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  Danielle Smith tells U.S. podcast she asked Trump administration to pause tariffs to bolster Conservatives

  The Globe and Mail - Andrea Woo

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she asked the Trump administration to pause its tariff actions until after the Canadian federal election in hopes of seeing a win by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives. The Premier made her comments in an interview with Breitbart News Saturday on March 8. They …

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  Mike Myers joins Mark Carney in ‘elbows up’ video the day before federal election called

  The Globe and Mail - Jacob Dubé

  Canadian comedian Mike Myers has joined Liberal Leader Mark Carney in a video taking aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threat of making Canada the 51st state. In the video – posted on social media on Saturday, a day before the federal election was called – Mr. Carney is donning a Team …

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  Canada's election campaign begins with leaders focusing on standing up to Trump

  The Globe and Mail

  Canada's 45th general election is underway, with federal leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Liberal Leader Mark Carney triggered the campaign by visiting …

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  Federal government commits $56-million to new Yukon convention centre in Whitehorse

  The Globe and Mail

  The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse. The announcement secures the funding needed for the Yukon Gathering Place project, estimated to cost about $75 million in total. Yukon’s government …

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  Edmonton’s mayor hopes to return to federal politics by winning seat for Liberals

  The Globe and Mail

  Edmonton’s mayor says he hopes to return to federal politics by winning a seat for the Liberals in a new riding in the city’s southeast. Amarjeet Sohi, who said last week the party had asked him to run, announced Sunday he will represent the Liberals in the Edmonton-Southeast constituency. Sohi was a …

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  Green Party co-leader says Carney acting like a Progressive Conservative in campaign

  The Globe and Mail - Maura Forrest

  The Green Party will defend “the progressive vision of Canada” against the threats of U.S. President Donald Trump even as the Liberals move to the right, one of the party’s co-leaders says. Jonathan Pedneault launched the Green Party’s election campaign alongside long-time leader Elizabeth May on …