News of the day: Waiting out trade war, buying a home right now, long-term deal with U.S., CRA denies dependant credit, employee vetting and more

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Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images filesIt’s Wednesday, Sept. 9. 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While some markets may be tightening, there is no question that trade wars might rekindle fears about what is one of the biggest financial decisions for new buyers. Photo by DAN JANISSE/PostmediaGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIn the market for a home? You may ask yourself whether buying one in the middle of a trade war is a good idea. The answer isn’t easy in a big and diverse country, with many different regional housing markets, and it only gets more complicated when you consider your own financial situation and how it might be affected by the escalating trade war between Canada and the United States. Dave McKay, chief executive of Royal Bank of Canada, takes part in a fireside chat on Oct. 8, 2025. Photo by Brent Calver/Postmedia filesThe head of Canada’s largest bank hopes Ottawa can eventually strike a long-term deal with Washington, as United States president Donald Trump escalated the ongoing trade war between the two countries by announcing new tariffs and bans on certain Canadian products. The national headquarters of the Canada Revenue Agency. Photo by Spencer Colby/Postmedia filesHere’s what separated parents need to know about the eligible dependant credit, even if support agreements change, writes Jamie Golombek. A company can spend decades building its reputation, customer relationships and goodwill. One employee can damage all three in a matter of days. Photo by Getty Images/iStock PhotoEmployers spend enormous amounts of time worrying about what happens when they fire an employee. But employers often overlook another, potentially far more serious risk. 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