and look to clean energy production to help insulate itself from future external price shocks, the Pembina Institute, an environmental think tank, said in a statement.

“Canada, with its abundant natural resources – including its ability to generate lots of clean, low-cost electricity to power the industries of the future – has the preconditions to thrive in this emerging clean economy,” Chris Severson-Baker, the executive director, said.

Given the rollback of climate and energy policies in the U.S., Canada can compete for billions in capital by bolstering its attractiveness as an investment destination for low-carbon industries.”

Mr. Severson-Baker also urged governments and industry to avoid “knee-jerk reactions” like expanding oil and gas infrastructure.

“We must be strategic and responsible about which projects and industries are developed – recognizing that the global shift to low-carbon energy will simultaneously address energy security and affordability concerns.”


1:38 p.m.

Why the tariffs could drive up Canadians’ auto insurance premiums

– Erica Alini

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A prolonged trade war could result in higher insurance premiums for drivers as tariffs increase the cost of new vehicles and auto parts.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

A prolonged trade conflict could result in higher insurance premiums for drivers as tariffs increase the cost of new vehicles and auto parts, making it more expensive for insurers to cover repairs and replacements after accidents.

Physical damage to vehicles is only part of auto insurers’ total expenses for auto claims, which also include labour costs and covering losses such as injury or death. But both private and public providers of auto insurance in Canada are already discussing the possibility of hiking up rates because of the tariffs, as my colleague Mariya Postelnyak and I reported this week.

Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick said they have received some preliminary inquiries from the industry about the possibility of bumping up rates because of tariffs.

Among provinces with public insurance, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and Saskatchewan Government Insurance said they are looking into the potential impact of tariffs but added that it’s too soon to tell what that will be.

However, no provincial insurance regulator or public insurer said rate changes linked to the trade duties are planned or imminent.


1:36 p.m.

CIBC CEO Victor Dodig charts how Canada can make its economy stronger in wake of U.S. tariffs

– Bianca Bharti

Victor Dodig, the president and CEO of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, penned an op-ed this morning calling for Canadians to engineer a great comeback.

He said Canada must focus financial capital on the “industries of tomorrow,” such as health care, technology and artificial intelligence, noting that the success the mining industry has seen with flow-through shares should be considered for use in those emerging fields. He also outlined how incentives around education and housing would allow young people to “start here, stay here.”

As for breaking down interprovincial trade barriers, the CIBC leader said a path toward moving infrastructure projects forward, building the Northern economy and consulting with Indigenous communities to develop natural resources is a must in order to “seize this vital moment.”

Read more here: How do we engineer the great Canadian comeback?


1:27 p.m.

Trump refers to ‘Governor Trudeau’, reciprocal tariffs against Canada in Truth Social post

– Laura Stone

In a post to Truth Social on Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump – again referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “Governor Trudeau” – said when Canada retaliates against the U.S., the U.S. will add additional tariffs.

“Please explain to Governor Trudeau, of Canada, that when he puts on a Retaliatory Tariff on the U.S., our Reciprocal Tariff will immediately increase by a like amount!” Mr. Trump wrote.


1:24 p.m.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls tariffs an ‘unjustifiable economic attack’

– Emma Graney

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a news conference in Calgary on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called the tariffs an “unjustifiable economic attack on Canadians and Albertans” and a clear breach of the trade agreement signed by President Donald Trump during his first term.

Tariffs are “foolish and a failure in every regard,” she said in a statement, because they will hurt Americans by driving up costs for fuel, food, vehicles and housing while costing hundreds of thousands of jobs on both sides of the border.

“This is not the way it should be between two of the world’s strongest trading allies and partners. We would much rather be working with the U.S. on mutually beneficial trade deals than be caught in the middle of a tariff war.”

She added that Canada should drastically increase its military spending to ensure it can protect itself.

Ms. Smith said she fully supports the federal response announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Alberta will release its own response on Wednesday.


1:22 p.m.

Saint John mayor reacts to Trump tariffs

– Mike Hager

Saint John may be the Canadian city most exposed to the tariffs due to its major companies depending on cross-border trade, its mayor said Tuesday.

Donna Noade Reardon issued a statement decrying the “sad day for our strong partnership with our neighbours to the south” and noting local companies JDI, Irving Oil, Moosehead Brewery and Cooke Aquaculture export many of their products to the United States.

She noted a recent Canadian Chamber of Commerce report found her city most exposed to these tariffs.

Ms. Reardon added that Saint John will endure this trade war but stressed that Canada needs a national strategy for opening its industries to global markets and removing interprovincial trade barriers.


1:18 p.m.

B.C. to pull American alcohol from store shelves, Premier David Eby says

– Andrea Woo

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Trucks wait at the United States and Canada border in Surrey B.C., on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian Press

British Columbia is pulling all red-state alcohol from store shelves and prioritizing Canadian companies for government procurement in response to U.S. tariffs, Premier David Eby said Tuesday morning.

“We didn’t ask for this fight that the President has brought to Canada and to British Columbia, but I’ll tell you this: We’re not going to shrink from it,” Mr. Eby said. “If the President wants to hurt Canadians, he wants to hurt British Columbians, then we have no choice but to respond in kind to the United States.”

The Premier said the decision to target red states is deliberate: “We want to send a message, particularly to those governors, those congresspeople, when they hear from their constituents about this, that they have a chance to stand up to the President and to point out that jobs in communities are dependent on a good relationship with Canada.”

He noted that Ottawa has pledged to redistribute revenue from tariffs to affected businesses and individuals, and said B.C. will “fill in the blanks wherever there’s an area of concern that isn’t being addressed by the federal government.”

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said in a statement that the city is “directing staff to find new ways to strengthen our economy, support local businesses and keep Vancouver competitive on the global stage.”

With a report from Frances Bula.


1:16 p.m.

Doug Ford to cancel Ontario’s $100-million contract with Starlink

– Jeff Gray

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a press conference regarding the new tariffs that the United States has placed on Canada, at Queen’s Park in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteNathan Denette/The Canadian Press

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he is cancelling the province’s $100-million contract for rural and remote satellite internet with Starlink, a company controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, to protest U.S. tariffs.

“We’re ripping up Ontario’s contract with Starlink. It’s done. It’s gone,” Mr. Ford told reporters at a press conference near the Ontario Legislature. “We won’t award contacts to people who enable and encourage economic attacks on our province and our country.”

He said he did not know how much any break fee in the contract would cost taxpayers.

He also noted that Mr. Musk, a Canadian citizen and key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, attended Ontario’s publicly funded Queen’s University in Kingston: “Part of his education was at Queen’s and he’s attacking the country and the province that gave him the opportunity to go to Queen’s.”

Mr. Ford has faced calls, including from Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, to drop the contract for weeks, and initially announced he would do so last month before putting the cancellation on pause when Mr. Trump put his tariffs on hold.


1:13 p.m.

Presidential counselor says ‘Trump is going to put America first’

– Laura Stone

Alina Habba, a counselor to U.S. President Donald Trump, told White House reporters on Tuesday that she doesn’t blame countries for being frustrated about tariffs.

“They’ve had it really easy under our old administration,” she said.

“President Trump is going to put America first, and by doing so, he’s sending a strong message that people need to recognize that if you’re going to hurt us economically… we’re just going to be fair and say you’re going to get the same thing back.”

Ms. Habba said it’s “uncomfortable” for countries that are used to getting what they want from the U.S. She was asked about Mr. Trump’s Truth Social post Tuesday in which he said if companies move to the U.S., there will be no tariffs.

She said the message is to build in the U.S., notably cars.

“Bring your business, build your factories in America, and you will be treated kindly,” she said.


