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Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

TORONTO — A CIBC report says sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. could cost the Canadian economy as much as 3.25 per cent, even factoring in possible exemptions for the oil and gas sector.
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Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

NEW YORK (AP) — Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn't totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it.
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Saskatchewan Mounties seize 400,000 unstamped cigarettes from semi, charge driver

Saskatchewan Mounties seize 400,000 unstamped cigarettes from semi, charge driver

LUMSDEN, Sask. — Police have seized two dozen pallets of unstamped tobacco from a semi that was stopped by officers near Lumsden, Sask. RCMP Supt.
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As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.
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Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is 'absurd,' says Bloc leader

Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is 'absurd,' says Bloc leader

OTTAWA — The leader of the Bloc Québécois says Canada is playing with fire by suggesting it could cut oil or electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.
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As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

HALIFAX — Seafood industry representatives in Atlantic Canada are urging harvesters and exporters to diversify their markets, as United States President Donald Trump takes office for a second term.
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Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year

Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it expects its copper production to total between 490,000 and 565,000 tonnes this year, helped by higher production at its Quebrada Blanca and Highland Valley Copper operations.
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Walmart Canada names Venessa Yates as new president and chief executive

Walmart Canada names Venessa Yates as new president and chief executive

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada says Venessa Yates will be the company's next president and chief executive.
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Here's a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list of December inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of December inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 0.6 per cent (1.2) — Prince Edward Island: 0.4 per cent (1.
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