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Canada to ratify trade agreement with United Kingdom
OTTAWA — Canada's Minister of International Trade says the country will ratify its Trade Continuity Agreement with the United Kingdom.Mary Ng told the U.K.'s Secretary of State for International Trade, that Canada agrees to the deal in a phone call
Helping Canada reach vaccine ‘parity’ critical to reopening border: U.S. congressman
WASHINGTON — A member of Congress says it's vital for the U.S. to help Canada reach vaccine 'parity' in order to get their shared border back open. New York Rep. Brian Higgins is cheering news of a White House plan to
Helping Canada reach vaccine ‘parity’ critical to reopening border: U.S. congressman
WASHINGTON — A member of Congress says it's vital for the U.S. to help Canada reach vaccine 'parity' in order to get their shared border back open. New York Rep. Brian Higgins is cheering news of a White House plan to
Time for Canada, U.S. to get serious about how, when to reopen border, experts say
WASHINGTON — A panel of experts and powerful political luminaries from both Canada and the United States sounded the alarm Thursday about what they consider an urgent need to get serious about reopening the shared border. A task force assembled by
White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won’t say if U.S. has agreed
WASHINGTON — Canada has indeed asked the United States for help in procuring doses of COVID-19 vaccines, but the White House refused to say Wednesday whether it has agreed to the request. Press secretary Jen Psaki was responding to reports about
German economist panel cuts 2021 growth outlook to 3.1%
BERLIN — The German economy — Europe's biggest — will grow by 3.1% this year, the government’s panel of independent economic advisers forecast on Wednesday, cutting its previous prediction somewhat. The panel's new outlook compared with a forecast of 3...
Canada-U.S. Commons committee exploring latest cross-border pipeline flashpoint
WASHINGTON — The latest pipeline dispute between Canada and the United States is back on the agenda in Ottawa. Enbridge vice-president Vern Yu is scheduled to appear today before a special House of Commons committee exploring Canada-U.S. ties. Enbrid...
U.S. courts would take ‘many years’ to resolve Line 5 dispute with Michigan: Enbridge
WASHINGTON — Courts in the United States would take "many, many years" to resolve the battle between Canada and Michigan over Line 5, the pipeline's operator told MPs Tuesday as he pleaded for a negotiated solution to the dispute. Shutting down
‘Eventually, but not for today,’ Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waved away suggestions Monday that Canada is prepared to explore reopening its shared border with the United States any time soon. Canadians are looking forward to the day regular cross-border travel "eventua...
New York congressman urges Biden to consider easing Canada-U.S. border restrictions
WASHINGTON — One Capitol Hill lawmaker is ramping up the pressure on President Joe Biden to begin reopening the Canada-U.S. border. New York congressman Brian Higgins wants the White House to prioritize easing border restrictions by the Memorial Day l...