Canada announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on US goods
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Canada announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on US goods

February 2, 2025 9:11 am
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WASHINGTON: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods in retaliation for Donald Trump’s move to enact a tariff on Canadian exports. Trudeau did not clarify whether the figure refers to Canadian or U.S. dollars. If in Canadian dollars, the amount equals

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns from office
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns from office

January 6, 2025 9:39 pm
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OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced his decision to resign after nearly a decade in office. Announcing his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, the 53-year-old said “he will stay in office until his party chooses its new leader through a robust nationwide competitive process.”

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Canada PM Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him
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Canada PM Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

December 21, 2024 2:21 am
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WEB DESK: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election. New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, who has been helping keep Trudeau in office,

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Is Canada closing its doors to foreign workers?
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Is Canada closing its doors to foreign workers?

September 2, 2024 4:38 am
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The Canadian government is moving to restrict the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in Canada, with the exception of some sectors. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement, saying “We are tightening the rules and restricting eligibility to reduce the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers in Canada, with exceptions in certain industries

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