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China retaliates with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports
OTTAWA - China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In a new...
Sep 03, 2024 In a news release on Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce says it is launching an anti-discrimination investigation into the tariffs and an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports as well as certain chemical products. (The Canadian Press)
Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals promise free public transit if elected
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals say the province will be the first in Canada to offer free public transit if they form the next government. In a campaign-style announcement Tuesday, Libera...
Sep 03, 2024
Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over 'illegal database' of faces
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The Dutch data protection watchdog on Tuesday issued facial recognition startup Clearview AI with a fine of 30.5 million euros ($33.7 million) over its creation of what t...
Sep 03, 2024
Rustad tells Jordan Peterson B.C. needs nuclear talk, end to school 'indoctrination'
The leader of B.C.'s Conservatives says there needs to be a conversation about nuclear power's role in the province's energy future and a review of educational materials he says are designed for "indo...
Sep 03, 2024
Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded
OTTAWA - A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers strande...
Sep 03, 2024
Manitoba's NDP government caught in fiscal squeeze during first year
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's NDP government, approaching the first anniversary of its election victory, is facing a fiscal squeeze as it tries to fulfil promises to cut living costs, give more money to publi...
Sep 02, 2024
Canada's transport minister to meet with Via Rail after passengers stranded 10 hours
OTTAWA - Canada's transport minister said he is determined to get to the bottom of a recent train delay that left Via Rail passengers stranded for about 10 hours in Quebec over the long weekend. Pablo...
Sep 01, 2024
Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate...
Sep 01, 2024
No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay
OTTAWA - Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges. At the same time, officials say there are no firm ...
Aug 31, 2024
Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns
The Yukon government says an independent review of a catastrophic ore slide and cyanide solution spill at a gold mine in June is now underway, in a process that's going ahead despite concerns raised b...
Aug 30, 2024
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
8:30 - Canada's industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it's sparking a lot of debate about what that means for ...