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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Freeland Proposes GST Exemption for First-Time Home Buyers

Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, a contender for the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party, has unveiled a policy to exempt first-time home buyers from GST on homes worth up to $1.5 million if she becomes Prime Minister. The plan could save buyers up to $75,000. Freeland’s announcement comes ahead of the Liberal leadership race conclusion on March 9, positioning it as a direct challenge to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In October, Poilievre pledged to exempt new homes worth up to $1 million from federal sales tax if the Conservatives form a government, estimating savings
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Canada to Respond Strongly to US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed a strong response to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum. During an international summit in Paris, Trudeau told reporters that his government plans to engage with the US administration before the tariffs take effect. The aim is to highlight the negative impact such measures could have on jobs and businesses in both countries. However, he assured that Canada will deliver a “strong and clear” response if necessary. Trudeau emphasized Canada’s role as America’s closest ally and the deep interconnection of their econ
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation

Ottawa should block Donald Trump's chosen ambassador to Canada until the U.S. president stops questioning Canada's sovereignty, says one expert. "We could potentially use (this) as a way of signalling the seriousness with which the Government of Canada is viewing this unwelcome talk," said University of Victoria international relations professor Will Greaves. "It is an overt, aggressive policy that (Trump) seems to be shifting his administration to endorse. And if we are remotely serious as a country, we should regard that as a hostile action and embrace a wider array of tools in our response
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would be hit the hardest by U.S. tariffs, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Using Statistics Canada trade data, the organization came up with a "U.S. Tariff Exposure Index" to look at the potential impact of threatened American tariffs on 41 Canadian cities. The research looked at Statistics Canada export data in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's initial threat to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on all goods entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. Trump delayed those levies until at
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for a firm response to former President Donald Trump's threats, urging Canada to impose equal tariffs and launch a support program for Canadian workers. Singh proposed a 100% tariff on Tesla cars and suggested that the electric vehicle (EV) rebate program should be reinstated, with the rebate doubled to help Canadians purchase Canadian-made electric cars. Additionally, Singh emphasized that a relief plan for Canadians should be prepared in advance, rather than waiting for the tariffs to be implemented. It is important to note that the Canadian government's
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Liberal Party Leadership Race: Debates and Key Dates

The Liberal Party's leadership race to become Canada's next prime minister will feature debates later this month. The party has scheduled a French debate for February 24 and an English debate for February 25, both taking place in Montreal. So far, the candidates in the race include former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former central banker Mark Carney, Liberal MP Karina Gould, and former Liberal MPs Frank Bayliss and Ruby Dhalla. Candidates must make a final payment of the remaining $125,000 of the $350,000 entry fee by February 17 to remain in the race. The Liberal Party will select it
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Justice Minister Arif Virani won't run in next election

Justice Minister Arif Virani says he won't be running in the coming federal election. Virani says in a social media post that the past decade in public office has taken a toll on his family life. The Toronto-area MP says he made his decision after doing "considerable soul searching" over the past several weeks. Virani is the latest Liberal MP to decline to seek re-election as the party faces an uphill battle against a popular Conservative party. The three-term MP was first elected in 2015 in the big wave that swept Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals into office. Virani beat high-profile
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Trudeau in Paris for AI summit as Trump set to announce tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris today for a global summit on artificial intelligence, as U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to announce steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada. Trump said Sunday he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including from Canada. In an interview with Fox News, Trump also said again he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state, after being asked about Trudeau’s comments on Friday in which Trudeau told a group of business leaders that Trump is not joking. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is also in Paris for t
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Poilievre Urges Trudeau to Respond to Trump’s Threats

Canada’s Opposition Leader, Pierre Poilievre, has urged the Trudeau government to address recent threats from former US President Donald Trump. Poilievre condemned Trump’s remarks targeting Canada’s steel and aluminum industries, calling them intolerable and demanding a firm government response. Responding to Trump’s suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, Poilievre declared, “Canada is a proud, sovereign, and independent country and always will be.” The Conservative leader criticized Trudeau and former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, asserting that Canadians are strong a

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CanadaAug 10, 2026

Quebec premier open to return of U.S. wines if trade gains are made

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says the province could allow U.S. wines to return to liquor store shelves, but only if there are gains for Quebec and Canada in ongoing trade discussions with the United States. Fréchette said she wants to see reductions in tariff barriers affecting key Quebec sectors, including forestry, aluminum and manufacturing, before considering a return of American wine products to provincial liquor stores. The Quebec government previously directed the province’s liquor board to stop selling U.S. products in response to tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald T
BCAug 10, 2026

Merritt closes hiking and biking trails amid wildfire risk

Merritt’s fire chief has ordered the immediate closure of all hiking and biking trails in forested areas under the city’s jurisdiction, citing the risk of human-caused wildfires. Fire Chief David A. Tomkinson said the restriction took effect Monday and will remain in place until Sept. 15. Members of the public are not permitted to enter the affected trails and forested areas during the closure. According to the city, the closure is authorized under its bylaw, which allows the administration to restrict access to areas when necessary to protect public safety and property. Tomkinson said the
BCAug 10, 2026

Overnight Highway 99 closures planned in Delta for bridge work

Drivers in Delta should expect overnight closures on Highway 99 as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass. The closures are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11. Work will begin with lane restrictions before the highway is fully closed in each direction. Southbound lane closures are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with a full southbound closure at 8 p.m. Northbound lane closures will begin at 8 p.m., followed by a full northbound closure at 9 p.m. The closures will affect Highway 99 between the Highway 91 and Highway 17 interchanges. The highway is expected
BCAug 10, 2026

Canadian Armed Forces on standby as B.C. wildfires displace thousands in Okanagan

The Canadian Armed Forces have been placed on standby to assist communities affected by wildfires in British Columbia, as thousands of residents in the Okanagan region have been forced from their homes. Defence Minister David McGuinty said military assistance will be deployed once the B.C. government makes a formal request for troops to operate on the ground. McGuinty said the provincial government submitted a formal request over the weekend through Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski. Federal assistance has since been approved to help provide accommodation and temporary shelter fo
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BCAug 10, 2026

Vancouver police seek public help identifying suspect in Kitsilano assault

Vancouver police are asking the public to help identify a man accused of assaulting a 73-year-old man in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood on July 31. According to Vancouver Police Department, officers were called after the two men became involved in a verbal altercation. Police allege the suspect had been yelling at passersby before the victim approached him and asked him to stop and leave the area. Investigators allege the suspect then pushed the victim to the ground. The 73-year-old suffered head injuries in the incident, police said. Police describe the suspect as a Caucasian man with