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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Jagmeet Singh Criticizes Mark Carney Over Brookfield’s Tax Haven Ties

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized Mark Carney over the ties of Brookfield, the company Carney once headed, to offshore tax havens. Singh expressed concern that Carney may be unwilling to address the issue of offshore tax havens, given that Brookfield has registered entities in tax havens like the Cayman Islands. While acknowledging that such practices are legal, Singh argued that they represent a form of fraud against Canadian investments. He contended that this situation indicates Carney’s decision not to contribute to Canada while managing these funds, leading him to conclude that C
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Poilievre Criticizes GM Layoffs and Trump’s Actions

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has expressed concern over the layoffs at General Motors Canada’s Ontario assembly plant and criticized President Donald Trump. Poilievre stated that Trump is betraying America’s closest ally and damaging the Canadian economy. Poilievre emphasized that it is time to reduce Canada’s dependence on the United States and focus on rebuilding the Canadian economy. He mentioned that he had spoken with the president of the union representing workers at the Ingersoll plant and assured him that a Conservative government would protect Canadian auto workers. Poi
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Global Economic Slowdown Linked to Tariffs Begins to Impact Canada: Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that the global economic slowdown is beginning to affect Canada, primarily due to tariffs. He made these remarks following a meeting with his cabinet committee on Canada-US relations in Ottawa today. Carney noted that the meeting focused on identifying early signs of economic deceleration and its potential consequences for Canada. The discussions also included a review of Canada’s response to US-imposed tariffs. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government’s priorities are addressing tariffs, safeguarding the Canadian economy, and exploring new s
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Economic Instability from Tariffs Could Devastate Developing Nations: UN Trade Agency Warns

The United Nations trade agency has warned that the economic instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have a devastating impact on developing countries. The agency stated that global trade could decrease by 3 to 7 percent, with global GDP potentially falling by 0.7 percent. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Center, emphasized the severity of the situation. She warned that if tensions between China and the United States persist, it could result in an 80 percent reduction in trade between the two nations, with repercussions felt world
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CanadaApr 11, 2025

Shifting Seat Predictions for Canada’s Election

As the Canadian election day approaches on April 28, the equations for forming a government are shifting rapidly. According to the latest estimates from Nano Research, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party may once again find itself leading a minority government. The Liberals have experienced a loss of 17 seats compared to last week’s projections. Nano Research’s estimates, prepared on April 6, indicate that if the election were held that day, the Liberals would secure at least 156 seats—a decline from the 173 seats predicted on March 30. During the same period, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservativ
premier-david-eby-directs-government-to-explore-alternatives-to-u-s-contracts-amid-ongoing-tariffs
CanadaApr 10, 2025

Premier David Eby Directs Government to Explore Alternatives to U.S. Contracts Amid Ongoing Tariffs

Premier David Eby has instructed government agencies and Crown corporations to explore the possibility of canceling U.S. contracts and purchasing from Canadian companies whenever feasible. Additionally, officials have been directed to cancel non-essential travel to the U.S. and reduce participation in U.S. trade organizations. Eby emphasized that his government is prioritizing Canadian purchases and sourcing from countries other than the U.S., with the goal of reducing reliance on the U.S. This move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to maintain 25 per cent tariffs on Canada while
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Mark Carney Proposes Criminal Offence for Disrupting Places of Worship, Schools, and Community Centres

Amid rising cases of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in Canada, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has announced that it will be made a criminal offence to intentionally disrupt places of worship, schools, and community centres. Carney emphasized that his government would not allow anyone to disrupt Canadians while they are attending their place of worship, sending their children to school, or visiting community centres. He stated that such actions will be criminalized under his leadership. Additionally, Prime Minister Carney has decided to suspend his election campaign for the third time to address t
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Criticizes Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Slams PM Mark Carney

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for continuing tariffs on Canadian goods and also took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney. Poilievre accused Carney of failing to secure tariff relief for Canada, noting that dozens of other countries have already received some form of exemption. Speaking in Milton, Ontario this morning, Poilievre also outlined his housing policy, promising to cut housing-related taxes by up to $100,000 through increased support to municipalities if the Conservatives form the next government. He further accused Carney of lacking any co
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CanadaApr 10, 2025

Conservatives Close Gap on Liberals as Campaign Enters Day 19

The race between the Conservatives and Liberals is tightening, with just five points separating the two major parties as the campaign enters its 19th day. The 20-point lead that Liberal Leader Mark Carney held over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as the preferred prime minister about a week ago has also steadily narrowed. According to Nanos Research’s three-day tracking survey through April 9, Liberal support now stands at 43 per cent, while the Conservatives have dropped to 38.1 per cent. The NDP remains in the single digits at 9 per cent, and the Bloc Québécois is at 6 per cent. In

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BCMar 06, 2026

Premier Eby tours progress at the new Surrey hospital and BC Cancer Centre construction site

Premier David Eby was in Surrey today. At around 10 a.m., he toured the new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre, being built near 180 Street and James Hill Drive in Surrey. He held technical discussions with trades team and the hospital representatives regarding construction works and the hospital. Speaking to the media after the visit, Premier said “the last time I came to this place, this seemed like a big hole in the ground, and today the construction work of the hospital is progressing in the right direction.” The Premier, while explaining the information gathered from the sites duri
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CanadaMar 06, 2026

LeBlanc to meet U.S. trade representative in Washington ahead of CUSMA review

Canada’s Minister of Canada–U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington today as both countries prepare for a mandatory review of the continental trade agreement known as Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. LeBlanc’s office said the meeting will focus on the upcoming review of the pact, commonly called CUSMA, as well as other bilateral trade issues between Canada and the United States. The agreement, which also includes Mexico, requires a joint review by member countries to determine whether the deal will continue or
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BCMar 06, 2026

B.C. legislature passes Trade Recognition Act allowing goods sold in Canada to be sold in province

The British Columbia legislature has passed Bill 5, the Trade Recognition Act, with support from all parties, a move the provincial government says will reduce interprovincial trade barriers and expand market access for businesses. The legislation allows goods and services that are legally sold in another Canadian province or territory to be sold in British Columbia without requiring duplicate provincial certification, according to the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon said the measure builds on previous efforts to streamline i
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BCMar 06, 2026

Coroner says B.C. teen drowned after dingo attack on Australian island

An Australian coroner says a 19-year-old woman from British Columbia drowned after being attacked by a pack of dingoes during an early morning walk on an island off Queensland. Piper James was on a backpacking trip and had been working on K'Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, when she died on Jan. 19. According to the Coroners Court of Queensland, a forensic pathologist with Queensland Health determined James drowned after sustaining multiple injuries during the attack. A spokesperson for the coroner said the injuries occurred “due to or as a consequence of” the dingo attack. Authoritie
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CanadaMar 06, 2026

Canada issues travel advisory warning citizens about security risks in Pakistan

The Government of Canada has issued an updated travel advisory for Canadians travelling to Pakistan, warning that the security situation in parts of the country remains fragile. According to the advisory published by Global Affairs Canada, rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing military clashes along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border have increased safety concerns for travellers. Canadian officials say risks in Pakistan include terrorism, kidnapping and sectarian violence, and travellers are advised to exercise a high degree of caution. The advisory recommends that Canadians avoid all