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Why did Donald Trump really scrap trade talks with Canada?
U.S. President Donald Trump points to a reporter to ask a question in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday. He’s blaming an Ontario government ad for his decision to stop trade talks, but that doesn’t seem to be the only reason. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press) Donald Trump’s initial public reaction to Ontario’s anti-tariffs TV ad gave absolutely no indication that it had triggered him so much that he would later kick the legs out from under the negotiating table. The U.S. president first saw the ad onRead more
There could be ‘mutual interest’ in Canada building its submarines, says German armament secretary
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems submarine facility in Kiel, Germany, in August. The company is one of two the federal government is considering for the construction of 12 subs. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) There’s nothing stopping Canada from building half — maybe more — of the dozen submarines it intends to buy for the navy, Germany’s armament state secretary tells CBC News. Jens Plötner says the decision would be up to the Canadian government, but the notion is within the realm of industrial possibility — and givenRead more
‘Canada does not retreat’ during a crisis, Anand tells United Nations
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says ‘Canada will not turn inward’ as the world faces tests to its multilateral institutions. (Seth Wenig/The Associated Press) Canada will not step away from the challenges of an increasingly complex world, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. “When multilateral institutions are under threat, Canada will not turn inward,” Anand said in a speech that melded humanitarian and security concerns with Ottawa’s quest to secure foreign investment. “We will work toward a world where prosperity is shared, securityRead more
During New York visit, Carney says Canada ‘has what the world wants’ at a critical time
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Monday, Sept. 22, at UN headquarters in New York City. (Yuki Iwamura/The Associated Press) Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as a reliable trading partner that “has what the world wants” before an international audience Monday in New York City. Addressing the Council on Foreign Relations think-tank before attending the UN General Assembly, Carney said Canada has the resources, talent and ingenuity theRead more
Canada ‘evaluating’ relationship with Israel after Qatar attack: Foreign affairs minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty respond to questions at the Liberal caucus meeting in Edmonton on Wednesday. Anand reiterated that Canada saw Israel’s attack on Qatari soil unacceptable. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press) Canada’s foreign affairs minister said Wednesday that Ottawa is “evaluating” its relationship with Israel in the wake of that country’s attack in Qatar — but wouldn’t expand on what that evaluation entails. “We are evaluating the relationship with Israel. Of course, the attack yesterday on Qatar was one that wasRead more
The U.S. economy is thriving in spite of tariffs. Will it last?
By just about every indicator, the U.S. economy is holding up remarkably well. When Donald Trump launched his global trade war, economists and markets said his tariff policy would slow the economy, drive up prices and dramatically reduce global trade. And yet, stocks are at all-time highs, the country’s employment is strong, its economy is expanding and the expected surge in inflation hasn’t materialized. Canada’s economy has shown surprising resilience, as well, with consumer spending starting to pick up last month and unemployment declining. Economists told CBC News it’s unclear whether theRead more
Canada pledges $30M in Gaza aid, $10M for Palestinian Authority work toward statehood
While Canada is not joining France in recognizing a Palestinian state, it is funding the Palestinian Authority’s preparations to lead a globally recognized country that includes Gaza and the West Bank. Ottawa is also adding $30 million to its humanitarian funding for desperate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. “The Palestinian question is at the heart of any hope for long-term stability in the Middle East,” Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told a major United Nations conference on Monday in New York. “A workable Palestinian state needs legitimate, democratic governance thatRead more
Republican senator says Trump’s 51st state rhetoric not ‘constructive’ during Ottawa visit
A U.S. Republican senator says she doesn’t think President Donald Trump’s past comments about making Canada the 51st state are helpful as the two countries are locked in negotiations to reach some sort of trade agreement. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was in Ottawa as part of a bipartisan delegation meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday morning. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, Murkowski was asked about Trump’s taunts about Canada becoming part of the U.S. “I cannot explain President Trump’s rhetoric about the 51st state. That is his statementRead more
Trump announces tariff rates for numerous countries – but not Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters to governments around the world on Monday informing them of the tariff rates he would impose starting Aug. 1 — though Canada’s July 21 deadline to reach a deal appears to remain. Trump said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea beginning next month, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier this year. The letters sent to 14 countries so far — which included smaller U.S. exporters, like Serbia, Thailand and TunisiaRead more
Tornado fells trees after touching down in central Alberta
A tornado touched down in central Alberta on Wednesday, cutting a path through a treed area, but apparently sparing the area from any more serious damage. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon for an area west of Drayton Valley. Storm chaser Trenten Pentelichuk said he watched the twister touch down near the hamlet of Lodgepole — about 175 kilometres southwest of Edmonton. He’d been in the area all afternoon, waiting to see if the significant storm activity in the forecast would actually create a tornado. “AroundRead more