Andy Blatchford
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Scheer calls for more inspections on Chinese imports, possible tariffs
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step up inspections on all products from China and to consider slapping tariffs on imports from the Asian country.
Greater share of recent immigrants landing jobs even as Canada welcomes more
The share of recent immigrants of prime working age who had employment reached a new high last year, even though Canada has been opening its doors to more newcomers than ever before, according to an internal federal analysis.
PM worries China could target more Canadian goods as fears about soybeans rise
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried an ongoing diplomatic dispute could see China target imports of other Canadian agricultural products as concerns grow about soybean shipments in particular.
China wants to fix 'serious difficulties' with Canada by meeting halfway: envoy
China's ambassador to Canada says his government wants to end the countries' impasse but won't give way on two of Canada's major complaints.
Liberals postpone policy update that could help SNC-Lavalin avoid ban from federal business
The federal government has postponed a long-awaited update to Canada's corporate-misconduct provisions, including changes that could help SNC-Lavalin avoid being barred from lucrative federal contracts.
Cross-Canada corridor concept getting dusted off ahead of election
The notion of a pan-Canadian corridor dedicated to rail, power lines and pipelines has been around for at least half a century but it looks like it's about to get a big publicity boost.
Canadian inflation rises in April; gas prices strengthen from carbon pricing
Canada's annual inflation rate picked up its pace in April for a third-straight month due in part to stronger gasoline prices in provinces with new carbon-pricing systems.
Visa rejections frustrate efforts to bring in more international students
At a time when Canada is attracting more students from around the world, there are concerns qualified applicants from certain countries are getting turned away because of its visa process.
Farmers demand strong political response to expanding trade obstacles for Canada
Canola farmers whose livelihoods have been targeted by China in its feud with Canada say it's time for the federal government to be aggressive at the political level in its fight against a growing number of agricultural trade barriers around the world.
Major Canadian canola exporter to China says finding new markets not easy
A third Canadian canola exporter has received a non-compliance notice from China over quality concerns, the federal agriculture minister said on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the latest development in an escalating feud with the Asian country.