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Mario Canseco: Carney’s Liberals surge as Poilievre’s lead evaporates in polling

Mario Canseco: Carney’s Liberals surge as Poilievre’s lead evaporates in polling

Research Co. poll reveals Canada-U.S. tensions over tariffs have reshaped the election, making voter turnout more crucial than ever
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Rob Shaw: B.C. business leaders push back against NDP’s power grab

Rob Shaw: B.C. business leaders push back against NDP’s power grab

Calls grow to separate interprovincial trade measures from sweeping executive powers
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Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

Stocks closed broadly higher Monday amid hopes on Wall Street that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next week. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%.
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Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders spent their first full day on the election campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers, tariffs and the trades.
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Canadian and U.S. stocks surge higher Monday on latest tariff headlines

Canadian and U.S. stocks surge higher Monday on latest tariff headlines

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rallied to start the week after reports that a new round of U.S. tariffs scheduled to take effect on April 2 might be narrower than first expected.
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Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, Canadian business leaders say they're not optimistic that any meaningful reprieve is in the works. "Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy ...
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Former mayor Gregor Robertson to run with Liberals in Vancouver

Former mayor Gregor Robertson to run with Liberals in Vancouver

Robertson: “The rise of hostility in our own backyard and around the world is threatening our rights, our freedoms, our very sovereignty.”
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Rob Shaw: NDP weighs changes amid backlash to Eby’s emergency powers bill

Rob Shaw: NDP weighs changes amid backlash to Eby’s emergency powers bill

Facing criticism that Bill 7 undermines democracy, the BC NDP is exploring amendments—but warns it won’t be accused later of moving too slowly.
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Kirk LaPointe: Canada at a crossroads as Carney, Poilievre clash

Kirk LaPointe: Canada at a crossroads as Carney, Poilievre clash

This campaign will shape the economy, Canada’s global standing and how we withstand an economic storm from the U.S.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Trade and how they will deal with U.S.
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