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Ottawa Backs Down on Digital Tax Dispute Amid Pressure from Trump White House

Canada has reportedly agreed to delay its planned digital services tax (DST) following pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a recent statement from the White House. The tax, which was originally slated to target tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google, had been a major sticking point in U.S.-Canada trade discussions. The White House claimed Canada “caved” to U.S. demands after months of negotiations, with Trump’s team arguing the tax unfairly targeted American firms. The Canadian government, however, framed the delay as a strategic move to preserve economic stability and avoid retaliatory tariffs. Critics within Canada argue that the government’s decision reflects a growing trend of yielding to U.S. economic influence, while others say the delay is pragmatic given ongoing global talks about a coordinated approach to taxing digital revenues. The issue remains contentious, and observers are watching closely to see whether Canada will revive th...
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Postal Talks Resume Amid Ongoing Overtime Ban

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are set to return to the bargaining table as an overtime ban continues to impact operations. The union, representing 55,000 postal workers, opted for the ban instead of a full strike, citing unresolved issues such as wages, part-time staffing, and weekend deliveries.

Canada Post has proposed further negotiations and is expected to respond to the union’s latest proposals presented on Sunday. The postal service has reported a significant drop in parcel volumes, with last week’s numbers down 50% compared to the previous year. 

While the overtime ban remains in effect, both parties are working toward a resolution that balances worker demands with the financial realities of Canada Post. The outcome of these negotiations could shape the future of postal services across the country.

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