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Canadian Dollar Struggles Against US Dollar Amid Trade Surplus

The Canadian dollar (CAD) is holding steady but struggling to rally against the US dollar, despite a wider-than-expected trade surplus.

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US Man Arrested in Canada School Shooting Live Stream Plot

Canadian police identified Van Rootselaar as the suspect in the massacre of eight people, including her mother, half-brother, and six children, making it the second-deadliest school shooting in Canada’s history.

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Canada Beat Trump’s Tariff Deadline — But at What Cost?
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Canada's Exports to US Surge Ahead of New Tariffs

Descartes Systems Group noted that the figures also reflect “accelerated shipments in response to shifting trade policies,” including “suspected aggressive frontloading” of imports ahead of anticipated tariffs.

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LIVE: ‘Big Test For Canada PM Carney’ | Parti Quebecois Holds Rally After Projected Win In Quebec
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Quebec's Separatist Party Wins Election, Tests Canada's Unity

The PQ's victory adds to Canada's unity challenges, as Alberta is also considering a referendum on leaving the country.

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Quebec election 2026: Parti Québécois projected to form minority government | FULL
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Quebec Elects Parti Québécois in Minorities

Voters in Quebec elected a minority Parti Québécois (PQ) government led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, according to results announced Tuesday.

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Prince Andrew Challenges Police Over Epstein Files Arrest

CBC (Canada) also reported that a London court is likely to hold a private hearing on Thursday as Mountbatten-Windsor challenges the police.

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Sass Jordan, Canadian Rock Icon and 'Canadian Idol' Judge, Dies at 65

Sass Jordan, a prominent figure in Canadian rock music and a judge on 'Canadian Idol,' died peacefully on October 2, surrounded by her family, according to an Instagram post by her family.

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It's HAPPENING: Canada FAST-TRACKS Pipeline to Cut America Out as Trump's Ban Backfires!
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Canada Fast-Tracks Oil Pipeline to Reduce US Dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney designated the Pacific Link pipeline a project of national interest, aiming to reduce Canada's economic dependence on the United States.

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The Galaxy S26 price increase we were dreading is here

In Canada, the price increases are even more pronounced, with the 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra now $250 more expensive. Other models in the lineup have increased by $150, making the already expensive flagship lineup even pricier just months after l

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Trump's Greenland Deal Aims to Secure Arctic Resources

The exact details of the agreement, including the scale of U.S. military presence and formal power over foreign policy and resources, have not been fully disclosed.

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Farm Bill Advances as Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs: Biggest Ag News Headlines of the Week
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Record Diesel Prices Hit Canadian Farmers

Jim Akers, chief operations officer at Bluegrass Stockyards, said record diesel prices are squeezing farmers who rely on heavy trucks and tractors.

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Police Officer Shot Outside Ontario Synagogue During Yom Kippur

A police officer was shot outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Sunday evening, as Jewish community members were marking Yom Kippur.

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US, Denmark Reach Greenland Security Deal

US President Donald Trump and Danish officials have reached an agreement on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute that began with Trump's threats to seize the territory.

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Trump Announces US Control Over Greenland Security

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, granting the US permanent control over Greenland's security.

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US, Denmark, Greenland Reach Security Agreement

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the agreement recognizes Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated it strengthens the territory's security.

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Major Greenland Glacier Is Growing
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US Secures Permanent Security Control Over Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving Washington permanent control over Greenland's security and other needs.

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Trump Announces US Permanent Control Over Greenland Security

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, granting the US permanent control over security and other needs in the Danish territory.

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Snake Embryos Coil Right Due to Gut Development Mismatch

An international team of researchers, led by Dr. Tetsuto Miyashita from the Canadian Museum of Nature, has discovered that snake embryos coil to the right due to a mismatch in growth between their bodies and guts.

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Trump Announces Deal Granting US Permanent Military Rights in Greenland

President Donald Trump announced a deal granting the US permanent military access and basing rights in Greenland, with no cost to the US.

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Canadian Dollar Struggles Amid Rate Gap and Trade War

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has been underperforming against the US Dollar (USD) due to the widening interest rate gap between the two countries, according to FXStreet.

