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Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs, unions say

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs, unions say

OTTAWA — Two federal public service unions say the Immigration Department is set to cut 3,300 jobs.
Grain, crop, container shipments up for Prince Rupert, B.C., port

Grain, crop, container shipments up for Prince Rupert, B.C., port

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The Port of Prince Rupert says cargo shipments were up at its container terminal for liquefied petroleum gas and crop exports, but volume for last year was down by one per cent from 2023.
Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he needs a new mandate in order to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States.
Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation

Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation. But it's unclear whether his orders will be enough to move the U.S.
Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity

Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity

WASHINGTON — After two months of political consternation over U.S.
Trump's team indicates he won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office

Trump's team indicates he won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's team is indicating he won't hit Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day.
Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short

Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short

JASPER, ALTA. — The Municipality of Jasper says the Alberta government's $112-million interim housing plan would bring less than half the units promised months ago.
Trump's tariff threat weighing on Canadian businesses: BoC survey

Trump's tariff threat weighing on Canadian businesses: BoC survey

OTTAWA — Nearly a quarter of Canadian businesses expect their costs to rise with Donald Trump set to take office today, according to a new survey from the Bank of Canada.
Shoe retailer Johnston & Murphy shutters Canadian stores after facing rising costs

Shoe retailer Johnston & Murphy shutters Canadian stores after facing rising costs

TORONTO — Shoe and clothing retailer Johnston & Murphy has closed its Canadian stores.
As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

HALIFAX — Seafood industry representatives in Atlantic Canada are urging harvesters and exporters to diversify their markets, as United States President Donald Trump takes office for a second term.
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