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Five things you need to know as Trump’s tariffs go back to court
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
WASHINGTON — The world buckled up for another roller-coaster ride of uncertainty this week as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda made its way through the courts. A federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s emergency motion to stay a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade that blocked many of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Premier François Legault to seek federal funds for Churchill Falls power lines
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault says he will ask the federal government to help finance the transmission lines for hydroelectricity projects connecting his province and Newfoundland and Labrador. Legault said today that he will make the request next week during a meeting between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney has promised that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
PRINCE ALBERT — For the second time in two days, a Prairie province declared a state of emergency in the fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday, just one day after Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew did the same. “It’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
OTTAWA — Swedish defence manufacturer Saab and Canadian tech company CAE Inc. say they will work together to create training simulators for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next submarine fleet. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the initiative on Thursday, the last day of the CANSEC defence industry trade show in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs back on after appeals court decision
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lower court’s Wednesday decision found Trump’s use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority. That lower court ruling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cabinet ministers watch their words as pressure builds on defence file
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
OTTAWA — National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government as Canada comes under heavy pressure from its allies to do more and spend more. But with just weeks to go until NATO member nations assemble in the Netherlands for a summit that could put Ottawa in the hot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Premier Moe declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has declared a provincewide state of emergency in the fight against spreading out of control wildfires. The declaration makes it easier for different levels of government to battle the fires, which have forced more than 4,000 residents from their homes, mainly in Saskatchewan’s remote northeast region. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Trump’s tariffs back on after appeals court decision
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade. The lower court’s Wednesday decision found Trump’s use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority. More coming. David Baxter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency in wildfire fight
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declares a provincewide state of emergency as his province battles uncontrolled wildfires. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
QUÉBEC — A committee of Quebec legislature members is recommending that social media accounts be barred for youth under the age of 14 unless they have the consent of a parent or guardian. The recommendation was in the final report of the all-party committee studying the impact of screen time on young people’s health. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada’s zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey
By Canadian Press on May 29th, 2025
A new survey has found that the majority of car buyers don’t think the Canadian government can achieve its target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, as interest in electric vehicle purchases remains largely unchanged from last year. The survey from consumer insights firm J.D. Power found that 75 per cent of ... Read More »
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