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Canada hits the U.S. with tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. exports as trade war escalates
The tariff rates run from 15% to 50% and match Washington's tariffs dollar for dollar. They took effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
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Alberta independence group releases 'transition plan' should voters approve succession from Canada
The proposals vary in scope, touching upon the continuity of social programs, air traffic control, relations with First Nations and a new constitution.
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Canadian PM Carney tells Trump administration to 'stop posting memes' in row over trade negotiations
Carney said the U.S. approach to the talks would have made Canadian industries de-facto subsidiaries of American companies or imposed terms under which they would be “gradually wound down in Canada and wiped out.”
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Trump admin's top trade negotiator warns Canada that U.S. won't 'sit down and take' retaliation
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed Canada’s claim that last-minute demands from the U.S. derailed a trade deal between the two countries.
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Jewish-owned Toronto bagel shops targeted by gunfire and vandalism in suspected hate attacks
Investigators found a shattered window and evidence that a firearm had been discharged at one of the locations
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts air quality alert in northern United States
The air quality issues stem from over a dozen wildfires in Canada's Ontario province, including one that burned through over 130,000 acres as of Tuesday, in Wabakimi Provincial Park, north of Lake Superior.
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US strikes deal with Canada to officially open Gordie Howe bridge on July 27
The bridge will open July 27 and be maintained by Canada.
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Three killed in shooting in Jewish neighborhood of Montreal
The department has not identified a motive in the shooting, or released the names of the fatalities.
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As US-Canada trade stalls, PM Carney signals pivot to Europe for a 'New World Order'
During his visit to Dublin, Canadian Prime Minister Carney says the "new world order will be built out of Europe," signaling move away from U.S. ahead of the G7 summit
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US-Canada bridge delayed due to trade tensions
The opening of the U.S.-Canada bridge was delayed to resolve "outstanding issues" amid ongoing trade disputes
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Americans are nearly half of surging Canadian citizenship approvals under new category: report
Court order forced The Great North to expand entry past "the first generation born abroad," and Americans keeping their options open in case "things become untenable" stateside, immigration lawyer says.
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Former Hockey star and four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux dies at age 60
Lemieux, who played in the National Hockey League for 21 seasons, was known for his competitive spirit and for building a career by playing on the edge. No cause of death has been confirmed so far.
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Canadian government to amend digital surveillance legislation after Big Tech backlash
The Canadian government is set to amend its digital surveillance legislation following backlash from Big Tech and House GOP for surveillance overreach