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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade and tariffs Trade and tariffs are expected to continue dominating the headlines in Ottawa and on Bay Street this week.
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Rob Shaw: Eby's unscripted moment at Invictus Games strikes the perfect chord

Rob Shaw: Eby's unscripted moment at Invictus Games strikes the perfect chord

B.C. premier's off-the-cuff speech drew cheers, heart gestures
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U.S. unpredictability fuelling push into new global markets, says B.C. minister

U.S. unpredictability fuelling push into new global markets, says B.C. minister

Jobs Minister Diana Gibson says American unpredictability driving efforts to diversify exports, reduce reliance on a single market
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Canadian Steel Producers Association 'deeply concerned' about latest tariff threat

Canadian Steel Producers Association 'deeply concerned' about latest tariff threat

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association says she is "deeply concerned" about the latest tariff threat by U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S.
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B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical climate between the United States and Canada as he addressed the crowd at the Invictus Games opening in Vancouver on Saturday.
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Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say

OTTAWA — As U.S.
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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Friday and U.S. stock markets fell after the latest job reports on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.58 points at 25,442.91.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Friday and wiped out what had been a modest gain for the week.
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Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, adding that the U.S. president's annexation plans are related to Canada's supply of critical minerals.
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