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How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs

How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs

With less than two weeks to go until Trump returns to the White House, it's still not clear how the Republican leader will enact his tariff agenda, but the International Economic Emergency Powers Act is one possibility.
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David Eby: B.C. prepared for economic defence against American threats

David Eby: B.C. prepared for economic defence against American threats

Premier's economic plan targets red tape and U.S. trade tensions
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Canadians' financial stress ramping up despite interest rate cuts: MNP

Canadians' financial stress ramping up despite interest rate cuts: MNP

Half of Canadians are $200 or less away from being unable to cover their monthly bills and debt payments, according to MNP Ltd.'s quarterly report on consumer debt.
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Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.
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Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative

OTTAWA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party.
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B.C. couple loses bid for $2,500 wedding caterer refund

B.C. couple loses bid for $2,500 wedding caterer refund

Couple claimed restaurant staff ate $110 of reception ice cream
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Provinces now responsible for buying COVID-19 vaccines as feds issue new guidance

Provinces now responsible for buying COVID-19 vaccines as feds issue new guidance

TORONTO — Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
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Opinion: How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory

Opinion: How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory

How precisely Donald Trump could make good on his threat to annex Canada can be found in the U.S. Constitution. There is both potential and precedent in American history.
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Premier David Eby dodging questions over legal industry reforms, says association

Premier David Eby dodging questions over legal industry reforms, says association

Trial Lawyers Association of BC wants to ask B.C. Premier David Eby questions about legal regulatory reforms but claims he is ducking responsibility; a judge will decide the matter Jan. 14.
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Opinion: Can the Liberals recover before the next federal election?

Opinion: Can the Liberals recover before the next federal election?

Leadership candidates must connect with voters on affordability and jobs
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