National Business

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was hopeful after meeting Tuesday with the prime minister and other premiers about the potential for a large Arctic trade corridor through the Port of Churchill on Hudson Bay.

Canadian National Railway Co. reported its profit ticked up during its second quarter compared with last year, as it said trade uncertainty is making it difficult for it to provide investors with an outlook.

JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a moment of remembrance that some would much rather forget.

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's premiers downplayed the importance of a looming Aug. 1 deadline in trade talks with the U.S. on Tuesday, saying the objective is to get the best possible deal for Canadians.

MONTREAL — First Nations in Quebec have walked away from talks with the provincial government on a forestry bill they say would pave the way to privatizing public land.

EDMONTON — Environmental lawyers are asking Alberta's ethics commissioner to investigate an energy regulator board member and adviser to Premier Danielle Smith for conflicts of interest.

When was the last time you pulled out cash to pay for something? Many Canadians might have to think long and hard, especially if they're younger.

TORONTO — Sales of spirits from the United States have plunged in Canada as provinces and consumers push back against U.S. trade hostility, but industry groups found overall sales are down too. Spirits sales from the U.S. were down 66.

Canada's main stock index saw modest gains Tuesday and U.S. markets were mixed as the latest U.S. tariff deadline approaches with relatively little fanfare. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 47.43 points at 27,364.43.

VANCOUVER — Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast.