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The vote came after the Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution that would block Mr. Trump's tariffs on Brazil, with five Republicans joining Democrats to back the measure. Wednesday's vote also marked the second time lawmakers have weighed in on the Canada tariffs, after the Senate approved a resolution aimed at blocking the levies in April.
Canada's gross domestic product contracted in August against widespread expectations of no growth, data showed on Friday, but an advance estimate suggested the economy might escape a recession in the third quarter.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will soon announce more than 20 investments in critical minerals projects, with a total value of about C$2 billion ($1.4 billion).
Canada could reshape the electric vehicle landscape in North America by removing its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a move that would open a new market for Chinese auto companies and narrow export opportunities for American manufacturers.
The Bank of Canada signaled on Wednesday an end to its cutting cycle after trimming its key overnight interest rate to 2.25%, but Governor Tiff Macklem said he would be ready to respond if Canada's economic outlook changed materially.
Canada eliminated measles in 1998. The U.S. followed two years later, in 2000. There are multiple criteria for losing an official measles elimination status, including the declines in vaccination rates observed in both countries. But the most significant factor is having ongoing measles transmission for a full year.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is focusing on what the country can control, including looking for economic partnerships abroad, especially in Asia.
Here is the Team Canada projected roster -- in alphabetical order -- with an asterisk for the players who were named to the preliminary rosters June 16: