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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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Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say
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January 5, 2025

Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say

For Renee Larocque, buying tickets for her family to watch…

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Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage
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January 5, 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new…

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Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden
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January 4, 2025

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden

“Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five…

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30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?
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January 4, 2025

30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

10 years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement…

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Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47
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January 4, 2025

Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47

Baena was found dead Friday morning at a Los Angeles…

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City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China
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January 4, 2025

City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China

The co-founder of an Indigenous-owned, tiny home manufacturer in Brantford,…

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These Ottawa landlords say they've fallen victim to the same 'professional' tenants
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January 4, 2025

These Ottawa landlords say they’ve fallen victim to the same ‘professional’ tenants

Edriam Salter covers her nose with her sweater as she…

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Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials
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January 4, 2025

Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant left nothing to doubt at…

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Jimmy Carter's days-long funeral starts with hometown procession
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January 4, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s days-long funeral starts with hometown procession

Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia,…

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