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Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups

Business leaders and academics say they hope to see Canada and the U.S. maintain free trade protections for most goods once an agreement is reached, even if the negotiations can't stave off certain sectoral tariffs.
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S&P/TSX composite index makes gains while U.S. markets dip

S&P/TSX composite index makes gains while U.S. markets dip

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was making gains in late-morning trading Tuesday while U.S. markets were dipping lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.09 points at 27,497.51 as energy, technology and industrial stocks rose.
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Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

British Columbians sided with dying girl Charleigh Pollock over a faceless committee for a reason
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US stocks edge higher as a busy week for markets picks up momentum

US stocks edge higher as a busy week for markets picks up momentum

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher as a busy week for Wall Street picks up momentum. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Tuesday after setting all-time highs for six straight days.
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Provincial deficits to narrow in coming years despite trade war: report

Provincial deficits to narrow in coming years despite trade war: report

OTTAWA — Under pressure from the U.S. trade war and a slowing economy, Canada's provinces are all expected to run fiscal deficits this year — but a Conference Board of Canada report predicts those deficits will narrow in the coming years.
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B.C. businesses scramble to get CUSMA compliant

B.C. businesses scramble to get CUSMA compliant

Businesses reliant on U.S. trade seek cover under trade agreement
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Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver skirts transparency by pausing probe into sewage plant

Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver skirts transparency by pausing probe into sewage plant

Officials shut down an independent review into the $3.9B North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, citing lawsuits they’ve known about for years
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Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

Carney says trade talks in 'intense phase' after Trump scores win with European Union

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada's negotiations with the United States are in an "intense phase" after President Donald Trump achieved a critical agreement with the European Union days away from his tariff deadline.
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S&P/TSX composite falls Monday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite falls Monday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell to open the week as gains in energy were offset by losses in metals, industrials and utilities, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 88.93 points at 27,405.42.
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Wall Street kicks off a week full of potential flashpoints with a whisper

Wall Street kicks off a week full of potential flashpoints with a whisper

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to a quiet finish to begin a week full of potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% on Monday to set an all-time high for the sixth straight day.
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