CanadaAug 28, 2026
32 Canadians Missing After Nepal-Tibet Border Floods
The Canadian government has confirmed that 32 Canadians are among 1,924 people reported missing following the devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Minister for International Development Randeep Sarai said Canada’s ambassador to Nepal has provided the latest information to Global Affairs Canada.
Authorities have recovered 579 bodies from the debris so far, but Nepalese authorities have not officially identified any of the recovered victims as Canadian citizens. Anand warned that the number of missing Canadians could be even h
CanadaAug 28, 2026
U.S. Commerce Secretary Accuses Canada of Using Trade Talks for Political Gain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has accused Canada of walking away from trade negotiations with the United States for political reasons rather than economic concerns.
Speaking to reporters in Washington on Thursday, Lutnick claimed the two countries had been close to reaching what he described as their best-ever trade deal, with both sides feeling positive about the negotiations. However, he alleged that Canada backed away from the agreement to gain a political advantage ahead of Quebec’s upcoming election and a potential independence referendum in Alberta.
Lutnick also dismissed conc
CanadaAug 28, 2026
Quebec Election Campaign Heats Up as Trump and Trade War Take Centre Stage
Quebec’s provincial election campaign has officially heated up ahead of the October 5 vote, with U.S. President Donald Trump and the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war emerging as major campaign issues. The focus on international economic tensions has, at least for now, pushed traditional provincial issues and the independence referendum debate further into the background.
Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) Leader and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette launched her campaign by portraying Trump as her party’s “real adversary.” She argued that Trump’s tariffs and economic policies pose a seri
CanadaAug 28, 2026
Canada’s Economy Grows 3.3% in Q2, Fastest Pace Since Early 2023
Canada’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2026, marking its strongest quarterly expansion since early 2023 and easing concerns that the country could slip into a technical recession. The latest figures from Statistics Canada showed a sharp rebound from the first quarter, which was revised upward to 0.3% growth.
The growth was driven by a strong increase in exports, which rose 3.6%, along with stronger household spending and a recovery in business investment. Auto exports, in particular, provided a significant boost to Canada’s international trade. Busines
CanadaAug 28, 2026
Canada adds new products to counter-tariff list targeting U.S.
The Canadian government has added several products to its counter-tariff list in response to U.S. tariffs.
According to the office of Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the changes are intended to match U.S. tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The ministry also said seafood that had previously been proposed for the list was removed because the United States is not imposing tariffs on Canadian seafood.
The revised list includes charcoal, copper wire, plaster products such as boards, seats and tiles, printed materials including pictures and photographs, and products used for packag
CanadaAug 27, 2026
Anita Anand Confirms 30 Canadians Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that 30 Canadian citizens and permanent residents are among the hundreds of people reported missing following severe flooding and landslides in the border region between Nepal and Tibet.
In a statement issued Thursday, Anand said Canadian officials are in continuous contact with local authorities and international partners to support the safe return of Canadians in the affected areas and assist their families.
However, the minister said there is currently no confirmed information about the whereabouts or well-being of the missing Ca
CanadaAug 27, 2026
Canada-India Ties Strengthen as Ministers Signal Progress on Bilateral Trade Deal
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met in Toronto on Thursday, with both sides emphasizing the need to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries.
Speaking at a news conference in the presence of Sitharaman, Champagne said Canada and India have complementary strengths and can benefit from deeper cooperation. He said Canada can contribute to India’s energy and food security, while India has the ability to provide Canada with talent and technology on a large scale.
Sitharaman, meanwhile, signalled that th
CanadaAug 27, 2026
Carney Government Urges Liberal MPs to Avoid Escalating Tensions With U.S. Amid Trade War
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government has urged its MPs to avoid publicly escalating tensions with the United States as the two countries remain locked in an increasingly bitter trade dispute.
According to reports, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc made the request during a Liberal caucus call, asking MPs to exercise caution when speaking about the United States on social media. MPs were also reportedly encouraged to decline requests from U.S. media networks to discuss Canada-U.S. trade issues.
The appeal came shortly after Prime Minister Mark Carney took a much tougher pu
CanadaAug 27, 2026
Canada and India’s Finance Ministers to Meet in Toronto Today, Trade Cooperation in Focus
Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to meet India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Toronto today for an important bilateral meeting. The two ministers will first hold a private meeting, followed by a joint press conference.
The meeting is being viewed as an important step toward advancing trade and economic discussions between Canada and India. It also comes at a significant time, as both countries have made major efforts over the past year to improve and strengthen their bilateral relations.
According to Canada’s Department of Finance, the two countries
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