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Photo Gallery: Carney in Qatar to boost trade, culture ties
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to “significant strategic investments” for Canada’s major building projects. That capital will get projects built faster, “supercharge” energy industries and create jobs for Canadians, he said during a news conference in Doha. Calling it a “new chapter” in bilateral relations, Carney said the two countries will also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan David, Mohawk journalist and Indigenous news trailblazer, dies at 73
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Dan David, a renowned Mohawk journalist and the founder of Aboriginal Peoples Television Network’s news department, has died. His sister Marie David says he died last week after a long struggle with cancer. He was 73. Karyn Pugliese, an APTN host and producer and David’s friend and colleague, says his death is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Chinese EV deal an ‘opportunity’ for Ontario, auto sector
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the electric vehicle deal with China is an “opportunity” for Ontario and autoworkers. He says this is because there is interest in Chinese companies producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada. Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed an agreement Friday that will see Canada allow Chinese electric ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec minister Guilbault will leave politics at the end of her term
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Geneviève Guilbault will announce today that she will be leaving politics at the end of her term. She has called a press conference in her electoral district of Louis-Hébert, in Quebec City, at 11 a.m. Guilbault is giving up her chance to succeed Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney agrees ‘in principle’ to Trump’s Gaza peace board; details to be worked out
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza. Carney told reporters in Doha that Trump asked him about joining this board “a few weeks ago.” The prime minister says details still need to be worked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Qatar will make ‘significant’ investments in Canada’s major projects
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to “significant strategic investments” for Canada’s major building projects. That capital will get projects built faster, “supercharge” energy industries and create jobs for Canadians, he said during a news conference in Doha. Calling it a “new chapter” in bilateral relations, Carney said the two countries ... Read More »
1 responseCarney ‘concerned’ about U.S. ‘escalation’ on Greenland after tariffs
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “concerned” about U.S. “escalation” on its push to buy Greenland after it hit eight European nations opposed to the U.S. purchasing the self-governing Danish territory with the threat of tariffs. President Donald Trump says that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney ‘concerned’ about U.S. ‘escalation’ on Greenland after tariffs
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “concerned” about U.S. “escalation” on its push to buy Greenland after it hit eight European nations opposed to the U.S. purchasing the self-governing Danish territory with the threat of tariffs. President Donald Trump says that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — An Alberta couple says Canada’s tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up to receive benefit payments throughout the pandemic after her work hours were reduced. She saw that she was eligible for the funds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government’s justice policy has taken a markedly tougher approach — but the Conservatives say it’s not enough and they have no intention of changing tack. “Absolutely not,” said Conservative justice critic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Minister Mark Carney in Qatar to boost trade, investment ties
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will receive an official welcoming ceremony in the capital city of Doha today before meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The prime minister is working to boost trade and partnerships in artificial intelligence, infrastructure, energy and defence with the Gulf country. Carney’s visit ... Read More »
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