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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Canada can't be tariff 'punching bag'

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Canada can't be tariff 'punching bag'

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he still hopes Canada can avoid United States tariffs, but the country will have to respond strongly if U.S.
Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as 'elevated,' as Powell declines comment on Trump

Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as 'elevated,' as Powell declines comment on Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies Presi
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new Crown corporation Wednesday to oversee the province's rainy day fund. The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corp.
Saskatchewan premier says broad tariffs against U.S. would 'rip this country apart'

Saskatchewan premier says broad tariffs against U.S. would 'rip this country apart'

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says imposing sweeping export tariffs on Canadian goods heading south would "rip this country apart.
Bank of Canada cut will prompt lower variable mortgage rate costs: Ratehub

Bank of Canada cut will prompt lower variable mortgage rate costs: Ratehub

Experts say homeowners with variable mortgage rates will benefit from lower monthly payments after the Bank of Canada's latest cut to its key policy rate.
Plane was in training spin when it crashed, killing instructor and student: report

Plane was in training spin when it crashed, killing instructor and student: report

EDMONTON — A report says a plane was doing a training spin at a lower-than-recommended altitude when it went down in a lake near Edmonton, killing a flight instructor and a student pilot.
S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher Wednesday as the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate, while U.S. stock markets dipped as the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its rate unchanged.
Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules

Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including tho
Canada-U.S. interest rate gap widens, but BoC more focused on tariffs: experts

Canada-U.S. interest rate gap widens, but BoC more focused on tariffs: experts

The gap in interest rate policies between Canada and the U.S. widened further as the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, while the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady.
Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules

Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including tho
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