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Plunging world oil prices are a mixed blessing for AlbertansConsumer8 hoursWhile low world oil prices may be good for drivers as the busy summer driving season approaches, experts warn that government budgets could take a big hit. -
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Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum ‘dangerous’The mayors of Calgary and Edmonton say talk about an Alberta separation referendum is dangerous for the economy because it creates uncertainty for potential investors.PoliticsMay 9
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Here’s how China agreed to come to the table on Trump’s tariffsBehind closed doors, Chinese officials have grown increasingly alarmed about tariffs' impact on the economy and the risk of isolation.EconomyMay 9
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Canadian unemployment increased again in April, says Statistics CanadaCanada's job market continues to shrink as Statistics Canada reported in April XXX jobs were lost and unemployment increased to XXX from 6.7 per cent in March.EconomyMay 9
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Blue Jays fans send ‘a message’ with their money and boycott Seattle gamesOn Tuesday, Denny Heck, the lieutenant-governor of Washington, said his office had received information that reservations for the weekend were down by half.EconomyMay 8
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New development pitched for downtown Vancouver would include B.C.’s tallest towerIn total, the development will create 1,939 new homes, a 920-room hotel, public amenities, a conference space and Indigenous-led reconciliation through art.EconomyMay 8
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What Canada could learn from Trump’s new trade deal with U.K.Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom could offer hints about how his administration might negotiate with Canada.EconomyMay 8
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WestJet suspends 9 U.S. routes due to lower demandMany of the suspended routes are to popular American tourist destinations, such as Las Vegas and Orlando. These flights have been temporarily suspended for most of the summer.CanadaMay 8
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Canada’s housing market is ‘cracking’ under Trump’s trade war: reportThe sharpest pullback in people getting into the housing markets has been in southern Ontario and British Columbia, RBC economist Robert Hogue said.CanadaMay 8
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Bank of Canada says trade war ‘poses greatest threat to Canadian economy’The Bank of Canada is warning the trade war brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy poses a significant threat to the economy, according to the latest reportEconomyMay 8
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No interprovincial trade barriers by Canada Day? Why Carney faces uphill battleIn his first post-election press conference on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated his commitment to dismantle trade barriers by Canada Day.CanadaMay 7
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