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Ford, Unifor sound alarm over China EV deal
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Ontario politicians and Canada’s largest private sector union are slamming Canada’s new trade agreement with China, saying it puts domestic auto jobs at risk with no guarantee of investments. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada has agreed to slash its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese EVs for up to 49,000 ... Read More »
1 responseVancouver festival attack suspect attends sentencing hearing for brother’s killer
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The suspect in last year’s Lapu Lapu festival attack is attending a sentencing hearing in Vancouver for the killer of his brother, who died in 2024. A Crown lawyer says Adam Kai-Ji Lo is observing via a video link, with his microphone muted, as the B.C. Supreme Court hears a statement of facts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know about Canada’s new ‘strategic partnership’ with China
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney secured what he called a “landmark” deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, ending a three-day visit aimed at “recalibrating” strained relations between Canada and China. The “strategic partnership” offers a break on tariffs between the nations and opens up new avenues for trade and co-operation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump says it’s a ‘good thing’ Carney signed a deal with China
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says it’s a good thing Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed a trade deal with China. Speaking to reporters as he left the White House today, Trump said that if Carney can get a deal with China, he should do it. Canada reached a deal with Beijing earlier Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Festival attack suspect attends sentencing hearing for brother’s killer
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The suspect in last year’s Lapu Lapu festival attack is attending a sentencing hearing in Vancouver for the killer of his brother, who died in 2024. A Crown lawyer says Adam Kai-Ji Lo is observing via a video link, with his microphone muted, as the B.C. Supreme Court hears a statement of facts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney and Xi blanket China’s front pages, but trade deal gets little attention
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping has received wide coverage from Chinese media, featuring on most state-owned outlets’ front pages. But their stories that repeat an article by state-run news agency Xinhua make no mention of Canada’s deal with Beijing to slash tariffs on a fixed number of Chinese electric vehicles in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Moments in the career of Toronto Blue Jays star infielder Bo Bichette
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Blue Jays homegrown star Bo Bichette is leaving Toronto for the New York Mets, sources tell The Associated Press. Here is a look back at some moments in the shortstop’s career with Toronto. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 16, 2026 The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of federal firearm buyback program to be announced Saturday
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to announce details of its national program to compensate owners of banned firearms at a briefing in Montreal on Saturday. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Québec Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière and police representatives are set to take part. Liberal MP and secretary of state for nature Nathalie Provost, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff quota deal with China on EVs, canola
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BEIJING — Canada reached a deal with Beijing on Friday to slash tariffs on a set number of Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for China dropping duties on agriculture products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he concluded a highly-anticipated trip to China. The deal marks a de-escalation in tensions with a country the Liberal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan’s Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China ‘very good news’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada’s new trade deal with China as “very good news” that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. The deal will see China significantly reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seed — and at least temporarily remove tariffs on canola meal — in exchange ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There is ‘much alignment’ between Canada, China on Greenland sovereignty: Carney
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found “much alignment” between his views on Greenland’s sovereignty and those of Chinese President Xi Jinping in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against the territory. “I had discussions with President Xi about the situation in Greenland, about our sovereignty in the Arctic, about the ... Read More »
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