Tag: Canada
Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88
The Ismaili community and the Aga Khan Development Network confirmed the news of the Aga Khan's death in public statements Tuesday.
White House touts concessions gained from Mexico and Canada after tariff threats
President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries, who vowed to step up efforts to combat the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders w...
Europe braces for Trump tariffs after Canada, Mexico and China hit
European leaders were bracing for U.S. tariffs on Monday after United States President Donald Trump imposed sweeping levies on Mexico, Canada and China.
Canadian Dave Lavery recounts his 77 days as a prisoner of the Taliban
The military veteran and humanitarian worker known as Canadian Dave, who was taken prisoner by the Taliban Nov. 11, 2024, spoke out for the first time since his release on Jan. 26.
Trump enacts tariffs on America’s largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada
President Trump, as he threatened, has enacted tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Energy imports from Canada, however, will only be hit with a 10% tariff. Willie James Inman has the d...
Trump administration planning to implement sweeping tariffs Saturday
The Trump administration is planning to implement sweeping tariffs on two of the closest neighbors and trading partners of the U.S. On Friday, Mr. Trump said there is nothing Canada and Mexico can do to delay 25% tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from...
Saskatchewan leaders count down the days until potential Trump tariff
Canada is less than 72 hours away from the potential 25 per cent tariffs being imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Freighter on the move after it was freed from ice on frozen Lake Erie
A freighter was on its way to Canada on Sunday after it was freed from ice that trapped it in a frozen Lake Erie for days, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Provincial nominee application for Ukrainian family in Winnipeg stalled for 2 years
The couple says the education system in this country, which has supported their daughter with special needs, is one of the main reasons they're hoping to remain in Canada.
‘No consequences’: Canadian Sikhs allege widespread threats, spying by India
Witnesses told the foreign interference commission India had threatened their families, spied on temples and meddled in Canada’s elections.
‘Economic wartime’: Eby backs federal tariff response, possible export bans
Eby made the comments Wednesday after meeting with premiers from across the country, in anticipation of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs.
Canadians visiting the U.K. now need to pay for a travel permit
Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom will now need to apply and pay for a travel permit — not a visa — before entering the country.
Trump floats using ‘economic force’ to merge Canada and U.S., slams trade
Trump also said he wants NATO members to spend at least five per cent of their GDP on defence, more than double the current two-per cent target.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's downfall.
China slams Canada’s ‘double standards’ on human rights after sanctions laid
The blowback comes after Ottawa sanctioned eight Chinese officials it accuses of "grave human rights violations" against ethnic and religious minorities.