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Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

After regulators claimed he arranged over half-a-billion dollars' worth of mortgages based on fraudulent and forged documentation unregistered mortgage broker Jay Chaudhary has not faced any criminal, civil or administrative penalties
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B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1

B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province.
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Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month.
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Mario Canseco: Carney’s Liberals surge as Poilievre’s lead evaporates in polling

Mario Canseco: Carney’s Liberals surge as Poilievre’s lead evaporates in polling

Research Co. poll reveals Canada-U.S. tensions over tariffs have reshaped the election, making voter turnout more crucial than ever
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Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Economist says tariffs may spook buyers, but fundamentals remain steady
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'Hoping for better': Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six stores

'Hoping for better': Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six stores

TORONTO — Canadians headed to Hudson's Bay stores Monday in hopes of scooping up the first of the retailer's liquidation deals, but many left confused about whether the markdowns had even begun.
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Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders spent their first full day on the election campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers, tariffs and the trades.
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Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, Canadian business leaders say they're not optimistic that any meaningful reprieve is in the works. "Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy ...
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Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds.
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