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Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.
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Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
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Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits

Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits

OTTAWA — Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working.
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Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting

Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that he's confident all the premiers will get on board with a unified "Team Canada" approach to deal with Donald Trump's tariff threat.
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B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

Angus Reid Institute survey also shows perceived link between corruption and high cost of living
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S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning, helped higher by telecom and utility stocks

S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning, helped higher by telecom and utility stocks

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index climbed higher in late-morning trading, helped by strength in telecommunication and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 81.50 points at 25,486.64.
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Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Premiers divided across Canada over how to tackle potential trade war
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Stock market today: Wall Street is off to a mixed start as Big Tech stocks fall

Stock market today: Wall Street is off to a mixed start as Big Tech stocks fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street as losses for Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 was down 0.
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NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST break during the holidays, he won’t back the $250 rebate proposal unless the government expands eligibility to the most vulnerable.
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Black-owned B.C. businesses get boost through grant program

Black-owned B.C. businesses get boost through grant program

Law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell distributing $100K to six businesses across Canada
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