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PM Carney asks premiers to remove U.S. booze ban to help finalize trade deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney is asking premiers across the country to put American liquor back on Canadian shelves as Ottawa works to finalize a new trade agreement with the United states. The request comes after provinces moved to pull American alcohol from liquor stores earlier this year, in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. […]

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Trade talks break off between Canada and the United States

Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States, setting the stage for 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods. The major decision came just ahead of a deadline for Canada and the U.S. to reach an agreement, with Carney’s office announcing that Canadian negotiators have been […]

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Board of Trade supports new Churchill Falls agreement

The Board of Trade says it is welcoming the expanded agreement between the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Canada on Churchill Falls. The organization says the project holds significant promise for the province, pointing to increased economic activity, improved power availability, job creation, and stronger provincial revenues. The Board of Trade says the […]

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Why now? Opposition parties question the timing of Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet shuffle

Seven Ministers are on the move or have been given new responsibilities following Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet shuffle on Thursday. The switch up comes just days after the announcement of a new Churchill Falls deal with Quebec. Opposition House Leader Lisa Dempster says she’s heard concerns from residents about mischaracterizations in the deal and that […]

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