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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says liberalizing cross-border online shopping is one of its trade priorities with Canada, according to a document that provides new clues on the administration's plans entering NAFTA renegotiations.

TORONTO — Issues of race and refugees are explored in the globetrotting musical "Sousatzka," the long-anticipated comeback vehicle for Garth Drabinsky which makes its official debut this week.

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REGINA — The Transportation Safety Board says a runaway rail car that rumbled through seven public street crossings at a speed that reached 30 km/h had been left unattended with inadequate braking.

REGINA — The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says higher taxes are the last thing Saskatchewan needs in the provincial budget to be tabled Wednesday.

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government will table the second budget of its mandate Wednesday. Here are five things to look for: 1.

OTTAWA — The political future of Canada's latest controversy-shrouded senator will be determined behind closed doors Wednesday as the Senate ethics committee decides what, if anything, to do about Sen. Don Meredith's relationship with a 16-year-old.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell Tuesday as declines in banks, airlines and energy stocks dragged heavily on the market. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index dropped 129.19 points to 15,313.

TORONTO — Ontario's cap-and-trade system aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions begins in earnest Wednesday with its first auction, which other provinces said they will be watching closely as they consider their own carbon pricing plans.

Toronto FC added experience to its backline in the form of 12-year veteran Jason Hernandez on Wednesday, the latest piece in what the MLS team hopes will be a championship puzzle.