1:06 p.m.

Protesters gather in front of the U.S. embassy in Ottawa

Claire Donnan

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People rally across the street from the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa, in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.Justin Tang/The Globe and Mail

Dozens of protesters gathered at noon in front of the U.S. embassy in Ottawa to object to the U.S. tariffs as Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out for a Hero blared from speakers.

“I used to live in Windsor, Ontario, and I worked a lot in the U.S.,” said Fred May, who attended the rally. “You can’t come along and just throw the whole world upside down like this.”

Protesters waved several different flags, including Canadian, Ukrainian, and one upside-down American flag.

“I’m going to be on the right side of history, and I’m going to show my kids that we fight for freedom,” said Crysta Balis, who was holding a sign that said “We serve poutine, not Putin.”


1:03 p.m.

Manitoba pulls American alcohol products from provincial liquor stores

Temur Durrani

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Workers install a giant Canadian flag on the front of the Manitoba legislative building in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025.Steve Lambert/The Canadian Press

Manitoba is pulling American alcohol products from the shelves of its provincial liquor stores as part of a series of retaliatory moves Premier Wab Kinew plans to announce against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada this week.

Mr. Kinew will also launch tax deferrals for Manitoba businesses affected by the U.S. tariffs. Starting from the February tax period, for at least three months, Manitoba will allow companies to opt out of its health and post-secondary levies on payroll tax, along with the retail sales tax.

The new moves, confirmed to The Globe and Mail by Mr. Kinew’s spokesperson, Ryan Stelter, will be detailed at a press conference held Tuesday afternoon outside the Manitoba legislature.

“We’re going to keep fighting for your families and our economy,” Mr. Kinew said in a statement. “We are protecting your Manitoba jobs.”

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries said that at least 6 per cent of all Crown corporation alcohol products come from the U.S.


12:57 p.m.

Poilievre says Americans will pay the price for Trump’s tariffs

-Stephanie Levitz

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Americans will pay the price for Mr. Trump’s tariffs.

Uncharacteristically speaking in part off prepared remarks at a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, he said American jobs will be lost, costs will go up and the U.S. will lose access to crucial Canadian products.

In a message to Canadian workers, he said that times have already been tough, citing rising rent and home prices and the cost of groceries.

“I’m here with a message of hope,” Mr. Poilievre said. “We will overcome this attack on our economy.”

He said countertariffs must be imposed and that those proceeds must go toward reducing taxes as well as setting aside a “small sum” to support workers.

The Conservative Leader also called for a major tax cut to “neutralize” the cost of the tariffs with lower taxes and to incentivize investment in Canada.

Mr. Poilievre noted that Parliament isn’t sitting because of the current Liberal leadership race, so little he is calling for can get done.

“We need change and we will get change,” Mr. Poilievre said.


12:35 p.m.

Aluminum manufacturer to close Quebec plant following Trump tariffs

Nicolas Van Praet

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war against Canada appears to have yielded a first industrial victim in Quebec.

Brazil’s Alubar Metal, the largest manufacturer of aluminum electrical cables in Latin America, has announced it will close its factory in Bécancour, Que., following the implementation of U.S. import tariffs on Canadian products, the union representing 70 workers at the plant said Tuesday.

“This morning we’re the first to get a punch to the face and we need help,” Syndicat des Métallos local president Jessy Trottier said in a statement. “People have been talking for weeks about measures to support the economy. So what’s the plan?”

Efforts to get confirmation from Alubar on its intentions were not immediately successful. An official with the corporation that runs Bécancour’s industrial park said they were also waiting for more information.

Alubar’s Bécancour production is almost entirely shipped to the United States, the union said.

Read more here: Brazil’s Alubar Metal announces it will close factory in Bécancour, Que.


12:27 p.m.

Freeland says dollar-for-dollar retaliation is required

-Stephanie Levitz

Former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland called the tariffs “an act of self-mutilation by the United States.”

In a statement issued Tuesday morning, she said dollar-for-dollar retaliation is required, and if she’s named Liberal leader in the race that ends Sunday her government would use all proceeds to support Canadian workers and businesses.

Ms. Freeland also took aim at Elon Musk, one of Mr. Trump’s close advisers, and his companies.

“My government will ban Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), Starlink, and SpaceX from receiving any current or future federal procurement, subsidies, or incentives – building on my plan for a 100-per-cent tariff on Teslas,” she wrote.

“We will encourage all provinces, territories, and municipalities to join us in this measure.”


11:58 a.m.

Canadian Labour Congress asks for enhanced EI benefits and other supports

-Vanmala Subramaniam

The Canadian Labour Congress, a conglomerate union representing more than three million workers across the country, is calling on the federal government to provide robust support to Canadian workers who might be impacted by the tariffs.

Specifically, the union is asking Ottawa to enhance Employment Insurance benefits, expand work-sharing programs and provide “direct financial support” to impacted workers.

The federal government’s existing Work-Sharing program is separate from EI benefits and provides income support to workers who have been reduced to part-time work by their employers.

Bea Bruske, the president of the CLC, said that lost economic activity as a result of the trade war should be replaced with “nation-building projects” such as creating affordable housing and investments in public transit.

“We need our governments to match the ambition of Canadians in defence of this country,” she added.


11:43 a.m.

‘We’re going to fight, we’re going to win,’ Trudeau says after declaring Canada is in a trade war

-Stephanie Levitz

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The U.S. flag hangs above the ice before the Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche play an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

Mr. Trudeau was asked by a reporter if he agreed with U.S. investor Warren Buffett, who has called Mr. Trump’s tariffs an act of war.

The Prime Minister said Canadians aren’t angry at the American people, but added: “This is a trade war, yes.”

He said Canadians may still boo the American national anthem at sporting events.

“But let me tell Americans, we’re not booing you. We’re not booing your teams. We’re not booing your players. We’re booing a policy that is designed to hurt us. We’re insulted and we’re angry, but we’re Canadian, which means we’re going to stand up for each other, we’re going to fight, we’re going to win,” he said.

Mr. Trudeau’s press conference has ended. He’s expected to meet with the premiers later Tuesday.


11:38 a.m.

Trudeau’s last day as prime minister to be decided between him and new Liberal leader

-Stephanie Levitz

Mr. Trudeau says the date of his last official day as prime minister will be decided between him and whoever the Liberal Party elects on March 9.

He says it should happen “reasonably quickly” but there are a lot of things to be considered as part of the transition.

Mr. Trudeau announced in January he would step down after his replacement was chosen.

There are four candidates in the running: former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former Liberal House leader Karina Gould and former MP Frank Baylis.


11:36 a.m.

Newfoundland and Labrador will remove U.S. alcohol from stores, deepen connections to Europe, says premier

– Frédérik-Xavier D. Plante

In a statement posted on social media Tuesday, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey highlighted the province’s ties to the U.S. and denounced the tariffs as unjust and unlawful.

Mr. Furey also detailed some retaliatory measures. The province will be removing U.S. products from public liquor stores and “reviewing and stopping immediately, where possible, procurement from the U.S.,” he said. “Now, more than ever, we should be supporting local and Canadian-made products where possible.”

The Premier also said his province will identify new export markets for local products and deepen its connections with Europe.


11:27 a.m.

Canada exploring support package for Canadians, but goal is to end ‘economic war’

– Stephanie Levitz

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a news conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly, left, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc, and Minister of Public Safety David McGuint, on Parliament Hill on March 4, 2025.Justin Tang/The Globe and Mail

The Prime Minister is now taking questions from reporters at the close of his remarks.

Mr. Trudeau says he’s offered to speak with Mr. Trump for several days, but hasn’t recently, and remains open to speaking to him.

