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Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs

Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.

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Stock Market Outlook 2025: A 3-30 Month Focus

This article details an investment strategy for 2025 that discounts short-term market noise and long-term predictions, focusing solely on factors affecting profitability within the next 3 to 30 months. The author uses historical examples to support their claims, emphasizing the market's accurate ref...

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Alberta Cuts Funding for Disability Advocacy Groups

The Alberta government ended funding contracts for three disability advocacy groups—the Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association, the Self Advocacy Federation, and the Disability Action Hall—a year early, impacting nearly \$425,000 in annual funding and leaving the groups facing an uncer...

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Trump's Tariffs Threaten 500,000 Canadian Jobs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's impending return to office brings renewed threats of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, potentially costing Ontario 500,000 jobs and causing a significant economic downturn for Canada, prompting varied responses from Canadian leaders.

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Caregiver Convicted in Starvation Death of Woman with Down Syndrome

Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, died of starvation in 2018 under the care of Astrid Dahl, who was subsequently convicted. Dahl testified at a coroner's inquest that policies prioritizing Girard's right to refuse medical care, along with her strong aversion to hospitals, prevented timely...

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Ontario Plans Massive Nuclear Expansion

Ontario plans the continent's largest nuclear expansion at Wesleyville, potentially generating 10,000 megawatts, with funding for First Nations and Port Hope, addressing projected 75% electricity demand growth by 2050.

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Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks

Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.

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Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals

Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.

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MEC Up for Sale Amidst Financial Difficulties

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is up for sale again, less than five years after being acquired by Kingswood Capital Management LP for \$150 million, due to financial difficulties, excess inventory, and delayed payments to vendors.

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Study Recommends Urban-Adjacent Forest Restoration for Canada's 2 Billion Trees Program

A new study recommends prioritizing forest restoration near Canadian cities, particularly in southern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, and southern British Columbia, to maximize the 2 Billion Trees program's climate and ecological impact, contrary to initial plans focusing on remote areas.

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O'Leary's Vague Proposal for US Economic Union Raises Sovereignty Concerns

Kevin O'Leary, a former Conservative Party leadership candidate, proposes an undefined economic union with the U.S., contradicting Trump's protectionist stance and potentially jeopardizing Canadian sovereignty. This follows Trump's suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, which O'Leary initially ...

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Poilievre's Rise Raises USMCA Uncertainty

With Justin Trudeau's resignation triggering Canadian elections, frontrunner Pierre Poilievre's populist stance, similar to Trump's, creates uncertainty about the future of the USMCA trade agreement, despite Mexico's confidence in its continuity.

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