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CanadaMar 17, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Accuses Prime Minister Mark Carney of Hiding Carbon Tax to Manipulate Election

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has made a serious accusation against Prime Minister Mark Carney, claiming that Carney has been concealing the consumer carbon tax to influence the election. Poilievre argues that the executive order Carney signed to eliminate the tax is a fake, insisting that it remains in effect and hasn't been removed anywhere. He also warned that it could be reintroduced after the election. During a visit to a steel company in L'Orignal village, Ontario, Poilievre criticized Carney’s plan to increase the carbon tax on Canadian companies, especially in the context of
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CanadaMar 17, 2025

AHS confirms cases of measles in Edmonton, public exposure possible in two locations

Alberta Health Services says it has confirmed multiple cases of measles in the Edmonton area. The health authority is warning that public exposure to the highly contagious disease may have occurred at two Edmonton locations last week. AHS says those who attended the Belle Rive Medicentres Family Health Care Clinic in the north end on Wednesday afternoon could have been exposed. Anyone who attended the Stollery Children's Hospital's emergency department late Friday evening may have been exposed as well. AHS says individuals who were potentially exposed and who were born after 1
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CanadaMar 17, 2025

Canada May Soon Face an Election Call, Mark Carney Expected to Announce Snap Election Before March 24

Canada may soon face an election call, with Mark Carney expected to announce the election before Parliament resumes on March 24. Reports suggest that Carney could make a general election announcement on Wednesday and convene a meeting of premiers later this week. If the Liberals were to lose in a potential snap election, Carney could become Canada's shortest-serving prime minister. Currently, the record for the shortest tenure is held by former Prime Minister Charles Tupper, who served for only 69 days in 1896. If an early election is called, it is expected that Canadians could vote in late A
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CanadaMar 17, 2025

Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war

President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening. “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said. "A lot of work's been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.” Although Russia failed in its initial goal to topple Ukraine with its invasion three years ago, it
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CanadaMar 17, 2025

Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that he will repeal the entire carbon price law if elected, including on businesses and the industrial charge. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney began the process to end the consumer carbon price on things like gasoline. The order-in-council says the fee will be removed after March 31. Poilievre says that if the Liberals are serious about ending the charge, they would recall Parliament and do it through legislation, in a video posted on social media. To reduce emissions, Poilievre says his government would "expand eligibility" for the clean techno
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CanadaMar 17, 2025

Prime Minister Carney kicks off international trip in France

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris, France, to meet with President Emmanuel Macron in his first in-person meeting with an international leader as prime minister. Carney, who turned 60 on Sunday, is kicking off his first full week as prime minister with a whirlwind three-day trip to France and the U.K., ending back in Canada’s north, in Iqaluit. It follows an invitation by Macron before Carney was even sworn in as prime minister. The two world leaders are expected to discuss issues related to security in Europe and Canada and trade diversification. France has notably not yet ratified C
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CanadaMar 14, 2025

Carney’s Government is Not Prioritizing Labor, Unions, and Workers: Jagmeet Singh

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for not assigning any specific portfolios for women, youth, or people with disabilities. Singh also pointed out that Carney’s cabinet does not include a dedicated labor minister. He noted that Steven McKinnon now serves as the Minister of Jobs and Families, and while labor-related matters may still fall under his responsibilities, the portfolio’s name carries significant meaning. Singh stated that this demonstrates Carney’s government is not prioritizing labor, unions, or workers.
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CanadaMar 14, 2025

I have no plans to visit the United States at the moment: Mark Carney

In his first speech as Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney made it clear that he has no immediate plans to visit the United States. Carney stated that his primary focus is on strengthening trade ties between Canada, Europe, and the UK, adding that he will engage with President Trump when the time is right. Meanwhile, as Carney and his cabinet were being sworn in, controversial remarks made by current US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Canadian sovereignty surfaced in Canada. Rubio had stated in response to a reporter's question that Trump believes it would be better for Canada to join
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CanadaMar 14, 2025

Decrease in Immigrants Stopped at US-Canada Border, While Detentions in Canada Rise

The number of immigrants stopped from entering the US from Canada has dropped to its lowest level since May 2022, according to data from US Customs and Border Protection. However, there has been an increase in the number of people detained after entering Canada. According to the report, US Border Patrol officers apprehended 481 individuals at the Canada-US border in February, down from 616 in January and a multi-year high of 3,601 in June of last year. An official stated that under an agreement between the two countries to combat illegal migration, both Canada and the US are sending back asyl

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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Mark Carney Announces November Tour of Europe and Asia to Boost Trade and Investment

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an international tour of Europe and Asia from November 11 to 19, aimed at expanding trade and attracting new investment. During the visit, Carney will travel to Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China. He will begin his tour in Dublin, where he will attend the European Political Community Summit. Discussions are expected to advance efforts to make Canada the European Union’s first associate member. Carney will then travel to Manila to attend the ASEAN Summit as a guest, where the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement is expected to be finali
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AlbertaNov 04, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Popularity Declines Following Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s popularity has taken a hit following the province’s recent referendum, although she continues to enjoy strong support among her party’s voters. According to a survey, 59 per cent of Albertans are dissatisfied with Smith’s performance, while 39 per cent approve of her leadership. Experts believe the referendum debate over the past 18 months has diverted attention from issues that could have benefited the government. Her approval rating has reportedly dropped by around six percentage points. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has a slightly higher approval rating,
CanadaNov 04, 2026

China Extends Tariff Relief on Canadian Lobster, Crab and Canola Meal Until 2028

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, has announced that China will extend tariff relief on Canadian lobster, crab, peas and canola meal for another two years, until 2028. Sidhu said the agreement was originally set to expire at the end of this year but has now been extended for an additional two years. The announcement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing in January. In March, China reduced tariffs on Canadian canola meal, while Canada lowered tariffs on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products, allowing them to enter the Canadian market. Sidhu is c
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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Canada’s Trade Diversification Agenda Unchanged Despite U.S. Election Results

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has reaffirmed that Ottawa’s trade diversification agenda will not be derailed by the results of the U.S. midterm elections. He said only Americans have the right to explain what issues influenced voters’ decisions, adding that Canada has no say in the matter. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned against assuming that the Democratic Party’s clean sweep means the trade war is over. He stressed that U.S. President Donald Trump still has full powers to impose tariffs and make trade-related decisions. However, Ford described the Democratic vic
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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Carney Confirms Trade Talks With U.S. Underway Since Weekend

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that trade talks with the United States have been underway since the weekend, following a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump last week. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Antigua and Barbuda, Carney said negotiations on a potential trade deal began after the call. He added that Washington had scaled back some of its demands, removing several key Canadian red lines from the discussions. These include Canada's laws protecting the French language and its right to independently negotiate free trade agreements with other countries. Me