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Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

WASHINGTON — One of Canada’s most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt the federal government's tax on large foreign digit
In the news today: Former BoC governor will address Liberal caucus, NDP caucus begins

In the news today: Former BoC governor will address Liberal caucus, NDP caucus begins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

VICTORIA — An opposition research file on the "extremism" of the Conservative Party of British Columbia's executive director has been leaked by BC United sources, less than two weeks after the parties' leaders announced a deal to work together in the
B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training

B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is partnering with a bear welfare group to reduce the number of bears being euthanized in the province.
Police union calls for 'fulsome public safety plan' in B.C. ahead of provincial vote

Police union calls for 'fulsome public safety plan' in B.C. ahead of provincial vote

VICTORIA — The national union for RCMP officers is seeking to make public safety and bail reform a British Columbia election issue after repeat offenders were arrested for violent crimes, including a pair of gruesome attacks in downtown Vancouver las
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.
Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year.
Coroner issues report into 'avoidable' killings of Quebec police officer, assailant

Coroner issues report into 'avoidable' killings of Quebec police officer, assailant

MONTREAL — The deaths of a provincial police sergeant and the mentally ill man who fatally stabbed her were avoidable, a Quebec coroner has concluded, saying health-care workers and police should have communicated better.
Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign

Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign

WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris will bring her message of joy directly to Donald Trump during a debate that experts say is shaping up to be a critical moment ahead of the November U.S. election. "This is perhaps the only time U.S.
Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

OTTAWA — The federal government says Canada will challenge recent increases to softwood lumber duties by the United States.