Canada has lost its first dispute case under the new North American trade agreement to the United States. A panel found that Ottawa flouted part of its obligation to open the dairy market. Now the U.S. says Canada could face tariffs if it doesn’t fix the problem.Wisconsin dairy farmer Dave Daniels is seen in this…
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Canada Border Services Agency closes 2 Atlantic offices due to COVID-19
by Sue JonesCanada’s border agency says it is temporarily closing two ports of entry in Bathurst, N.B., and Charlottetown because of COVID-19 infections and close contacts among staff.A Canada Border Services Agency patch is seen on an officer in this 2019 file photo. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)Canada’s border agency is temporarily closing two ports of entry in the…
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Curling Canada cancels mixed doubles Olympic trials due to COVID-19 cases among athletes
by Sue JonesCurling Canada cancelled its Olympic mixed doubles trials on Sunday due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases among athletes as well as the rapid spread of the virus throughout the country.The Canadian Olympic mixed doubles curling trials were cancelled on Sunday due to concern over the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the country. (Sean…
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Canada to accept South Africa COVID-19 tests, drop contentious 3rd-country rule
by Sue JonesCanada will start recognizing molecular COVID-19 tests conducted at an accredited lab in South Africa for residents returning home, dropping a heavily criticized travel restriction introduced to prevent the spread of the omicron variant.A person is tested for COVID-19 at a site near Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday. Canada will start recognizing molecular COVID-19 tests…
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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Dec. 6-12]
by Lily WhiteEvery week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column…
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Canada threatens U.S. with tariffs, partial suspension of USMCA over electric vehicle tax credit
by Sue JonesDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has written to top U.S. senators threatening to suspend parts of the USMCA trade agreement and impose tariffs on American goods unless U.S. officials back away from a proposed tax credit for American-built electric vehicles.Canada threatens U.S. with tariffs over EV tax credit disputeIn a letter to top U.S. senators,…
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Health Canada recalls toxic Shein kids’ jacket following CBC investigation
by Sue JonesHealth Canada has recalled a children’s jacket sold by Shein and flagged to the government agency by CBC Marketplace, due to high levels of lead content.This jacket, purchased for $23 from Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein, contained almost 20 times the limit of lead Health Canada says is safe in children’s products. (David Abrahams/CBC)Health Canada has…
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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [Nov. 29-Dec. 5]
by Lily WhiteEvery week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column…
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Canada added 154,000 jobs last month, pushing jobless rate down to pandemic low of 6%
by Sue JonesCanada’s economy added 154,000 new jobs last month, surging past expectations and enough to move the jobless rate down to just six per cent.Canada’s economy added far more jobs than expected last month, as the service sector and goods-producing industries both had large demand for more labour. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg)Canada’s economy added 154,000 new jobs last…