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Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

WASHINGTON — A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying protectionist policies like Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could damage economies on both sides of the border.
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In the news today: Canadian Chamber sends warning about Trump tariffs

In the news today: Canadian Chamber sends warning about Trump tariffs

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian Chamber sends warning about Trump tariffs A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S.
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The latest: Canadians mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel

The latest: Canadians mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel

Ceremonies, events and protests are being held across Canada to mark the anniversary of a brutal Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. The Oct.
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Prayers, protests and police as Canada marks anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Prayers, protests and police as Canada marks anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack

MONTREAL — With prayers, protests, and a heavy police presence, Canada has marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and triggered an ongoing war.
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Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop

Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop

VERNON, B.C. — NDP Leader David Eby is promising a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.
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Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons

Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons

OTTAWA — Federal political parties appear to be locked in a game of chicken in an increasingly precarious Parliament over a debate that has stalled almost all business in the House of Commons.
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Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby

Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia's election campaign was dragged far off course Monday as the two main party leaders were forced to comment about comparisons of the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals to COVID-19 pandemic health measures.
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Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats

Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threats

OTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public
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Global Affairs Canada chartering more flights from Lebanon for Canadians this week

Global Affairs Canada chartering more flights from Lebanon for Canadians this week

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it's chartering more flights from Lebanon this week to help Canadians leave the country as conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah.
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McGill agrees to drop legal challenge of law faculty union, ending strike

McGill agrees to drop legal challenge of law faculty union, ending strike

MONTREAL — McGill University has agreed to drop a legal challenge of its law faculty's right to unionize, bringing an official end to a strike during which law professors walked off the job for more than five weeks this fall.
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