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Canada’s ban on asbestos to take effect but mining residues are exempt
Regulations, which will take effect at the end of the year, bar the import, sale or use of processed asbestos fibres and products containing them.
Demand for legalized cannabis draws lineups, heavy web traffic across Canada
Most Canadians’ first purchase of legal adult-use pot will likely be online, as there were relatively few retail stores ready on Wednesday.
Canadians waking up to legalized cannabis: ‘My new dealer is the prime minister’
Legalized pot draws big crowds and much enthusiasm.
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New trade deal increases American sway over Canada
The USMCA first promotes the economic and trade interests of the US within North America.
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USMCA: An agreement between friends?
Even with an agreement, a protectionist White House means more trouble to come.
Liberals told to build new benefits for ill, unemployed workers
Program would also help jobseekers who exhaust regular EI benefits and heading towards welfare.
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No change to Canada’s climate plans as UN report warns of losing battle
Meeting the ambitious goal requires rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.
Trudeau names G7 sherpa, political journalist to fill vacant Senate seats
Peter Boehm will represent Ontario and Paula Simons and Patti LaBoucane-Benson fill vacant seats in Alberta.
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CAQ forms majority government, ends Quebec’s two-party rule
Liberals in second and the PQ in a distant third, barely ahead of Quebec solidaire.
Key takeaways from the USMCA deal and an AP fact check
USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Manufacturers relieved, dairy farmers angry in wake of NAFTA replacement deal
One of the biggest wins is the deal the exempts a percentage of eligible auto exports from tariffs: president of Global Automakers of Canada.
Canadian dairy farmers’ group pans new trade pact with US, Mexico
Group says greater market access and elimination of competitive dairy classes will shrink the Canadian industry.
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Good-bye NAFTA, hello USMCA: Canada inks new trade deal with US, Mexico
More access to dairy but Canada saves dispute provision, accommodation reached on Section 232 tariffs.
Canada US reach deal to stay in trade pact with Mexico
US farmers get more access to the Canadian dairy market, but NAFTA dispute-resolution process stays.
Feds try to pull cloak of secrecy over court case on pipeline spy allegations
Civil liberties group opposes the secrecy request, saying it blatantly violates the principle justice must be seen to be done.
