CanadaDec 17, 2024
Conservatives Demand Debate on Canada-US Trade
Canada's Conservative Party is calling for a parliamentary debate on Canada-US trade relations in January before Donald Trump assumes the presidency.
The Conservatives have expressed a lack of confidence in the Liberals' strategy following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation, citing her key role in handling US relations.
Party leader Pierre Poilievre criticized NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, accusing him of inconsistency for supporting Trudeau last week but now demanding his resignation. Poilievre labeled Singh as hypocritical and accused Trudeau, Singh, Freeland, and Mark Carney of p
CanadaDec 17, 2024
NDP Hints at No-Confidence Vote Amid Trudeau's Troubles
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's troubles appear to be far from over. NDP House Leader Peter Julian has stated that if Trudeau remains Prime Minister by late February or early March, the NDP may consider supporting a motion of no confidence against the government.
Julian's remarks follow recent political instability after Chrystia Freeland's departure from the cabinet.
Notably, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, responding to journalists' questions yesterday, emphasized that following Freeland's resignation, all options are now on the table.
Freeland announced her resignation on Monday, revealing that
BCDec 17, 2024
Poilievre hails B.C. byelection win for Conservatives as Liberal vote collapses
Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is hailing a decisive British Columbia byelection victory in Cloverdale-Langley City, where Tamara Jansen has won with about two-thirds of the vote.
Monday's byelection in the Fraser Valley seat, which had been held by the Liberals and is traditionally closely contested, came on the day Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's ruling party was thrown into turmoil by finance minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation.
Poilievre congratulated Jansen in a post to social media, saying she earned "twice as many votes as all the other candidates combined."
Elections
BCDec 17, 2024
Eight-year-old boy hit by vehicle in school parking lot in Nanaimo, B.C.
An eight-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Nanaimo, B.C. RCMP say it happened in a school parking lot just before eight on Tuesday morning.
The Montessori school where the crash happened is located on Jingle Pot Road.Police, fire and B.C. Emergency Health Services personnel all attended the accident.
Mounties say the driver remained at the scene of the crash and is co-operating with investigators.
CanadaDec 17, 2024
Edmonton Police Commission chair resigns after saying earlier he'd work from overseas
The head of the Edmonton Police Commission says he'sstepping down days after announcing he'd finish out his term while living abroad. John McDougall says he decided to resign as a member of the commission after ``much reflection'' over the past few days.
He says it's clear his place of residency would be an ``unwelcome distraction'' from the commission's work. McDougall said Friday he planned to retire to Portugal in 2025 when his time as chair ends, but that he would remain a commissioner until 2026.
He had said there are no residency requirements for commissioners and that hi
IndiaDec 17, 2024
Doctors Express Concern Over Jagjit Singh Dallewal's Health
Doctors have expressed concern about the health of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 22 days at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. Reports indicate that Dallewal's body has become severely dehydrated.
Medical experts have warned that Dallewal requires immediate treatment, and if not provided, there are fears of a "silent attack" on his health. Dr. Swayam's team is closely monitoring his condition.
Meanwhile, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has called for a "Rail Roko" movement in Punjab for three hours starting at noon on December 18. He has urged the
CanadaDec 17, 2024
Surrey City Council Postpones Vote on Salary Increase for Mayor and Councillors
Surrey City Council has postponed a vote on a recommendation to increase the salaries of the mayor and councillors by 8% until the first council meeting in 2025, scheduled for January 13. The proposal was set to be voted on Monday night, but Mayor Brenda Locke was not present for the vote.
Councillor Harry Bains, who chaired the meeting in her absence, requested that the item be removed from the agenda. He explained that the vote should involve all council members, and staff were instructed to bring the report back to the next meeting.
Notably, if the Surrey City Council votes in favor of the
CanadaDec 17, 2024
Statistics Canada Reports Inflation at 1.9% in November
Canadian inflation has fallen below the central bank's 2% target for the second time in three months. Statistics Canada reported today that inflation in November was 1.9%. The agency noted that gasoline prices remained stable last month.
Additionally, Black Friday sales helped bring down prices in November. Grocery prices increased by 2.6% year-over-year, but this was slightly lower than the 2.7% increase seen in October.
This is the first of two inflation reports to be released before the Bank of Canada's next decision on interest rates, scheduled for January 29, 2025.
Governor Tiff Macklem
WorldDec 17, 2024
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement May Be Reached in Coming Days
Israel and Hamas may reach an agreement on a Gaza ceasefire in the coming days. Reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire.
Meanwhile, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated in an interview that the U.S. believes a ceasefire in Gaza is imminent. However, Kirby did not confirm whether Netanyahu’s trip to Cairo is related to ceasefire discussions.
At the same time, Hamas stated in a release that a ceasefire and agreement on hostages could be possible if Israel stops imposing new condition