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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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Raging Wildfires Force Saskatchewan into State of Emergency

 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread uncontrollably across the region. The declaration, which will remain in effect for 30 days, grants emergency powers to officials to mobilize resources and protect communities.

The fires have already forced more than 4,000 residents to evacuate, with the hardest-hit area being Pelican Narrows, near the Manitoba border. Saskatchewan is the second province to declare an emergency, following Manitoba’s decision on Wednesday as fires displaced 17,000 people, including all residents of Flin Flon.

Premier Moe emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that the province needs rainfall to help contain the fires, but forecasts remain dry. Officials are urging residents to report wildfires and stay informed through daily updates from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.


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