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CanadaMar 28, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties. The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday. Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill on Thur
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Mark Carney Declares America No Longer a Reliable Partner

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a strong statement regarding the ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa following a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-US relations, Carney asserted that America is no longer a reliable partner, signaling a major shift in the relationship between the two countries. Carney emphasized that Canada’s traditional partnership with the United States is over and that future Canadian governments will adopt a fundamentally different approach to relations with their southern neighbor. He also mentioned plans to h
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Poilievre Announces Policy Against U.S. Tariffs and Responds to Party Standing in Polls

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced today during an election campaign in Coquitlam, B.C., that if former President Donald Trump does not withdraw tariffs on Canada, a Conservative government will aim to completely eliminate Canada’s dependence on the United States. Poilievre warned that such action would result in the U.S. losing an important trading partner. When questioned by reporters about the Conservative Party’s decline in polls—falling behind the Liberals and Mark Carney in most surveys—Poilievre stated that it is up to Canadians to decide. He urged voters to choose
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Pierre Poilievre to Hold Election Rally in Surrey Tonight

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is set to host an election rally in Surrey this evening. Titled “Poilievre Canada First,” the rally will take place at the industrial site located at 9690 192nd Street. The event begins at 6 p.m., with residents encouraged to attend. Candidates from six Surrey ridings are also actively campaigning in the lead-up to the federal election. Rajvir Dhillon, representing the Conservatives in Surrey City Centre, is challenging Liberal candidate Randeep Sarai. In Surrey Newton, Harjit Singh Gill of the Conservatives is contesting against Sukh Dhaliwal of the L
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Justin Trudeau Rents Ottawa Home, Stays Out of Spotlight

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rented a house in the Rockcliffe area of Ottawa, where he plans to stay for at least another year. This rented property is located near 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of prime ministers, where Trudeau lived as a child during his father’s tenure as prime minister. Sources indicate that despite residing in Ottawa, Trudeau has no intentions of participating in the federal election campaign. Reports suggest he wishes to remain in this house until his daughter Ella-Grace and younger son Hadrian complete their schooling. Notably, Trudeau
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 572 Cases Confirmed

Measles cases are continuing to rise in Ontario, with more than 100 new cases reported in the province in the past week alone. Public Health Ontario has now confirmed a total of 572 measles cases.The number of cases has been steadily increasing since October of last year. Since March 20, there has been a surge of 102 cases. Of these, 42 individuals are in hospital, and two are in intensive care.While cases are also being monitored in other provinces, the number of cases outside Ontario remains low. Alberta has reported 18 cases, most of which are in children, and Quebec has seen no increase, w
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Proposes Tax-Free Savings Account Expansion with Canadian Investment Focus

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a significant policy proposal regarding Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). Under a Conservative government, Poilievre plans to allow Canadians to contribute an additional $5,000 per year beyond the current TFSA limit, provided the additional funds are invested exclusively in Canadian companies. The current TFSA contribution limit is $7,000, adjusted annually to account for inflation. Canadians can hold a variety of assets in their TFSAs, including cash, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-trade
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be "far larger than currently planned. " The comments follow Trump's move to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the U.S. starting next week. A fact sheet provided by the White House says automobiles imported under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement will only be tariffed on the value of content not made in the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the auto tariffs
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is channelling Winston Churchill to categorically reject accusations she is turning her back on Canada by meeting and talking to U.S. officials and influencers who wish her country harm. It comes as Smith prepares to fly to Florida today to join an event with an American podcaster who has mocked Canada as a ``silly country'' and spoken about it being annexed as the 51st state. Smith, in a speech to the house, says it is now apparently, in her words, ``treason'' to talk to American media personalities whom we disagree with. And she says she is being unjustly

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CanadaJul 16, 2026

Federal government to acquire 190 armoured vehicles in $2B deal to strengthen Canadian Army

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $2 billion investment to purchase 190 new armoured vehicles for the Canadian Army as part of a four-year procurement plan aimed at strengthening the military's operational capabilities and supporting Canada's domestic defence industry. Carney confirmed the agreement during a visit Thursday to the General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada facility in London, Ont. According to the federal government, the new vehicles will increase the Army's armoured fleet to 550. The Prime Minister said all 190 vehicles will be manufactured at the company's Ontario facili
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BCJul 16, 2026

BC Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu criticizes forestry minister over mill closures, job losses

Political debate over British Columbia's struggling forestry sector intensified Thursday after BC Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu criticized Forests Minister Ravi Parmar, alleging the provincial government has failed to respond effectively to ongoing mill closures and forestry job losses. In a statement, Bhangu pointed to Canfor's Northwood pulp mill closure in Prince George, saying each mill shutdown results in the loss of hundreds of jobs and has broader economic consequences for local businesses and resource-dependent communities. He said residents in forestry communities across the province
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IndiaJul 16, 2026

SIT summons Sukhbir Singh Badal for questioning in Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing probe

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura police firing cases has issued a notice to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing him to appear for questioning on Monday. According to the SIT, the fresh summons follows the statement of BJP leader Vijay Sampla, who told investigators he did not sign a memorandum submitted to the Punjab Governor with Sukhbir Singh Badal in connection with the sacrilege incidents. Investigators are seeking clarification on the circumstances surrounding the document and the facts related to its submission. Las
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BCJul 16, 2026

One person killed, five injured in four-vehicle crash in Delta

A man has died and five other people were injured following a four-vehicle collision in Delta on Wednesday afternoon, according to Delta Police. Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley said the crash occurred at about 3 p.m. in the 9800 block of Ladner Trunk Road. Multiple people were travelling in the four vehicles involved. First responders attempted life-saving measures on an adult man at the scene, but he was pronounced dead. Police have not released his identity or any additional details. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Delta Police Collision Investigation Team. Police have
AlbertaJul 16, 2026

Apartment fire in northeast Edmonton claims second life as police confirm death of missing senior

Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that 82-year-old Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal, who had been reported missing following a fatal apartment fire in northeast Edmonton, has died. According to police, her body was recovered inside the building during a search conducted the day after the fire. Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal was the wife of 85-year-old Major Singh Bhandal, who died after jumping from a third-floor balcony while attempting to escape the fire. Family members said the couple had lived in Canada for more than 30 years and were active members of the local Sikh community. According to investig