Asked in French about a support package for affected Canadians and industries, Mr. Trudeau says the government is exploring options, however the goal is not to find ways for the Canadians to “get through these tough times,” but to prevent those times from lasting longer than they have to.

He says Canada’s priority is to put an end to this “economic war.”

He says the government is also looking at how it can adjust unemployment insurance to support Canadians.


11:26 a.m.

Ontario to implement 25-per-cent tax on electricity exports to U.S., says Ford

-Jeff Gray

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has told The Wall Street Journal that he intends to slap a 25-per-cent tax on his province’s electricity exports to the U.S.

The newspaper also says Mr. Ford will forbid all power exports to the U.S. if Mr. Trump makes good on his threat to impose additional tariffs April 2.

Both are threats Mr. Ford has made repeatedly in recent weeks – including on Monday.

However, Mr. Ford’s Energy Minister has said Ontario will not be able to impose an export charge before the province’s legislature returns, which is expected to happen in about two weeks, as the move requires enabling legislation.

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce told The Globe and Mail on Monday that his officials were planning escalating per-megawatt surcharges on electricity exports, but that this move would only be enacted if the tariffs “escalate” or are “sustained,” Mr. Lecce said.

Cutting off Ontario’s U.S. power exports – which amount to about $700-million worth of electricity a year to New York, Minnesota and Michigan and is enough power for 1.5 million homes – would be a last resort, Mr. Lecce said.


11:22 a.m.

Trudeau to Trump: Canada and U.S. fighting is ‘exactly what our opponents around the world want to see’

– Stephanie Levitz

At his press conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directly addressed U.S. President Donald Trump, noting the big things the two countries have done together over the years.

“This is a very dumb thing to do,” Mr. Trudeau says of the tariffs. “We two friends fighting is exactly what our opponents around the world want to see.”

Mr. Trudeau also directly addressed Americans, saying they are the ones who are going to suffer from the tariffs.

He says the American government has put thousands of American jobs at risk, and will raise costs for Americans on everyday goods like groceries and gas, and harmed national security.

“They’ve chosen to launch a trade war that will, first and foremost, harm American families. They’ve chosen to sabotage their own agenda that was supposed to usher in a new golden age for the United States,” the Prime Minister said.

He also outlined all the measures Canada has taken to curb fentanyl trafficking, saying the pretext the U.S. is using to impose tariffs – that Canada is unwilling to take action on fentanyl – “totally false.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada will put a 25 per cent tariff on $30-billion worth of U.S. imports in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Reuters


11:20 a.m.

Opinion: Linking U.S. tariffs to Putin invokes a shifting world order

– Shannon Proudfoot

From the very top of his remarks today, Justin Trudeau explicitly linked the U.S. tariffs with the Trump administration’s support of “lying, murderous dictator” Vladimir Putin against Ukraine.

The intent seems to be to underline how irrational and extreme President Donald Trump’s behaviour is, that this is not just about tariffs, but rather about wild-eyed aggression from a country that was once a friend and ally to Canada and the world at large.

This seems to be about invoking a fundamental shift in the world order, implicitly making the point that Canada and tariffs today could be any other country’s issue tomorrow.


11:13 a.m.

Quebec job losses could be as high as 160,000, says Legault

– Frédérik-Xavier D. Plante

Quebec Premier François Legault said the province could lose up to 160,000 jobs over the next few months due to across-the-board 25-per-cent tariffs.

In an interview with Radio-Canada Monday night, Mr. Legault said his government would help businesses cope in the short term with liquidity and encourage market diversification plans with public money through Investissement Québec.

He also plans to accelerate hydroelectric project development with the public utility, investing $150 billion and creating “tens of thousands of jobs” in the construction industry. Other public infrastructure projects such as hospitals and transit systems could also be expedited, Mr. Legault said.

The Premier said that no retaliatory measures should be off the table.

“We must be able to make Mr. Trump pay the price for decisions that do not make sense, even for Americans,” he said, citing export taxes or restrictions on products such as energy, aluminum and wood.


11:09 a.m.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds press conference, says Canada will not back down

– Stephanie Levitz

He is telling a news conference that the Canadian tariff response to the U.S. is now in place, and Canada will challenge Mr. Trump’s actions by filing dispute resolution claims at the World Trade Organization and through the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade deal.

He says there are active discussions ongoing with provinces and territories to pursue non-tariff measures, which will demonstrate there are no winners in a trade war.

Mr. Trudeau says Canada doesn’t want this war, and wants to work with Americans as a friend and ally.

“We don’t want to see you hurt either but your government has chosen to do this to you.”


11:03 a.m.

Green Party says tariffs are ‘nothing short of a declaration of economic war’

– Bill Curry

The federal Green Party said the U.S. imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods “is nothing short of a declaration of economic war.”

In a statement Tuesday, party co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault said the tariffs violate existing trade agreements. The party offered its support for countertariffs on U.S. imports and called on “all political leaders to unite and take immediate action to counter this aggression, for the sake of Canadian workers, businesses, and our national sovereignty.”


11:01 a.m.

How a full-blown trade war will affect economic growth, employment, prices and profits

– Mark Rendell

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Transport trucks enter the border crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Windosr, Ont., on March 4, 2025, the first day of U.S. tariffs being imposed on Canadian goods.Dax Melmer/The Globe and Mail

By placing 25-per-cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with lower 10 per cent tariffs for energy and critical minerals, Mr. Trump has shattered decades of continental economic integration. Canada and Mexico will be hit the hardest, but U.S. consumers and businesses will suffer as well.

The extent of the pain will depend on how long the tariffs remain in place, and how much Canada and Mexico retaliate. But a full-blown trade war will affect economic growth, employment, prices and profits in all three countries.

Unless Mr. Trump reverses course quickly, a recession in Canada appears imminent.

Economic modelling by the Bank of Canada shows Canadian exports falling 8.5 per cent in the first year after tariffs are imposed, business investment declining almost 12 per cent and consumer spending contracting by more than 2 per cent by 2027.

“In our January projection with no tariffs, we forecast growth of about 1.8 per cent in both 2025 and 2026. But in the tariff scenario, the level of Canadian output falls almost 3 per cent over two years. That implies tariffs would all but wipe out growth in the economy for those two years,” Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said in a speech last month.

Private sector and academic economists have published a range of estimates on the effect of U.S. tariffs, but all agree that damage will be significant. From a regional perspective, Ontario and Quebec are the most exposed, while industries such as auto manufacturing, primary metals, food and beverage manufacturing, chemicals, machinery and aerospace will also be hit hard.

Read more here: What Trump’s tariffs mean for economic growth, jobs, prices and profits


10:57 a.m.

Private sector unions call on Ottawa to announce direct support for affected workers

– Vanmala Subramaniam

Major private sector unions have been calling for Ottawa to immediately announce direct support to affected workers as soon as U.S. tariffs hit.

Marty Warren, the national director of United Steelworkers Canada, said the federal government should consider enhancing Employment Insurance, and setting up a wage subsidy program to disincentivize employers from laying off workers.

Mike Van Boekel, chairperson of Unifor Local 88, the union representing 1,300 workers at General Motors’ electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Ingersoll, Ont., told The Globe that the federal government needs to quickly reform its EI system to make it more easily accessible to workers.

GM workers in Ingersoll have been temporarily laid off for almost two weeks because of waning demand for EVs. Mr. Van Boekel predicts that with the compounding effect of tariffs, layoffs could prolong for months. “But everyone is in a bit of a holding pattern right now,” he added.


10:55 a.m.

