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Estranged partners

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The Free Trade Agreement between the US and Canada is being threatened by disputes about as the percentage of a car that is North American. Canada and the US are arguing over subsidies and each is accusing the other of protectionism.

United States, Canada, Laws, regulations and rules, International trade, International aspects, Automobile industry, United States foreign relations, Trade policy, Commercial policy, Canadian foreign relations, Domestic content (Commercial policy), Domestic content (Trade policy)

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Montreal's fun house: comedy gets a lavish $13.5-million home

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Gilbert Rozon organized the design, construction and financing for a museum in Montreal, Quebec, dedicated to humor. It is the first museum of its kind, and incorporates surprise with the exhibitions. Several exhibits are described.

Museums, Art museums, Montreal, Quebec, Comedy

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The costs of a new Senate

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Canada's decision to have an elected Senate for the first time could cost the country as much as $10.5 million in lump-sum settlements for current senators who would be thrown out of office.

Economic aspects, Compensation and benefits, Legislators, Canada. Parliament. Senate

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