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Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner

Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner

Jay Chalke urges legislative action to safeguard ethical oversight
Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

HALIFAX — Canada's renewed charm offensive in the United States is "more relevant than ever," Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday, as the federal cabinet retreat turned its attention to the Canada-U.S. relationship.
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles , matching U.S. duties on Chinese EVs.
Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

Half of Canadians support mandatory national service, survey reveals

New poll shows broad support for a national service program, but enthusiasm varies based on region
Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

An Equifax Canada report says missed credit payments were higher among younger Canadians in the second quarter due to living costs and unemployment.
Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.
Opinion: Canada's treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Opinion: Canada's treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Mobility restrictions imposed on internationally trained physicians in Canada could be aggravating the health-care crisis intensifying an ongoing doctor shortage.
Opinion: British Columbians can't afford NDP's mismanaged SkyTrain extension

Opinion: British Columbians can't afford NDP's mismanaged SkyTrain extension

Province blames inflation, labour issues for the $6B SkyTrain cost — but taxpayers know better
Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

HALIFAX — Liberals are having some "robust" conversations about the state of their party and its slump in popularity with voters but those talks cannot happen in public, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Monday.
B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

Local governments consider more than 200 resolutions at UBCM conference in Vancouver.