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Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S.
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'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling he planned to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.
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State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.
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S&P/TSX composite up ahead of Trump tariff announcement, U.S. stocks also higher

S&P/TSX composite up ahead of Trump tariff announcement, U.S. stocks also higher

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the United States were up in late-morning trading ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest announcement of tariffs expected after the markets close. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 55.
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Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

NDP’s choice to lead health-care efficiency efforts is drawing fire over past billings and accusations of insider ties
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Stock market today: Wall Street opens lower ahead of tariff announcement

Stock market today: Wall Street opens lower ahead of tariff announcement

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling in the final hours before President Donald Trump unveils the tariffs he promised as part of his “Liberation Day” that could drastically remake the global economy and trade. The S&P 500 was 0.
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Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Taxpayers woke up to a bright new day featuring a dramatic drop in gas prices — for a while.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation accelerates as home sales retreat for a third month

Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation accelerates as home sales retreat for a third month

Higher shelter and gas prices push inflation to 3%
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Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday's announcement on U.S. tariffs. U.S.
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Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Coun. Peter Meiszner: "I am in favour of exploring it and looking at all the implications, pros and cons. It's a conversation worth reigniting."
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