During an election campaign event in Montreal today, Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of destabilizing the global trading system and harming the global economy. Carney stated that the United States can no longer be relied upon as a stable economic leader. In response, he called on like-minded nations to join Canada in reshaping the international trade landscape, positioning Canada as a potential leader in this effort. In a related move, the Carney-led government has announced relief measures for Canadian businesses affected by ongoi

Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.3% in March, down from 2.6% in February, according to Statistics Canada. The decline was largely driven by falling gasoline prices and lower travel costs, including a drop in airfares. The agency also noted a decline in cross-border travel, attributing it to Canadian concerns over tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. This reduced travel demand has contributed to lower airfare costs. The latest inflation data comes just ahead of the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision, scheduled for Wednesday. Financial markets are currently predic

There are reports that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of Punjab-based real estate businessman and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Mohali, Kulwant Singh, earlier today. Multiple properties linked to Singh were also searched during the operation. Teams from the Delhi unit of the ED, accompanied by local police, arrived at Singh’s Mohali residence in the morning. According to reports, the raid is connected to the ongoing investigation into the Pearl Agrotech Corporation Limited (PACL) scam. This is not the first time Singh has come under the ED’s radar, his residence wa

Canada's Industry Minister Anita Anand and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have denied reports suggesting that Honda is planning to move its operations out of Canada. Minister Anand stated that she is in regular contact with Honda officials and confirmed that the company is not currently considering relocating any of its production from Canada to the United States. She also mentioned plans to meet with the CEO of Honda Canada later this evening to further discuss the matter. Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh emphasized Canada's strong investment in the auto sector and related infrastructure. He h

Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, appeared at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Mohali today and joined the ongoing investigation. The police questioned the senior Congress leader regarding a statement he made in an interview about bombs. The case against Bajwa was registered based on a complaint by a woman constable, Taranpreet Kaur. Police officials deemed Bajwa’s remarks sensitive and potentially threatening to national security, which prompted the summons for questioning. The issue has sparked political controversy in the state, with tensions rising fo

The British Columbia Highway Patrol says a loaded dump truck is sitting in an impound, while the driver faces allegations of impairment. Officers received a call about the truck being driven dangerously eastbound on Highway 1 through Chilliwack last Wednesday morning. They say two patrol vehicles stopped the truck and officers saw signs the driver was impaired. They say the 64-year-old man faces a 90-day driving suspension and had to be picked up by his wife. His truck will be impounded for 30 days. Police say the Abbotsford-based company that owns the truck will be responsible for towing and

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says hiring lawyers to funnel requests from the auditor general isn't meant to obstruct an investigation into multimillion-dollar health contracts- it's about helping get to the truth. The government has instructed Alberta Health public servants to contact a lawyer to co-ordinate if auditor general Doug Wylie requests an interview as part of his probe. The NDP's leader in the legislature, Christina Gray, says the policy suggests a coverup is afoot, and is challenging the premier to lift what the NDP calls a ``gag order.'' Smith says the NDP is twist

Alberta is reporting 16 more cases of measles, bringing the provincial total to 74 since the beginning of March. The government says the new cases were reported in Alberta's central and southern zones. Nearly all cases are in school-aged children, with 18 cases being reported in children under the age of five. The province says 64 of the total cases have passed the point where the highly contagious disease could be transmitted to others. Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Mark Joffe, warns that measles is much more serious than common childhood diseases and encourages Albertans

Southern California was jolted Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake swung light fixtures and rattled shelves in San Diego and was felt as far north as Los Angeles.