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Manitoba premier Pallister plans to discuss carbon tax with Trudeau
Hoping for some flexibility, especially after poor Liberal election results on the Prairies last fall.
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Would be Conservative leadership contenders grilled on their pasts
Application asks about a candidate’s history, including whether they’ve ever been accused of improper sexual behaviour.
Recurring federal deficits could be risky for future generations: study
Federal debt should reach $713 billion at the end of the current fiscal year and grow to $810 billion by 2024-2025.
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Senate expects USMCA vote Jan. 16, clears decks for impeachment
Trudeau government will follow US approval to introduce implementation legislation of its own.
China welcomes currency decision ahead of trade deal with US
Mnuchin says Beijing has made “enforceable commitments to refrain from competitive devaluation.”
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Environment, protecting economy key focus to 2020 budget: Morneau
Health care and safety issues, such as gun control, are also spending plan themes.
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Outspoken former federal cabinet minister John Crosbie dead at 88
Best known as an outspoken fisheries minister under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
Federal finances are on the razor’s edge
Government can’t continue to ignore the warning signs of a slowing economy.
EU trade deal with Britain, no unfettered state aid: Chief Brexit official
State aid rules in any future trade deal would be more stringent than with nations like Canada or Japan because of the physical proximity of the EU.
China’s economy czar going to Washington to sign trade deal
Earlier punitive duties imposed by both sides on billions of dollars of each other’s goods stayed in place
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Survey finds persistent Canadian respect for US, wide disdain for Trump
Globally, only 29% have confidence in the US president to do the right thing with respect to world affairs.
EU chief warns UK must compromise to get Brexit trade deal
Von der Leyen said Johnson’s end-of-2020 deadline for negotiations makes it “basically impossible” to strike a comprehensive new agreement in time.
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White House proposes guidelines for regulating the use of AI
…but the vagueness of the principles announced by the White House is unlikely to satisfy AI watchdogs.
Trump disregards Canada, allies with Soleimani killing: ex ambassador
Killing of Iranian general has imperilled the NATO training mission in Iraq that Canada currently leads: Heyman.
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Doomsday’ scenario of mass layoffs due to AI unlikely: feds
Impacts of automation are likely to be felt most in areas such as rural towns reliant on manufacturing.
