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Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL

Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause 'pain' for NHL

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration's tariffs could be "painful" for the league.
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Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier is hoping to build momentum on freeing up trade within Canada, as the country deals with the economic stress caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

No compromise on tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are on the same page with a position that Canada will not be compromising on tariffs. His comments come one day after U.S.
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Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

MONTREAL — Airlines and travel companies have seen bookings to the United States plummet as Canadians rethink their plans amid anger over the trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump as well as a weak loonie.
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Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, shoppers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store — but not on all products and not all at once. After U.S.
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Electronic producer Deadmau5 sells song and label catalogue in US$55 million deal

Electronic producer Deadmau5 sells song and label catalogue in US$55 million deal

TORONTO — Deadmau5 is taking the cheese. The Canadian electronic music producer, known for wearing a mouse head helmet on stage, has sold his song catalogue and that of his Mau5trap record label in a deal valued at US$55 million.
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Saskatchewan NDP criticize premier for getting caught off guard on tariff response

Saskatchewan NDP criticize premier for getting caught off guard on tariff response

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP wants to know why Premier Scott Moe’s government didn’t have a response ready — despite knowing for weeks that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.
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From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels

From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels

Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which began on Tuesday.
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Greater Toronto home sales down as affordability, trade war weigh on buyers: board

Greater Toronto home sales down as affordability, trade war weigh on buyers: board

TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by more than one-quarter in February compared with a year ago despite buyers maintaining "substantial" negotiating power.
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Ottawa moves to block 'predatory' investments as tariff war continues

Ottawa moves to block 'predatory' investments as tariff war continues

OTTAWA — Canada's industry minister is looking to block what he calls "predatory investment behaviour" as a trade war with the United States continues.
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