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Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's team says he has placed his assets into a blind trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner ahead of being sworn in as prime minister.
Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada.
Carney's win kills Liberals' much-delayed plan to change capital gains tax

Carney's win kills Liberals' much-delayed plan to change capital gains tax

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's victory in the Liberal leadership race put the final nail in the coffin for Ottawa's controversial plan to hike the inclusion rate on capital gains.
Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and thank you letters

Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and thank you letters

TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit five years ago, Canadian public health doctors, infectious disease specialists and epidemiologists were thrust into national fame through daily televised briefings and media interviews about measures to contai
As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

As Ontario hikes cost of electricity exports, Lutnick says more tariffs are coming

WASHINGTON — Ontario placed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States on Monday as Canada braced for steel and aluminum duties the Trump administration is set to deploy on Wednesday.
Three B.C. Conservative rebels will sit as Independents as they 'explore' new party

Three B.C. Conservative rebels will sit as Independents as they 'explore' new party

On the front steps of the B.C. legislature on Monday, three rebel former members of the B.C.
B.C. pulling all U.S. booze from government stores, widening red-state liquor ban

B.C. pulling all U.S. booze from government stores, widening red-state liquor ban

American beer, wine and all other alcohol is being removed from government stores in British Columbia in retaliation for U.S. tariffs, expanding a ban on liquor from so-called red states that voted for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy

Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market’s sell-off cut deeper on Monday as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Donald Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to get what he wants.
New company takes over Metro Vancouver incinerator amid expansion plans and opposition

New company takes over Metro Vancouver incinerator amid expansion plans and opposition

Opponents say the aging incinerator is expected to face steep capital costs in the coming years. Metro says it remains the best option for dealing with a quarter of the region's garbage.
Carney promises 'quick' transition after meeting with Trudeau

Carney promises 'quick' transition after meeting with Trudeau

OTTAWA — Liberal leader Mark Carney is promising a "seamless" and "quick" transition as he takes the reins from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.