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Tariffs atop tariffs? White House says levies on Canada would be cumulative; U\.S\. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on aluminum tariffs this week, alongside his point man on tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick\.

Tariffs atop tariffs? White House says levies on Canada would be cumulative

February 11 , 2025 at 06:15:53 p.m. EST • :

At the moment, the U.S. is threatening two actions: a worldwide tariff of 25 per cent on steel and aluminum starting March 12, and it has also paused, until March 4, the threat of an economy-wide 25 per cent tariff on Canada and Mexico while it works on border-security deals with both countries.

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5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump; A Canadian flag flies over the Prime Minister's Office near Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan\. 15, 2025\.

5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump

February 11 , 2025 at 03:56:44 p.m. EST • :

All of the country's living former prime ministers are asking Canadians to fly the red maple leaf this weekend in a huge display of national pride as the country stares down U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to its economy and sovereignty.

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Police behind dramatic takedown of hatchet-wielding man in Kitchener acted with 'compassion,' chief says; Waterloo Regional Police Chief Mark Crowell is weighing in on a dramatic Kitchener takedown that saw officers de-escalate the situation when a man threatened them with a hatchet\.

Police behind dramatic takedown of hatchet-wielding man in Kitchener acted with 'compassion,' chief says

February 11 , 2025 at 06:21:46 p.m. EST • :

Waterloo region's police chief is praising officers involved in a dramatic takedown of a hatchet-wielding man in the middle of a busy road in Kitchener, Ont., that ended with no one being injured.

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Former senior Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada's fentanyl czar; Kevin Brosseau, a former RCMP deputy commissioner, has been appointed Canada's new fentanyl czar\.

Former senior Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada's fentanyl czar

February 11 , 2025 at 04:47:06 p.m. EST • :

The federal government appointed former Mountie Kevin Brosseau as Canada's new "fentanyl czar" on Tuesday — a role created in part to soothe U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns about the northern border and pause a developing trade war.

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What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off; Canada is loaded at forward for the 4 Nations Face-Off with the likes of Nathan MacKinnon, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid\.

What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off

February 11 , 2025 at 05:21:25 p.m. EST • :

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the new international men's hockey tournament, where some of the NHL's biggest stars will try to help Canada stick it to the U.S.

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ABOUT THAT | Why Trump wants tariffs on steel and aluminum — again; U\.S\. President Donald Trump has promised to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imports of Canadian steel and aluminum\. Andrew Chang breaks down what happened when Trump enacted this same strategy during his first term, and why experts believe he's trying it again\.  

February 10 , 2025 at 09:02:15 p.m. EST • :

ABOUT THAT | Why Trump wants tariffs on steel and aluminum — again

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Use of force expert raises questions about police methods in shooting death of Surrey, B.C., student; Flowers are pictured at the location of an officer involved shooting near 185th Street and 70th where one victim died on Saturday in Surrey, B\.C, on Monday, Feb 10, 2025\.  

February 11 , 2025 at 05:41:33 p.m. EST • :

Use of force expert raises questions about police methods in shooting death of Surrey, B.C., student

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City of Summerside calls off blackouts, saying Maritime Electric has reversed plan to slash power; Summerside Mayor Dan Kutcher says they want to look for compromise but still address the housing crisis in the city\.   

February 11 , 2025 at 09:07:34 a.m. EST • :

City of Summerside calls off blackouts, saying Maritime Electric has reversed plan to slash power

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Reporter banned from Oval Office event over editorial decision not to use 'Gulf of America,' AP says; U\.S\. President Donald Trump speaks as he is joined by Elon Musk, and his son X Æ A-Xii, in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb\. 11, 2025\.  

February 11 , 2025 at 05:32:22 p.m. EST • :

Reporter banned from Oval Office event over editorial decision not to use 'Gulf of America,' AP says

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Israel will call off Gaza ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages Saturday: Netanyahu; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and U\.S\. President Donald Trump are shown leaving a joint press conference on Tuesday evening at the White House in Washington, D\.C\.  

February 11 , 2025 at 02:20:34 p.m. EST • :

Israel will call off Gaza ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages Saturday: Netanyahu

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February 11 , 2025 at 11:47:59 a.m. EST • :

Sask. RCMP identify victims of Carry the Kettle quadruple homicide

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February 11 , 2025 at 05:47:56 p.m. EST • :

Detroit police say 2 children died in a cold vehicle after months without a permanent home

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February 11 , 2025 at 04:07:15 p.m. EST • :

With 800 unsolved homicides, Montreal's police force is bolstering its cold case unit

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February 11 , 2025 at 01:50:48 p.m. EST • :

Edmonton police sergeant demoted for crude, sexualized remarks against gay subordinates

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February 11 , 2025 at 11:27:01 a.m. EST • :

'Great pain and shock': Salman Rushdie testifies in the trial of his suspected attacker

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