CanadaNov 13, 2026
RCMP, FBI Disrupt Three Major International Malware Networks in Global Operation
Canada’s RCMP, in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other international partners, has announced the disruption of three major international malware cybercrime networks under Operation Endgame.
The operation targeted three dangerous malware networks — Russia-based GootLoader, CastleRAT and StealC. Coordinated by European Union agencies Europol and Eurojust, the multinational operation involved law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and several other countries.
During the operation, authorities
CanadaNov 13, 2026
Mark Carney Personally Leading Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations, Says Mélanie Joly
Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has clarified that Prime Minister Mark Carney is personally leading the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.
Joly said Carney is the chief negotiator in the discussions, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc working alongside him. She added that both leaders remain actively engaged in ongoing talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.
The clarification comes after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed in August, followed by the introduction of new tariffs. However, high-level contacts have r
CanadaNov 13, 2026
Stelco to Recall All 175 Laid-Off Hamilton Workers Starting December 1
Canada’s major steel producer Stelco has announced that all 175 workers temporarily laid off from its Hamilton, Ontario, facility will return to work on December 1.
Cleveland-Cliffs confirmed the decision in a press release on Friday. The move comes amid continued pressure from Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, who had warned that the company could be forced to exit its Canadian operations if it failed to maintain employment levels under the agreement made when it acquired Stelco in 2024.
According to Cleveland-Cliffs, operations at the Hamilton Finishing Unit were temporarily suspended on Se
CanadaNov 13, 2026
Sharp Debate Erupts Between Lena Diab and Pierre Poilievre Over Immigration Plan
Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Diab and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are clashing over the government’s new immigration plan.
In a recently released video, Poilievre claimed that under the new plan, Canada would welcome approximately 200,000 more new permanent residents annually compared to the numbers under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.
Rejecting his claim, Diab said the 100,000 people being granted permanent residency are not newcomers arriving from abroad. Instead, they are already living and working in Canada and are not taking anything away f
CanadaNov 13, 2026
Canada Raises Luxury Tax Threshold to $150,000 for Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles
Buying fully electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles in Canada could become more affordable after the federal government raised the luxury tax price threshold for these vehicles from $100,000 to $150,000.
According to an announcement by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the change came into effect on Friday. This means fully electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles priced up to $150,000 will no longer be subject to the additional luxury tax.
The government said the decision takes into account the higher upfront cost of zero-emission vehicles and aims to encourage their adoption.
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CanadaNov 13, 2026
Maninder Sidhu Meets Piyush Goyal to Advance Canada-India Free Trade Deal
Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Singh Sidhu, met with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in New Delhi on Thursday to advance efforts to finalize a Canada-India free trade agreement by the end of this year.
The sixth round of negotiations for the proposed agreement is currently underway in New Delhi, with officials from both countries scheduled to hold discussions until November 20.
Since May 2025, Minister Sidhu and Piyush Goyal have held more than a dozen meetings. The latest push in trade negotiations comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra
CanadaNov 13, 2026
Carney Reaffirms Canada's Commitment to Protecting Ukraine's Sovereignty
Prime Minister Mark Carney held key meetings with European leaders in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday during the European Political Community summit, focusing on strengthening security and trade relations.
Canada was the only non-European country participating in the summit for the second time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also briefed Carney and other European leaders on the latest developments in ongoing peace talks with Russia.
During the discussions, Carney reaffirmed Canada's full commitment to protecting Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of
CanadaNov 13, 2026
Canada Threatens Legal Action Against Stellantis Over Funding Agreement
Canada’s federal government is threatening legal action against automaker Stellantis over an alleged breach of its funding agreement, warning that it could seek to recover hundreds of millions of dollars provided to the company.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the government would take Stellantis to court if it fails to meet its contractual obligations. The dispute escalated after Stellantis reached an agreement to sell its Brampton assembly plant to defence-sector company Roshel, raising concerns that more than 2,000 auto workers may lose their opportunity to return to work.
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CanadaNov 12, 2026
Canada’s Economic Recovery Expected to Remain Slow Amid Trade War, KPMG Forecasts
Canada’s economy is expected to face a slow and uneven recovery over the next two years, according to a new report by KPMG. The accounting firm’s Fall 2026 Economic Outlook forecasts that Canada’s GDP growth will remain at just 1 per cent in 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions.
The report projects economic growth to improve to 1.8 per cent in 2027 and 2 per cent in 2028. KPMG noted that its forecast does not factor in any potential trade deal with the United States.
However, continued consumer spending, increased investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a boost from the 20