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Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties

Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties

With the NDP shredding its partnership with the Liberals, the PM faces the challenge of leading a tired government into a critical election
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S&P/TSX composite ends flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Weakness in the energy sector offset gains elsewhere to leave Canada's main stock index essentially flat Wednesday, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors focus on job numbers.
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Bank of Canada ready to cut faster — or slower — if it needs to, Macklem says

Bank of Canada ready to cut faster — or slower — if it needs to, Macklem says

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may adjust the pace of interest rate cuts if warranted, governor Tiff Macklem said after announcing a third consecutive interest rate cut.
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The NDP-Liberal deal is done. What happens now?

The NDP-Liberal deal is done. What happens now?

OTTAWA — The NDP has pulled out of a confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals.
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Baldrey: My coffee with Kevin Falcon — and his shake-up of the 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: My coffee with Kevin Falcon — and his shake-up of the 2024 B.C. election

B.C. is now in for an old-fashioned polarized showdown in the 2024 provincial election, says columnist Keith Baldrey.
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Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

Only a smattering of United MLAs chosen to run under BC Conservative banner following last week's pact
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Data Points: Retail sales steady as B.C.’s inflation rate beats national average

Data Points: Retail sales steady as B.C.’s inflation rate beats national average

West Coast inflation rises to 2.8% in July, surpassing the national rate as high shelter and services costs persist
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Statistics Canada says country posted $684M merchandise trade surplus in July

Statistics Canada says country posted $684M merchandise trade surplus in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade surplus of $684 million in July. The result compared with a revised deficit of $179 million in June. The initial reading for June had shown a surplus of $638 million.
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Poilievre tours Vancouver Island shop floors to appeal to 'ordinary' workers

Poilievre tours Vancouver Island shop floors to appeal to 'ordinary' workers

B.C. Conservatives aim to appeal to “ordinary” workers. Poilievre visits Duncan and Nanaimo on Wednesday.
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China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

OTTAWA — China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
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