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WASHINGTON — The latest move in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade came into force Wednesday as all countries, including Canada, were hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of his transition team that must happen first.

A British Columbia Mountie who made derogatory comments about a female colleague's weight testified this week that he apologized to her and they "laughed it off," but an RCMP lawyer said Tuesday that the officer "outright lied.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and power generation to water supply and salmon restorati

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.

WASHINGTON — After another chaotic day in Canada-U.S. relations, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests. The poll of Canadians’ voting intentions has both parties sitting at 37 per cent.

RICHMOND, B.C. — A Metro Vancouver adult store operator has been fined $1.07 million for selling sexual enhancement products advertised as natural but that actually contained prescription drugs. Health Canada says MFH International Enterprise Inc.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday Canada should hit the U.S. with matching tariffs on steel and aluminum in reply to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest trade war escalation.

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's team says he has placed his assets into a blind trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner ahead of being sworn in as prime minister.