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Businesses question Coalition plan to cut immigration amid Quebec labour shortage
The Coalition Avenir Québec's resounding election victory could clear the way for the party to make good on its vow to cut immigration, a position that worries Quebec businesses and experts who cite labour shortages. They nonetheless see the party's fiscal conservatism as a plus.
Canadian dairy farmers' group pans new trade pact with U.S., Mexico
Canadian dairy farmers have panned the renegotiated trade pact between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, saying the new deal will undercut the industry by limiting exports and opening up the market to more American products.
Parti Quebecois seeks injunction to close website spreading 'racist' statements
Pawning off immigrant health care costs on the federal government and a "racist" website displaying embarrassing comments from Parti Quebecois members were some of the highlights from Day 37 of Quebec's election campaign.
Health agency says agreement reached with Walmart in Fort McMurray wildfire case
Alberta Health Services says it has reached an agreement with Walmart Canada in a case where the retailer is accused of keeping and selling food that was potentially contaminated by the Fort McMurray wildfire.
MPs vote to strip Suu Kyi of honorary Canadian citizenship over Rohingya crisis
MPs have unanimously endorsed a motion to revoke the honorary Canadian citizenship of Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Lack of CETA awareness hindering opportunities for Canadian business: EU trade czar
In a warehouse on the outskirts of town, European trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom surveyed rows of boxed-up electric bicycles bound for bike-share systems from Honolulu to Sao Paulo.
Canada Post, union to hold weekend meeting aimed at breaking up contract dispute
Staring at a potential strike or lockout as early as next week, top officials at Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 of the Crown agency's employees are to meet over the weekend.
UCP Leader Kenney, Ontario Premier Ford to hold Calgary anti carbon tax rally
Alberta's United Conservative Party has invited Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Calgary for a "Scrap The Carbon Tax Rally."
Forest fires, pests pose threat to forestry sector growth, federal report says
A new government report on the state of Canadian forests shows that the area burned last year by fires jumped nearly three-fold compared to the year before.
Toronto firm sues Ticketmaster over alleged "double-dip commissions"
A Toronto-based law firm has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging the ticket-selling giant has been taking "double-dip commissions" on the resale market for years.