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Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

TORONTO — Canadian small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, and are shifting to suppliers in domestic and other international markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

WASHINGTON — Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing sees boost, but uncertainty looms

Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing sees boost, but uncertainty looms

Sales in B.C.’s manufacturing sector increased in January, but construction permits declined as economic pressures persisted.
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B.C. man seeking legal aid in securities fraud case

B.C. man seeking legal aid in securities fraud case

Gregory William Lawrence is charged with three offences under B.C.’s Securities Act
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Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have pushed further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support and almost half of Canadians surveyed think they'll win the election, a new poll suggests.
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Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Opinion: Women and mentorship are powering philanthropy in Canada

Opinion: Women and mentorship are powering philanthropy in Canada

A wave of influence has been building in Canada over the last 30 years, and it has had a profound impact on our communities, whether delineated by geography, gender, ethnicity or something else.
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Vancouver mayor urges next federal government to do more on crime and addiction

Vancouver mayor urges next federal government to do more on crime and addiction

Coun. Rebecca Bligh identifies infrastructure gap, Pete Fry wants more investment in housing
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B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

After regulators claimed he arranged over half-a-billion dollars' worth of mortgages based on fraudulent and forged documentation unregistered mortgage broker Jay Chaudhary has not faced any criminal, civil or administrative penalties
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B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1

B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province.
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