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Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.
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CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election. Carney and U.S.
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Poilievre, Singh hit campaign trail as Carney speaks with Trump, premiers on tariffs

Poilievre, Singh hit campaign trail as Carney speaks with Trump, premiers on tariffs

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are on the campaign trail, proposing ideas on housing and crime as Liberal Leader Mark Carney deals with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
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U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.

U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.

Lumber, mechanical and electrical are all areas of particular concern for industry
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Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expecting modest growth in its U.S. business this year, with consumers pleased with the clothing retailer's fresh offerings but cautious about the economy.
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B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

B.C. judge awards $70K for long-overdue avocado bill

Legal action dragged on for six years after Vancouver-based company failed to pay for two avocado shipments
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'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill

'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill

Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping powers to respond to threats from foreign governments amid Canada's tariff fight is "a step in the wrong direction for democratic institutions," the president of the provincial cha
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Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automobile tariffs.
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'Knock it off,' Poilievre tells Trump during Coquitlam election stop

'Knock it off,' Poilievre tells Trump during Coquitlam election stop

"Stop attacking America's friends," Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre tells U.S. President Donald Trump while on the election trail in Coquitlam.
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How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of April 1, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions is to be set at $0.
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