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Ottawa posts $21.7B deficit for April-to-December period Ottawa posts $21.7B deficit for April-to-December period

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Ottawa posts $21.7B deficit for April-to-December period

The result compared with a deficit of $23.6B for the same period a year earlier

By The Canadian Press |February 28, 2025

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Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2B deficit budget Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2B deficit budget

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Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2B deficit budget

The red ink is mainly driven by an expected drop in oil prices, looming U.S. tariffs and a promised tax break for Albertans: minister

By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press |February 28, 2025

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Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

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Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

U.S. President Trump has at times contradicted himself about his own tariff plans

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |February 27, 2025

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Canada must hit back on U.S. tariffs: Christopher Sands Canada must hit back on U.S. tariffs: Christopher Sands

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Canada must hit back on U.S. tariffs: Christopher Sands

No response would weaken Ottawa's position when it comes time to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement

By Kevin Press |February 26, 2025

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