Michigan mayor braces for fallout from the trade war on local auto industry

– Jason Kirby

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The Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, in Auburn Hills, Mich.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press

Like local officials in many U.S. cities dominated by the automotive industry, Michael Taylor, the mayor of Sterling Heights, Mich., is bracing for fallout from the trade war between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The city, which sits roughly 30 kilometres north of Detroit, is home to a large Stellantis assembly plant that produces the RAM 1500 pickup truck, as well as a powertrain manufacturing facility operated by Magna International.

Parts for both companies move back and forth across the Canada-U.S. border multiple times, he said, “so to slap a 25-per-cent tariff on those parts each time is going to be devastating for our companies, for our workers and ultimately for consumers who will be paying thousands of dollars more.”

President Donald Trump easily won Macomb County, home to Sterling Heights, in the November election, taking 55.8 per cent of the vote, up from the 53.4 per cent he received in 2020.

“People here tell me they voted for Trump because they want prices to come down, but these tariffs are going to have the opposite effect,” said Mr. Taylor.


10:49 a.m.

Federal labour minister hints at incoming benefits for workers impacted by tariffs

– Vanmala Subramaniam

Federal labour minister Steven MacKinnon has strongly hinted at incoming benefits for workers impacted by the tariffs, telling reporters in Toronto on Tuesday morning that Ottawa will announce specific measures to help workers exposed to tariffs in the “coming days.”

“We will be relying heavily on the EI system,” Mr. MacKinnon said. “The fact is as bad as this will be, it is not the pandemic, and I think it is important we underscore that fact. That’s why the measures we have designed and the package we have come up with will be tailor-made to the situation we find ourselves in.”


10:40 a.m.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sends open letter, calling for emergency session of Parliament

– Bill Curry

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sent an open letter Tuesday to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet calling for an emergency session of Parliament in response to the U.S. tariffs.

“I am writing to you with urgency as our country faces the growing threat of imminent sweeping U.S. tariffs. These tariffs would have devastating consequences for Canadian workers, industries, and families already struggling with the out-of-control cost of living,” he wrote.

Mr. Singh said Parliament should quickly approve a comprehensive package that includes expanding eligibility and enhancing benefits under the Employment Insurance system; emergency funding for infrastructure projects such as housing construction; and emergency support for retaliatory tariffs.

Mr. Singh said that while the government can impose retaliatory tariffs on its own, a show of Parliamentary support for such moves “would send a powerful message to President Trump about our resolve and unity.” He added that

Parliament needs to act before the expected federal election campaign begins.


10:36 a.m.

Doug Ford orders LCBO to immediately remove all U.S. alcohol from its shelves

– Jeff Gray

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An LCBO employee moves products in an LCBO store at Union Station in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.Laura Proctor/The Canadian Press

Ontarians hoping to buy some American-made booze from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario are officially out of luck as of Tuesday morning.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford repeated his threat on Monday that if U.S. tariffs took effect, he would order the province’s LCBO to immediately remove all U.S. alcohol from its shelves.

His spokeswoman, Grace Lee, confirmed Tuesday morning the directive was in effect. And it appears the work is under way – with online ordering already shut down.

As of Tuesday morning, the LCBO’s website has a “Service Unavailable” error message that reads: “Our site is temporarily unavailable while we remove U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Our in-store customer service remains unaffected.”

The LCBO, one of the largest purchasers of alcohol in the world, sells about $1-billion worth of U.S. products a year.


10:23 a.m.

BMO Capital Markets revises economic forecasts in light of tariffs

– Darcy Keith

BMO Capital Markets has revised its economic forecasts in light of the tariffs going ahead. These are the highlights:

  • It sees tariffs reducing real GDP growth by roughly 1.5 percentage points to around 0.5 per cent in 2025.
  • CPI inflation is expected to rise less than one percentage point this year from the current 1.9 per cent rate in January. It sees the unemployment rate moving up to 8 per cent. (It was 6.6 per cent in January).
  • The housing market recovery could be dampened this year before resuming in 2026 on lower mortgage rates.
  • It predicts the Bank of Canada will cut rates by a quarter point in each of the next four meetings until July, taking its overnight rate to 2 per cent. Previously, BMO expected only two more rate cuts, in April and July.
  • With the Fed expected to stay on the sidelines at least until September in terms of its key interest rate, the Canadian dollar is set for further weakness, as Canada-U.S. spreads widen even further. BMO thinks the loonie will average around 67.1 cents US by this fall, with risks that it could happen sooner.

10:20 a.m.

Quebec, Canada, Mexico, Europe must work together on trade response: Bloc Québécois Leader

– Bill Curry

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Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks during the Face-a-Face 2021 debate at TVA studios in Montreal, Quebec on September 2, 2021.MARTIN CHEVALIER/AFP/Getty Images

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Quebec, Canada, Mexico and Europe must work together on a common trade and security response.

“Their former ally is becoming an economic predator and is allying itself with a military predator,” said Mr. Blanchet in a post on X on Tuesday morning. “Quebec’s agriculture, aluminum, wood and culture are on the front lines. Someone will have to protect them.”

His comment followed an earlier statement released Monday evening, in which he said those who stand up to the United States “with intelligence and courage” will win.

He also predicted that Mr. Trump’s tactics will come back to haunt him.

“Americans will suffer inflation, isolation, distrust and lies,” he said.


10:18 a.m.

RBC CEO Dave McKay says tariffs are already slowing business activity

– Stefanie Marotta

Royal Bank of Canada chief executive officer Dave McKay says tariffs are already slowing business activity, but the severity of the hit will depend on the extent and duration of the trade war moving forward.

“It’s a little frustrating to see the loss of momentum that we have today,” Mr. McKay said at a conference Tuesday morning. “We have to deal with it. We still hope for the best outcome that these tariffs are short lived and we get back on to a growth agenda on all sides of the border that we were on before.”

In February, the bank posted higher first-quarter profit, beating analyst expectations as consumers and businesses benefited from lower interest rates. The bank set aside more provisions for potential loan defaults, but the increase was largely due to one large account with a utilities client.

Since the quarter ended on Jan. 31, the U.S. tariff threats have boosted uncertainty for consumers and businesses, Mr. McKay said.

“That negative narrative and the volatility around that narrative from January to today and to last night has had an immediate impact on the psychology of consumers, psychology of small businesses and the psychology of large corporates,” Mr. McKay said.

“That negative narrative and the volatility around that narrative from January to today and to last night has had an immediate impact on the psychology of consumers, psychology of small businesses and the psychology of large corporates,” Mr. McKay said.


10:15 a.m.

Doug Ford appears on CNN, saying Canadians are ‘absolutely livid’ about tariffs

– Jeff Gray

Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared on CNN Tuesday morning, saying Canadians were “absolutely livid” about the tariffs. He said the move would paralyze the U.S. auto sector, cause job losses, spark inflation and crash markets south of the border – while also forcing Canada to retaliate.

“This is unnecessary. And we do have to retaliate. And I apologize to the American people. It’s not you. It’s your President that’s causing this problem,” Mr. Ford said.

He pointed to his plan to remove U.S. booze from provincial liquor stores and bar U.S. companies from $30-billion in Ontario government procurement, and urged Americans to call their political representatives “to stop this insanity.”

Meanwhile, Grace Lee, a spokesperson for Mr. Ford’s office, says the premiers and the Prime Minister will hold a virtual first ministers’ meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Mr. Ford is also due to address reporters in Toronto at 11:30 a.m.


10:12 a.m.

President of the Business Council of Canada reacts to Trump tariffs

– Robert Fife

Goldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of Canada, expressed disappointment that President Trump, who renegotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2018, did not to seek trade changes at the negotiating table rather than hit Canada and Mexico with punitive tariffs.

