For decades, the flow of goods between Canada and the United States followed a predictable logic. If something was produced in North America, chances were high it would pass through the U.S. at some point — as a destination, a transit hub, or a reference market. That assumption became so embedded it stopped being questioned. Recently, that pattern has begun to shift. As reported by BNN Bloomberg , Canada is seeing a rapid increase in imports that historically would have gone

Toronto’s small, independent businesses are more than storefronts. They are the economic and social glue of neighbourhoods — employers, community hubs, and taxpayers whose decisions shape the city’s everyday life. But when economic pressures intensify or external shocks hit, these local economies can quickly become vulnerable. In early 2025, the City of Toronto launched the Love Local  campaign as part of a broader strategy to protect local businesses and strengthen economic