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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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Don't be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Don’t be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News

In 2008, as the then-B.C. Liberal government was poised to…

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Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard's bail request | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard’s bail request | CBC News

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has denied a bail…

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Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News

A Pakistani national accused of planning a terror attack against…

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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News

Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving Friday, resolving the…

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9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap | CBC News

Nearly 100 prisoners of war were recently released in an…

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Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol level over legal limit | CBC Sports
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September 13, 2024

Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol level over legal limit | CBC Sports

The driver charged with killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and…

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Kingston care hub shuts as police name victims, accused in fatal attack | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Kingston care hub shuts as police name victims, accused in fatal attack | CBC News

Kingston Police have announced murder and attempted murder charges against…

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New AI apps promise mental health support at a student's fingertips. But can you trust a chatbot? | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

New AI apps promise mental health support at a student’s fingertips. But can you trust a chatbot? | CBC News

As young people struggle to find mental health care, a…

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Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C. | CBC Sports
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September 13, 2024

Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C. | CBC Sports

Stephen Peat, the former Washington Capitals enforcer who fought concussion…

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