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Ottawa commits up to $254 million to Saint John trade corridor

A federal investment of up to $254 million is intended to expand port and rail capacity in the Saint John, New Brunswick trade corridor.

Oct 22, 2026 1 min read

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Canada and Ontario announce $8.7-billion tariff-response plan

The federal and Ontario governments have announced an $8.7-billion package focused on steel, auto investment and trade infrastructure.

Oct 22, 2026 1 min read

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