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Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada faces tough questions at Senate hearing

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada faces tough questions at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for United States ambassador to Canada is facing tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing today, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation.
G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

G7 foreign ministers start talks in Quebec as Joly pushes back on U.S. coercion

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday she's focused on working with Canada's peers to address global challenges as she welcomes her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan to Quebec.
U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Francois Philippe Champagne says he's telling his department to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum — part of Ottawa's reply to the Trump administration's trade war.
'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast

'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast

Canada's recent flirtation with balmy temperatures will give way to spring's characteristically volatile weather, the Weather Network's chief meteorologist said, with a new seasonal forecast suggesting winter may still deliver some parting punches.
Tools, electronics, sports equipment from the U.S. hit with Canadian counter tariffs

Tools, electronics, sports equipment from the U.S. hit with Canadian counter tariffs

OTTAWA — If you're looking for a new set of golf clubs for the upcoming season, they may be 25 per cent more expensive due to Canada's counter tariffs against the U.S. steel and aluminum surcharge. Matching 25 tariffs on $29.
Media outlets start receiving Google payments from Online News Act: journalism group

Media outlets start receiving Google payments from Online News Act: journalism group

Money has started to flow to Canadian news outlets from the $100 million Google agreed to pay them in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act, the organization administering the fund said.
In the news today: Tariff talks in Washington and G7 foreign ministers in Quebec

In the news today: Tariff talks in Washington and G7 foreign ministers in Quebec

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ministers, premier to meet with Lutnick in D.C. Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S.
New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump's tariffs

New poll suggests 40% of Canadians fear losing their jobs due to Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are worried about losing their jobs as many businesses scale back hiring plans in response to the trade war with the United States.
Trump family fortune began in a Canadian brothel-hotel

Trump family fortune began in a Canadian brothel-hotel

In one of history's little-known ironies, the Maple Leaf country pushing back against Donald Trump’s annexation bid is also host to a tiny, remote restaurant and brothel that helped launch the U.S. president's family fortune more than 100 years ago.
Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking guide: "We really want to be able to highlight and show the value of (trails) and how we need more stable, sustainable funding going forward."