“Regrettably, the decision to impose tariffs on Canada violates that same agreement and now forces Canada to take retaliatory measures. These measures should be strategic in scope and scale so as not to compound the harm of higher costs on Canadian families,” he said. “We must stand firm.”

Canadian Chamber of Commerce president Candace Laing called the tariffs a reckless decision that will push Canada and the U.S. into a recession.

“The U.S. government’s self-defeating tariff policy disregards decades of success and trillions in trade to try and revive a failed economic model from the 1800s. Tariffs are a tax on the American people,” she said. “The U.S. can claim this policy is about hitting Canada where it hurts, but it will soon see the disastrous impacts at home in cities like Detroit, Pittsburgh and Louisville.”

Ms. Laing said it’s now time for Canada to double down on protecting its economic sovereignty and security by taking steps to tear down all interprovincial trade barriers and diversify trade while revamping the tax and regulatory systems.


10:10 a.m.

Trudeau to speak about Canada’s response to tariffs

– The Canadian Press

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.Justin Tang/The Globe and Mail

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to talk more about Canada’s response, which will include tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, at 10:30 a.m. in Ottawa.


10:09 a.m.

Why is the market relatively calm?

– Darcy Keith

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Financial District in New York City on March 4, 2025.TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

While stock markets are down and the Canadian dollar initially fell on the tariffs announcement late Monday, the reaction overall has been orderly and not as thunderous as some may have expected. After all, the U.S. tariffs are widely expected to throw the Canadian economy into a recession while raising inflationary risks in the U.S. economy. So why is Mr. Market so calm?

Derek Holt, vice-President and Head of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank, has helpfully provided a list of five possible reasons.

“One reason is that some of this was being priced in advance. Still, the cumulative effect on markets if tariff macro scenarios really were to unfold is small thus far.

“Another reason is because what we don’t know is duration and that’s key. Trump is a showboater and self-promoter with zero scruples and so for all we know he put these tariffs on just in order to be able to point to them in his speech tonight but they may not last. …

“Another reason the response may be limited is that the retaliatory responses fall shy of what the U.S. enacted – so far. China responded with another 15-per-cent tariffs on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn and cotton products and another 10-per-cent on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, seafood, fruits, vegetables and dairy products. These tariffs go in on March 10. The implied point is that China is signalling ongoing willingness to negotiate …

“And another reason is that stimulus announcements are likely to be forthcoming. The Bank of Canada is likely to cut next week as tariffs tip the balance in that direction, but expect a very measured bias given the potential effect of tariffs on supply chains and inflation. Canada also has full power through agencies like the EDC and BDC to announce targeted measures of support. Provinces are fully able to announce any supports. Federal measures require Parliament to pass but can be announced with the situation being fluid into elections.

“Finally, there is a bidirectional force built into the market response. Tariffs are bad for risk appetite, but some believe that souring risk appetite may provoke a pivot on trade policy by the Trump administration. If so, then the market response would price tariffs but also de-escalation. If that doesn’t happen, then markets are very vulnerable.”


9:59 a.m.

Canadian union leaders come out strongly against Trump tariffs

– Robert Fife

Canadian union leaders came out strongly against the Trump tariffs and urged Ottawa to stand up to the American President.

“After months of taunts and threats that have already hurt investment decisions and jobs in Canada, Trump has fired the first shot in a full-on trade war and now every Canadian politician, business leader, worker and resident must fight back,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“Trump has seriously misjudged the resolve and unity of Canadians, and he has misjudged how damaging this trade war will be for American workers.”

Ms. Payne said the tariffs will hurt working people with higher prices for everyday goods, destroy jobs on both sides of the border and have devastating consequences for highly integrated manufacturing sectors, including auto, across Canada and the U.S..

“Today our trade relationship forever changed with the U.S. and now we must invest in ourselves, redefine international trade relationships, and build a new, more resilient economy,” she said.

United Steelworkers union (USW) national director for Canada Marty Warren called the President’s actions reckless and unjustified and an economic attack on workers in both countries.

“This is an all-out attack on Canadian workers, their families and the industries that keep our economy running,” said Mr. Warren. “Trump is imposing tariffs that have nothing to do with fair trade or the best interests of workers in the United States either. This reckless decision threatens jobs, risks devastating the Canadian communities that rely on them and will disrupt the supply chains on which North America depends.”

USW international president David McCall echoed Mr. Warren’s frustration, emphasizing the deep ties that unite American and Canadian workers.

“Canadian and American workers are not in competition – we build goods together,” Mr. McCall said. “These tariffs will hurt manufacturing, drive up costs and kill jobs on both sides of the border. “

The USW called on the Canadian government to take immediate action to impose retaliatory tariffs. The union also urged Ottawa to strengthen its procurement policies, and provide direct support to affected workers by expanding the Work-Sharing Program, enhancing Employment Insurance, setting up a wage subsidy program and investing in domestic industries to protect well-paid, community-supporting jobs.

“This isn’t just about steel or aluminum, like it was in 2018. Trump is now going after every sector of the Canadian economy,” Mr. Warren said. “Lumber, energy, manufacturing – you name it. He’s trying to crush Canadian workers and force our government into submission. Well, we won’t be intimidated.”


9:54 a.m.

Some U.S. auto workers worry trade war will affect jobs, others back tariffs

– Jason Kirby

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Ford Motor Company’s electric F-150 Lightning on the production line at their Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan on September 8, 2022.JEFF KOWALSKY/Getty Images

At the sprawling Ford Motor Co. Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Mich., some U.S. auto workers said on Tuesday that they’re worried about what the trade war could mean for their jobs, while others backed the tariffs.

“I’m nervous because at the end of the day it’s going to be the people who are going to pay with higher prices,” said Kaled Abdulla, who has worked on the assembly line for three and a half years.

He also said he doubts the Trump administration’s claim that the tariffs will result in a manufacturing boom.

Rather than “spending billions to build new factories,” Mr. Abdulla said he thinks companies will choose to pay the tariffs, cut their costs and wait out Mr. Trump’s four-year term.

“I get that the long-term goal is to make the economy better, but we know we’re not making a tonne of money, so I’m scared for my job,” said Mr. Abdulla, who has two children and a third on the way.

“Do we really think Trump and Elon Musk and all these other billionaires are sitting around in a room asking themselves, ‘How can we help the average American citizen?’ ”

Rebecka Dobbyn, who voted for Mr. Trump in the last election and has worked at the Dearborn plant for eight years, said she was unaware that Canada-Mexico tariffs had taken effect but “it’s all part of his strategy to bring jobs back to America and help Americans.”

Although, she added, “It would be nice to be able to afford to buy eggs.”

Of 20 workers surveyed at the plant gate on Tuesday morning, only three were aware the tariffs are now in place.

“I’m sure it’s going to affect me, but I don’t really know how. I’ll have to do some research,” said Richard Malone, who has worked at the plant for one and a half years.


9:51 a.m.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business calls on Ottawa to immediately recall Parliament

– Laura Stone

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business in a statement called on the federal government to immediately recall Parliament “to ensure that Canadian businesses have the support they need and that every dollar Canada collects in tariffs is returned to affected businesses as quickly as possible.”

The organization, which represents 100,000 small and medium-sized businesses, also said Ottawa should “send a clear message that Canada is open for business and investment” by stopping the April 1 carbon tax increase, passing legislation to make sure carbon tax rebates are tax-free and passing proposed legislation to increase the lifetime capital gains exemption threshold to $1.25-million. “Political and policy uncertainty is the last thing the country needs at this moment,” said president Dan Kelly.


9:30 a.m.

