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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 26, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Announces GST Elimination and Tax Cuts to Support Canadians

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has proposed the elimination of the GST on everyday items to help Canadians cope with the financial impact of tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s administration. Singh also announced that under an NDP government, Canadians with annual incomes of up to $177,882 would not pay tax on their first $19,500 of earnings. The NDP leader emphasized that these measures, along with the permanent removal of GST on essential goods, could save families $1,450 annually. Criticizing his opponents, Singh stated that the Liberals and Conservatives prioritize the ultra-rich, whereas
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CanadaMar 26, 2025

‘Into the lion’s den’; Amid criticism, Alberta’s Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser

Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a ``noble'' leader. Smith is to make a speaking appearance this week with conservative media personality Ben Shapiro at an upcoming fundraiser for PragerU, despite weeks of calls for her to cancel. Alberta's Opposition NDP is renewing its demand that Smith abandon the trip, saying she is using taxpayer money to fundraise for an extremist organization after she's asked Americans to interfere in Canada's election.

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CanadaAug 06, 2026

Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals in first half of 2026, CBSA data shows

Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The figure has already reached about 88 per cent of the total number of Indian nationals removed in all of 2025, putting the country on pace to exceed last year's total. CBSA records show that 3,779 Indian nationals were deported in 2025. During the same January to June period in 2026, the United States deported 1,273 Indian nationals, while Canada's total removals of Indian citizens were more than double that figure. According to the CBSA's Remova
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CanadaAug 06, 2026

Carney says Canada prepared to take tougher trade stance if no U.S. deal by Aug. 19

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is prepared to adopt a tougher position if a trade agreement with the United States is not reached before the Aug. 19 deadline, while emphasizing that negotiations remain the federal government's priority. Speaking at a news conference in Toronto on Wednesday, Carney said Canada has several options available for a potential response if talks fail. However, he ruled out using oil and natural gas exports as leverage in the negotiations. He said the government's objective is to eliminate all sector-specific U.S. tariffs, including those affecting the automot
BCAug 06, 2026

Man arrested after alleged assault, robbery and possible hate-motivated incident in Vancouver

A 44-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged assault, robbery and possible hate-motivated incident that occurred near Main Street and East 2nd Avenue, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Police said the incidents began at about 9 a.m. on Aug. 4 outside a fast-food restaurant, where the man was allegedly panhandling before security staff asked him to leave the property. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, the suspect allegedly threw a cup, pushed a security guard, made racist remarks targeting the guard's ethnicity and r
CanadaAug 06, 2026

Karmvir Singh to remain in immigration detention after Federal Court overturns release order

Canada's Federal Court has overturned an Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) decision that would have released Karmvir Singh, an alleged member of the Bishnoi gang, which is listed as a terrorist entity in Canada, and a suspect wanted in India in connection with a homicide case. Singh has been held in immigration detention since April 2. According to the Federal Court decision, the IRB ruled on June 10 that Singh could be released under strict conditions, including house arrest, electronic monitoring and a $100,000 cash bond. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) refused to accept the propo
BCAug 06, 2026

Two people killed in Langley crash involving SUV and commercial truck, RCMP investigating

Langley RCMP are investigating a fatal collision that claimed the lives of two people after a crash involving a sport utility vehicle and a commercial truck at the intersection of 256 Street and 16 Avenue. According to a Langley RCMP news release, officers responded to the collision at approximately 10:49 p.m. on Aug. 4. Emergency crews from the Township of Langley Fire Department, BC Emergency Health Services, and Langley RCMP attended the scene. Police said one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second person later died in hospital. Sergeant Zynal Sharoom said investigators con