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Donald Trump won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports

Donald Trump won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports

OTTAWA — The New York Times and Wall Street Journal say incoming U.S. president Donald Trump won't slam Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day. Both U.S.
In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House

In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadians watching to see if Donald Trump follows through on tariff threat

Canadians watching to see if Donald Trump follows through on tariff threat

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a massive agenda, leading a deeply divided United States on a starkly different path from his predecessor — and the Republican leader has signalled it means pushing away from America'
Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

OTTAWA — Federal cabinet ministers are gathering in Montebello, Que., today as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has pledged to sign an executive order on inauguration day to impose 25 per cent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.
Legal arguments continue this week in five hockey players' sex assault case

Legal arguments continue this week in five hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON, Ont. — More legal arguments are expected this week in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team as they prepare to face trial this spring.
Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland is touting her experience in government as evidence she can rebuild the Liberal party and steer the country through a perilous time.
Freeland, Gould pledge carbon-pricing changes as they launch Liberal leadership bids

Freeland, Gould pledge carbon-pricing changes as they launch Liberal leadership bids

OTTAWA — Two recent cabinet ministers officially launched their campaigns for Liberal party leadership Sunday, with each pledging a rethink of the federal carbon levy and a tough stance against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
More than 60 ill, 17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

More than 60 ill, 17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

The Public Health Agency of Canada says 61 cases of salmonella across the country, including 17 that have required hospitalization, have been linked to recalled mini pastries.
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould

OTTAWA — Karina Gould is making her pitch to Liberal grassroots as the best candidate to rebuild and restore Canadians' faith in the party.