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Eve of tariffs, Quebec language law, carbon tax gone, and more
The White House says President Donald Trump is with his team – making final decisions on which countries to tariff and how high those tariffs will be. The actual announcement will come on Wednesday afternoon. Some senators are hoping to get the tariffs against Canada blocked – they are arguing the fentanyl crisis is not being fueled at Canada’s border.And: An annual U.S. list of global trade irritants – now includes Quebec’s language laws as a barrier to American businesses. The list also says Canada’s plan to reduce the use of plastics is a hurdle.Also: The federal consumer carbon tax is essentially gone. The rate has been set at zero. The tax had been a major issue the conservatives were planning to use against the Liberals during this election. How do the elimination of the tax, and the rebate people were receiving, affect consumers?Plus: The Conservative leader talks “biological clocks”, Myanmar’s junta is being accused of blocking international aid to the earthquake zone, Premier Danielle Smith defends recent trips to the United States, and more.
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Affordable housing plans, ice storm cleanup, and more
Liberal leader Mark Carney revealed his party’s housing plan, promising a program modelled on the home-building boom that followed the Second World War. It’s being stacked up against Conservative and NDP ideas to tackle Canada’s housing crisis.And: An ice storm in Ontario and Quebec leaves hundreds of thousands without power. Roads are blocked. Trees are down. The clean up could take weeks, as the powerful storm moves to Atlantic Canada.Also: It was supposed to be a few days in space that turned into a 9-month stay on the International Space Station. Astronauts from NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 have been back on Earth for a couple weeks now and are now sharing their extraordinary experience — and taking some of the responsibility for the problems that kept them up there for so long.Plus: The Liberal party stands by a candidate who suggested Canadians should turn a Conservative counterpart over to the Chinese consulate and collect a reward, new HIV prevention drug, earthquake search and recovery and more.
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Countdown to Trump's 'Liberation Day', Danielle Smith says mission accomplished, Rising cost of medical equipment, and more
In just a few short days, Donald Trump is promising to use tariffs to liberate his country from foreign goods. Its not entirely clear yet what will happen on that day. But Canadians will likely pay a hefty price. Also: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her trip to Florida to meet with conservative media personalities has paid off - getting the message out that tariffs are no good for either country. You'll hear how conservatives feel about her strategy, and whether or not Canadians think it's getting results.And: The threat of U.S. tariffs has health professionals warning about the rising cost of medical equipment. We'll take you to Newfoundland and Labrador, where the healthcare system is looking at everything it buys and searching for alternatives to U-S-made products. Plus: Search and rescue efforts continue in Myanmar and Thailand, Entering week two of the federal election campaign, Maple syrup industry braces for tariffs, and more.
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Conservative campaign dysfunction, SE Asia earthquake, Canada's brain gain and more
More than half-a-dozen Conservatives who spoke to CBC News describe the party's election campaign as "dysfunctional" "highly disorganized" and "a mess." The sources include individuals both inside and outside the campaign.Also: The number of people killed by a massive earthquake in Myanmar has grown to more than 1,600. And that number is expected to rise futher as rescuers search for survivors in the rubble.And: As the Trump administration battles with universities in the U.S., some high profile professors are moving to Canada. Could the U.S. brain drain be Canada's brain gain?Plus: Dispatches from the campaign trail, Tesla Takedown protests, and Malaysian business owners fume over new rules for tobacco sellers.
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Carney-Trump phone call, Myanmar earthquake, bourbon backlash and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday, a conversation the leaders are describing as "extremely productive" and "constructive".Also: Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating earthquake. Hundreds are feared dead.And: There are sobering messages landing in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country. One of the state's main exports is caught up in the cross-border trade war.Plus: The battle for Vancouver Island, Vice President Vance gets frosty reception in Greenland, South Asian music at the Junos and more.
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