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#canadian-economy

Nine provinces and one territory have signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring, enabling Canadians outside Newfoundland and Yukon to order alcohol from producers in other provinces.

The CEOs of Canada's top three automakers requested the elimination of the federal zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, claiming it threatens jobs and companies amid U.S. tariffs.

"The imposition by the U.S. of tariffs on Canada has underscored the urgency to quickly address longstanding barriers that have fragmented our economy and limited opportunities for Canadians."

The Canadian retail industry is experiencing unprecedented challenges, including record-low consumer confidence, inflationary pressures, rising operating costs and ongoing supply disruptions along with a difficult regulatory environment.

Paul Boucher, president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, emphasizes the dangers of the government directive by stating it creates a "dangerous precedent" for collective bargaining, threatening unions' leverage to negotiate better wages and safer working conditions.