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Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook.
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Opinion: Policy to blame as B.C.'s forestry squeeze gets worse

Opinion: Policy to blame as B.C.'s forestry squeeze gets worse

Government policies have made B.C.’s forestry sector less competitive at the worst possible time
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Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

B.C. industry leaders warn that unchecked procurement powers, new tolls will hurt businesses and workers
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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: Trade and tariffs Trade with the United States is set to be front and centre this week with tariffs on auto imports into the U.S. expected to come into force.
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Poilievre shrugs off reports of campaign turmoil as he pitches tax relief

Poilievre shrugs off reports of campaign turmoil as he pitches tax relief

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre brushed off reports of campaign turmoil Sunday as he pitched his party as the best choice to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
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There is no easy way for Canada to de-escalate the trade war

There is no easy way for Canada to de-escalate the trade war

Canada's former ambassador to the European Union: "This is uncharted waters."
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Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry.
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Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Friday promised a new $5 billion infrastructure fund to accelerate big projects in his quest to make much of his campaign about nation building and making Canada more economically independent from the United Sta
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Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.
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Receiver readies sale of Thind's insolvent Richmond, Surrey projects

Receiver readies sale of Thind's insolvent Richmond, Surrey projects

District Northwest and Minoru Square properties to be auctioned
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