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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Criticizes Mark Carney Over Brookfield’s Tax Haven Ties

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized Mark Carney over the ties of Brookfield, the company Carney once headed, to offshore tax havens. Singh expressed concern that Carney may be unwilling to address the issue of offshore tax havens, given that Brookfield has registered entities in tax havens like the Cayman Islands. While acknowledging that such practices are legal, Singh argued that they represent a form of fraud against Canadian investments. He contended that this situation indicates Carney’s decision not to contribute to Canada while managing these funds, leading him to conclude that C
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Poilievre Criticizes GM Layoffs and Trump’s Actions

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has expressed concern over the layoffs at General Motors Canada’s Ontario assembly plant and criticized President Donald Trump. Poilievre stated that Trump is betraying America’s closest ally and damaging the Canadian economy. Poilievre emphasized that it is time to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States and focus on rebuilding the Canadian economy. He mentioned that he had spoken with the president of the union representing workers at the Ingersoll plant and assured him that a Conservative government would protect Canadian auto workers. Poi
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Global Economic Slowdown Linked to Tariffs Begins to Impact Canada: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that the global economic slowdown is beginning to affect Canada, primarily due to tariffs. He made these remarks following a meeting with his cabinet committee on Canada-US relations in Ottawa today. Carney noted that the meeting focused on identifying early signs of economic deceleration and its potential consequences for Canada. The discussions also included a review of Canada’s response to US-imposed tariffs. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government’s priorities are addressing tariffs, safeguarding the Canadian economy, and exploring new s
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Economic Instability from Tariffs Could Devastate Developing Nations: UN Trade Agency Warns

The United Nations trade agency has warned that the economic instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have a devastating impact on developing countries. The agency stated that global trade could decrease by 3 to 7 percent, with global GDP potentially falling by 0.7 percent. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Center, emphasized the severity of the situation. She warned that if tensions between China and the United States persist, it could result in an 80 percent reduction in trade between the two nations, with repercussions felt world
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Shifting Seat Predictions for Canada’s Election

As the Canadian election day approaches on April 28, the equations for forming a government are shifting rapidly. According to the latest estimates from Nano Research, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party may once again find itself leading a minority government. The Liberals have experienced a loss of 17 seats compared to last week’s projections. Nano Research’s estimates, prepared on April 6, indicate that if the election were held that day, the Liberals would secure at least 156 seats—a decline from the 173 seats predicted on March 30. During the same period, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservativ
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Premier David Eby Directs Government to Explore Alternatives to U.S. Contracts Amid Ongoing Tariffs

Premier David Eby has instructed government agencies and Crown corporations to explore the possibility of canceling U.S. contracts and purchasing from Canadian companies whenever feasible. Additionally, officials have been directed to cancel non-essential travel to the U.S. and reduce participation in U.S. trade organizations. Eby emphasized that his government is prioritizing Canadian purchases and sourcing from countries other than the U.S., with the goal of reducing reliance on the U.S. This move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to maintain 25 per cent tariffs on Canada while
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Mark Carney Proposes Criminal Offence for Disrupting Places of Worship, Schools, and Community Centres

Amid rising cases of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in Canada, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has announced that it will be made a criminal offence to intentionally disrupt places of worship, schools, and community centres. Carney emphasized that his government would not allow anyone to disrupt Canadians while they are attending their place of worship, sending their children to school, or visiting community centres. He stated that such actions will be criminalized under his leadership. Additionally, Prime Minister Carney has decided to suspend his election campaign for the third time to address t
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Slams PM Mark Carney

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for continuing tariffs on Canadian goods and also took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney. Poilievre accused Carney of failing to secure tariff relief for Canada, noting that dozens of other countries have already received some form of exemption. Speaking in Milton, Ontario this morning, Poilievre also outlined his housing policy, promising to cut housing-related taxes by up to $100,000 through increased support to municipalities if the Conservatives form the next government. He further accused Carney of lacking any co
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Conservatives Close Gap on Liberals as Campaign Enters Day 19

The race between the Conservatives and Liberals is tightening, with just five points separating the two major parties as the campaign enters its 19th day. The 20-point lead that Liberal Leader Mark Carney held over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the preferred prime minister about a week ago has also steadily narrowed. According to Nanos Research’s three-day tracking survey through April 9, Liberal support now stands at 43 per cent, while the Conservatives have dropped to 38.1 per cent. The NDP remains in the single digits at 9 per cent, and the Bloc Québécois is at 6 per cent. In

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IndiaJun 10, 2026

Majithia’s anticipatory bail plea adjourned to June 11 in Majitha police station case

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a court in Amritsar in connection with his application seeking protection from arrest and anticipatory bail in a case registered at Majitha Police Station. Following a hearing on Tuesday, the court scheduled further consideration of the matter for June 11. During the proceedings, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case informed the court that advocate Bikramjit Bath was present with Majithia on the day of the incident in his capacity as legal counsel and that investigators had found no evidence of his involve
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CanadaJun 10, 2026

Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry draw attention at Tribeca Film Festival appearance in New York

Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. pop star Katy Perry are attracting media attention following their appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Monday evening. The pair attended the premiere of Perry's concert film and were photographed together on the red carpet. Images and video from the event showed the two appearing comfortable and engaged with one another during the public appearance. Public speculation about a possible relationship between Trudeau, 54, and Perry, 41, first emerged in July 2025 after the two were reportedly seen spending time together in M
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CanadaJun 10, 2026

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate at 2.25%, cites trade and inflation risks

The Bank of Canada has announced it is maintaining its key policy interest rate at 2.25 per cent for a fifth consecutive decision, citing continued uncertainty around global trade and inflation pressures. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the outlook for monetary policy remains uncertain due to ongoing trade tensions with the United States and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East. According to the central bank, weak economic growth and elevated oil prices are creating competing pressures on the Canadian economy. Macklem outlined two possible scenarios that could influence futur
BCJun 10, 2026

Daylight Shooting Between Vehicles in Surrey Damages Two Homes

A daytime shooting between two moving vehicles in Surrey has prompted an investigation by the Surrey Police Service's Major Crime Section. While no injuries were reported, two homes in the area were damaged by gunfire. According to SPS Media Relations Officer Sgt. Ali Gales, the incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday near 66 Avenue and 129 Street in South Newton. Police say an occupant of one vehicle fired shots at a person in another vehicle before both vehicles fled the scene. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, based on preliminary findings. However, police have stated tha
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BCJun 09, 2026

Mission RCMP investigate alleged online drug sales to youth; three arrested in Abbotsford

Mission RCMP say three people have been arrested following an investigation into an online drug delivery operation that allegedly sold cannabis and psilocybin products to minors in the Mission area. According to Mission RCMP, the investigation began earlier this year after a 16-year-old and their parent reported that the teenager had purchased psilocybin and cannabis through a website offering same-day delivery in Mission. Police said a second parent later reported that their teenager had purchased psilocybin gummies marketed with candy-themed branding through the same website. The allegations