A lack of affordable housing is the missing piece in Canada’s efforts to address homelessness, mental illness and addiction
Category: Politics & Policy
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Canada, U.S. resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to make concessions as Canada seeks a trade deal with the U.S.
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Canada and U.S. say they are close to final trade deal
Canada and the U.S. appear close to a trade agreement after Trump delays new tariffs on Canadian goods
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Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
The pause in new tariffs comes as Canada and the United States signal substantial progress toward a comprehensive trade deal
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Quebec separatists rule out independence vote while Trump in power
Any decision on Quebec’s independence ‘requires conditions that allow for an informed and calm debate,’ PQ leader says
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Trump, Carney hold talks as new U.S. tariffs on Canada loom
U.S. trade envoy Jamieson Greer said the tariffs aimed to ‘hold Canada accountable’ for its retaliation against the United States
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Canada is spending $400M on 35 armoured vehicles. What does that actually buy?
Ottawa refuses to provide cost details around a $400M defence procurement purchase, making evaluation of the deal impossible
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With Iceland vote, EU dares dream of enlargement ‘success story’
Icelandic residents have until Aug. 29 to answer a question: ‘Should Iceland reopen accession negotiations with the European Union?’
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Canada inflation hits 3% as new U.S. tariffs loom
Increased gas prices and costs in tourism-related businesses were cited as reasons for the rise in inflation
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Ukraine military aid surged in June despite long-term shortages: institute
New EU financing drives a major funding boost, but European support still trails pre-Trump levels as reliance on American weapons persists