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BCFeb 03, 2025

BC Opposition Leader Proposes 10-Point Plan to Address Tariff Threats

BC Opposition Leader John Rustad has announced his party's 10-point tariff response plan, urging the Eby government to implement it immediately to safeguard the province's economy. In a letter to Premier David Eby, Rustad called for the province to negotiate agreements with other provinces to eliminate barriers to interprovincial trade, reduce carbon taxes, and open B.C. trade offices in countries beyond the U.S. Meanwhile, Ravi Kahlon, the head of the cabinet committee established by Premier Eby to tackle potential tariffs, has emphasized the government's commitment to diversifying B.C.'s ec
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Alberta law society to hold sanction hearing for former justice minister Kaycee Madu

Alberta's law society is to hold a hearing to sanction former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu. Madu was found guilty of misconduct last year when, as justice minister in 2021, he phoned Edmonton's police chief after receiving a traffic ticket. Madu told a hearing last year he didn't call Chief Dale McFee about the ticket, but was looking for reassurance that he wasn't being racially profiled or illegally surveilled. A panel of law society members determined that while Madu didn't ask McFee to do anything about the ticket, he did try to use his position of power to influenc
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IndiaFeb 03, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia Criticizes Bhagwant Mann for Focus on Delhi Elections

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for prioritizing Delhi elections over state issues. Majithia highlighted that 40% of senior secondary schools in Punjab lack principals, questioning Mann’s claims of an education and health revolution. The party also condemned the rising incidents of looting and shootings in Punjab. In a statement, the Akali Dal accused Mann’s government of failing to ensure public safety, stating that while youth are being killed daily, the government is focused on activities outside Punjab.
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Canadian Dollar Hits Lowest Level Since 2003 Amid US Tariffs

The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level in nearly two decades on Monday, trading at 68.13 US cents. This marks its weakest point since 2003. The decline follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Tuesday. On Friday, the Canadian dollar was valued at 69.04 US cents. In retaliation, Canada plans to impose equivalent tariffs on $30 billion worth of American goods starting Tuesday. While the tariffs will raise prices on US imports, the weaker Canadian dollar will further increase the cost of imported goods and make international travel mor
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Pledges to Boost Domestic Trade if Elected Prime Minister

Canada’s opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, announced Monday that, if elected prime minister, he would implement a plan to enhance domestic trade, aiming to add over $200 billion to Canada’s GDP. The Conservative leader described former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a wake-up call, urging Canadian provinces to collaborate and improve internal trade. Poilievre emphasized that Canadians expect their leaders to take decisive steps toward self-reliance, beginning with stronger domestic trade networks. While acknowledging that this initiative alone cannot fully offset economic d
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Canada-US Tariff War Intensifies with New Measures Announced

A tariff war has escalated between Canada and the United States, with President Donald Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports on Saturday, prompting swift retaliation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and gas and a 25% tariff on all other imports starting Tuesday. In response, Trudeau announced an initial 25% tariff on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, expanding to $155 billion by the end of the month to give Canadian businesses and supply chains a 21-day window to adjust. Trudeau has also urged Canadians to prioritize l
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Trudeau and Trump Address Trade War Amid Banking and Drug Trafficking Allegations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning regarding the ongoing trade war, which poses a significant threat to workers and businesses on both sides of the border. Another meeting between the two leaders is expected later in the evening. While neither the Prime Minister’s Office nor the White House disclosed details of their discussion, Trump claimed on social media that American banks are not allowed to operate freely in Canada. He also linked the trade conflict to the issue of drug trafficking. Trump alleged that millions of Americans have died due t
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IndiaJan 31, 2025

8 AAP MLAs Resign Before Elections

Five days before the Delhi Assembly elections, eight Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs resigned from the party and their positions. They cited not being given a ticket for the upcoming elections and accused the party of corruption as the reasons for their resignation. At the same time, Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, who is contesting against Arvind Kejriwal for the New Delhi seat, challenged Kejriwal to a debate at Jantar Mantar. However, Kejriwal did not show up at 3 pm on Friday as scheduled. It is worth noting that the New Delhi constituency remains one of the most talked-about in the Nationa
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CanadaJan 31, 2025

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Be Imposed Tomorrow

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to be imposed tomorrow. The White House has dismissed reports suggesting that the tariffs would be postponed until March 1. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in response to reporters' questions, confirmed that these reports are incorrect. She stated that President Trump will implement a 25 percent tariff on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10 percent tariff on China starting tomorrow. It is worth noting that Reuters had previously reported, citing sources, that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico might be delayed for at least a month. Ho

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WorldOct 17, 2025

Trump expresses caution on missile sales as Zelenskyy visits Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, signalling reluctance to approve Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles. The talks focused on military aid and the ongoing war with Russia, as Kyiv continues to seek advanced weapons to bolster its defence. The meeting followed a lengthy phone conversation between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin a day earlier, during which the two discussed the conflict in Ukraine. While Trump had recently indicated a willingness to consider missile sales, he appeared to scale back exp
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CanadaOct 17, 2025

Bank of Canada to resume economic forecasts with cautious outlook amid global uncertainty

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will take a cautious approach as it resumes formal economic forecasting later this month, acknowledging the need for “humility” in the face of continued trade uncertainty. The Bank of Canada is expected to release its next economic outlook alongside an interest rate announcement on October 29 its first full forecast this year. The central bank paused detailed projections earlier in 2025, citing unpredictable global conditions tied to U.S. tariffs and shifting trade relations. Speaking from Washington, D.C., where he is attending th
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CanadaOct 17, 2025

Montreal man admits to threatening Parti Québécois leader and his family

A Montreal resident has pleaded guilty to making death threats against Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and his family. Court records show that 42-year-old Philippe Clément-Laberge entered the plea on Tuesday at the Montreal courthouse. The threats were reportedly made in early March 2024, prompting a police investigation that led to his arrest shortly afterward. St-Pierre Plamondon publicly addressed the incident last year after news of the threats surfaced, saying he was concerned for his family’s safety but expressed confidence in the justice system’s response. The cas
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BCOct 17, 2025

Reconstruction approved for Hazel Trembath Elementary after 2023 fire

The British Columbia government has approved plans to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary School in Port Coquitlam, nearly two years after a fire destroyed the original building. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma announced Friday that a new, 240-seat school will be constructed on the same site where the blaze occurred in October 2023. The province says the $39-million project will be developed through an accelerated model designed to shorten construction timelines, marking what officials describe as a first-of-its-kind approach in B.C. Ma said the school’s loss was deeply felt across the commu
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CanadaOct 17, 2025

Ottawa announces plan to hire 1,000 new border officers, expand benefits for frontline responders

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will move ahead with new border security and public safety investments as part of the upcoming federal budget, including hiring 1,000 additional Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers. According to the announcement, the new officers will focus on curbing the movement of stolen goods, illegal firearms, and drugs, while enforcing import measures and investigating unfair trade practices. The government also plans to increase the CBSA recruit stipend from $125 to $525 per week the first raise since 2005 to attract and retain new recruit