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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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Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada.
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Canada's dairy industry says tariffs less scary than threats to supply management

Canada's dairy industry says tariffs less scary than threats to supply management

MONTREAL — Canadian dairy farmers say they are less worried about the threat of steep U.S. tariffs than about a looming battle over supply management. U.S.
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Carney's win kills Liberals' much-delayed plan to change capital gains tax

Carney's win kills Liberals' much-delayed plan to change capital gains tax

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's victory in the Liberal leadership race put the final nail in the coffin for Ottawa's controversial plan to hike the inclusion rate on capital gains.
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