Honda's Shift and Canadian Auto Industry Concerns

Honda says it is not planning to move production out of Canada in the foreseeable future. A report in Japanese media claimed the automaker was considering moving to the United States in response to Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Political leaders respond on the federal campaign trail.

And: Overall inflation cooled to 2.3 per cent in Canada last month, but the price of food rose. Products such as orange juice, fruits and vegetables are being hit by cross-border tariffs.

Also: The Alberta government unveils health care legislation aimed at helping people with severe addiction, including plans for intervening when a person refuses to be treated.

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