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'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet.
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Greens’ Valeriote, vocal opponent of LNG, says shares in oil and gas company an ‘oversight’

Greens’ Valeriote, vocal opponent of LNG, says shares in oil and gas company an ‘oversight’

Sea to Sky MLA commits to divesting $172 worth of shares in PrairieSky he says was leftover dividend from retirement investment
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How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

How Justin Trudeau captured the zeitgeist, and how he lost it

The same strategy that put Justin Trudeau in the public eye and won him the youth vote in 2015 may have brought damning scrutiny as political tides changed, particularly as his rivals adopted his online style, observers say.
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North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson considering federal Liberal leadership bid

North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson considering federal Liberal leadership bid

Wilkinson has held high-profile cabinet positions under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this
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Canada Post alleges $449K package label fraud in B.C. lawsuit

Canada Post alleges $449K package label fraud in B.C. lawsuit

Lawsuit claim alleges Jackson Lam manipulated shipping labels from various retail clients including Bell Canada, COGECO, Eastlink and Shaw Communications
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S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by losses in technology, while the sector led U.S. markets to erase Monday's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 69.90 points at 24,929.89.
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Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Long-term strategies from the government needed to help restaurants, small businesses, according to B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slumps as good news for economy reverts to being bad news for stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Good news on the U.S. economy is back to being bad for Wall Street. The S&P 500 swung to a loss of 1.1% after a pair of reports on the economy came in better than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
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As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader.
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