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US-Canada trade war and sovereignty disputes escalate

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Latest: Trump escalates trade dispute with Canada and threatens EU tariffs

The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has escalated into a significant conflict over economic sovereignty. Following the collapse of negotiations in late August, Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on

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Canada extends federal fuel tax cuts until 2027

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Latest: Canada extends fuel-tax relief ahead of new US counter-tariffs

The Canadian federal government has extended the suspension of the excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel until January 31, 2027. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the decision in Ottawa,

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Canada AI strategy: adoption, workforce, and transparency

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Latest: Canada introduces voluntary guidelines for AI data centres

In May 2026, research indicated Canadian SMEs were lagging U.S. firms in AI adoption, prompting the C$2.3 billion ‘AI for All’ plan. This strategy, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, targets 60% AI adoption by 2034

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Manitoba Hydro gas turbine expansion controversy

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Latest: Manitoba Hydro faces trade hurdles for $3-billion turbine project

Manitoba Hydro is facing scrutiny over a $3-billion plan to purchase three 250-megawatt gas-combustion turbines by 2030 to address a projected shortfall of up to 600 megawatts in firm electricity capacity. The utility’s

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Port of Churchill expansion feasibility

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Latest: Port of Churchill year-round shipping deemed feasible by new research

Research conducted by the University of Manitoba, Fednav Limited, and the Arctic Research Foundation suggests that year-round shipping through the Port of Churchill is technically feasible. Utilizing modern ice-class ves

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Winnipeg supervised consumption site opening

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Latest: Winnipeg supervised consumption site reports issue-free first week

Manitoba has officially opened its first supervised consumption site in central Winnipeg. Operated by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre in partnership with the provincial government, the facility aims to reduce o

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