Canada's Rapid Infrastructure Push Amid U.S. Tariffs
Canada plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects to strengthen its economy and reduce reliance on the U.S., following new tariffs imposed by President Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the projects will be approved within two years and must meet environmental, economic, and Indigenous criteria.
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