CanadaFeb 03, 2025
Ontario Cancels Starlink Contract in Response to U.S. Tariffs
Ontario, Canada's most populous province, has announced the cancellation of its internet contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, following President Donald Trump’s imposition of heavy tariffs on Canada.
Premier Doug Ford also stated that American companies would be banned from participating in the province’s contracts. The Ontario government had signed a $100 billion deal with Starlink in November, aiming to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 homes and businesses in rural and remote areas by June of this year through Starlink’s satellite service.
Ford emphasized that Ontario would cont
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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