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Canada's finance minister aims to shore up support, investment in China

Canada’s finance minister aims to shore up support, investment in China

Canada’s finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China to continue diversifying trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows that of Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this year as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven more and more countries to turn toward China, the world’s second-largest economy.

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Nunavut has 1 year left before devolution comes into effect. Is the territory ready?

Nunavut has 1 year left before devolution comes into effect. Is the territory ready?

The Canadian government will transfer control of Nunavut’s land and resources to the territory next April. But there are many big changes to be worked out before the transfer date. Some federal jobs will be transferred to the Nunavut government, a new department responsible for land and resources will be established, and Ottawa still needs to remediate contaminated sites on federal land.

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Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation
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January 15, 2025

Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation

U.S. President Joe Biden will cap his half-century political career…

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Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole
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January 15, 2025

Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole

Robert Badgerow, who was found guilty of the 1981 sexual…

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Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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January 15, 2025

Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal…

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Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election
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January 15, 2025

Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders’ debate in next election

The Leaders’ Debates Commission has released the rules for the…

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Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says
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January 15, 2025

Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the additive called red dye…

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National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025
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January 15, 2025

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025

The number of homes that changed hands across the country…

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Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts
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January 15, 2025

Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts

The retailer boasted in a news release that the new…

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Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an 'obvious liar'
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January 15, 2025

Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an ‘obvious liar’

Former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch has been found guilty of…

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EVs are now more expensive for Canadians
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January 15, 2025

EVs are now more expensive for Canadians

The federal incentive for buying electric vehicles has stopped months…

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