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Canada sending Blackhawks, drones to border as the clock to pacify Trump ticks down
With U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just days away, the federal government announced it is sending a slew of drones and two Blackhawk helicopters to the shared border to begin beefed-up patrols — along with 11th-hour hope it will be enough to placate the incoming administration.
Mark Carney to launch bid for the Liberal leadership in Edmonton on Thursday
Mark Carney will launch his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, according to a notice from Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal.
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Quebec premier warns Trump tariffs would bring 'inflationary surge' to U.S.
In an op-ed in the U.S. publication The Hill, Quebec Premier François Legault made the case that tariffs on Canadian imports would hurt "the American economy, many of its businesses and especially ordinary Americans by causing a new inflationary surge."
Teasing a Liberal leadership bid, Mark Carney talks change, economy with The Daily Show
Mark Carney has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to talk about what kind of a Liberal leadership candidate he would make, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the economic threat Canada faces from the incoming Trump administration.
Harm reduction advocates hope high court will 'clarify' Canada's 'Good Samaritan' law
Top Poilievre adviser targets former CPC leader for wishing departing Liberal well
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Innovation Minister Champagne, former B.C. premier Clark not running to replace Trudeau
Conservatives call on government to back off capital gains changes due to legislative limbo
Netflix and other streaming services now blocked on federal government networks
Singh says Poilievre doesn't want to upset Elon Musk with tariff response
With clock ticking, future of Liberals' dental and pharmacare programs uncertain
Cape Breton MP Jaime Battiste seeks to launch Liberal leadership campaign
Alberta premier's Trump visit raises concerns she's flouting Team Canada approach
Quebec boosts border security resources as Trump tariff threat looms
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