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CanadaJun 06, 2025

Modi says he has accepted Carney's invitation to attend G7

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month. The summit runs from June 15 to 17.
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CanadaJun 06, 2025

Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries. A readout from Carney's office also says the leaders committed to working together to address the fentanyl crisis. Canada and China have been involved in a trade dispute. China has imposed tariffs on Canadian canola oil and meal, peas and seafood in retaliation to Canadian levies on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In his conversation with Li, Carney raised the issue of trade affecting agriculture and agri-food products, including canola a
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Jenny Kwan criticizes a provision in the federal government's border security bill

The N-D-P immigration critic says a provision in the federal government's border security bill that would give cabinet the power to cancel immigration documents is dangerous. Jenny Kwan calls it an attempt to mimic measures deployed by the Trump administration in the U-S. Ottawa says the immigration minister would only be able to exercise the power to cancel, suspend or alter immigration documents in an ``emergency'' and after being granted the authority through an order-in-council. But Kwan notes that cabinet decisions are made in secret and there's no firm definition of an ``emergency'' in t
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says an infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario.Moore says the infant got the virus from their mother, who was not vaccinated. He says measles may have been a contributing factor in the premature birth and death but noted the infant also had serious medical complications unrelated to the virus.Moore says he extends his heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time. He says out of respect for the family'
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CanadaJun 05, 2025

Canada's trade deficit plunged in April as tariffs kicked in

Canada has reported its biggest drop in exports in nearly 17 years due to US tariffs, pushing the country's trade deficit to a record high. Canada posted a trade deficit of $7.1 billion in April, its highest ever, as demand from the US weakened. The trade deficit in March was $2.3 billion. Total exports fell 10.8 per cent in April, the third consecutive monthly decline and the biggest decline since December 2008 during the global financial crisis, excluding the Covid period, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday. Exports to the US fell 15.7 per cent and imports from th
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 2.75 per cent

Canada's central bank has decided to keep its benchmark rate at 2.75 percent in its decision on Wednesday on interest rates. This is the second time in a row, before this, the Bank of Canada had kept interest rates unchanged in April after seven consecutive cuts. From June 2024 to March 2025, the bank had cut interest rates by a total of 225 basis points in view of controlling inflation and supporting the economy. The Bank of Canada said in an official statement that Trump has continued to reduce and increase tariffs and uncertainty about this remains at a high level, which has softened the
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Canada: Trump tariffs issue echoes in House of Commons

President Donald Trump's steel tariff issue echoed in Canada's House of Commons today. The Conservatives surrounded Prime Minister Mark Carney on it. After Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer, the party's Ontario MP Liane Rudd challenged the Liberals to present a budget. He said that the government should now show transparency and present a budget so that Canadians can know how much, if any, the government has collected from the alleged retaliatory tariffs. Retaliating on this, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said that instead of showing Canada down, this is a time to show solidarit
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Carney hints retaliation is coming for Trump's latest steel and aluminum tariffs

Today marks the start of new 50 per cent tariffs from the United States on steel and aluminum imports.That's double the previous rate. Prime Minister Mark Carney once again called the tariffs unlawful and unjustified as he headed into a Liberal caucus meeting today. But Carney says his government isn't ready to respond just yet because they are in intensive trade discussions with the U-S to have tariffs removed under a new economic and security deal. The Canadian steel and aluminum industries say doubling the tariffs will have a devastating impact while economists warn they could lead
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CanadaJun 04, 2025

Jobs minister presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is calling on Canada Post and its union to return to the bargaining table to hash out terms for binding arbitration. In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also asked the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue to work toward a deal outside of that process. She says arbitration is not the preferred path, but suggested the stage would be set for an imposed settlement if the two sides could not find common ground themselves. The minister says Canadians expect the parties to resolve the impasse and that federal mediators are st

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IndiaMay 28, 2026

Kewal Singh Dhillon appointed new Punjab BJP president

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed former Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new president of its Punjab unit, according to a letter issued by BJP national general secretary Arun Singh. The appointment was approved with the consent of the party’s national leadership and takes effect immediately, the letter said. Dhillon, who was previously associated with former Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, has remained active in Punjab politics for several years. The leadership change comes as the BJP continues efforts to strengthen its organizational presence in Punjab ahead of fu
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BCMay 28, 2026

Daytime knife-point robbery at Surrey jewelry store under investigation

Surrey Police Service is investigating a daytime robbery at a jewelry store located in the Payal Business Centre in Surrey. Police say the suspect fled after stealing jewelry during the incident, which took place in the middle of the day. According to SPS media relations officer Staff Sgt. Ali Gales, officers were called to the area near 128 Street and 81 Avenue at approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday following reports of a robbery at the business. Police said the suspect allegedly stole several pieces of jewelry from the store before fleeing the scene. Reports indicate jewelry being worn by the
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CanadaMay 28, 2026

Immigration measures tied to Ebola outbreak could suspend more than 24,000 travel documents

The federal immigration department says more than 24,000 immigration and travel documents could be suspended under new emergency measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola into Canada. The federal government announced a 90-day suspension on several immigration-related documents for individuals currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The measures took effect shortly before midnight, according to federal officials. Affected documents include electronic travel authorizations, temporary resident visas and permanent resident visas for applicants currently lo
IndiaMay 27, 2026

Air India to reduce domestic flights by up to 22% amid rising fuel costs

Air India says it will temporarily reduce the number of its domestic flights by 20 to 22 per cent as the airline faces increasing aviation fuel prices and higher operating costs. The airline said it has already reduced some international flight operations by nearly 27 per cent as part of broader cost-management measures. According to the company, the decision was taken due to sustained high fuel prices, which have increased the cost of operating flights across several routes. In a statement issued Wednesday, Air India said flight frequencies on selected domestic and international routes will b
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CanadaMay 27, 2026

Canada to release long-awaited National AI Strategy next week: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Wednesday that the federal government’s long-awaited National AI Strategy will be released next week. Speaking to reporters while heading into a Liberal caucus meeting, Carney said the strategy will outline Ottawa’s long-term plans for artificial intelligence policy and regulation in Canada. The federal government had previously identified six pillars that will form the foundation of the strategy in its economic update. According to government officials, the plan will include measures aimed at protecting Canadians from the risks associated with artifici