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Trump eyes Canada Arctic defenses for cooperation boost

President Donald Trump has sharpened focus on perceived gaps in Canada's Arctic defenses, voicing private concerns to advisors over recent weeks about vulnerabilities to Russian and Chinese threats along its northern border, NBC News reports. This renewed scrutiny hits as the Trump administration......

Canada and China strike EV and canola trade deal amid US tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a landmark trade agreement in Beijing, slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for eased duties on Canadian agricultural goods. This pact signals Ottawa's pivot away from heavy reliance on the United States,......

Canada and China restore strategic partnership after nine years

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they announced the renewal of their strategic partnership. This development signals a major shift in bilateral ties strained by years of diplomatic friction. The encounter......

Canada to open Greenland consulate amid allies' rebuke of Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland in early February to inaugurate a consulate in Nuuk. The move aligns Canada with European allies opposing President Donald Trump's renewed threats to......

Mark Carney apologises to Trump over Reagan-inspired anti-tariff ad as trade talks remain frozen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a formal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a controversial advertisement launched by Ontario's government. The ad, which quoted Ronald Reagan’s critique of tariffs, drew Trump’s ire but failed to restart the stalled......

Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% after dispute over controversial advertisement

The trade relationship between the United States and Canada has taken a new hit after President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian imports. The move follows a political dispute sparked by a Canadian advertisement criticizing U.S. trade policies. In a statement posted on his......

Canada slashes tariff-free car imports for GM and Stellantis over production cuts

Canada announced on Thursday it will cut duty-free import quotas for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis by up to 50%, escalating tensions in the North American automotive trade dispute triggered by former President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The decision is a response to both automakers scaling back......

UK, Canada, and Australia recognize Palestine, denounce Israel’s actions in Gaza

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized the State of Palestine in a landmark coordinated effort to revive the stalled two-state solution. This significant diplomatic move directly challenges Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in tens of thousands......

Woman injured in antisemitic stabbing attack in Ottawa

Canadian police have confirmed that a 71-year-old woman injured in a stabbing attack at a supermarket in Ottawa was the victim of an antisemitic assault. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has sparked widespread condemnation from political leaders. According to police, the victim was shopping......