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Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum now in place

Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum now in place

WASHINGTON — The latest move in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade came into force Wednesday as all countries, including Canada, were hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
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Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of his transition team that must happen first.
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B.C. RCMP officer didn't apologize to insulted colleague as claimed, lawyer says

B.C. RCMP officer didn't apologize to insulted colleague as claimed, lawyer says

A British Columbia Mountie who made derogatory comments about a female colleague's weight testified this week that he apologized to her and they "laughed it off," but an RCMP lawyer said Tuesday that the officer "outright lied.
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B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and power generation to water supply and salmon restorati
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B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.
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White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON — After another chaotic day in Canada-U.S. relations, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports.
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Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests. The poll of Canadians’ voting intentions has both parties sitting at 37 per cent.
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B.C. shop fined $1m for selling 'natural' health products containing Cialis, Viagra

B.C. shop fined $1m for selling 'natural' health products containing Cialis, Viagra

RICHMOND, B.C. — A Metro Vancouver adult store operator has been fined $1.07 million for selling sexual enhancement products advertised as natural but that actually contained prescription drugs. Health Canada says MFH International Enterprise Inc.
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Poilievre wants to impose 50 per cent metal tariffs on U.S. after latest Trump threat

Poilievre wants to impose 50 per cent metal tariffs on U.S. after latest Trump threat

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday Canada should hit the U.S. with matching tariffs on steel and aluminum in reply to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest trade war escalation.
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Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's team says he has placed his assets into a blind trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner ahead of being sworn in as prime minister.
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