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Canadian trade survived the first Trump presidency. Here's how it can survive the second

Donald Trump is returning to the White House with big plans to remake the global trade landscape. That could be a disaster for Canada's economy. But key players of the last trade war believe they can mitigate the damage.




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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday. Policymakers took note of a job market that has "generally eased," while inflation continues to move toward the central bank's two per cent target.




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Emissions from oilsands forecast to continue rising as oil production increases, says report

Total greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta's oilsands have remained relatively flat for the last few years but could climb yet again in 2024 as the industry ratchets up oil production, according to a new report released Thursday.



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Annual rental prices fell for the 1st time in over three years, but only in big cities

Canadian rental prices fell 1.2 per cent in October compared to the same time last year. It's the first time that annual rents have declined since July 2021, according to a new report.




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Alberta government fires AIMCo board, four top executives, in 'reset' for pension fund manager

The province says the move comes "after years of AIMCo consistently failing to meet its mandated benchmark returns." For now, Finance Minister Nate Horner has been appointed the AIMCo board's sole director and chair. Senior public servant Ray Gilmour has been appointed interim CEO.



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What the federal ban on TikTok's Canadian operations means for you

The federal government ordered an end to TikTok's Canadian operations on Wednesday, citing national security concerns. But its decision to keep the app itself available has privacy experts puzzled.




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Port of Montreal employer threatens lockout Sunday unless union agrees to 'final' offer

The employers' association is threatening to lock out workers at 9 p.m. Sunday if a deal isn't reached.



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Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails

Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday have been called off. It comes as more than 100 organizations representing industries from automotive and fertilizer to retail and mining urged the government to do whatever it takes to end the work stoppage.



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Lockout at Port of Montreal could be 'catastrophic' for economy, port authority says

A lockout at the Port of Montreal began Sunday night. The CEO of the Montreal Port Authority says if the dispute between dockworkers and the Maritime Employers Association drags on, it will have disastrous consequences for the economy.



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Free transit actually is a thing, and you might be surprised where

While public transit in many Canadian cities is struggling with rising fares and falling ridership, one Ontario community has more than doubled its transit use in the past two years. Orangeville has made its buses free, joining a list of much larger communities that have gone fare-free.




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Is it a tenant's right to charge an EV at their rental?

An Ottawa man feels it's his right to charge his car overnight at his apartment building since electricity is included in his rent, but his landlord disagrees.



  • News/Canada/Ottawa

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'Christmas creep' is here as the retail season starts early. But is it about consumerism or comfort?

If it seems like the Christmas shopping season starts earlier every year, you're not wrong. In response to growing customer demand, stores of all stripes brought out their festive collections weeks before the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.




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Internal report describes a 'cesspool of racism' in the federal public service

An internal report on workplace racism and harassment at the highest levels of the federal public service shows that not even the federal government’s top executives are immune from the problem.




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Ottawa to reinstate Arctic ambassador as it faces challenges from U.S., Russia and China in region

Ottawa is finalizing its long-awaited Arctic foreign policy with Inuit leaders for release before the end of the year, as Canada braces for a second Trump presidency and increasing threats to its sovereignty from China and Russia.




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Freeland says Canada's borders are 'safe and secure' following Trump's election win

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is reassuring Canadians as officials worry president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could send them northward.




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How an alleged Russian plot suddenly upended Canada's air cargo rules

Transport Canada quietly changed air cargo importation rules for 55 mostly European countries in September, throwing the system into chaos — all in response to an alleged Russian plot to place firebombs on planes destined for North America.




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Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history

As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Canadians know little about their country's history.




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Time limits for trials were meant to speed up justice. They've also halted hundreds of criminal cases

Supporters say the Supreme Court of Canada's so-called Jordan ruling in 2016 has sped up proceedings and strengthened Charter rights for prompt justice. But some victims say the time limits for trials work in criminals' favour and cases continue to collapse because those limits are breached. 



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Federal byelection called in B.C.'s Cloverdale-Langley City riding

The prime minister has announced that a byelection will be held in the federal seat of Cloverdale-Langley City, in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, on Dec. 16.



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Former U.S. commerce secretary says he 'can't imagine' Trump would tax Canadian energy

Donald Trump's former commerce secretary says he 'can't imagine' the U.S. president-elect would want to tax Canadian energy, despite campaign promises about imposing a global tariff when he takes office in January.




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'Keep trying. Dream': The life and message of Murray Sinclair honoured at memorial service

The family of the late Murray Sinclair remember his life as they are joined by members of the public, the Canadian Governor General and prime minister during a commemorative service at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre to honour his legacy Sunday afternoon.



