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Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2025
OTTAWA — Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would be hit the hardest by U.S. tariffs, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Using Statistics Canada trade data, the organization came up with a “U.S. Tariff Exposure Index” to look at the potential impact of threatened American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Premiers travel to Washington amid tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Premiers travel to Washington amid tariff threat Canadian premiers are taking up the Team Canada mantle in Washington this week for a joint mission to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop tariff threats for good. The Council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prince Harry, Meghan take part in Invictus Games welcome ceremony in Whistler
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2025
WHISTLER, B.C. — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, took part in the Whistler, B.C., welcome ceremony for the Invictus Games, with Harry saying it looked like everyone in Whistler had come out to support the athletes. Harry said he wanted all of the competitors at the Games for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump signs order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products, starting in March — near the deadline given to Canada to convince the U.S. president to halt his plan for across-the-board duties. “It’s a big deal. This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre promises a military base in Iqaluit, would cut foreign aid to pay for it
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — A Conservative government would build a permanent military base in Nunavut and pay for it by “dramatically cutting” Canada’s foreign aid budget, party leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday in Iqaluit. Speaking at a press conference, Poilievre said CFB Iqaluit would serve as a base for Royal Canadian Air Force operations in the Arctic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 Nations tournament set against backdrop of Canada-U.S. political tensions
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
Canada and the United States share the world’s longest border at nearly 9,000 kilometres. The countries have interlinked economies and plenty in common culturally. The Peace Arch, straddling British Columbia and Washington state, is meant to symbolizes that friendship. The Peace Bridge, meanwhile, links Ontario and New York state. The last few weeks haven’t felt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario NDP, Liberals focus on health care as tariffs threaten to draw attention away
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
TORONTO — Ontario’s NDP and Liberal leaders tried to keep voters focused on health care Monday, even as actions by the U.S. president threatened to once again draw attention elsewhere in the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has tried to make dealing with President Donald Trump the ballot question in the snap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla says she wants a translator for French debate
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla said she’s working on her French skills, but plans to ask for a translator to help her in the party’s upcoming French-language debate. Dhalla is one of the five leadership candidates who will face off in two debates in Montreal later this month, one in French and another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on Tesla vehicles for as long as the trade war with the United States continues. In a news release issued Monday, Singh said an NDP federal government would also revive Ottawa’s incentive program for electric vehicle purchases. Since May 2019, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of Canada-U. S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including products from Canada — a threat causing economic uncertainty across the country. Here’s a look back at the impacts of Trump’s previous steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadians. March 2018 Trump announces his intent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGill University announces budget cuts in response to new Quebec policies
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2025
MONTREAL — McGill University is planning cost cuts and layoffs to address a projected $45-million deficit next fiscal year, which it blames partly on new Quebec government policies. Administrators at the Montreal university say McGill is dealing with many of the same challenges facing other Canadian post-secondary institutions, including cuts to international student enrolment. But ... Read More »
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