Canada braces for automotive tariffs amid Trump claims of smuggling
Canadian MPs pressed Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland on a plan to counter U S auto tariff threats as Ottawa prepares a firm response to the July 1 metal tariff list. Freeland pledged a resolute auto sector strategy while Trump alleged Canadians smuggle goods home and attacked NAFTA.
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Race kicks off 34th YMCA River Run
The first heat of runners bursts from the starting line Sunday morning marking the 34th annual YMCA River Run with supporters and photographers capturing the start.
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City council weighs four year utility fee to erase budget shortfall
Administrators seek council direction for a 2019 2022 city budget aimed at trimming a 12 million annual shortfall with a new municipal utility consent and access fee set to rise by 2 million yearly to 2022. By then average household would pay about 167 a year.
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Legal challenge claims charter rights violated by parental information rule
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms leads suit alleging the new law infringes charter freedoms including religion and speech. The group argues GSAs are ideological clubs exposing minors to graphic material while the government says GSAs provide safe spaces for LGBTQ students. Schools must report compliance by end of June. The case cites disputes over parental notification and political debate with Alberta politics surrounding GSAs and policy positions.
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