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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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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Canada Elections: Jagmeet Singh Stays Resilient Despite Growing Challenges

During the Canadian elections, Jagmeet Singh has made it clear that he will not back down despite facing significant challenges. Singh acknowledged that there are some serious challenges they are facing, and working people are encountering big difficulties. It is important to note that Singh has been leading the party since 2017, making this election a pivotal moment for him politically. Despite his extensive political experience, public opinion polls indicate that his party is trailing far behind the Liberals and Conservatives ahead of the April 28 elections. These elections are especially c
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Judge's illness delays sentencing for parents guilty of Calgary toddler's death

A sentencing hearing for a Calgary couple who killed their badly burned and emaciated toddler has been delayed because the judge fell ill. Sonya Pasqua and Michael Sinclair pleaded guilty to manslaughter in December after Gabriel Sinclair-Pasqua died in 2021 after suffering major burns to a third of his body. Justice Glen Poelman told the court as the hearing was to start that he had been sick all weekend and wasn't well enough to proceed. A new hearing date will be set on Friday. An agreed statement of facts says the 18-month-old's parents didn't seek medical treatment and trie
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Former Minister Sean Fraser Returns to Federal Politics, Will Run in Central Nova

Former Canadian immigration and housing minister Sean Fraser has made his return to federal politics, confirming on Tuesday that he will run for office in his Central Nova riding in Nova Scotia. Fraser's decision comes nearly three months after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last year that he would not seek re-election, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. In the interim, the party had fielded another candidate for Central Nova. However, Sean Fraser's return was supported by party leader Mark Carney, who described it as an extraordinary case, emphasizing that Canada ne
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CanadaMar 25, 2025

Poilievre Denies Allegations of Indian Interference in 2022 Leadership Race

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly denied a media report alleging that Indian government agents mobilized support for him among the South Asian community to help him win the party leadership in 2022. Poilievre, responding to questions from reporters during the election campaign in Ontario, called the allegations baseless, emphasizing that he won the party leadership race fairly and transparently. Additionally, Poilievre announced that if a Conservative government is formed, the federal dental care program and Pharmacare coverage would continue as they are and would not be

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AlbertaDec 17, 2025

Elections Alberta approves citizen recall petition for Justice Minister Mickey Amery

Elections Alberta has authorized a citizen-initiated recall petition targeting Justice Minister Mickey Amery in the Calgary-Cross riding. The move allows constituents to formally petition for his removal from office. The petition claims Amery has been unresponsive to local concerns and supports policies viewed by some constituents as harmful. Amery, a member of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus, said he remains focused on serving the people of his riding. Amery emphasized that recall legislation is intended for cases of serious ethical violations rather than dis
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BCDec 17, 2025

Police investigate two attempted abductions in Mission within 24 hours

Mission RCMP are asking the public for help after two alleged abduction attempts occurred in the community within a single day. The first incident happened overnight between Sunday and Monday on Logan Avenue. Police say a woman walking in the area was approached by a white SUV driven by a South Asian man. According to investigators, the man allegedly asked the woman for sex and attempted to pull her into the vehicle. The woman escaped, but may have been exposed to bear spray during the encounter. Later the same day, at approximately 6:30 p.m., another woman reported being approached on 3rd Ave
BCDec 17, 2025

RCMP investigate two targeted overnight shootings in North Cowichan and Duncan

RCMP in the Cowichan Valley are investigating two separate overnight shootings that police believe were targeted, involving a residence in North Cowichan and vehicles in Duncan. Officers were first called to the 5800 block of Jaynes Road in North Cowichan at around 4:45 a.m. on December 15 after reports of multiple gunshots. While initial patrols did not immediately locate the source, further searches by the Investigation Support Team, Street Crimes Unit, and a Police Service Dog led to evidence showing a nearby home had been struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported. A second incident was
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CanadaDec 17, 2025

Canada’s population dips slightly as record drop in non-permanent residents reported

Canada’s population declined modestly in the third quarter of the year, driven by a sharp reduction in the number of non-permanent residents, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. Preliminary estimates show the population fell by about 76,000 people between July 1 and Oct. 1, bringing the national total to roughly 41.6 million. This marked a reversal from the same quarter last year, when the population grew by more than 230,000. Statistics Canada said the decrease was largely due to a record decline in non-permanent residents, including temporary workers, international student
AlbertaDec 17, 2025

AIMCo board names Ray Gilmour as permanent chief executive

The board of directors of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation has confirmed Ray Gilmour as the organization’s new chief executive officer, formalizing a role he has held on an interim basis for the past year. AIMCo oversees more than $179 billion in assets, managing pension and investment funds on behalf of public sector workers and government entities across Alberta. Its portfolio includes retirement savings for teachers, health care workers and other public employees, making its leadership decisions significant for thousands of Albertans. Gilmour stepped into the interim CEO role