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Canadian, U.S. markets plunge Monday amid trade confusion

Canadian, U.S. markets plunge Monday amid trade confusion

TORONTO — Stock markets on both sides of the border took a steep tumble Monday as the reality of a U.S.
Eby: B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down

Eby: B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will move as quickly as it can to remove the consumer-based carbon tax once the federal law upholding it is removed.
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

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including developments on Canada-U.S. trade and word on who will be the country's new prime minister.
'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.
Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday, putting him on track to soon become the next prime minister of Canada.
Canadian investment regulator warns of emerging ‘account intrusion’ scam

Canadian investment regulator warns of emerging ‘account intrusion’ scam

The advice CIRO is giving is to: “Stop and think before you click!”
The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come.
B.C. Conservatives lose three MLAs in disastrous day, one says he'll form new caucus

B.C. Conservatives lose three MLAs in disastrous day, one says he'll form new caucus

VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservatives have lost three caucus members in a disastrous day for the Opposition, with the prospect of more to come when one of the rebels tries to form a new party next week.

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING (AP) — China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products.
Poilievre takes aim at Carney as he calls for changes to Conflict of Interest Act

Poilievre takes aim at Carney as he calls for changes to Conflict of Interest Act

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Friday pledged to amend the Conflict of Interest Act to require that party leadership candidates make financial disclosures similar to those cabinet ministers must make — closing what Poilievre calls t