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Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration’s latest effort to boost...

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Canadian leaders warn of ongoing trade threat after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

Canadian labour leaders and government officials are reacting with caution after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, calling the ruling a legal setback...

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What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s little that Donald Trump has cherished more in his second term than tariffs, a symbol of his imperious approach to the presidency. He has raised and lowered them at will,...

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Defiant Trump says 10 per cent global tariff coming after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order to impose a 10 per cent global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down his use of an emergency legal tool to realign global trade. Trump...

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Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada's top doctor

OTTAWA — Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer. In an interview Friday, the day her three-year...

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Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final passenger flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba on Wednesday. Ottawa, meanwhile, continues to steer clear of criticizing...

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Statistics Canada reports December retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $70B

OTTAWA — Retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $70 billion in December as sales at new and used car dealers dropped, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for January...

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Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States and is now urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before...

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Ahead of PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times...

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It's the first tax season since the CRA revamped its services. Here's what to expect

The Canada Revenue Agency says taxpayers should have an easier time this tax season, a year after it faced criticism for long wait times and, in some cases, bad advice from representatives. The agency...

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