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Thousands gather in Ottawa for Remembrance Day tribute to Canada's veterans

Thousands of veterans, military personnel and their supporters gathered at Canada's National War Memorial in Ottawa to remember those who have fought and died to protect this country and its freedoms.




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National chief says ICC should probe disappearances of children from residential schools

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the International Criminal Court should investigate the disappearance of Indigenous children from Canadian residential schools.




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Canada Post workers give 72-hour notice to strike as company warns of financial impact

The union representing Canada Post workers said it will be in a legal strike position on Friday, exactly one year after talks on a new contract began. But the union is holding back on deciding whether a job action will take place immediately.




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Top Trump White House pick has strong view on Canada's government. It's not flattering

Mike Waltz, the man reportedly tapped for the top international role inside the Trump White House isn’t just predicting the impending defeat of Canada’s Trudeau government: He’s celebrating it.




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Labour minister sends ports dispute to binding arbitration, orders end to lockouts

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has sent labour disputes at ports in Quebec and British Columbia to binding arbitration and has ordered people back to work after the disputes reached what he called a "total impasse."




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Privacy commissioner launches investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency

Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and “its handling of biological samples collected from athletes.”




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Premier Ford pitches kicking Mexico out of North American free trade pact

Ontario Premier Doug Ford appears to be dipping his toe into new territory — talking about removing Mexico from the North American trade agreement.




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Former B.C. premier John Horgan, Canada's ambassador to Germany, dead at 65

Former B.C. premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, CBC News has confirmed. In June this year, Horgan told CBC that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the third time during a routine followup appointment for his previous throat cancer.



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CSIS had concerns about Abdelrazik's motives ahead of trip to Sudan, investigator testifies

Canada's intelligence agency amassed a sizable file on Abousfian Abdelrazik's suspected terrorism ties in the early 2000s, although the validity of that intelligence was called into question during the Montreal man's Federal Court case.




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Trudeau says Canada and the U.S. will 'do good things together' with Trump in the White House

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounded an upbeat note Tuesday on the prospect of working with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, saying Canada has dealt with his trade threats before and can do so again.




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Border agency clears employee after Indian media reports link him with terrorism

A Canada Border Services Agency superintendent is speaking out after being targeted by the Indian government with allegations of murder and terrorism — allegations Canadian authorities say are not backed by any evidence.




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Gadgetry for office and home

Don’t trust yourself to stop nibbling? Shut those tempting treats away in a time-locked safe.




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The ultimate takeaways

Must-have gadgets and accessories for savvy travellers.




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App winning plenty of friends

A phone app that allows people to videochat in groups of up to eight has become a huge hit.




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Modern gizmos take some licking

You humans might be amazed to know what we dogs have figured out.




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Linksys reveals mesh wi-fi router

Multiple routers with multiple networks for your home are coming to Australia.




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Mirror tracks your wrinkles

“Magic mirror in the hand, who has the most wrinkles in the land?” has transcended from Snow White to 21st century camera technology.




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Glimpse of the future at Vegas

The Consumer Electronics Show is a toy wonderland for hi-tech fanciers.




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Mercedes steering health drive

You’ll start a daily workout when you get behind the wheel if you drive a Mercedes with the Fit & Healthy system.




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Things just got personal again

Ten years after the iPhone dug its grave, the personal computer is rising like a phoenix.




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This might make you care about Brexit

THOUSANDS of fans stay up late to watch the English Premier League. But the UK leaving the EU could change all that.




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Semi’s sister speaks out on Eels star’s future

SEMI Radradra’s sister has directly contradicted reports in the Fiji Times that her brother was leaving the NRL for French rugby.




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Durant tops list of Warrior trade targets

AFTER suffering an NBA Finals defeat to ruin the best regular season in history, Golden State’s owner promised to be “very aggressive”.




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LeBron destroys haters with style

LEBRON James took a social media hiatus throughout the NBA playoffs. Now that he’s king again, he unloaded perfectly.




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Footy boss denies bombshell accusation

ADELAIDE’S Mark Ricciuto has denied orchestrating a campaign to cut dollars from the contract of one of his star players.




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Stalker skirt shot divides internet

THIS footage of the US Open winner’s wife’s short skirt was far too long or not long enough depending on who you ask.




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Why I hated being on Baywatch

SURFING legend Kelly Slater has revealed how miserable he was starring alongside Pamela Anderson on Baywatch.




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Pies board accepts McGuire apology

UPDATE: EDDIE McGuire has the backing of the Collingwood board to remain president after accepting his apology for his explosive radio comments about Caroline Wilson.




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Kangaroos’ extraordinary punishment

NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott’s embarrassing umpire’s scandal just got a whole lot worse for his football club and his own wallet.