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PoliticsOntario shoppers reject U.S. alcohol return as trade talks hinge on ban
Canada’s trade negotiations with the U.S. are stalled over a 2025 ban on American alcohol in Canadian stores. Ontario shoppers interviewed say they will not buy U.S. wine or bourbon even if the ban lifts, while Premier Doug Ford has not confirmed whether Ontario will reverse it.
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PoliticsOntario spends $10m on skilled trades training amid ethics probe into minister
Ontario announced $10 million in funding for six skilled trades training programs under its Skills Development Fund, as the province’s integrity commissioner investigates Labour Minister David Piccini over ethics allegations. The auditor general previously found the fund’s selection process lacked fairness and transparency.
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