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Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state

Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
TIFF CEO says Canada’s role in Hollywood shouldn’t be ignored amid film tariff threat

TIFF CEO says Canada’s role in Hollywood shouldn’t be ignored amid film tariff threat

TORONTO — The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says he isn’t panicking over U.S. President Donald Trump’s film tariff threat — in part because he says Canada plays a key role in Hollywood’s global dominance.
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

TORONTO — Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty g
Fact-checking Carney’s first face-to-face meeting with Trump

Fact-checking Carney’s first face-to-face meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday in their first face-to-face meeting since Carney's Liberal party won the most seats in the April 28 election.
US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they're taking because of Trump's trade war

US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they're taking because of Trump's trade war

U.S. stocks closed lower on Wall Street as AI mania loses more steam and as more companies pull their financial forecasts because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Tuesday.
Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

HALIFAX — A provincial official acknowledged Tuesday that some Nova Scotia landlords are abusing fixed-term leases, but the government is not looking to change tenancy law because there could be "unintended consequences.
US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs

US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record $140.
RioCan swings to loss, trims guidance on Hudson's Bay hit

RioCan swings to loss, trims guidance on Hudson's Bay hit

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has taken a quarterly loss and trimmed its earnings guidance because of the financial fallout from its joint venture with teetering retailer Hudson's Bay Co.
Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

EDMONTON — The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.
George Weston reports Q1 profit down, raises quarterly dividend

George Weston reports Q1 profit down, raises quarterly dividend

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd.