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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 »
Be the first to comment!PQ leader says it’s time to relaunch debate on sovereignty after Legault resignation
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MONTREAL — The leader of the Parti Québécois says it’s time to refocus the political debate in Quebec to sovereignty following Premier François Legault’s resignation. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says Legault has proven the need for independence by failing to secure gains for Quebec in more than seven years in office. Legault founded the Coalition Avenir ... Read More »
1 responseNova Scotia lobster industry surprised, elated by suspension of Chinese tariff
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
HALIFAX — Key players in Nova Scotia’s lucrative seafood industry are celebrating Ottawa’s successful bid to persuade China to temporarily drop a painful 25 per cent tariff on Canadian lobster and crab. Stewart Lamont, managing director of the Tangier Lobster Company, says the tariff has cost the province’s economy more than $400 million since it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government’s use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was ‘unreasonable’: Court of Appeal
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act four years ago to quell protests. For about three weeks in January and February 2022, downtown Ottawa was filled with protesters, including many in large trucks that blocked streets around Parliament Hill. Big rigs ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Federal use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was unreasonable: Appeal court
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal says the Liberal government did not have reasonable grounds to invoke the Emergencies Act four years ago to quell protests. More coming. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There is ‘much alignment’ between Canada, China on Greenland, Arctic sovereignty
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 »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Premier Moe says trade deal with China ‘very good news’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is hailing Canada’s new trade deal with China as “very good news” as his province looks to restore exports for a major Prairie crop. Moe says China’s plan to significantly reduce tariffs on Canadian canola products in exchange for Ottawa lowering duties on Chinese electric vehicles is a positive ... Read More »
2 responsesHealth minister announces funding extension for national suicide crisis helpline
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is funding the national suicide crisis helpline for another two years. People across the country can call or text 9-8-8 if they are experiencing a suicide crisis or if they’re concerned about a loved one. The helpline was launched in November 2023 and the government says it has responded to ... Read More »
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