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G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday she's focused on working with Canada's peers to address global challenges as she welcomes her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan to Quebec.
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Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Research Co. poll reveals BC NDP still seen as stronger on standing up to Trump’s policies
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Wall Street drifts after getting more good news on the economy but also another Trump tariff threat

Wall Street drifts after getting more good news on the economy but also another Trump tariff threat

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is drifting in early trading, even after getting a double-shot of encouraging news on the economy. The S&P 500 was off 0.
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New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump's tariffs

New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States.
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'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

WorkSafeBC says a worker killed at the massive Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver last year when a mould used for concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was.
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Opinion: Canada’s trade future hinges on federal infrastructure investment

Opinion: Canada’s trade future hinges on federal infrastructure investment

Global competitors are racing ahead as Canada stumbles
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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. Gov. Gen.
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Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

OTTAWA — The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Wednesday.
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TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed, after 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum officially kicked in and the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point to 2.
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U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

OTTAWA — Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can't lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged trade war with the United States.
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