Tag: Politics
Famous Canadian author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats
The move is not meant to punish Americans, she says. "This is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my fellow Canadians."
Trump says Canada, Mexico tensions will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’
U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup hosted by North America at a time when his tariffs have ratcheted up tensions.
China, Russia ‘very likely’ to use AI to try and disrupt next election: CSE
A new report says cybercriminals linked to China, Russia and Iran are using generative AI tools like deepfakes to spread disinformation and target elections around the world.
Trump waives tariffs on Mexico, not Canada, for 1 month on most products
Trump's announcement of the pause until April 2 did not mention Canada, and came shortly after he levelled new attacks against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
‘This is not normal’: Acts of protest at Donald Trump’s address
In light of his recent actions and claims, Democrats took it upon themselves to stand up to the president and his party.
U.S. is ‘appeasing’ Putin with pulling Ukraine military aid: Trudeau
As the United States pauses military aid to Ukraine amid a deepening rift between the two nations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering support for Kyiv.
China retaliates with additional tariffs on U.S. farm products
The tariffs announced by China's Commerce Ministry are due to take effect from March 10, though goods already in transit will be exempt until April 12.
France floats proposal for a month-long Ukraine ceasefire
European countries are looking at options for a peace proposal including Ukraine after last week's Oval Office rupture between Trump and Zelenskyy.
Trudeau meets King Charles as he wraps up London visit
Trudeau was in London for a weekend security summit, making Canada the only non-European nation represented in talks on how to ensure a possible Ukraine ceasefire holds.
Ukraine-U.S. relations strained, not broken following tense Oval Office meeting, experts say
Despite an explosive exchange in the Oval Office, the Kyiv-Washington relationship is not lost, analysts say, but future U.S. support in the war effort is still undetermined.
Trump, Zelenskyy set to met with Ukraine’s security in focus
During his trip to Washington, Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of Ukraine.
U.K.’s Starmer says no ‘divide’ with Trump despite threats to annex Canada
Trump shut down Starmer's answer during a joint press conference at the White House after Starmer said the issue of U.S. threats to Canada did not come up during their meetings.
Austria’s far-right election winner won’t form government. Here’s why
The conservative Austrian People's Party, the center-left Social Democrats and the liberal Neos agreed on a program for a coalition
Police forces gear up to protect 3,400 people in Alberta wilderness at June G7 summit
Security officials estimate 70 official guests, 2,000 delegates and 1,400 journalists will be in attendance at the G7 summit being held in June in Alberta's Kananaskis Country.
Ukraine discloses details of draft minerals deal with the U.S.
The deal is at the heart of Kyiv's push to win over Donald Trump's robust support as the U.S. president strives to reach a rapid end to the war with Russia.