Sophia Harris
Business Reporter
Based in Toronto, Sophia Harris covers consumer and business for CBC News web, radio and TV. She previously worked as a CBC videojournalist in the Maritimes, where she won an Atlantic Journalism Award for her work. Got a story idea? Contact: [email protected]
Latest from Sophia Harris

Canadian travel to the U.S. has plummeted. One reason why: fear
The number of return trips among Canadians travelling to the U.S. has plummeted. Some travellers are cancelling plans due to concern over beefed up border security following the Trump administration's pledge to crackdown on immigration.
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A reprieve for snowbirds? Trump administration sued over traveller registration requirement
Immigration advocates are suing the Trump administration over its coming registration requirement for non-U.S. citizens staying longer than 29 days, offering a possible reprieve for Canadian snowbirds.
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Canada's anti-tariff billboards in the U.S. go viral — but is anyone swayed?
Ottawa has launched an anti-tariff billboard campaign in 12 mostly Republican-voting states and in Washington, D.C. Although the jury is still out on the campaign's effectiveness, one thing's for certain — it has gone viral.
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Hudson's Bay managers will get up to $3 million in bonuses, but workers get no severance
The beleaguered Hudson's Bay Co., which plans to close most of its 96 stores by the end of June, will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives — but will not pay severance to its more than 9,300 workers, most of whom will soon lose their jobs.
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Hudson's Bay's demise marks the death of the traditional department store in Canada
Some retail experts say the traditional department store is on its way out in Canada because it didn't change with the times.
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Canada's counter-tariffs are hurting small businesses. Even so, many still support them
Small businesses that import good from the U.S. may be impacted by Canada’s counter-tariffs. Even so, a survey done by an independent business lobby group found that many of its members support them.
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Sunwing stranded couple for 5 days after vacation, charged them $50 flight change fee to fly home
Several Sunwing passengers say the airline needs to be held accountable after many flight cancellations and delays last month, including cases where it abruptly cancelled vacations with no rebooking offers or delayed return flights for days.
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CBC Investigates
Mike Holmes-endorsed reno company says it's closing down, blames CBC News investigation
A home renovation company endorsed by celebrity contractor Mike Holmes said Tuesday it is closing down, blaming CBC News coverage.
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Air Canada was ordered to pay a passenger $2,000 for delayed luggage. Instead, it's taking him to court
Air Canada is contesting in court an order by the Canadian Transportation Agency to pay a couple $2,079 for delayed luggage. Critics argue the agency's complaints system needs to change so passengers don’t get dragged into court battles.
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CBC Investigates
Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed
TV celebrity contractor Mike Holmes has posted a public statement on Facebook about the importance of electrical safety and investigating contractors which may have done unsafe work.
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