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Trudeau insists his defence of supply management has prompted Trump’s tweets
SAGUENAY, Que. – For anyone wondering why Donald Trump has been tweeting about Canadian agriculture…
IMF agrees to $50 billion deal to help Argentina’s economy
WASHINGTON – Argentina and the International Monetary Fund agreed Thursday on a three-year $50 billion…
Justice Department says heart of health law unconstitutional
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration said in a court filing late Thursday that it will…
QuickStats: Facts and figures about employment in Canada in May
OTTAWA – A quick look at May unemployment (previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.8…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA – The national unemployment rate was 5.8 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
A quick rundown of the six leaders meeting with Trudeau at the G7
Canada plays host starting Friday to the leaders of the G7 countries. Here are some…
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France at 61
PARIS – Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef and citizen of the world who inspired millions…
Moosehead to brew small batch beers to compete in the craft brew market
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Canada’s oldest and largest independent brewer is learning to think small,…
Toronto, U.S. markets reverse earlier losses to close higher; Loonie steady
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index closed higher Friday after paring earlier losses, while the…
Ikea to phase out single-use plastic by 2020
TORONTO – Ikea and A&W are the latest big chains to join the war against…
Trudeau, G7 leaders try warm, welcoming touch with combative Trump
LA MALBAIE, Que. – Donald Trump’s fellow G7 leaders greeted the president’s aggressive pre-summit bluster…
Trump signals support for states deciding if pot is legal
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump said Friday that he was inclined to support a…
Report: Downed power lines sparked deadly California fires
SAN FRANCISCO – Power lines owned by San Francisco-based Pacific Gas & Electric Co. are…
Canada to Trump: no deal on NAFTA unless U.S. tariffs are lifted
QUEBEC – The Trudeau government has told President Donald Trump he needs to get rid…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Disneyland Paris enters Marvel universe with Avengers theme
CHESSY, France – Helicopters, concept cars and SWAT teams shrouded in smoke heralded the launch…
Bourdain’s death means loss of a voice for immigrant workers
Anthony Bourdain’s culinary passions went far beyond the cuisine he put on a plate. He…
‘Ocean’s 8’ opens with franchise-best $41.5M to top weekend
NEW YORK – “Ocean’s 8,” the female-fronted overhaul of the starry heist franchise, opened with…
‘Special place in hell’: Trump’s top advisers accuse Trudeau of betrayal
QUEBEC – A generation after Richard Nixon called Justin Trudeau’s father an “asshole,” Donald Trump’s…
Chinese company CITIC Metal to acquire 19.9 per cent stake in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
VANCOUVER – A Chinese company has signed a deal to acquire a 19.9 per cent…
Aldo footwear chain erroneously caught up in Canadian-U.S. trade dispute
MONTREAL – Quebec footwear retailer Aldo found itself temporaily at the heart of the current…
Activist investor seeks strategic review at auto dealership group AutoCanada
TORONTO – An activist investor wants AutoCanada Inc. to launch a strategic review to explore…
Canadian marijuana firms warned to play by the rules after legalization
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The former chair of the federal cannabis taskforce is warning the…
Starbucks Canada closes stores for training on race, bias and inclusion
TORONTO – Starbucks is closing about 1,100 Canadian locations for anti-bias training Monday afternoon in…