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Canada Cracks Down on Steel Imports Amid US Tariffs

Canada is tightening import quotas and tariffs on foreign steel to 50 percent of 2024 levels for countries without free trade agreements and 100 percent for those with agreements (excluding the US), aiming to protect domestic mills from US tariffs and foreign steel dumping.

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Canada's Failed TikTok Ban: Security Risks and Cultural Losses"

Canada's ban on TikTok's corporate operations, intended to mirror U.S. policy, backfired, leaving the app accessible while undermining security, privacy safeguards, and cultural funding, prompting calls for a revised strategy.

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Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication

A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.

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Cessna Hijacking Causes 39-Minute Ground Stop at Vancouver Airport

On Tuesday, a Cessna 172 was hijacked from Victoria International Airport, flown to Vancouver International Airport, resulting in a 39-minute ground stop for arrivals, nine diverted flights, and the arrest of the sole occupant by the RCMP.

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Canadian Medical Tourism Booms Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs

Facing rising healthcare costs at home, an estimated 432,000 Canadians are expected to seek medical care abroad this year, seeking procedures such as dental work, cosmetic surgeries, and hip replacements; a trend driven by cost savings of 30-90% but posing risks associated with varying global health...

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Alberta's Measles Cases Surpass U.S., Raising Public Health Concerns

Alberta surpasses the U.S. in confirmed measles cases (1314 vs. 1288), with no deaths in Alberta but three in the U.S., highlighting the impact of low vaccination rates and potentially underreported cases.

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Canada's Supply Management System Under Threat from US Pressure

Facing pressure from the US, Canada's supply management system—in place since 1972 to stabilize dairy, egg, and poultry prices—is threatened, potentially impacting 9,256 farms and causing economic and social disruption.

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Next-Gen Women Reshape Canadian Family Businesses

Elyce Simpson, president of Simpson Seeds Inc., a Saskatchewan-based pulse crop processor and exporter, implemented a new governance structure, launched a new ingredients business, and divested a grain terminal within four years of taking over the family business, showcasing successful modernization...

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Nova Scotia RCMP Investigate Blanket Found Near Missing Children

Six-year-old Lilly and four-year-old Jack Sullivan disappeared from their northeastern Nova Scotia home on May 2nd; police are forensically analyzing items found near their home, including a blanket confirmed by the family to belong to Lilly, and are reviewing 5,000 public video files.

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Hudson's Bay Lease Sale Delayed Amidst Legal Challenges

A Toronto court hearing regarding the sale of 25 former Hudson's Bay store leases to Ruby Liu was delayed due to Liu's lack of legal representation; a court monitor recommended terminating the deal, citing landlord opposition and significant costs to Hudson's Bay.

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Wildfire Smoke Impacts Canadian Agriculture

Wildfires in Western Canada caused significant air quality issues, impacting agriculture; beekeepers expect a 30-40 percent drop in honey production due to reduced bee foraging, while crop yields may be affected by reduced sunlight and ozone damage, though drought remains a more significant concern.

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Carney: Complete Removal of US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Unlikely

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that a complete elimination of US tariffs on Canadian goods is improbable, impacting trade negotiations and requiring Canadian businesses to adjust to the possibility of persistent tariffs, while Canada strengthens its domestic economy.

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