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Foreign interference crackdown needed, say Chinese-Canadian groups in B.C.

Foreign interference crackdown needed, say Chinese-Canadian groups in B.C.

Critics charge final report is blind to key solutions: better regulation of foreign-controlled media and a foreign agent registry that extends into all facets of government
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy

StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year as the country faces an uncertain future with U.S.
Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

Federal government posts $22.7-billion deficit from April-to-November period

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $22.7 billion between April and November. That compares with a $19.1 billion deficit over the same period last year. According to the monthly fiscal monitor, revenues were up $29.
Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership

Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney.
Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the Liberal government more time in power to sign bilateral deals on pharmacare. "I would put it back to (NDP Leader) Jagmeet Singh ...
NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed Thursday to force a spring election at the end of March, when Parliament is scheduled to return.
Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs

Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said potential U.S. tariffs would put hundreds of jobs in her community at risk, as she became the latest mayor to join an alliance advocating for Canadian border communities.
Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday

Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide Thursday night whether to include oil in his tariff plan as he confirmed his intention to impose devastating duties on Canadian imports on Saturday.
S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 1.3 per cent Thursday in a broad-based rally with strong gains in technology and base metal stocks, while U.S. stocks saw a more muted rise. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 334.95 points at 25,808.
Stock market today: Meta and Tesla lead most of Wall Street higher

Stock market today: Meta and Tesla lead most of Wall Street higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Meta Platforms and Tesla helped lead most U.S. stocks higher following a rush of profit reports from some of the country’s most influential companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.