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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Proposes Tax-Free Savings Account Expansion with Canadian Investment Focus

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a significant policy proposal regarding Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). Under a Conservative government, Poilievre plans to allow Canadians to contribute an additional $5,000 per year beyond the current TFSA limit, provided the additional funds are invested exclusively in Canadian companies. The current TFSA contribution limit is $7,000, adjusted annually to account for inflation. Canadians can hold a variety of assets in their TFSAs, including cash, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-trade
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Trump threatens EU and Canada with more tariffs if they work together to harm U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be "far larger than currently planned. " The comments follow Trump's move to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the U.S. starting next week. A fact sheet provided by the White House says automobiles imported under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement will only be tariffed on the value of content not made in the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called the auto tariffs
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is channelling Winston Churchill to categorically reject accusations she is turning her back on Canada by meeting and talking to U.S. officials and influencers who wish her country harm. It comes as Smith prepares to fly to Florida today to join an event with an American podcaster who has mocked Canada as a ``silly country'' and spoken about it being annexed as the 51st state. Smith, in a speech to the house, says it is now apparently, in her words, ``treason'' to talk to American media personalities whom we disagree with. And she says she is being unjustly
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Carney's campaign presses pause as new U.S. auto tariffs announced

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet committee. It's unclear when Carney will be back on the road to continue campaigning. Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week but the deep integration of the North American industry is resulting in con
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Pierre Poilievre to Visit B.C. for Election Campaign on Thursday

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will be in B.C. on Thursday for his election campaign. He is set to arrive in Coquitlam, where he will hold a press conference. Poilievre will be the first federal party leader to visit the Lower Mainland during the current election. Later in the day, he will host his “Canada First” rally in Surrey. Poilievre’s visit comes as polls indicate the Liberal Party is currently leading the Conservatives in the province. The election, which will determine Canada’s next prime minister, is set to take place on April 28, six months ahead of schedule.
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Announces Tax Cuts for Seniors as He Intensifies Election Campaign

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled another tax cut as he intensifies his election campaign. Poilievre announced that seniors working under his government will be exempt from income tax on earnings up to $34,000, marking an increase of $10,000 from the current exemption. The Conservative leader also confirmed that the retirement age for the Canada Pension Plan, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Old Age Security will remain at 65. Notably, Poilievre made the announcement while campaigning in Quebec, which holds 78 federal ridings. Additionally, he stated that seniors will ben
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

White House says Trump to announce auto tariffs today

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports at 4 p.m. today.
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Mark Carney Unveils $2 Billion Fund to Protect Auto Sector Jobs

Liberal Party Prime Ministerial Candidate Mark Carney has announced a $2 billion Strategic Response Fund aimed at protecting auto sector jobs impacted by Trump’s tariffs. Carney stated that he would launch the fund if he is returned to power. Carney was campaigning this morning in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of Canada’s auto sector. During his speech, he promised auto workers that his government would exclusively purchase Canadian-made cars and commit to building a domestic manufacturing network for auto parts.
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

Liberal Party Explains Chandra Arya’s Exclusion Amid Allegations of Foreign Interference

The Liberal Party of Canada has disclosed the reasons behind Chandra Arya’s exclusion from the leadership race and his candidacy for the Ottawa riding. Reports suggest that Arya was removed due to concerns about alleged foreign interference involving India. According to a report by The Globe and Mail, Arya had traveled to India last August and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi without notifying the Canadian government about the visit. Notably, the Liberal Party has not previously explained why the three-term MP was barred from participating in the recent leadership race or seeking re-el

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CanadaMar 04, 2026

Anand says Canada balancing India trade ties with domestic security, rule of law concerns

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa is working to strengthen trade and defence ties with India while continuing discussions around domestic security and respect for the rule of law. Anand made the remarks Tuesday while attending a security and defence event in Ottawa. According to her public comments at the event, Canada views India as an important partner in the Indo-Pacific region but considers issues related to domestic security and the rule of law equally significant. She said Canada is deepening defence relationships with partners such as India as part of its broad
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BCMar 04, 2026

B.C. to introduce mandatory crane licensing and permitting after seven fatalities in five years

The British Columbia government says it will introduce mandatory crane-related licensing and permitting following a series of fatal workplace accidents over the past five years. In a statement Tuesday, the province said it plans to establish a new WorkSafeBC crane licensing and permitting program to ensure crane operations meet “consistent, high-quality safety requirements.” According to the government, there have been seven crane-related fatalities in B.C. during that period, with 373 cranes currently in operation across the province. The announcement follows a WorkSafeBC report into the
CanadaMar 04, 2026

Canada seeks Oman airspace access amid Middle East tensions,no evacuation flights announced

Canada has asked Oman for permission to use its airspace if evacuations become necessary as tensions escalate in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said. Anand confirmed she spoke with her Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, about securing potential access to Oman’s airspace to help extract Canadians from the region if required. According to federal officials, about 100,000 Canadians are currently in the affected area. Ottawa has not announced any government-organized repatriation flights. The federal government is advising Canadians to leave the region by commercial means
CanadaMar 03, 2026

Air Canada adds extra Toronto–Delhi flight amid Middle East disruptions

Air Canada says it is increasing capacity between Canada and India as it suspends several Middle East routes due to current conditions in the region. The airline announced it will add one additional flight on its Toronto–Delhi route from March 7 to March 21. That will bring the total to two daily flights between Toronto and Delhi during that period. Air Canada also said it will deploy larger aircraft on select Toronto–London–Mumbai flights to accommodate additional passenger demand. The changes come after the airline suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv until March 22. Ai
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BCMar 03, 2026

B.C. chief coroner announces investigation into Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

British Columbia Chief Coroner Jatinder Baidwan announced Tuesday that a formal investigation will be conducted into the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Speaking at a press conference in Victoria, Baidwan said the purpose of the investigation is to establish the facts surrounding the incident and issue recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future. He said the process is also intended to help restore public confidence in the system. According to the BC Coroners Service, the investigation will examine how individuals experiencing a mental health crisis are identified and w