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CanadaJan 27, 2025

Trudeau to Appoint 10 Senators Before Leaving Office in March

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to fill 10 Senate vacancies before stepping down in March, leaving a lasting impact on Parliament. Senators, once appointed, serve until the age of 75 or until they choose to retire. The Senate, the upper house of Canada’s Parliament, will see new appointments finalized by Trudeau’s advisory board, with the process expected to conclude before his departure. Trudeau, who announced his retirement from politics, will step down as Liberal Party leader on March 9. Meanwhile, Conservatives worry that Trudeau-appointed senators may obstruct their agenda if the
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CanadaJan 27, 2025

Chandra Arya Disqualified from Liberal Party Leadership Race

Chandra Arya has been disqualified from the Liberal Party leadership race to become Canada’s next prime minister. Arya, who represents the riding of Nepean in Ontario, confirmed the news in a social media post. He stated that the party informed him he would not be permitted to continue in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Arya was among seven candidates who filed their nominations by Thursday’s deadline to enter the leadership contest. The race now includes six candidates: former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla, former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, former banker Mark Carney,
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CanadaJan 24, 2025

Trump Comments on Canada Becoming a U.S. State

President Donald Trump has commented on Canada once again. During a briefing in North Carolina, he stated that if Canada were to become a state of the United States, Canadians would receive much better health coverage. Trump expressed that he would be happy if Canada became the 51st state, as this would provide Canadian citizens with a significant tax break, given their current high taxes. He also suggested that the people of Canada would likely want to join the United States. It is worth noting that Trump has repeatedly targeted Canada since his election. In his latest statement, he suggeste
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CanadaJan 24, 2025

Former chief trade negotiator says Alberta undermining Canada in U.S. tariff talks

Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rallied most of the premiers to agree that all sectors of the Canadian economy could be deployed to fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all imports from Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said that Canada should not threaten the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs or cutting off energy exports, and should focus instead on finding common ground. Verheul says Alb
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CanadaJan 24, 2025

Ontario to Hold Early Election

Ontario will hold an early election, with Premier Doug Ford set to meet Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont on Tuesday to request the dissolution of the legislature. The election is expected to take place on February 27. Speaking in Brampton, Ford said the province is going to the polls early to secure a strong mandate from the people to fight Donald Trump’s tariffs. Ford pledged that with a strong mandate, his government would invest billions to protect Ontario’s economy. He compared the current situation to the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasized his commitment to
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CanadaJan 24, 2025

7 Liberal Leaders Expected to Compete to Replace Trudeau

The deadline for entering the Liberal Party leadership race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed last evening. Seven candidates, including two of Indian origin, are expected to compete for the position. The contenders include former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla, MP Chandra Arya from Ontario, former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, ex-banker Mark Carney, Government House Leader Karina Gould, MP Jamie Batiste from Nova Scotia, and MP Frank Baylis from Quebec. All candidates have confirmed submitting their nomination papers along with a refundable deposit of $50,000. This deposit forms p
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CanadaJan 23, 2025

Sikh Community in Canada Welcomes Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Quebec’s Bill 21 Case

The Sikh community in Canada has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case challenging Quebec’s Bill 21. The case also involves the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and Quebec educator Amrit Kaur. A Gursikh, Amrit Kaur was forced to leave the province due to the controversial bill. The law prohibits civil servants, teachers, police officers, public prosecutors, and many other government employees from wearing religious symbols in their workplaces. WSO President Danish Singh stated that Bill 21 forced individuals like Amrit Kaur to choose between their religion and thei
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CanadaJan 23, 2025

Trump Criticizes Canada and Promotes American Manufacturing at the World Economic Forum

Trump has once again criticized Canada. While addressing the World Economic Forum, he stated that America does not need Canadian oil, gas, cars, or timber. He emphasized that the U.S. has enough of its own forests for timber and possesses the most oil and gas. Additionally, Trump suggested that if Canada wants to avoid tariffs, it could become the 51st U.S. state. During his address to the World Economic Forum in Davos via video link, Trump also delivered a simple message to businesses worldwide, encouraging them to make their products in America, where they would be charged the lowest tax ra
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CanadaJan 23, 2025

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear challenge of Quebec secularism law

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce this morning whether it will hear a challenge of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. In 2024, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the law, which prohibits some public sector workers such as teachers and police officers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Groups including the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the English Montreal School Board have sought leave to appeal that decision to the country's top court. The Quebec government has long argued the 2019 law is reasonabl

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EnglishSep 05, 2025

Canada's Dabrowski and partner Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski has won the US Open Grand Slam title with her New Zealand partner Erin Rutliff. The Canadian player won the women's doubles title in straight sets with her partner. Together, the two defeated the pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4. Earlier, Gabriela Dabrowski also won the US Open title in 2023. Pawan Sahni, of Newton Tennis Club in Surrey, says “the win is a boost for Canadian tennis.” He added, on one hand, just a few weeks ago, young player Victoria Mboko won the Canadian Open title, and now, with Canada's senior player win
BCSep 05, 2025

Coquihalla Highway reopened following wildfire closure

The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt has reopened in both directions following a closure caused by the Mine Creek wildfire. Due to the proximity of the fire, drivers should be prepared for the Coquihalla Highway to be closed with minimal notice. Drivers are advised to not stop in the fire zone. Intermittent lane closures can be expected as crews continue to assess and repair roadside damage, and visibility is reduced due to wildfire smoke. Drivers should also be prepared for an increased risk of wildlife presence due to fire damage to wildlife-exclusion fencing on this s
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Police Investigate Early Morning Shots Fired in South Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred in South Surrey. On September 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 am, SPS responded to reports of shots fired in the 14300 block of 28 Avenue, Surrey. Upon arrival, members located numerous shell casings on 28 Avenue. It does not appear that any residences were damaged and nobody was injured. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and have taken conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe this incident is related to an ongoing extortion investigation.
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BCSep 05, 2025

Special mediator appointed to resolve Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute: “This strike has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley, who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services. “This dispute has gone on for far too long. There’s a real urgency for the parties to get back to the table, find a fair resolution and get transit services back on the road. “To help the parties resolve the ongoing labour dispute, I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediato
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CanadaSep 05, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical trial outside of the United States to test the safety and effectiveness of Elon Musk's Neuralink wireless brain chip, which he introduced to the public in 2020, and was first implanted in a paralyzed American in 2024. The Canadian men, both around 30 years old – one from Ontario, the other from Alberta – have limited or no ability to use their hands. Dr. Andres Lozano, a neurosurgeon at University Health