Tag: Politics
Carney to talk NATO defence spending hike as summit kicks off
While the main talks on NATO defence spending won't take place until Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to discuss the issue during bilateral discussions.
Canada signs new partnership with Europe to deepen security, trade ties
The agreement commits Canada and Europe to collaboration on defence and is a step toward Canada participating in the continent's massive new defence procurement program.
LISTENING TO AMERICA: Voter Focus Group on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” | full interview
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with voters across the country that aired on June 23, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Carney calls for de-escalation, ‘diplomatic solution’ after U.S. strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and for parties to 'return immediately to the negotiating table.'
Trump says U.S. intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran’s nuclear capabilities
Trump has contested assessments relayed earlier this year by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that Tehran was not working on a nuclear weapon.
As Iran-Israel conflict rages, Ottawa vows flight help if citizens get out
Those Canadians will have to reach a neighbouring country first, however, as airspace over the warring countries is closed, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said.
No arrests, but G7 security forces responded to more than 200 wildlife incidents
The security force was a joint operation led by the RCMP, with assistance from the Calgary police, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Canada, India agree to restore diplomatic services after leaders meet at G7
Canada and India have agreed to designate new high commissioners in both countries, following a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
G7 leaders agree on AI adoption, critical minerals, but not Ukraine
The seven world leaders wrapped up their summit in Alberta Tuesday without a unified communique on shared views, which has been the standard after past gatherings.
Canada imposes new sanctions on Russia as Carney urges support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the sanctions package alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta.
Sikh separatists stage Calgary protest against Indian prime minister’s visit to G7
It was another day of protests in Calgary as world leaders attended the G7 summit in nearby Kananaskis, with the biggest crowd made up of about 30 Sikh separatists.
Face the Nation: Blumenthal, Graham, Padilla
Missed the second half of the show? Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina give a rare, joint bipartisan interview and Sen. Alex Padilla also joins.
Protesters, airplane watchers gather in Alberta as leaders head to G7
As the leaders were scheduled to arrive Sunday hundreds of protesters from several different groups rallied in front of Calgary City Hall, with many carrying anti-Trump messages.