politics
Hailing India as a ‘natural partner,’ Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year’s end
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Indian charm offensive continued over the weekend as he set aside any notion of bilateral bad blood and hailed the South Asian country as a “natural partner.” Source link
Canada poised to become 'one of the largest suppliers of LNG in the world': Energy minister
Canada’s energy minister says the country is poised to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas, exporting as much as 100 million tonnes per year. Source link
Canada should not have an election before reviewing CUSMA trade deal, says Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Polievre says Canada should not have an election before it reviews the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year — and instead he’s reiterating his proposal the Carney government set up an all-party committee on the matter. Source link
Ottawa's Iranian diaspora shares hopes, fears in the wake of military strike
There’s a mix of reactions from Iranian Canadians in Ottawa on Saturday in the wake of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting their home country. Some feel the airstrikes are overdue, while some worry war won’t bring peace. Source link
Canada supports U.S. actions in destroying Iran's nuclear program, says Carney
As U.S. President Donald Trump charges ahead with a major attack on Iran, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada supports at least one component of the American mission: destroying Iran’s nuclear program. Source link
He was hired to fight for Wales's future generations. Does Canada need a job like that?
For the last three years, Derek Walker has been advocating for the rights of Wales’s youngest generations — and generations still to come. As Canadian youth grapple with issues like climate change, affordability and the rise of AI, advocates say it’s time the federal government appoints its own champion for generational fairness. Source link
Canadian passports are about to get more expensive
The cost of a Canadian passport is about to rise and plans by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to overhaul the way it sets prices could result in them being even more expensive in the future. Source link
Minister leaves door open to tabling new police search powers bill after 1st attempt faced backlash
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is adamant Canada’s police and intelligence agencies are getting additional search powers, leaving the door open to introducing a new lawful access bill after his government’s first attempt faced backlash. Source link