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China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles , matching U.S. duties on Chinese EVs.
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Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

New poll shows broad support for a national service program, but enthusiasm varies based on region
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Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

An Equifax Canada report says missed credit payments were higher among younger Canadians in the second quarter due to living costs and unemployment.
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Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.
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Opinion: Canada's treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Opinion: Canada's treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Mobility restrictions imposed on internationally trained physicians in Canada could be aggravating the health-care crisis intensifying an ongoing doctor shortage.
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Opinion: British Columbians can't afford NDP's mismanaged SkyTrain extension

Opinion: British Columbians can't afford NDP's mismanaged SkyTrain extension

Province blames inflation, labour issues for the $6B SkyTrain cost — but taxpayers know better
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Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

HALIFAX — Liberals are having some "robust" conversations about the state of their party and its slump in popularity with voters but those talks cannot happen in public, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Monday.
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B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

Local governments consider more than 200 resolutions at UBCM conference in Vancouver.
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Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadians as his government announces new restrictions to limit the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in the country.
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S&P/TSX composite up Monday with price of oil, U.S. markets mixed as Dow hits high

S&P/TSX composite up Monday with price of oil, U.S. markets mixed as Dow hits high

TORONTO — Energy prices helped the TSX post a gain Monday, while U.S. markets were mixed as the Dow posted a record high. Big tech names weighed down U.S.
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