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August 19, 2019
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Ontario moving ahead with municipal funding cuts in 2020: Doug Ford

The new plan will see all municipalities – including Toronto – pay 30% of the public health care costs


U.S. gives Huawei a 90-day reprieve on technology trade ban

The Commerce Department said the delay will give users more time to transition away from goods made by Huawei


Ottawa announces $1.75B to compensate dairy farmers for impact of trade deals

The sums will be allocated according to producers' quotas, with an average farmer with a herd of 80 cows receiving $28,000 in the first year


Maxime Bernier tells party faithful he will make it into the leaders’ debates

David Johntson, who is heading up the Leaders' Debates Commission, said the PPC did not meet the threshold, but the party has until Sept. 9 to argue its case
 
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Economists survey: 34% of economists in survey expect a U.S. recession in 2021

The economists have previously expressed concern that President Trump's tariffs and higher budget deficits could eventually dampen the economy » Read more
 
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Chrystia Freeland condemns violence in Hong Kong, sparking backlash from China

The Chinese Embassy in Canada is calling for the Foreign Affairs Minister to “immediately stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs” » read more
 
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Entrepreneurs turning beer byproduct into bread, cookies and profits

An industry has formed around spent grain with entrepreneurs turning it into cookies, breads and even dog treats. » read more

Testy exchange between Quebec immigration minister and UN rep

Jolin-Barrette denies saying refugees were a burden as province moves to reduce the number of newcomers. » read more