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Quebec follows federal government and delays capital gains tax hike until 2026

Quebec follows federal government and delays capital gains tax hike until 2026

QUÉBEC — Quebec's Finance Department says it is following the federal government's lead and delaying a planned hike in the capital gains tax until Jan. 1, 2026.
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Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them

Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them

OTTAWA — The Trump administration's on-again, off-again threat to impose damaging tariffs has boosted an old idea for driving economic growth in Canada: eliminating interprovincial trade barriers.
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A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday

A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday

OTTAWA — Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods originating in the United States — part of Canada's response to sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war

In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada

Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada

OTTAWA — As U.S.
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As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?

As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?

RICHMOND, B.C. — Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthright citizenship.
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Raptors, Canucks fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up

Raptors, Canucks fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up

The strong reaction to both the Star Spangled Banner and O Canada was likely in response to a mounting trade war between Canada and the United States.
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Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

The federal government released a detailed list of the retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion in goods.
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B.C., Ontario, Quebec among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers

B.C., Ontario, Quebec among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers

Canadian alcohol producers are cheering decisions from several provinces to yank U.S. booze from provincial liquor stores. They say the move will deliver a boost to homegrown business while adding ammunition to a federal plan aimed at getting the U.
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Here's the latest as Canada prepares for Trump tariffs

Here's the latest as Canada prepares for Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods would go into effect Tuesday.
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