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EU Chief Proposes Canada as First 'Associate Member'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada as the EU's first 'associate member' during her State of the Union address on Wednesday.

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Mark Carney Pitches Canada to Global Investors Amid US Trade War

Carney is hosting the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, aiming to attract investors with a focus on Canada's broader economic potential, including energy, critical minerals, and skilled workers.

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Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table

"When the Americans go to the negotiation table first with the right attitude towards our industries and a true partnership, of course we’ll come to the negotiating table," Carney said.

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Euro Steadies Against Canadian Dollar Amid ECB Hawkish Sentiment and Lower Oil Prices

The Euro (EUR) is steadying against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as hawkish sentiment surrounding the European Central Bank (ECB) policy outlook provides support. Meanwhile, the CAD is under pressure due to a decline in oil prices, a key commo

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Bombardier Expands U.S. Hiring Despite Trump Threats

Bombardier, a Canada-based aircraft manufacturer, is hiring 500 new workers in the U.S., despite President Trump's threats to restrict the company's operations, according to reports.

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Bombardier looks to hire 500 new workers in US, despite Trump threat

Bombardier, a Canada-based aircraft manufacturer, is expanding its U.S. workforce by hiring 500 new workers, even as President Donald Trump threatens to place restrictions on the company, according to reports.

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Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs

Carney's video address highlighted the economic challenges Canada faces as it diversifies its trade relationships, with the aerospace industry, a significant contributor to the economy, particularly affected by the tariffs.

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US Slaps Import Ban on Canadian Alcohol and Other Goods

The US has imposed a ban on a range of Canadian imports, including alcohol and dairy products, as retaliatory measures against Canadian tariffs on American goods, according to reports from multiple outlets.

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Canada's Trade War with U.S. Escalates Amid Midterm Elections Pressure

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada is still in search of a durable deal with the U.S. that is in the best interests of both countries. Meanwhile, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, "The ball is in Canada's court," ind

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Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs take effect

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods have come into effect, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon, as tensions escalate ahead of US midterm elections.

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Canada Imposes Tariffs on US Goods Amid Trade Standoff

The counter-tariffs, which range from 25% to 50%, target a wide array of goods, including steel, furniture, cotton T-shirts, and dairy products. "We are striking back at the U.S.

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Canada's Trade War with the U.S. Escalates Amid Midterm Elections Pressure

The trade war between Canada and the U.S. has escalated, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods. Canada's retaliatory tariffs on a range of U.S.

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Trump Threatens Bombardier with US Sales Ban Despite Strong US Presence

Shares of Bombardier plunged in January after Trump threatened to decertify the private jet maker’s large-cabin planes and slap 50 percent import tariffs on new planes until Canada certified the latest aircraft produced by US rival Gulfstre

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Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier from selling its jets in the US unless the company starts manufacturing more in the country, according to reports.

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Carney calls U.S. tariffs a trade ‘war’; Canada details Sept. 8 retaliation

After 50% U.S. tariffs took effect Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was attacked in a trade war and outlined dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Sept. 8.

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Ontario Lowers Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults in Canada, according to Barry Stein, president of Colorectal Cancer Canada. Stein, who was diagnosed with the disease at age 41, emphasizes the importance of early detection to prevent t

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Republican Senator Urges Trump to Reconsider Bombardier Threat

Republican Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump's administration after the president threatened to ban Canada’s Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States unless they manufacture them on U.

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Trump pauses Canada 50% tariffs three days as negotiators race to finalize a deal

Hours before a scheduled Aug. 19 start, Trump paused 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods for three days, saying a deal is subject to final documents.

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Trump pauses Canada 50% tariffs hours before deadline after last-minute talks

Late Aug. 18 Trump announced a three-day pause on 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods, saying a deal is subject to final documents; Carney noted substantial progress remaining.

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Canada scrambles in Washington as 50% U.S. tariff deadline nears

On Aug. 17 Canadian officials described delicate, intense talks in Washington ahead of threatened 50% tariffs on about $20B of goods set for midweek; CBC reported an impasse that week.

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