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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Mark Carney Sets Liberal Agenda Amid Criticism, Targets Trump in Campaign Speech

The Liberal Party of Canada, aiming to reclaim power, is set to release its official platform tomorrow, Saturday. This announcement was confirmed by Mark Carney during a campaign event in Niagara Falls. In his speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that while America remains divided, Canada’s unity makes it stronger. During a press interaction, Carney distinguished himself from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Responding to comparisons, he remarked, “I am not Justin Trudeau,” emphasizing that his leadership style and decisions are distinct. Highlighting his
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

NDP Faces Challenges Ahead of Voting Day in Canada

As voting day approaches in Canada, the New Democratic Party (NDP) is grappling with fluctuations in election polls. According to a three-day tracking survey conducted by Nano Research up to April 17, support for the NDP under Jagmeet Singh has dropped by 0.5 percentage points, reaching 8 percent. The competition between the Liberals and Conservatives remains intense. While campaigning in Yamachiche, Quebec, Jagmeet Singh criticized both parties. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that the NDP is the only party prioritizing real growth in revenue and investment in Canadians, in contrast to
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Advance Voting Begins in Canada Ahead of April 28 Election

Advance voting has officially begun in Canada, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots early at designated polling stations. Advance polls will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for four consecutive days, concluding on Monday. As of this month, nearly 130,000 Canadians have already voted using special ballots, according to figures released by Elections Canada. Special ballots allow voters who prefer not to wait until Election Day or advance polling days to cast their vote early. In other election-related news, the final English-language debate took place in Montreal las
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CanadaApr 18, 2025

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to end the federal single-use plastic ban on items like straws and grocery bags if his party is elected. Poilievre campaigned in Montreal this morning, as he and other federal leaders returned to the campaign trail following the two national leaders' debates Wednesday and Thursday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning in Hamilton later today, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is also holding an event in Quebec. Poilievre says he would repeal all the bans the Liberals implemented on plastics including grocery bags, cutlery. He would also end L
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Canada Could Face Major Economic Hit from Trump’s Tariff War, Economists Warn

Canada could suffer significant economic losses if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff war becomes a reality, according to economists. While election promises may differ from actual policy, experts warn that a renewed trade war could lead to substantial new costs for Canada. Rebecca Young, Vice President and Economist at the Bank of Nova Scotia, noted that if Canada is hit by serious economic shocks, any government in power would likely need to introduce relief packages. She compared the potential situation to past crises such as the 2008 financial meltdown and the 2020 COVID-19 p
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

RCMP Arrest Three for Illegally Entering Canada from U.S., Search Ongoing for Missing Woman and Children

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have arrested three individuals who illegally crossed into Canada from the United States. The arrests were made late Wednesday night in the Montérégie region of Quebec. According to RCMP officials, two men and a woman were spotted crossing the border near the Trout River sector around midnight and were apprehended near Godmanchester, Quebec, approximately 20 kilometres from the U.S. border with New York. The three suspects have been turned over to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for further processing. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Martina Pilarova
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Calls for Deportation of Foreign Nationals Involved in Hate Crimes

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that, if elected, a Conservative government would introduce strict laws to deport foreign nationals involved in hate crimes. He emphasized that while foreign nationals are welcome in Canada, they must not bring foreign conflicts onto Canadian streets. Poilievre made these remarks in response to a reporter's question following the French-language debate held in Montreal. He stated that his goal is to make Canada a crime-free country and promised tough action against anyone who breaks the law.
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Canada-Bound Cocaine Smuggling Operation Busted Near Ambassador Bridge

A major cocaine smuggling attempt bound for Canada has been foiled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. Authorities seized approximately 154 kilograms of cocaine near the Ambassador Bridge during an off-site inspection of a commercial truck-trailer headed toward Canada. According to officials, the cocaine packed in two duffel bags and four moving boxes was concealed within the trailer. The truck was intercepted and searched on Tuesday near the bridge, a key crossing point between the U.S. and Canada. The driver, an Indian national, is currently facing charges related to the
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CanadaApr 17, 2025

Party leaders face off in English for second federal leaders' debate

The leaders of Canada's four main political parties will square off for a second and final leaders' debate tonight in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff on Wednesday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc Québécois' Yves-François Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time before the April 28 vote, after a first debate that saw them spar on pipelines, the economy and U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Carney is leading in the polls and was the frequent target of attacks from his rivals on Wednesday. Poi

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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada, Germany Sign Intelligence-Sharing Agreement

Canada has announced a significant intelligence-sharing agreement with Germany aimed at strengthening cooperation in defence, security, trade and advanced technologies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul signed the agreement in Ottawa on Friday. The deal will enable the secure exchange of intelligence not only on sensitive defence and security matters but also in areas such as trade and advanced technologies. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech to the European Parliament last week, Anand said Germany plays an important role i
CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Air Travel Rebounds, Passenger Numbers Rise 5.9% in August

The decline in air travel from Canada to the United States, which had continued year over year for 18 consecutive months, has now come to an end. According to August data from Statistics Canada, the significant slowdown in Canadian travel to the U.S. caused by trade and political tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025 appears to be easing. The number of Canadian air passengers travelling to the U.S. increased by 5.9% year over year in August, compared with a 0.9% decline in July. Statistics Canada said Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau airports recorded double-digit growth in a
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BCSep 25, 2026

Eby Announces New Tax on Empty Condos in B.C.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced during a campaign stop in Burnaby that, if re-elected, his government would introduce a new empty condo tax targeting developers who leave completed condo units unsold and vacant for more than a year. Under the proposed measure, the tax would increase by one percentage point for each additional year a unit remains vacant. Eby said just 10 developers are holding more than $2 billion worth of completed condos that they are unwilling to sell at what he described as reasonable prices. He warned developers that they would have to either sell the units or pay the
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Could Take Time as Trump Administration Shows No Urgency

Resolving the trade dispute between Canada and the United States could take considerable time, as the Trump administration says it is in no rush to reach a new trade agreement with Canada. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC in an interview Friday that significant trade is still taking place between the two countries and that the Trump administration is satisfied with the current situation. Greer said the U.S. trade policy is global in scope and applies equally to countries including Canada, China, the U.K. and Brazil. He also confirmed that his team remains in contact with Cana
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

45-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Threats Against PM Mark Carney on Social Media

RCMP have arrested and charged a 45-year-old Quebec City man for allegedly making threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media. Police identified the accused as Ousmane Bah, who allegedly used his Facebook account to make death threats against the prime minister. The investigation began on July 6, and Bah appeared in court on September 24. He faces charges related to threats to cause death or bodily harm and promoting hatred against a public figure. According to the court’s decision, Bah will remain in police custody until his next court appearance on October 1. This is reporte