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Market uncertainty continues as Canada awaits U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canada is steeling itself for more tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tumultuous trade agenda caused U.S. stock markets to fall further on Monday. Trump has promised to lift exemptions on Wednesday and hit Canada with 25 per cent levies on steel and aluminum, bringing additional uncertainty to markets already being spun in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal leadership race raises questions about possible fundraising ‘loophole’
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
OTTAWA — Only two of the candidates in the Liberal leadership race — Mark Carney and Ruby Dhalla — disclosed their fundraising events to Elections Canada. A political transparency advocate says this exposes a “loophole” in the rules for funding political campaigns that needs to be closed — since some of the contenders held fundraisers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic five years ago today
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, setting off a series of policies that transformed Canadians’ lives for years. The WHO’s declaration followed months of warning signs about the dangers of COVID-19, including mass lockdowns in China and Italy, and served as a wake-up call for many ... Read More »
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