At the open: TSX falls more than 1% as global market struggle to react to tariff uncertainty

– Reuters

Canada’s main stock index opened lower on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on the top three U.S. trading partners took effect, triggering a global trade war.

At 9:31 a.m. ET, the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was down 1.3 per cent at 24,678.06.

Meanwhile, in the U.S., the CBOE market volatility index edged up 0.19 points after hitting a two-month high at 24.31 in the previous session.

The benchmark S&P 500 logged its biggest one-day drop since mid-December and the Nasdaq closed lower by about 9 per cent from its all-time high on Monday.

European stocks fell 1.3 per cent, losing ground from their record highs, with tariff-sensitive automakers losing 4.3% and on track for their worst day since September 2022.


9:18 a.m.

Mexico will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods

– The Associated Press

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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum holds a press conference a day before the imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, at the National Palace in Mexico City on March 3, 2025.Luis Cortes/Reuters

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that Mexico will respond to 25-per-cent tariffs imposed by the United States with its own retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

Sheinbaum said she will announce the products Mexico will target on Sunday in a public event in Mexico City’s central plaza, perhaps indicating Mexico still hopes to de-escalate the trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Unlike China, which imposed retaliatory tariffs immediately, Mexico decided to wait until Sunday, though the country has said since January that it had a plan ready for precisely this scenario.

“There is no motive or reason, nor justification that supports this decision that will affect our people and our nations,” she said.


9:11 a.m.

China tariffs come as country’s leaders meet in Beijing

– James Griffiths

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Chinese President Xi Jinping reads a document during speeches at the opening session of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People on March 4, 2025 in Beijing, China.Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

An escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, sparked by new U.S. tariffs targeting all Chinese imports, comes as top Chinese leaders and policymakers are gathering in Beijing for an annual meeting of the country’s rubber-stamp parliament, the National People’s Congress.

While more of a forum for policy announcements rather than formulation, the NPC, and the concurrent meeting of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, is closely watched by observers for signals about potential economic policy changes.

Even before U.S. President Donald Trump restarted a trade war with Beijing, the Chinese economy had been struggling, weighed down by a lacklustre recovery from the COVID pandemic, structural issues around debt and housing supply, and a looming demographic crisis.

“China faces serious socio-economic challenges at home, and recent global developments have added to the political uncertainty,” Nis Grünberg, lead analyst at the Berlin-based Mercator Institute for China Studies, said last week.

The NPC meeting will be used, Mr. Grünberg predicted, “to show political unity, steady progress and messages underscoring that China is on the right track to greatness under the leadership of Xi Jinping.”

Beijing has responded by imposing 10-15 per cent levies against U.S. agricultural and foodstuffs.


9:01 a.m.

How markets are reacting to Trump’s tariffs so far

– Darcy Keith

There’s a lot of red in markets this morning, yet so far little appearance of panic selling in equities.

The Canadian dollar is actually making a bit of a comeback after falling sharply late Monday when U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs were coming Tuesday. The Canadian dollar is up about half a cent from its lows on Monday and is now trading at 69.25 cents US.

Part of that reflects weakness in the U.S. dollar against major currencies Tuesday morning, as forex traders become increasingly convinced that the U.S. economy was slowing even ahead of the tariff implementation and is now set for even more damage. Several economic readings, from consumer confidence to inflation expectations to factory orders, have been weaker than expected in recent days.

Bond yields are a little lower in both Canada and the U.S. Tuesday morning, and credit markets are showing a realignment of where traders foresee the monetary policy impact. Overnight swaps markets, which capture traders’ bets of where interest rates are heading, now suggest 82-per-cent odds that the Bank of Canada will cut rates by a quarter per cent at its next policy meeting on March 12 to combat the dampening effects tariffs will have on the economy. Prior to Mr. Trump’s statement on tariffs Monday, those odds were only at 50 per cent. Money markets are now fully pricing in 75 basis points of rate cuts over the course of this year.

TSX futures are down about 1 per cent after suffering the worst session of the year on Monday. Stocks that are involved in a lot of two-way trade, such as Bombardier, will be particularly interesting to watch today. But calmer heads seem to be prevailing so far. Ford and General Motors, which have vast supply chains across North America, were steady in premarket trading after sharp declines in the previous session.


8:50 a.m.

Trump’s speech to Congress will represent ‘renewal of the American dream’: White House press secretary

– Laura Stone

Speaking on Fox & Friends Tuesday morning, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the theme of Mr. Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday night is the “renewal of the American dream” and that he plans to fix the “economic mess” left by the Biden administration. She said the President will ask Congress for more border funding to “continue with these deportations that have been incredibly successful.”

On the decision to pause aid to Ukraine, Ms. Leavitt said Mr. Trump “wants to make a deal” and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is unwilling to talk about a real peace agreement, adding “we’ll have to see” if Mr. Zelensky would sign a critical minerals deal with the U.S. now.

Mr. Trump’s speech will last about an hour, she said, but “it could always go a little bit longer.”


8:45 a.m.

Businesses in Buffalo, N.Y. brace for tariff impact, prepare to lose Canadian customers

– Greg Mercer

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Executive Chef Ken Legnon at Johnny D’s restaurant in Downtown Buffalo.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail

In Buffalo, which depends on Canada for so much of its economic activity, restaurateurs are concerned that a trade war could affect many aspects of their business, from food costs to reservations. They say the chaotic messaging from Washington over tariffs has a lot of people in this former Rust Belt city worried that Canadians are already choosing to stay home.

“It’s an enormous piece of our business. We get a lot of business from Toronto, we get a lot of Canadian guests. So I’m very concerned,” Chris Harter, the owner of Johnny D’s restaurant in Buffalo, said.

In 2024, Canadian visitors spent nearly US$933-million in the Buffalo Niagara region, including US$398-million on retail, according to tourism-research company Longwoods International. Many in Buffalo, a blue-collar city rebounding from decades of decline in its auto-parts and steelmaking industries, are worried that a buy-Canadian and U.S. boycott movement could hurt their region just as things are improving economically.

The Peace Bridge that connects Buffalo to Ontario is one of the busiest border crossings in North America, carrying more than four million vehicles each year. Buffalo has been enjoying a tourism boom in recent years, with tens of thousands of Canadians driving here for youth hockey tournaments, to tailgate at Buffalo Bills football games or watch the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor-league baseball affiliate. They come to shop at Target, for concerts and musicals at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

U.S. political leaders and economists in Western New York warn that a trade war would have consequences far beyond tourism – including for the region’s manufacturing, trucking and brewing sectors, which are deeply integrated with suppliers on the Canadian side.

Read more here: Buffalo braces for sweeping tariffs on Canada


8:33 a.m.

London research firm says Canada will ‘undoubtedly’ fall into recession if the U.S. tariffs remain in place

– Eric Reguly

Capital Economics, a London research firm, said in a note published Tuesday that Canada will “undoubtedly” fall into recession this year if the U.S. tariffs that came into effect this morning remain in place for some time.

Capital said sustained 25-per-cent across-the-board tariffs would hit Canadian GDP by about 3 per cent in the first year. The Bank of Canada made a broadly similar prediction in January in its Monetary Policy Report.

The question is how long U.S. tariffs will last and whether the White House will reduce them fairly fast or increase them. Capital raised the possibility of the latter scenario, which would deepen a recession. “The Executive Orders signed by Trump stipulate that the administration will hike tariffs further in response to retaliatory tariffs, risking an even larger hit to Canadian GDP,” Paul Ashworth, Capital’s chief North American economist, said in the note.

