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CanadaMar 28, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties. The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday. Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill on Thur
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Mark Carney Declares America No Longer a Reliable Partner

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a strong statement regarding the ongoing trade war initiated by President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa following a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-US relations, Carney asserted that America is no longer a reliable partner, signaling a major shift in the relationship between the two countries. Carney emphasized that Canada’s traditional partnership with the United States is over and that future Canadian governments will adopt a fundamentally different approach to relations with their southern neighbor. He also mentioned plans to h
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Poilievre Announces Policy Against U.S. Tariffs and Responds to Party Standing in Polls

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced today during an election campaign in Coquitlam, B.C., that if former President Donald Trump does not withdraw tariffs on Canada, a Conservative government will aim to completely eliminate Canada’s dependence on the United States. Poilievre warned that such action would result in the U.S. losing an important trading partner. When questioned by reporters about the Conservative Party’s decline in polls—falling behind the Liberals and Mark Carney in most surveys—Poilievre stated that it is up to Canadians to decide. He urged voters to choose
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Pierre Poilievre to Hold Election Rally in Surrey Tonight

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is set to host an election rally in Surrey this evening. Titled “Poilievre Canada First,” the rally will take place at the industrial site located at 9690 192nd Street. The event begins at 6 p.m., with residents encouraged to attend. Candidates from six Surrey ridings are also actively campaigning in the lead-up to the federal election. Rajvir Dhillon, representing the Conservatives in Surrey City Centre, is challenging Liberal candidate Randeep Sarai. In Surrey Newton, Harjit Singh Gill of the Conservatives is contesting against Sukh Dhaliwal of the L
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Justin Trudeau Rents Ottawa Home, Stays Out of Spotlight

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rented a house in the Rockcliffe area of Ottawa, where he plans to stay for at least another year. This rented property is located near 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of prime ministers, where Trudeau lived as a child during his father’s tenure as prime minister. Sources indicate that despite residing in Ottawa, Trudeau has no intentions of participating in the federal election campaign. Reports suggest he wishes to remain in this house until his daughter Ella-Grace and younger son Hadrian complete their schooling. Notably, Trudeau
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CanadaMar 27, 2025

Measles Outbreak in Ontario: 572 Cases Confirmed

Measles cases are continuing to rise in Ontario, with more than 100 new cases reported in the province in the past week alone. Public Health Ontario has now confirmed a total of 572 measles cases.The number of cases has been steadily increasing since October of last year. Since March 20, there has been a surge of 102 cases. Of these, 42 individuals are in hospital, and two are in intensive care.While cases are also being monitored in other provinces, the number of cases outside Ontario remains low. Alberta has reported 18 cases, most of which are in children, and Quebec has seen no increase, w
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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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CanadaJun 12, 2026

Carney, Macron discuss strengthening Canada–France defence and industrial cooperation

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to discuss expanding defence, industrial and economic cooperation between Canada and France amid growing global security challenges. According to information released by the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders discussed increasing military coordination through NATO, advancing joint defence production, expanding collaboration on advanced technologies and strengthening secure supply chains. Carney said rising geopolitical tensions have increased the importance of the Canada–France relationship. He added that cl
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CanadaJun 12, 2026

Canada to Introduce New Bill Targeting Imports Made With Forced Labour

The federal Liberal government is preparing to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's ban on goods produced through forced labour, following pressure from the United States over enforcement of import restrictions. The move comes after the Trump administration warned that countries it considers ineffective in blocking imports linked to forced labour could face an additional 10 per cent tariff on trade with the United States. U.S. officials recently criticized several trading partners, including Canada, for what they described as insufficient enforcement measures. Foreign Affairs
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BCJun 12, 2026

Surrey man charged after two alleged bank robberies

A Surrey man is facing robbery charges following two alleged bank robberies reported in the city earlier this month, according to Surrey Police Service. Police said officers responded to a reported robbery near 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard on June 6 at about 10:50 a.m. Investigators allege a man threatened bank staff by claiming he had a weapon before leaving with money. No injuries were reported and the suspect was not located at the time. A second reported robbery occurred on June 8 at about 11 a.m. near 128 Street and 96 Avenue. According to Surrey Police Service, a man again allege
AlbertaJun 12, 2026

RCMP prioritize investigation after plaques stolen from First World War internment memorial in Banff National Park

RCMP in Lake Louise say the theft of two plaques from a First World War internment memorial in Banff National Park is being treated as a priority investigation. According to an RCMP news release, the plaques were removed from the Castle Mountain Internment Camp memorial, which commemorates people detained in Canada during the First World War. Police also reported vandalism to a statue located at the site. The memorial includes historical information about the Castle Mountain camp and a statue of a Ukrainian immigrant bearing the word “Why?” at its base. The site serves as a place of rememb
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FeaturedJun 12, 2026

Calgary police classify deaths of woman and child as murder-suicide

Calgary police say the deaths of a 42-year-old woman and her seven-year-old son have been determined to be a murder-suicide. According to police, the bodies were discovered Wednesday after officers conducted a welfare check at a home in northeast Calgary. Investigators said the case has been reviewed and no other suspects are being sought. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities also said there was no reported history of family violence involving those involved.