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CanadaJun 06, 2025

Modi says he has accepted Carney's invitation to attend G7

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month. The summit runs from June 15 to 17.
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries. A readout from Carney's office also says the leaders committed to working together to address the fentanyl crisis. Canada and China have been involved in a trade dispute. China has imposed tariffs on Canadian canola oil and meal, peas and seafood in retaliation to Canadian levies on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In his conversation with Li, Carney raised the issue of trade affecting agriculture and agri-food products, including canola a
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Jenny Kwan criticizes a provision in the federal government's border security bill

The N-D-P immigration critic says a provision in the federal government's border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents is dangerous. Jenny Kwan calls it an attempt to mimic measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U-S. Ottawa says the immigration minister would only be able to exercise the power to cancel, suspend or alter immigration documents in an ``emergency'' and after being granted the authority through an order-in-council. But Kwan notes that cabinet decisions are made in secret and there's no firm definition of an ``emergency'' in t
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says an infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario.Moore says the infant got the virus from their mother, who was not vaccinated. He says measles may have been a contributing factor in the premature birth and death but noted the infant also had serious medical complications unrelated to the virus.Moore says he extends his heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time. He says out of respect for the family'
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Canada's trade deficit plunged in April as tariffs kicked in

Canada has reported its biggest drop in exports in nearly 17 years due to US tariffs, pushing the country's trade deficit to a record high. Canada posted a trade deficit of $7.1 billion in April, its highest ever, as demand from the US weakened. The trade deficit in March was $2.3 billion. Total exports fell 10.8 per cent in April, the third consecutive monthly decline and the biggest decline since December 2008 during the global financial crisis, excluding the Covid period, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday. Exports to the US fell 15.7 per cent and imports from th
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 2.75 per cent

Canada's central bank has decided to keep its benchmark rate at 2.75 percent in its decision on Wednesday on interest rates. This is the second time in a row, before this, the Bank of Canada had kept interest rates unchanged in April after seven consecutive cuts. From June 2024 to March 2025, the bank had cut interest rates by a total of 225 basis points in view of controlling inflation and supporting the economy. The Bank of Canada said in an official statement that Trump has continued to reduce and increase tariffs and uncertainty about this remains at a high level, which has softened the
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Canada: Trump tariffs issue echoes in House of Commons

President Donald Trump's steel tariff issue echoed in Canada's House of Commons today. The Conservatives surrounded Prime Minister Mark Carney on it. After Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer, the party's Ontario MP Liane Rudd challenged the Liberals to present a budget. He said that the government should now show transparency and present a budget so that Canadians can know how much, if any, the government has collected from the alleged retaliatory tariffs. Retaliating on this, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said that instead of showing Canada down, this is a time to show solidarit
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Carney hints retaliation is coming for Trump's latest steel and aluminum tariffs

Today marks the start of new 50 per cent tariffs from the United States on steel and aluminum imports.That's double the previous rate. Prime Minister Mark Carney once again called the tariffs unlawful and unjustified as he headed into a Liberal caucus meeting today. But Carney says his government isn't ready to respond just yet because they are in intensive trade discussions with the U-S to have tariffs removed under a new economic and security deal. The Canadian steel and aluminum industries say doubling the tariffs will have a devastating impact while economists warn they could lead
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Jobs minister presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is calling on Canada Post and its union to return to the bargaining table to hash out terms for binding arbitration. In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also asked the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue to work toward a deal outside of that process. She says arbitration is not the preferred path, but suggested the stage would be set for an imposed settlement if the two sides could not find common ground themselves. The minister says Canadians expect the parties to resolve the impasse and that federal mediators are st

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CanadaJul 28, 2026

Canada expands online passport renewal service to all eligible adults

Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has announced the removal of limits on the federal government's online passport renewal service, making it available to all eligible Canadian adults aged 16 and older. Speaking at a news conference in Vancouver, Diab said eligible applicants living in Canada can now submit passport renewal applications online at any time without waiting for appointment availability. According to the federal government, the expanded digital service is intended to make passport renewals more accessible and reduce the need for in-person visits. Under the new system, applica
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BCJul 28, 2026

97-year-old Kelowna man dies after mobility scooter collision with charter bus

A 97-year-old Kelowna man has died after a collision involving his mobility scooter and a charter bus on Sunday afternoon, according to the RCMP. Police said officers and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the crash on Benvoulin Road near Rampone Road at the same time on Sunday. The man was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. RCMP confirmed no one aboard the charter bus was injured. Investigators said a collision reconstruction specialist attended the scene to assist with the investigation. According to police, investigators do not believe criminality or impairment
CanadaJul 28, 2026

Halton police charge nine people in largest human trafficking investigation in force history

Halton Regional Police say nine people have been arrested and 85 criminal charges have been laid following what the force describes as its largest sexual exploitation human trafficking investigation. According to Halton Regional Police, the investigation, called Project Troubadour, began after a woman reported being exploited by an organized network in September 2025. Police said the victim’s disclosure helped investigators identify the alleged trafficking operation operating in the Greater Toronto Area. Supt. Dave Costantini said the 10-month investigation has identified 12 alleged victims
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BCJul 28, 2026

Prince George police seize suspected cocaine, weapons and cash during business search

Prince George RCMP say officers seized suspected cocaine, weapons, ammunition and cash during a search of a local business on July 24. According to Prince George RCMP, officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act during the early morning hours at a business located in the 1800-block of Quinn Street. Police said the search resulted in the seizure of several weapons, a large quantity of ammunition, more than 80 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately $10,000 in cash. Two people who were at the location were arrested during the operation and have since bee
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IndiaJul 28, 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says no exam papers leaked during AAP government’s tenure

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has not reported any paper leaks in the state during the past four and a half years, rejecting allegations raised by opposition leaders. Mann’s remarks came hours after BJP MPs protested outside Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains over alleged irregularities related to examinations. According to Mann, the Punjab government has provided 69,000 government jobs during its tenure based on merit and without recommendations, paper leaks or cash transactions. He said allegations of paper leaks were be