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A new poll says Canadians are divided on whether the US is an 'ally' or 'enemy' country
Canada's National Observer
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June 5, 2025
Faced with a trade war they didn't start, Canadians are divided on whether they see the United States as an "enemy" or an "ally," a new poll suggests. The Leger poll, which was conducted online and can't be assigned a margin of error, surveyed...
From Dependency to Empowerment: Reimagining Strategic Contribution and Financial Sustainability for the Tibetan Community and Movement
Tibetan Review
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June 5, 2025
As the United States suspended its USAID programmes across the world, severely hitting exile Tibetan projects and programmes as well, Tenzin Norsang* discusses the need and ways for the Tibetan community to transition from dependency on foreign...
Mersen welcomes new Western Canada sales manager as Mark Lipton prepares to retire
Electrical Business
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June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025 – Andrey Goreev has joined Mersen Electrical Power as sales manager for the Western Canada region, replacing Mark Lipton who is retiring at the end of the month after 24 years with the company. Goreev has over 18 years of experience...
Does escalating spat with Trump pose regulatory threat for Musk businesses?
Mint
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June 5, 2025
June 5 - The risk U.S. transportation, environmental, communications and other regulators will take aim at Elon Musk's many businesses became a real threat after the billionaire's deep political ties with President Donald Trump disintegrated on...
Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut to fly into space, dies at 76
Space.com
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June 5, 2025
The first Canadian astronaut to fly into space has died at the age of 76. Marc Garneau, who made three flights on NASA's space shuttle missions, died on Wednesday (June 4), after what his family described as a short illness. "We are deeply...
Manufactured homebuilder Cavco Industries rebrands Valley locations
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
Phoenix-based Cavco Industries, today announced that two of its locations are rebranding. Cavco Durango located at 2502 W. Durango in Phoenix is now operating as Cavco-Phoenix and Cavco West located at 1366 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear is now...
Fitch cuts outlook on Canadian banks
Advisor's Edge
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June 5, 2025
iStockphoto/Nuthawut Somsuk Amid a deteriorating economic outlook, Fitch Ratings has downgraded its outlook on the Canadian banking sector. The rating agency revised its outlook on Canadian banks to “deteriorating” from “neutral,” citing the...
Big investors leaving U.S. markets amid trade wars, rising U.S. debt: FT
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Big institutional investors are leaving the United States as U.S. administration's trade wars and the country's rapidly mounting government debt have shaken confidence in American assets, according to a Financial Times...
Marc Garneau, first Canadian in space, remembered for aspirations he held for his country
The Globe and Mail
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June 6, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Marc Garneau was the most visible symbol of Canada’s space program, first as an astronaut and then as the president of the Canadian Space Agency.Chris O'meara/The Associated Press If there was ever a before-and-after...
Crackdown on social media influencers promoting finance advice after Love Island stars charged
The Independent
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June 5, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Bank of Canada interest rate hold offers de-risking opportunity for institutional investors: expert
Benefits Canada
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June 5, 2025
“There’s definitely been interest [from] institutional pension clients, for the ones who have not already de-risked, to continue.” On Wednesday, the governing council at the Bank of Canada decided to hold the rate as it seeks to gain more...
Vancouver councillor acclaimed as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Western Investor
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June 5, 2025
Vancouver city Coun. Rebecca Bligh was acclaimed Sunday as president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). It’s a role she stepped into late last year after previous president Geoff Stewart failed to win back his mayor’s seat in a...
Air Canada Bookings to U.S. Declines 10%; Business Travel Flat
Meetings Today
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Air Canada has seen a 10% decline in Canada-U.S. air travel bookings over the next six months, according to an interview with the carrier’s CEO, Mike Rousseau in an interview with CNBC International, while business travel has remained flat....
2025 RBC Canadian Open round 2 tee times and pairings explored
Sportskeeda
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June 6, 2025
The second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open will be played on Friday, June 6. From 6:45 a.m. ET onwards, players will tee off from TPC Toronto's first and second holes in groups of three. Kevin Kisner, who is tied for 96th place, forms the...
Fazoli's makes Canadian debut
Fastcasual
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June 5, 2025
Photo: Fazoli's June 5, 2025 After annoucing last year that it signed a 25-unit deal to expand to Canada, Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, opened its first international location this week in Calgary, Alberta. "For over 35 years, we have experienced...
Malaysia's Petronas to cut 10% of workforce, not exiting Canada, CEO says
Channel News Asia
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June 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, will retrench about 10 per cent of its workforce in a restructuring exercise, its chief executive said on Thursday (Jun 5). Tengku Muhammad Taufik also denied at a media...
Launch of Canada-Kurdistan-Iraq Business Council
Iraq Business News
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June 6, 2025
By John Lee. During the launch of the Canada-Kurdistan-Iraq Business Council in Erbil, the Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiyya, underscored the importance of expanding economic partnerships as a...
Letters: Canada’s federal financial system strong, safe
Coast Reporter
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June 6, 2025
Editor: Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the recent letter concerning Sunshine Coast Credit Union’s (SCCU) proposed continuance and merger with Prospera and Coast Capital credit unions and the resulting shift in deposit insurance from...
Construction Industry Participants Beware: CISG and CISOP and Their Impact on Overseas Procurement
JD Supra - California
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June 5, 2025
SUMMARY It is common for construction industry participants to source various machinery, materials or components from overseas for construction projects in Hong Kong, or to have part of the construction and fabrication or assembly works carried...
EUROFER urges rapid rollout of new EU trade measures to save Europe’s steel market
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 5, 2025
The European Steel Association, EUROFER, has called for the urgent implementation of “highly effective” trade measures as outlined in the European Commission’s Steel and Metals Action Plan, warning that without immediate action, the industry could...