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Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war . The S&P 500 was 1.
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China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules.
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Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Burnaby North—Seymour

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Burnaby North—Seymour

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election
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Poilievre defends economic growth projections in Conservative platform as 'essential'

Poilievre defends economic growth projections in Conservative platform as 'essential'

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty. The Conservative leader was in Hamilton, Ont.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also surge

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also surge

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and U.S.
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Rob Shaw: NDP’s final election pitch is less about hope, more about survival

Rob Shaw: NDP’s final election pitch is less about hope, more about survival

With trusted incumbents at risk, leader Jagmeet Singh shifts focus from growth to holding the line
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Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Vancouver Quadra

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: Vancouver Quadra

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election
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Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.
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'A business model to supress wages'

'A business model to supress wages'

Ironworkers Local 97 is calling for the Liberals and Conservatives to overhaul the temporary foreign worker program.
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Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country

Canada Votes 2025 Riding Brief: West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country

Digging deep into the B.C. ridings up for grabs in the April 28 election
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