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Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec

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Canadian mayors, workers worry about 'permanent damage' from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers worry about 'permanent damage' from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration's punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border.
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'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

'Critical safety failures' behind deadly Oakridge crane accident, WorkSafeBC says

WorkSafeBC says a worker killed at the massive Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver last year when a mould used for concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was.
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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. Gov. Gen.
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U.S. gender backlash hitting UN agencies, Canadian ambassador Bob Rae says

U.S. gender backlash hitting UN agencies, Canadian ambassador Bob Rae says

UNITED NATIONS — Canada is mobilizing to advance gender equity and feminism in global forums as the Trump administration attempts to roll back diversity programming at the United Nations.
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Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday

OTTAWA — The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for steel and aluminum tariffs the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Wednesday.
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B.C. RCMP conduct hearing delayed over disclosure issues, possible publication ban

B.C. RCMP conduct hearing delayed over disclosure issues, possible publication ban

An RCMP code of conduct hearing that could see three Mounties from Coquitlam, B.C., lose their jobs has been delayed until Thursday over disclosure issues and a possible publication ban. The hearing in Surrey, B.C.
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Quebec court to hear appeal from Just for Laughs founder sued for alleged sex assault

Quebec court to hear appeal from Just for Laughs founder sued for alleged sex assault

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will be allowed to appeal a court ruling that limits the questions his defence can ask in his civil trial for sexual assault, Quebec's highest court has ruled.
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Ford talks to Carney, premiers ahead of trade meeting in Washington

Ford talks to Carney, premiers ahead of trade meeting in Washington

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc suggested Wednesday they want to come out of a meeting with a top U.S. official with a "coherent plan" for the tariff road ahead.
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Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust

Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust

VANCOUVER — Canadian and other researchers have confirmed Saturn as the solar system’s undisputed “moon king," after discovering 128 more moons circling the ringed planet.
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