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The under-the-radar ‘epidemic’ of underage gambling
Kath says she and her husband tried their best to resist, but finally did something they never imagined would be part of the parenting experience. The Toronto woman used her own credentials to set up an account for her 16-year-old son on a government-regulated gambling app, allowing him to skirt rules that ban anyone under…
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‘Canadians deserve’ to know specifics of the trade deal Canada walked away from: Conservative MP
The Conservatives are calling on the federal government to lay out the full details of the proposed trade agreement with the U.S. that collapsed on Friday, arguing Canadians and Parliament deserve to know what was on offer that led to Canadian officials walking away from negotiations. In a letter sent to Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic…
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U.S. politicians condemn Trump’s ‘chaotic’ trade war against Canada
U.S. political leaders, including at least one Republican, are warning that President Donald Trump’s escalating trade feud with Canada will raise costs for U.S. families and businesses, while damaging a longstanding relationship with the nation’s closest ally. The widespread criticism comes after Canada pulled out of trade talks late Friday night and promised 50 per…
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Two months to go: Inside Alberta separatists’ campaign
Alberta’s independence referendum is now just two months away, with nothing less than the future of the country at stake, so I wanted to check back in with one of the more thoughtful separatist leaders. I remain one of those flag-waving, Canada-first Albertans who intends to vote Option 1 on Oct. 19 — that Alberta…
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Canadian airlines scramble to make economy class less wearying
Canada’s airlines are in a race to provide an improved economy flying experience, promising cushy upgrades in an environment that has become notorious for its frustrations. However, it may be prudent for the economy traveller not to be quickly seduced by the promised upgrades. “It isn’t about restoring pleasure to economy, it’s about premiumization,” says…
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Jivani calls Carney’s dollar-for-dollar tariff response an ‘overreaction’ that will ‘accelerate conflict’
OTTAWA — Outspoken Ontario Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says that Prime Minister Mark Carney is erring in trying to “accelerate conflict” with the U.S., after cross-border trade talks broke down late Friday night. Jivani told National Post that Carney struck the wrong tone in a fiery missive , sent just before the midnight deadline, vowing…
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Carney to hold press conference in Ottawa after trade talks collapse
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a press conference on Saturday morning after suspending trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and announcing steep retaliatory tariffs. Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks because “last-minute changes” to the agreement made by the…
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Read Mark Carney’s full statement on the collapse of trade talks with the U.S.
Here is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s full statement released late Friday after the collapse of trade talks with the United States: August 21, 2026, Ottawa Over the past 18 months, Canada’s new government has focused on building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and striking a fair deal with the United States. Our…
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Rich cottagers like the quiet. Inside Muskoka’s fight to stop the noise
A marina on Lake Muskoka thrums with activity on a recent summer morning. A major sportswear retailer is pouring Aperol spritzes for ladies in yoga wear at a popup brand event. At the docks, a salesman is waiting to hand over a half-million-dollar wakeboarding boat to the customer who has bought it sight unseen, with…
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The government says this golf push cart is a Chinese EV. The tariffs are crippling a Canadian company
OTTAWA — The owner of a small Canadian business that imports electric golf carts from China says his company is now in jeopardy because the federal government has billed him for more than $178,000 after placing his three-wheeled buggies in the same import category as electric vehicles (EVs). Joseph McLuckie, who founded JPSMGolf in 2006…