News of the day: Chinese car kits, real estate roller-coaster, oil price swings, tourism dollars, quantum computers and more
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There have been reports that Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co. Ltd. is interested in setting up a dealership network in Canada. Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg filesArticle contentIt’s Monday, April 13. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentWhy Chinese ‘knock-down’ car kits could spell catastrophe for Canadian automakersArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentMany in the sector fear that Chinese electric-vehicle makers will build scaled-down plants that displace existing auto manufacturing and erase thousands of jobs.Article contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle contentWhy timing the bottom of Canada’s roller-coaster real estate market may be harder than you thinkArticle contentArticle contentEveryone connected to Canada’s housing market is asking the same question as the spring market, historically the busiest time of year, gets underway: Have we hit the bottom?Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!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 againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content High gas prices are displayed at a Chevron Corp. gas station near the Pacific Ocean on April 8 in El Segundo, California. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images filesArticle contentHere’s how investors can position themselves in the face of head-spinning swings in oil pricesArticle contentEnergy exposure functions best as a near‑term hedge rather than a core investment thesis, writes Martin Pelletier.Article contentLatest EntrepreneurScroll Left Scroll RightArticle contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content Domestic tourism spending rose 2.7 per cent in 2025, echoing the ‘Buy Canadian’ credo that people are practising in other spending areas. Photo by Zoff-photo/Getty ImagesArticle contentCanadians’ travel-at-home ethos should help boost the economy but not indefinitely, RBC saysArticle contentThe Canadian economy is expected to come out ahead in 2026 on the travel and tourism front since people aren’t letting up on their boycott of travelling to the United States, according to Royal Bank of Canada economists.Article contentSecond ListsScroll Left Scroll RightArticle contentRead the storyArticle contentArticle content Quantum computing offers the chance to get ‘Canadian brilliance’ right. Let’s not squander the opportunity. Photo by Handout/Scott Murdoch/Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc.Article contentQuantum computing is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Canada. Here’s how we can grow the industry at homeArticle contentEnsuring that our most promising quantum companies can scale up at home could mean billions for Canada, writes Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. chief executive Christian Weedbrook.Article contentRead the storyArticle contentTrending Posthaste: Canadian dollar is being dumped from FX reserves at a record pace. What's going on? News Why timing the bottom of Canada's roller-coaster real estate market may be harder than you think Real Estate Subscriber only. Why Chinese 'knock-down' car kits could spell catastrophe for Canadian automakers Subscriber only Electric Vehicles Dell, HP Inc. shares jump on Nvidia acquisition speculation report Information Technology Bank of Canada likely to stay put for now, says Paul Beaudry Economy Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: Canadian dollar is being dumped from FX reserves at a record pace. What's going on? News Why timing the bottom of Canada's roller-coaster real estate market may be harder than you think Real Estate Subscriber only. Why Chinese 'knock-down' car kits could spell catastrophe for Canadian automakers Subscriber only Electric Vehicles Dell, HP Inc. shares jump on Nvidia acquisition speculation report Information Technology Bank of Canada likely to stay put for now, says Paul Beaudry Economy