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Trudeau’s ‘colourful’ call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as “colourful” and warned Canadians that the trade war is likely to continue, despite Mexico receiving a temporary tariff reprieve on Thursday. Trudeau and Trump spoke by phone Wednesday for around 50 minutes. The Wall Street Journal reported the ... Read More »
1 responseFormer Canadian Olympic athlete added to FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives list
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
TORONTO — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. Ryan James Wedding is wanted for allegedly leading an organized crime group that moved large shipments of cocaine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign. In a new report, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security also says cybercriminals are likely to take advantage of election-related opportunities in Canada to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberals have released their long-promised Africa strategy, without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade and security co-operation with entities like the African Union, as Ottawa and businesses go beyond a focus on aid. Ottawa says it wants diplomats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
A colleague of the Trump administration’s choice for ambassador to Canada says he’s a frank person who stands up for the U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra as the top U.S. diplomat in Ottawa, pending Senate confirmation. Michigan Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga says Hoekstra sticks to his principles, citing his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11 provinces and territories have agreed to extend the deals that give those jurisdictions billions of dollars to cut child-care fees for families. Eight provinces and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two suspects in migrant drownings in Akwesasne can be extradited to U.S., judge says
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Two people alleged to have participated in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River are one step closer to being extradited to the United States. Today a Quebec Superior Court judge ordered that Stephanie Square and Rahsontanohstha Delormier be committed into custody to await ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will support nearly 550,000 B.C. residents with diabetes and provide 1.3 million people with a range of contraceptives. The agreement will also mean free public coverage of hormone replacement therapy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism. Official Languages Minister Rachel Bendayan tells the National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism that this money will go toward the Community Resilience Fund. She says this money will help fund security services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump announces one-month pause on Mexican tariffs, no move on Canada
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says Mexico will get a one-month pause on tariffs for imports under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. In a social media post, Trump says he made the decision after speaking with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today, adding Mexico has worked with the U.S. on border security. The news comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will support nearly 550,000 B.C. residents with diabetes and provide 1.3 million people with a range of contraceptives. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne and federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced ... Read More »
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