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Canada’s Diamond Era Fades as Ekati Mine Announces Early Closure
Falling global prices and lab grown rivals force the early closure of the iconic Ekati diamond mine threatening hundreds of Canadian jobs.
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Canadians Forced into ‘Lifestyle Shrinkflation’ as Debt Pressures Mount, MNP Report Shows
A growing number of Canadians are actively scaling back their daily expenditures and experiencing a contraction in their standard of living—coined "lifestyle shrinkflation"—as stagnant wages and high living costs squeeze…
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India and Australia Forge Deeper Strategic Ties Amid Global Economic Volatility
Strengthening the Bilateral FoundationIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India and Australia to be 'natural and trusted partners' during a high-level diplomatic address this week, urging both nations to fortify…
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Mom-and-Pop Landlords Outpacing Big Real Estate Investors: StatCan Data
Discover how Canadian mom-and-pop landlords are outperforming large real estate investors, according to new StatCan data.
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Doug Ford Defies U.S. Tariff Threats Amid Growing Trade Tensions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a defiant response to proposed United States alcohol legislation, declaring that his government will not back down in the face of potential trade barriers.…
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Canadian Government Challenges U.S. Forced Labor Tariffs as Groundless
Canada challenges US forced labor tariffs, arguing existing trade agreements sufficiently address labor concerns without punitive measures.
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The Receipt Lottery: Taiwan’s Enduring 75-Year Fiscal Tradition
Since 1951, Taiwan has utilized a unique government-sponsored lottery system that turns mundane shopping receipts into potential winning tickets, a practice that continues to influence consumer behavior and tax compliance…
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Former Chinese Official Sentenced to Death in Massive $325 Million Bribery Scandal
The RulingThe Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in China's Jiangsu province sentenced a former high-ranking official to death this week following a landmark corruption trial. The court ruled that the defendant…
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Can India’s new rural jobs scheme deliver? VB-G-RAM-G may mount fiscal pressure on states
Explore if India's new rural jobs scheme can truly boost employment and development, or if its funding model will burden state finances.
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Fertilizer Supply Chain Stabilizes as Cargo Ships Clear Strait of Hormuz
In a significant development for India's agricultural sector, 15 of the 20 cargo vessels carrying essential fertilizers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz this week, alleviating fears of a…
