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U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty on Canadian softwood as tariffs loom
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
VANCOUVER — The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it’s planning to almost triple the anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber, bringing total levies to almost 27 per cent even before the American president’s threatened tariffs. The department issued a preliminary anti-dumping rate of 20.07 per cent today, up from 7.66 per cent sent three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Analyst calls on Canada’s military to fix white supremacy problem before it starts
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
EDMONTON — An Alberta-based analyst asked by the military to study white supremacy in its ranks says if it doesn’t want the problem to take root, it should take action against a culture that gives it room to grow. Political scientist Andy Knight says his research suggests current attitudes within the Armed Forces favour white, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney’s economic record
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney’s economic record days before the party gathers to choose its next leader. In his bid to win the Liberal leadership, Carney has campaigned on his economic record as governor of both the Bank of Canada and later the Bank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man accused of killing three men in 2023 truck attack to stand trial in May
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MONTREAL — The trial for a Quebec man charged with killing three pedestrians with his truck will begin mid-May and is expected to last eight weeks. The Crown prosecutor’s office says a judge confirmed today that Steeve Gagnon’s trial will begin May 15 in Rimouski, Que. Gagnon faces 14 counts in the alleged attack in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada extending tax credit for investors in critical mineral exploration
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending a tax break for those investing in critical mineral exploration. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement today at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto. The 15 per cent tax cut is being extended for two more years and is expected to free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRTC delays implementation of next-generation 911 service for two years
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Next-generation 911 service — which would allow Canadians to send texts or video to summon help — won’t be implemented for another two years. The CRTC had set Tuesday as the deadline for transitioning to next-generation 911. But the telecom regulator now says it has moved that deadline to March 2027. It says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada’s new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office announced the appointment today. King abruptly resigned as premier and Progressive Conservative leader last month, saying the decision was in the best interests of his family, the government and P.E.I. residents. He also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Carney’s economic record
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney’s economic record. Harper accuses Carney of taking unearned credit for steering the Canadian economy out of the global financial crisis more than 15 years ago. While Harper appointed Carney to run the Bank of Canada at the beginning of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau headed home from London after visiting King Charles, Europe security summit
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed back to Ottawa, after ending his London visit with an audience with King Charles. Trudeau was in London for a weekend security summit, making Canada the only non-European nation represented in talks on how to ensure a possible Ukraine ceasefire actually holds. Analysts say Trudeau’s visit was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Trudeau visits King Charles before trip home
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Trudeau meets with King Charles before trip home Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with King Charles today before leaving London for Ottawa. Trudeau was received by the King in the saloon at Sandringham House. The prime minister was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Trudeau set to visit King Charles before trip home
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Trudeau set to visit King Charles before trip home Prime Minister Justin Trudeau planned to meet with King Charles today before leaving London for Ottawa. Trudeau was in London for a weekend security summit, making Canada the only ... Read More »
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