Canada has already announced retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of imports from the United States. Those tariffs will push up inflation rates in Canada. Another factor that will push up inflation is the 7-per-cent fall in the loonie over the past six months, making imports more expensive. “In the downside scenario, retaliatory tariffs initially push inflation up sharply to a peak of 3.5 per cent, but inflation is lower by the end of 2026 amid much weaker demand,” Mr. Ashworth said.

The only good news is that the relatively small U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy are unlikely to do much damage to the Alberta oil industry. “The smaller 10 per cent tariff on energy products does not change our assessment, as oil exports were likely to be inelastic anyway because many U.S. refineries are set up to process Canada’s heavy crude,” Mr. Ashworth said.


7:55 a.m.

Nova Scotia to block American companies from bidding on provincial contracts, Premier Tim Houston says

– The Canadian Press

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says in a social media post that his province will block American companies from bidding on provincial contracts.

Mr. Houston adds that Nova Scotia is “actively seeking” options to cancel existing contracts until Trump removes the tariffs.

Other measures being enacted in Nova Scotia include removing American liquor from provincially run stores, working to remove interprovincial trade barriers and further developing natural resources.

Mr. Houston says Trump is a “short-sighted man” who is wielding power without consideration for the “destructive impact” his decisions have on Canadians and Americans.


7:48 a.m.

Tariffs will have ‘immediate’ negative consequences on North America’s vehicle supply chain, CVMA president says

– The Canadian Press

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An employee works on the production line at the Martinrea auto parts manufacturing plant, which supplies auto parts to Canada and U.S. plants, in Woodbridge, Ont., on Feb. 3.Chris Young/The Associated Press

Brian Kingston, president and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, says the tariffs will have “immediate” negative consequences on the North American vehicle supply chain.

Mr. Kingston said in a statement to media that the tariffs will reduce vehicle production, increase sale prices and lead to manufacturing job losses across the continent. Mr. Kingston says that “every effort” should be taken to remove tariffs as soon as possible.

The auto manufacturing sector contributes more than $18-billion to Canada’s GDP, according to the association.


7:43 a.m.

Trump’s tariffs dominating news in Washington

– Laura Stone

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Good morning from Washington, where President Donald Trump’s tariffs are dominating the news here. (Well, that and some other stuff …) Mr. Trump is set to address Congress Tuesday evening and is expected to expand on his tariff plan as part of his vision for America. For now, we wait and see what else the day brings.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on March 4, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20 per cent, launching new trade conflicts with the top three U.S. trading partners.

Reuters


7:35 a.m.

Americans are waking up to the fallout from Trump’s tariffs

– Mark Rendell

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A commercial truck drives toward the Ambassador Bridge to Windsor, Ont., from Detroit on March 3.Rebecca Cook/Reuters

American companies, consumers and investors are finally getting nervous.

Mr. Trump’s threat to blow up decades of continental economic integration was initially met by a shrug from U.S. investors and businesses, who seem to have doubted his willingness to follow through or focused on the potential benefits of lower corporate taxes and deregulation promised by the new administration. But this optimism has faded as the President has barrelled toward a trade war.

“I think people expected that deregulation and tax policy would be concurrent with tariffs, but really tariffs are dominating now and everybody’s recognizing that this is what’s going to hit us first, and that’s going to hit our bottom line,” Ali Jaffery, senior economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, said in an interview.

After surging in the wake of Mr. Trump’s election, the big U.S. stock indexes have largely fallen back to where they were in early November. Some economic indicators are starting to turn south, although others show that the U.S. economy remains strong.

The latest warning sign came from the monthly ISM Manufacturing Index report, published Monday, which captures U.S. manufacturing activity and the outlook for the sector. The ISM index declined slightly in February while the survey captured a shift in mood.

“Prices growth accelerated due to tariffs, causing new order placement backlogs, supplier delivery stoppages and manufacturing inventory impacts. Although tariffs do not go into force until mid-March, spot commodity prices have already risen about 20 per cent,” Timothy Fiore, chair of the ISM manufacturing business survey committee, said in a news release.

Read more here: U.S. businesses scrambling to prepare for supply chain disruptions and higher costs


7:10 a.m.

Ford threatens to shut off Ontario’s electricity exports

– Jeff Gray

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford turns to government ministers after speaking at the Prospectors, Developers, Association of Canada conference, in Toronto, on Monday March 3, 2025.Chris Young/The Canadian Press

Ontario Premier Doug Ford took to a U.S. TV network on Monday to warn that Americans as well as Canadians would face economic harm from the 25-per-cent tariffs.

Speaking to NBC’s Meet the Press Now on Monday afternoon, Mr. Ford threatened to shut off his province’s electricity exports to the U.S. and to block shipments of Ontario’s high-grade nickel, which he said provides 50 per cent of U.S. supplies. He warned it would “shut down manufacturing” south of the border.

Michigan’s auto plants, unable to afford Canadian parts, would grind to a halt within a week, he said, while prices for U.S consumers would rise, and markets would crash.

“We do not want to do this,” Mr. Ford said. “We love the American people. We love the U.S. But when one person attacks our country, unprovoked, then we’re going to respond. And we’re going to respond like the U.S. has never seen before.”

Mr. Ford also suggested that Saskatchewan’s potash, crucial for American farmers to fertilize their fields, as well as its uranium, could be used as trade retaliation – even though Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have spoken out against using their provinces’ natural resources in a trade war.

In British Columbia, which tables its budget Tuesday, the province’s Finance Minister said the fiscal plan would meet the moment without deep cuts to spending.

Other provinces in recent weeks have unveiled budgets that include contingency funds and financial relief for taxpayers, as premiers work to gird against knock-on effects that remain hard to quantify.

Read more here: Provinces prepare to respond to U.S. tariffs


6:40 a.m.

Tariffs rattle Canadian and Mexican currencies

– Reuters

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The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso fell to one-month lows after U.S. President Donald Trump levied steep tariffs on the countries.Mark Blinch/Reuters

The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso fell to one-month lows after U.S. President Donald Trump levied steep tariffs on the countries, although a fall in the U.S. dollar on the back of weak economic data limited the broader impact on Tuesday.

Market moves were fairly muted in the immediate aftermath of the tit-for-tat tariff actions, although worries of a wide-ranging trade war hit stocks hard on Monday.

The Canadian dollar was around 0.3% stronger at 1.4438 per U.S. dollar, having hit a one-month low of 1.4542 late on Monday.

The Mexican peso was last down roughly 0.9% at 20.89 per dollar, its lowest since February 3.

Analysts said many in the market were hoping tariffs might quickly be lifted if deals can be struck, much as the initial threat of levies against Canada and Mexico was halted in February.

Although tariffs might be expected to boost the U.S. dollar, recent weak economic data has weighed on the currency and bond yields in the United States.

The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the currency against six peers, was last down 0.22 per cent at 106.3, around its lowest in three months.


5:40 a.m.

Premarket: Global stocks, bond yields slide as U.S. tariffs ignite new trade battle

– Reuters

Stocks and bond yields slid on Tuesday as investors globally ducked for cover after the United States hit Canada, Mexico and China with steep tariffs.

European stocks slid 1 per cent, falling back from record highs, with shares of automakers, vulnerable to trade duties, losing 3 per cent. Aerospace and defense stocks hit a record high, however.

Government bond yields fell. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields dropped to their lowest since October at 4.115 per cent, while yields on German 10-year bonds, a benchmark for the euro zone, also slid.

Other riskier assets lost ground too, with bitcoin slipping under $84,000, erasing a surge at the start of the week. The risk-sensitive Australian dollar fell, too.

MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, fell 0.2 per cent.

