Aga Khan, leader to millions of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

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Trump proposes 'permanently' displacing Palestinians so U.S. can take over Gaza

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Feb. 4, 2025 | President Donald Trump says the U.S. should take control of and own Gaza. The push for Canada to make the tariff pause permanent. And, millions remember Prince Karim Aga Khan IV — the spiritual leader for Ismaili Muslims with deep Canadian ties.

The National | Trump wants U.S. to own Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants Canada to become the 51st state. We answer a CBC viewer's question about what that would entail.

Is Canada becoming an American state actually possible?

Jenna Benchetrit

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U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Monday that U.S. banks are not allowed to operate in Canada, suggesting that he has yet another bone to pick as a trade dispute unfolds between the two countries.

Trump falsely says U.S. banks aren't allowed to do business in Canada. What does he mean?

President Donald Trump listens after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington.

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U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his plan to levy tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a series of commitments on Monday to improve border security.

Trump to pause promised tariffs for 30 days after speaking with Trudeau

Federal efforts to bring "open banking" to Canada are being welcomed by players in the industry — but there's also criticism that, after years of waiting, any changes may not come fast enough to encourage innovation or allow smaller financial players compete with larger institutions.

Open banking could spur competition, but fintechs say Canada's moving too slowly

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Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures

Matthew Lapierre

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A company spokesperson said Amazon will outsource deliveries to smaller contractors. The spokesperson insisted that the decision was tied to cost savings — not the recent unionization of about 300 employees at the Laval, Que. warehouse. 

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union

Amazon's DXT4 warehouse is seen in Laval, Que., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Amazon Canada says it is closing all seven of its warehouses in Quebec.

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Amazon has announced it will close all of its operations in Quebec, resulting in nearly 2,000 people losing their jobs. The decision has some questioning the timing of the closure because one of the facilities had recently unionized. 

Employees stunned by Amazon’s decision to close Quebec operations

Amazon.com workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush as workers protest what they say is the retailing giant's unfair treatment of its employees.

Amazon workers strike at seven U.S. locations, alleging unfair treatment

After six months of negotiations with its only unionized workforce in Canada, based in Laval, Que., Amazon is set to make its first offer next month in a bid to reach a collective agreement.

Amazon set to make 1st offer to unionized workers in Laval, Que., after 6 months of talks

Benjamin Shingler

Amazon Canada says it's closing its Quebec sorting and shipping centres, only five years after the company opened a facility in the province.

A brief history of Amazon in Quebec: A rapid expansion, and a union forms

Delivery trucks are parked outside Amazon's warehouse in Laval, Que., on Wednesday. Amazon Canada says it is closing all seven of its warehouses in Quebec. 

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Unifor has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Amazon ahead of a union vote. Unifor alleges Amazon ramped up hiring at a Delta, B.C. warehouse in a bid to dilute union support.

Amazon accused of union busting at Delta, B.C., warehouse

In addition to the roughly 2,000 employees laid off by Amazon after the company announced it would be closing its Quebec warehouses, more than 2,500 other people employed by smaller carriers subcontracted by the company have also lost their jobs. 

Amazon warehouse closures in Quebec have led to thousands of layoffs

Amazon delivery trucks leave Amazon's DXT4 warehouse is seen in Laval, Que., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Amazon Canada says it is closing all seven of its warehouses in Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Amazon has announced plans to close all of its Quebec facilities, laying off 1,700 permanent employees, months after workers in Laval, Que., made history by unionizing. Experts say the move could prompt legal challenges under Quebec labour laws.

Why a unionized warehouse in Quebec posed a threat to Amazon

Following Amazon’s decision to close its Quebec facilities, some have vowed to stop shopping with the company in protest, return recent purchases and cancel their accounts.

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