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Let's get going on NAFTA renegotiation, says Marc Garneau

The chair of Canada/US cabinet committee, Transport Minister Marc Garneau, says uncertainty over the future of NAFTA is hurting business on both sides of the border. More 10:08 AM ET audio
- After dairy, Trump takes swipe at Canada over lumber and energy Apr 20 video
- Analysis Can Trudeau talk Trump out of trade fight? Maybe he won't have to Apr 21 video
Analysis Polls show tight 4-way race in 1st round of French presidential vote

Though Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are favoured, any two of the four top contenders could advance to the second round of France's presidential election — with potentially serious repercussions for Canada and the world. More 2:30 PM ET read comments
- Analysis Angry and tired French voters flirt with outsiders for top job: Nahlah Ayed 5:49 PM ET
- Expats in Canada, U.S. kick off French presidential election 5:31 PM ET
Canada could be called on for troops in event of war with North Korea

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada has not been asked to contribute to any kind of military buildup around Korea. He says the Liberal government prefers to concentrate on diplomacy and would not discuss the country's obligations under the armistice that ended the first Korean War in 1953. More Apr 21
- Mike Pence warns North Korea that 'era of strategic patience is over' Apr 17 video
- North Korea warns of nuclear attack on U.S. at any sign of aggression Apr 12
Why Trump is racing against the clock on NAFTA: The Mexican election

If Donald Trump sounds like he's in a hurry to start renegotiating NAFTA, it's because he is. He says so. The president's team even admits a major reason for the urgency, which can be summed up in four words and they're not Canadian dairy, energy, or lumber More Apr 21
- Analysis Trump's solution to 'unfair' American dairy woes: blame Canada Apr 20 video
- Analysis Can Trudeau talk Trump out of trade fight? Maybe he won't have to Apr 21 video

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After dairy, Trump takes swipe at Canada over lumber and energy April 20, 4:53 PM ET video
Military chief pledges pension details to be sorted before wounded soldiers released April 20, 7:51 PM ET
Federal government to test 'name-blind' hiring process April 20, 1:38 PM ET
Environmental group sues Catherine McKenna for failing to report on efforts to save caribou habitat April 20, 7:12 AM ET
Barbershop banknote: Did Sir John A. Macdonald get a $10 haircut? April 20, 5:12 AM ET read comments

Trump's solution to 'unfair' American dairy woes: blame Canada April 20, 8:46 AM ET read comments video
Canadians approve of Liberals' marijuana legalization, but with some reservations, poll suggests April 20, 4:54 AM ET read comments
Government says there's no 'free ticket' to Canada as number of asylum seekers climbs April 20, 10:56 AM ET
'We know we have a problem': Ontario lays out sweeping measures to curb high rents, home prices April 20, 3:44 PM ET read comments
Supreme Court of Canada to review 1969 Churchill Falls energy deal April 20, 5:01 PM ET

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Dairy protected 'for good reason,' Trudeau says; Trump calls Canada's actions a 'disgrace'

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Polls show tight 4-way race in 1st round of French presidential vote

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Can Trudeau talk Trump out of trade fight? Maybe he won't have to

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Canada becomes Donald Trump's latest trade target April 22, 2017 2:01 PM This week on The House, Donald Trump took straight aim at Canada, not once but twice this week. What does the U.S. president's switch to aggressive trade rhetoric mean for future trade negotiations? We talk to the chair of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S relations, Transport Minister Marc Garneau. We also check in with Quebec Economy Minister Dominique Anglade to find out what provinces are doing in the face of Trump's tough trade talk.

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