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Parts of tundra releasing more carbon than they absorb: study
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
A new study suggests regions of the Arctic tundra are now releasing more planet-warming gases than they absorb, upending a millennia-old trend. The study published in academic journal Nature Climate Change suggests many tundra regions may have started to release more carbon dioxide than they absorb, calling it a “noteworthy shift in carbon dynamics.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1 U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his administration could move ahead with with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports on Feb. 1. He delivered the deadline on Monday evening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Trudeau to speak after Donald Trump muses about tariffs coming Feb. 1
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
MONTEBELLO, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to speak with media today, the first time he’ll take questions since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington. Trudeau is huddling with his team in Montebello, Que., for the government’s annual winter cabinet retreat, which will be his last before he steps aside in March. Usually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal leadership hopefuls distance themselves from carbon pricing
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2025
OTTAWA — The three frontrunners in the Liberal leadership race have all backed away — to one degree or another — from the Liberal government’s keystone climate policy in a bid to take a major Conservative line of attack off the table. The Liberals first campaigned on a carbon price in 2008 and moved to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot Monday on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said. The death was confirmed by the FBI and Benjamine Huffman, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in Washington. In a statement, the FBI said that in addition to the agent, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finance minister says Trump’s Feb. 1 tariff comments are ‘nothing new’
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
MONTEBELLO, Que. — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Donald Trump’s suggestion that he will impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on Feb. 1 is “nothing new,” and insists Canada has plans ready for several possible scenarios. LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stepped out of a cabinet meeting in Montebello, Que. to deliver a statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it’s ‘open season’
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It’s a move critics say means the province has declared open season on renewed coal mining. In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website Monday, Energy Minister Brian ... Read More »
8 responsesDonald Trump signals 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports could be coming Feb. 1
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is looking at Feb.1 as the day he plans to slap Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs. Trump made the statement while signing executive orders at the White House Monday night, citing the the migration of people and fentanyl crossing the borders. The date comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Donald Trump says 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports coming Feb. 1
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he plans to slap Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariffs on Feb. 1. Trump made the statement while signing executive orders at the White House Monday night, citing the the migration of people and fentanyl crossing the borders. More to come. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal cabinet still working on response to possible U.S. tariffs
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
MONTEBELLO, Que. — Federal cabinet ministers were careful not to declare victory Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into office without mentioning Canada at all, and with no sign of the punishing tariffs he’s been threatening for months. “We’re very cautious. We know we can make sure that this is a win-win relationship,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States Monday. While Trump initially promised to impose damaging tariffs on Canada on his first day in office, his team is now indicating those levies won’t come on Day 1. — “Canada and the United ... Read More »
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