Canada’s decision to share part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge profits with the United States is facing criticism from taxpayer advocates and federal Conservatives. However, business leaders and trade experts argue that the agreement is worth it because the new crossing is expected to strengthen one of the busiest trade routes in North America. The bridge, … Read more
Canada’s corporate accountability watchdog was still accepting complaints until Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly announced that the office would be dissolved. The announcement appeared sudden, even though Carney said the decision to close the office had been made “months” earlier. CORE Was Created to Investigate Corporate Human Rights Concerns The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, known as CORE, was … Read more
Germany says a Canadian decision to choose German submarines over South Korean competitors would be an important first step toward deeper long-term strategic cooperation. A senior German government official said Monday that such a move would also bring Ottawa closer to Europe at a time when Canada is working to strengthen trade and defence relationships beyond the United States. … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney is showing that politics, at its most serious level, is not only about everyday concerns such as gas prices, housing costs and household affordability. Those issues remain important, but Carney’s recent speeches suggest he wants Canadians to think beyond the immediate pressures of daily life. His message points toward larger questions about Canada’s … Read more
Iranian intelligence services may have played a role in recent attacks and threats in Canada, according to a top-secret government assessment obtained by Global News. The report says it is a “realistic possibility” that Iran used local criminal networks to target Canada’s Jewish community. It also suggests that individuals possibly directed by Iranian intelligence may have … Read more
Pierre Poilievre’s choice to avoid Pride events this year is drawing fresh attention to the Conservative Party’s position on LGBTQ+ issues. The debate has grown further after a Conservative MP criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for attending a Pride event. The situation is now raising questions about whether the party’s approach to LGBTQ+ communities will help or hurt its … Read more
When Lauren Skinner Buksevics noticed growing political support last year for removing Canada’s interprovincial trade barriers, she believed the timing was finally right for her family’s winery to expand across the country. Her business, Painted Rock Estate Winery in Penticton, British Columbia, saw an opportunity to reach more Canadian customers at a time when national attention had turned toward … Read more
The Alberta government has presented a proposed route and potential builders for a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast, only hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an agreement with B.C. aimed at making the project possible. Speaking in Calgary on Thursday evening, Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirmed that Alberta had formally submitted a pipeline … Read more
As the United States moves toward its 250th anniversary, the country appears more divided than celebratory. According to Gallup, national pride has fallen to about 40%, reaching a historic low. This decline is especially visible among younger and more educated Americans. While patriotism remains stronger in some parts of the country, the political divide has become much … Read more
Majorité libérale : selon Emmanuelle Latraverse, Mark Carney a réussi « l’impossible », une affirmation qui a rapidement attiré l’attention dans le paysage politique canadien. Cette déclaration met en lumière un résultat jugé inattendu par plusieurs observateurs, compte tenu du contexte politique et des défis rencontrés. Majorité libérale : selon Emmanuelle Latraverse, Mark Carney a … Read more