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The trade war is on between Canada and the U.S. Here's what you need to know

The trade war is on between Canada and the U.S. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO — A trade war between Canada and its largest trading partner has begun, with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump now in effect and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responding with a package of retaliatory tariffs.
Ottawa pauses preventive health task force amid review over breast cancer screening recommendations

Ottawa pauses preventive health task force amid review over breast cancer screening recommendations

TORONTO — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced Tuesday he is temporarily suspending the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which has come under fire for not recommending routine breast cancer screening for women unde
U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

OTTAWA — Canada's building industry is warning that a trade war with the United States will slow down the pace of home construction.
As Trump's trade war begins, his team links his tariff agenda to drug trafficking

As Trump's trade war begins, his team links his tariff agenda to drug trafficking

WASHINGTON — As market turbulence rattled some Washington lawmakers, U.S. President Donald Trump's closest advisers fanned out to TV news programs Tuesday to claim a link between economywide tariffs on Canada and Mexico and fentanyl trafficking.
A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

OTTAWA — The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on Canadian products, claiming Canada has failed to adequately address the southbound flow of contraband drugs like fentanyl.
Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday he hopes a federal settlement with Métis who attended a boarding school in Saskatchewan will help them heal.
Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute as Trump launches trade war

Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute as Trump launches trade war

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office

Trudeau says he and the new Liberal leader will decide on his last day in office

OTTAWA — With the Liberal party set to announce its new leader within days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his last day in office will be determined by himself and his replacement.
In the news today: Deadline passes for Trump's tariffs with no relent

In the news today: Deadline passes for Trump's tariffs with no relent

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

OTTAWA — The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs and immigration officers says it’s worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
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