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Canada Hits Back with $7.5B Support | Calgary News
The U.S. slams Canada with $27.6 billion in 50% tariffs after trade talks collapse, prompting Ottawa to retaliate dollar-for-dollar and deploy a $7.5 billion emergency package to shield workers and businesses. Building on $25 billion already spent over 18 months, the plan targets SMEs with $3.5 billion in rapid-response aid—including waived EI waiting periods, extended benefits, and new rules letting voluntary leavers collect unemployment without penalty. Employers get up to $1,000 per worker for training and work-sharing programs, while $2 billion funds business diversification and revamped…
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