CanadaMar 11, 2025
Mark Carney Talks About Strengthening Trade Relations with India
Former central banker Mark Carney, who is set to become the Prime Minister of Canada, has expressed his intention to re-establish and strengthen trade relations with India. This statement comes amid the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
Carney mentioned that, if given the opportunity, he would focus on improving Canada's relationship with India. As he is now set to take office, it is expected that Carney will prioritize diversifying Canada’s trade relationships to reduce its reliance on the U.S.
In related news, the Indian government is reportedly considering the
CanadaMar 11, 2025
Canada's Steel Industry Faces Major Setback
Canada's steel industry has suffered a significant blow as US President Donald Trump has announced a doubling of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to Ontario's imposition of a surcharge on electricity supplied to U.S. states. Trump stated that a 50 percent tariff would be imposed on these goods starting Wednesday.
In addition to this, Trump used social media to demand that Canada immediately remove tariffs on U.S. dairy products. He also threatened to permanently close Canada's automobile manufacturing industry with tariffs in April. Trump has once again repeated his threat o
CanadaMar 11, 2025
Alberta, nurses union reach four-year tentative agreement
A union representing more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.
United Nurses of Alberta says the agreement will significantly improve wages, including an immediate hike of about 15 per cent for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. Formal mediation began in January after workers voted in October 2024 to reject recommendations that had been reached through informal mediation. The union says the tentative agreement also covers issues like staffing shortages, rural health care and job sec
CanadaMar 10, 2025
Mark Carney Poised to Take Over as Canada’s Prime Minister
Mark Carney may soon take over as Canada's Prime Minister. Carney discussed the transition plan with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today at the Prime Minister's Office. He mentioned that he would soon reach out to provincial leaders to address the strained relations with the US.
Insiders close to Carney have suggested that Canada's next federal election could be called on April 28 or May 5. Carney is also reportedly working on assembling a new cabinet.
Sources indicate that former minister Marco Mendicino, who previously announced he would not contest the next election, could be appointed as
CanadaMar 10, 2025
Ontario Imposes 25% Surcharge on Electricity Exports to the U.S. in Response to Tariffs
Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on the electricity it supplies to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Premier Doug Ford announced today.
The move will affect residents and businesses in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. The province estimates that the surcharge will cost these states $300,000 to $400,000 per day. Ontario plans to use the generated funds to provide financial relief to workers and businesses impacted by the U.S. tariffs.
Premier Ford also warned that if Trump escalates the trade war with Canada, he would
CanadaMar 10, 2025
Justin Trudeau to Step Down as Canada’s Prime Minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will soon step down as Canada’s Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party. Trudeau expressed that he is leaving his position with the same hope and faith that guided him when he began his political journey.
In his farewell speech to the Liberals, Trudeau emphasized the values of freedom, democracy, and Canada, highlighting that these were achieved through courage, sacrifice, hope, and hard work.
Trudeau began his political career by winning the Papineau riding in Montreal in 2008. He became the leader of the Liberal Party in April 201
CanadaMar 10, 2025
U.S. commerce secretary says steel and aluminum tariffs coming this week
Canada remains in the crosshairs of U.S. President Donald Trump's enormous tariff agenda, with steel and aluminum duties set to come into force on Wednesday.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that Trump will follow through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S.
Lutnick also told NBC's Meet the Press that the tariffs Trump has threatened to impose on Canadian dairy and lumber would not take effect until April.
Last week, Trump launched and partly paused a trade war against Canada and Mexico, triggering turmoil in the markets.
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CanadaMar 10, 2025
Mark Carney succeeds Trudeau as Liberal leader
Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday, putting him on track to soon become the next prime minister of Canada.
This brings an end to an unusually short, two-month long leadership race called to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau and clears the path for an expected early election call. "I feel like everything in my life has helped prepare me for this moment," Carney said in his victory speech. "Two months ago, I put up my hand to run for leader because I felt we needed big changes -- big changes guided
CanadaMar 07, 2025
Jagmeet Singh Will Not Seek No Confidence Motion if Worker Support Package Passes
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced today that he will not move a motion of no confidence to bring down the Liberal government, provided that the government passes a support package for workers in Parliament. Singh emphasized that, for him, the priority is ensuring the well-being of workers.
The political climate in Canada is rapidly evolving, especially amid ongoing tensions with the US over trade issues. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation about two months ago, it seemed that his political career was nearing its end. However, the situation has since shifted.
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