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Dec 9, 2019
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Conservatives urge Morneau to deliver ‘urgent’ fall economic update

Reacting to steep job losses, Conservatives want to see a fiscal update before the holidays


Supreme Court says companies must pay for Grassy Narrows mill site maintenance

Untreated mercury waste from a pulp-and-paper mill's operations in Dryden, Ont., entered the English-Wabigoon river system in the 1960s


Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges

Trump and his allies acknowledge he likely will be impeached in the Democratic-controlled House, but also expect acquittal


Job numbers disappointing, but oil and gas growth expected in 2020: Kenney

The unemployment rate rose four-tenths of a percentage point to 5.9%. In Alberta, the unemployment rate rose to 7.2% from 6.7%


Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

The report author says better data could lead to more equitable and effective anti-racism policies
 
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Meet the apparel companies holding out against the offshore manufacturing tide

A handful of domestic clothing makers are growing production by targeting niches such as high-end outerwear, eco-friendly manufacturing and a made-in-Canada brand » Read more
 

Q&A: Does a manufacturing slump threaten the U.S. economy?

You wonder: Can the U.S. economy weather the trade threats? Could the manufacturing slump affect the presidential race? A few answers... » Read more
 

Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists

“It is people especially from the global south, especially from indigenous communities, who need to tell their stories,” Greta Thunberg said » Read more
 

EU approves state aid to develop car batteries industry

The plan is subsidized by Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden » Read more
 

Britain faces most history shaping election since WWII

Since 1945, there have been several watershed elections in the U.K. Now, as the fate of the country's relationship with the EU hangs in the balance, Brits face another crucial choice » Read more
 
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Devastating factory fire kills at least 43 in Indian capital

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