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B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
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British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and nurses in the United States, citing "chaos" under the Trump administration to lure them north.
Jun 6, 2025, 11:38 PM
U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled today that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs or his fentanyl-related duties against Canada and Mexico.
May 28, 2025, 11:55 PM
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost $61 billion to join his "Golden Dome" plan for a missile defence shield while returning to his "51st state" rhetoric.
May 27, 2025, 11:58 PM
B.C. tech sector awaits talent shift under Trump 2.0
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Stringent U.S. immigration in the long-term could attract tech workers to Vancouver, but barriers like affordability are hindering short-term attraction
May 20, 2025, 11:30 PM
Carney's spring to-do list includes Trump and trade barriers
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election. He now has a long list of tasks to complete in the coming weeks.
May 3, 2025, 10:39 PM
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
Apr 23, 2025, 11:55 PM
Why Damon Inc. may shift from U.S. market amid tariffs
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Uncertainty has grown for the Vancouver, B.C., electric vehicle company that develops electric motorcycles amid Trump tariffs
Apr 23, 2025, 11:30 PM
Hockey fans conflicted over travelling to U.S. to see their teams in NHL playoffs
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Jack Gurevitch is a Montreal Canadiens superfan and a proud Canadian who's upset by United States President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to annex Canada, but he says he won't let the political situation influence whether he travels to U.S.
Apr 20, 2025, 10:03 PM
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off
Mar 19, 2025, 11:21 PM
Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46.
Mar 14, 2025, 10:22 PM
Alberta Premier Smith leaning toward keeping sanctions in place as U.S. tariffs shift
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EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's leaning toward keeping Alberta’s trade sanctions on the United States amid shifting pronouncements from President Donald Trump.
Mar 7, 2025, 10:47 PM
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:48 PM
Canada's position on having Russia back in G7: 'No way this will happen,' Joly says
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is firmly opposed to having Russia reinstated in the G7 as U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested.
Feb 15, 2025, 11:42 PM
Trump says he's revoking Biden's security clearance, ending intelligence briefings in payback move
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he's revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance and ending the daily intelligence briefings he's receiving in payback for Biden doing the same to him in 2021.
Feb 7, 2025, 11:42 PM
Vancouver’s suppliers 91% Canadian, 8% from U.S.
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City of Vancouver’s suppliers 91 per cent Canadian, 8 per cent from U.S.; Mayor Ken Sim calls special council meeting to discuss potential Trump tariffs.
Feb 5, 2025, 11:46 PM
Trump slaps Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, includes retaliation clause
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy — laying the foundation for a trade war with America's closest neighbours.
Feb 1, 2025, 11:35 PM
Saskatchewan Premier Moe says staying hopeful ahead of U.S. tariff threat
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REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's staying hopeful that he won't wake up on Saturday morning to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Jan 31, 2025, 11:49 PM
B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.
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British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, Premier David Eby said.
Jan 21, 2025, 11:41 PM
California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California withdrew requests Tuesday for the federal government to allow the state to enforce rules limiting emissions from diesel-powered trains and big rigs in anticipation of the Trump administration rejecting them.
Jan 14, 2025, 11:49 PM
Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after 'churlish' social media posts about Canada
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OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments.
Dec 24, 2024, 8:02 PM
Canadian consumer confidence sags after Trump election win
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Polling firm Nanos found Canadians are almost four times more likely to think economy will weaken rather than strengthen in next six months
Dec 9, 2024, 11:30 PM
CP NewsAlert: Trudeau and Trump meeting for dinner in Florida, source says
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate this evening, a source tells The Canadian Press. Trudeau's plane landed in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Nov 29, 2024, 11:30 PM
Premiers seek 'urgent' meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House
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OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first ministers' meeting ahead of the return to office of president-elect Donald Trump.
Nov 25, 2024, 11:41 PM
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Nov 18, 2024, 11:45 PM
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