Still, U.S. futures gained almost 0.3 per cent, signaling the sell-off may peter out globally. The S&P 500 is down about 5 per cent from its February 19 all-time closing high as tariffs exacerbate concerns about growth.

Investors were also unnerved by U.S. President Donald Trump pausing military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, deepening the fissure that has opened between the one-time allies.


5:37 a.m.

European stocks slump as Trump tariffs kick in

– Eric Reguly

European markets lost ground on Tuesday morning after soaring the day before, when defence companies rallied in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Milan on the prospect of Europe stepping up the transfer of weapons to Ukraine to fill the hole left by the United States.

Spooked by the global trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, and the possibility that Europe too could soon face a barrage of punishing American tariffs, the main European stock indices sank from their record highs set on Monday.

Germany’s DAX index was the worst hit by late morning, European time, with a fall of almost 2 per cent. London’s FTSE-100 fared somewhat better, with a loss of just under 0.5 per cent. France’s CAC 40 lost 1.2 per cent.

Among the biggest losers were the car companies, whose North American operations could be damaged by the 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico that began early Tuesday. Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes, Renault, Porsche and Volkswagen were all down by between 2 per cent and 6 per cent.

Oil prices also went into reverse, with Brent Crude, the international benchmark, down 1.3 per cent in London trading. The downturn in prices – Brent is down 15 per cent in the past 12 months – came after the OPEC-Plus group of producers, which includes Russia, signaled plans to boost supply. Oil investors also feared that the global trade war could reduce economic growth everywhere, pushing down energy demand.

Bond yields also fell across Europe as prices rose (yields and prices move in opposite directions) as investors sought the relative security of government-issued debt.

Some stocks defied the slump. Leonardo of Italy, one of the world’s biggest defence contractors, rose 1.4 per cent on the Milan bourse after having climbed 17 per cent on Monday, taking its one-year return to almost 125 per cent. The defence companies’ rally came after the White House on Monday announced a pause in U.S. weapons sales to Ukraine, which should translate into extra orders for European suppliers of everything from missiles to artillery shells.


3:07 a.m.

China hits back with measures targeting agricultural products

– James Griffiths

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Ships and containers are shrouded in fog at the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai on Feb. 16, 2025.-/AFP/Getty Images

Minutes after new U.S. tariffs came into force against a slate of Chinese goods Tuesday, Beijing responded by imposing 10-15 per cent levies against U.S. agricultural and foodstuffs.

Additional 15 per cent tariffs will be imposed on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn and cotton imported into China, while sorghum, soybean, pork, beef, and other foodstuffs will be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, China’s State Council said in a statement.

Speaking to reporters, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing “will play along to the end” if Washington is intent on waging a trade war.

In addition to the new tariffs announced Tuesday, China also placed 25 U.S. firms under export and investment restrictions on national security grounds.

The measures were in response to a new 10 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods imposed by President Donald Trump late Monday, on top of existing across-the-board 10 per cent tariffs his administration has enacted against China since coming to power in January.

Read more here: China hits back against U.S. tariffs with measures targeting agricultural products


12:01 a.m.

U.S. triggers trade war with tariffs on Canada, Mexico

– Kate Helmore and Pippa Norman

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From left, U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, China’s President Xi Jinping, and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.The Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war with Canada at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday morning, citing a threat to national security posed by “unchecked drug trafficking.”

The U.S. is now imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, with a 10 per cent tariff on energy and critical minerals.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to retaliate, hitting back with $30-billion in tariffs on U.S. goods, rising to $155-billion in 21 days. These measures took effect at the same time as the U.S. tariffs.

Early Tuesday morning, trucks lined up on either side of the Ambassador Bridge, the main artery between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. It is the busiest international crossing in North America. Every day, about $329-million worth of products cross the Detroit River, from vegetables to automotive parts. It handles about one third of all trade between the two countries.

The next 24 hours promises to be confusing and chaotic for this border crossing and those living on either side.

The move from Mr. Trump upends the free trade that has benefited both Canada’s largest industries and its everyday consumers.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that there was no chance for Canada or Mexico to prevent 25 per cent tariffs from taking effect on Tuesday, sending financial markets reeling on the prospect of new economic barriers.

Reuters


March 3, 10:15 p.m.

Trudeau announces counter tariffs

– Laura Stone and Steven Chase

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference Feb. 1, 2025 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.DAVE CHAN/AFP/Getty Images

The announcement, after months of economic threats from Mr. Trump, prompted a response from Mr. Trudeau hours later. He said in a statement Monday evening that Canada would retaliate with its own tariffs on billions of dollars in American goods, setting the stage for a major trade war between this country and its largest trading partner.

The retaliatory tariffs, Mr. Trudeau said, would take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning if the U.S. tariffs were in effect. He defended Canada’s actions on the border and its work to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.

“Let me be unequivocally clear – there is no justification for these actions,” he said, referring to the U.S. tariffs.

Mr. Trudeau is expected to address Canadians Tuesday morning to detail the retaliatory measures. His statement says they will initially apply to $30-billion in U.S. goods, rising to $155-billion in 21 days.


March 3, 3:00 p.m.

Trump says no room left for a deal, U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods

– Laura Stone and Steven Chase

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U.S. President Donald Trump is shown signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.Alex Wong/Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump says his government will impose 25-per-cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting Tuesday, saying there is no room left for either country to make a deal to avoid the punishing levies.

Speaking to reporters at the White House Monday, Mr. Trump confirmed the 25-per-cent tariffs will go ahead as planned beginning Tuesday, adding the countries will need to build car plants and other items in America in order to relieve the levies.

The President also said reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 2.

Read more: Trump says 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods take effect tomorrow

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Lake Victoria receives approval of acquisition

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. has received final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to acquire the Imwelo Gold Project in Tanzania.

Through the purchase of Imwelo, the seller, Tanzoz Mineral Ltd., becomes a new >10% shareholder of Lake Victoria Gold. Likewise, Rostam Aziz, one of Tanzania’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, will now hold more than 10% of Lake Victoria.

Imwelo’s underlying mining license, ML 538/2015, will irrevocably become the property of Lake Victoria Gold’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Tembo Gold Tanzania Ltd. Under the terms of the License Purchase Agreement, the vendor, Tanzoz Mineral Ltd., will receive a payment of CAN$5 500 000 in the form of 24 064 723 common shares in Lake Victoria Gold, at a deemed issue price of CAN$0.22 per share. In addition, a one-time payment of US$148 148 is due in cash. As a result of the acquisition, Seth Dickinson, the CEO of the seller, was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Director of the company.

The Lake Victoria shares issued to the seller are subject to a trust agreement under the conditions listed below:

  • 1/3 of the shares will be released from the trust once commercial production has been achieved at the Imwelo project.
  • 1/3 of the shares (1/2 of the remaining shares) will be released 6 months after commercial production has been achieved in the Imwelo project.
  • 1/3 of the shares (all remaining shares) will be released 12 months after commercial production has been achieved in the Imwelo project.

At the same time as the acquisition was concluded, the company also concluded a private placement of 16 000 000 shares at a price of CAN$0.22 with an associated company of the Tanzanian Taifa Mining and Civils Limited. Taifa therefore now owns 10.86% of the company. Lake Victoria will receive proceeds of CAN$3 520 000 from the placement.

Simon Benstead, Executive Chairman & CFO, said:

“This milestone represents a defining moment for Lake Victoria Gold and its shareholders. The completion of the acquisition of the Imwelo Mining License and the solidification of our strategic partnership with Taifa Group reflects the unwavering commitment and persistence of our team and partners. We thank our shareholders for their patience and support, and remain focused on advancing the project to realise meaningful results and value for all stakeholders.”

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