AlbertaMar 05, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith is to speak on Alberta's response to U.S. tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to speak today about her province's response to U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday slapped sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and a 10 per cent levy on energy products.
Smith has been tight-lipped for weeks about what measures her government might take, although she has repeatedly said counter-tariffs on the province's energy are off the table.
The premier is also set to give an update on Alberta's security efforts at the Canada-U.S. border, a long-standing irritant for Trump. Other provinces have announc
WorldMar 05, 2025
Greenland's leader says the island 'is ours' in defiance of message from Trump
Greenland's prime minister said Wednesday that “Greenland is ours” and cannot be taken or bought in defiance of a message from U.S.
President Donald Trump, who said his administration supported the Arctic island’s right of self-determination but added that the United States will acquire the territory “one way or another. Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said the island’s citizens are not American nor Danish because they are Greenlandic. The United States needs to understand that, he wrote in a post in Greenlandic and Danish on Facebook Wednesday. The future of Greenlan
WorldMar 04, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Calls for Emergency Session of Parliament
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for an emergency session of Parliament. He stated that a package should be passed to support workers in response to U.S. tariffs and that job opportunities should be created under the "Build Canadian Buy Canadian" plan. Additionally, he made a third demand for Parliament to rise above partisanship and show unity in opposing Trump's tariffs.
Singh also emphasized that there is no other way to deal with someone like Donald Trump, and that Canada must fight to win. He described Trump as a bully and argued that strict retaliatory action is necessary.
CanadaMar 04, 2025
PM Justin Trudeau Comments on Transition as New Liberal Leader Set to be Announced
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that his last official day as prime minister has not yet been determined. His remarks come as the Liberal Party is set to announce its new leader on Sunday.
At a press conference revealing retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs, Trudeau explained that the timeline for his departure will depend on discussions between himself and the new party leader. He emphasized that the transition should happen quickly but acknowledged the complexities involved, particularly in challenging times.
It is worth noting that Trudeau had announced his resignation on Jan
CanadaMar 04, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Announces Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the cancellation of a $100 million deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink and imposed a 25 percent tariff on the electricity Ontario supplies to 1.5 million homes in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Ford also warned that if President Trump moves forward with additional tariffs on April 2, he will order the province’s energy producer to completely halt energy supplies. Additionally, Premier Ford has instructed the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to remove American liquor from its shelves, which previously generated about $1 billion in annual sales.
CanadaMar 04, 2025
Pierre Poilievre Calls for Retaliatory Tariffs and Tax Cuts
Canada's main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has called on the government to target U.S. goods that Canada can produce or purchase from other sources in response to tariffs. He suggested that the revenue from retaliatory tariffs should be used to reduce taxes. Poilievre outlined a seven-point plan to counter President Trump's tariffs.
At the same time, Poilievre questioned whether the Liberals effectively handled the fentanyl crisis and whether Trump's tariff actions can be justified. He concluded that the answer to both questions is no.
CanadaMar 04, 2025
Premier Eby Orders Immediate Removal of U.S. Liquor from Province’s Stores
Premier David Eby has ordered the removal of U.S. liquor from British Columbia’s stores with immediate effect. He stated that the province is ready to address the challenges posed by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to the media in Victoria, Eby said the provincial budget includes his previously announced plans to retaliate against U.S. tariffs.
The premier explained that the province did not seek this conflict, but it is prepared to stand firm against the trade measures brought by the U.S. administration.
He also announced that the provincial government will priorit
CanadaMar 04, 2025
Trudeau Condemns Trump for Initiating Trade War with Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has strongly criticized President Trump for initiating a trade war with Canada. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, Trudeau accused the United States of targeting its closest ally, Canada, while working positively with Russia to appease a militarized and authoritarian Putin. He emphasized that Canada will not yield to U.S. trade pressures.
Trudeau asserted that Canadians are intelligent and humble but determined not to back down. He confirmed that Canada’s tariffs on U.S. goods will remain in place until the United States withdraws its own tariffs. He als
IndiaMar 04, 2025
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Warns Striking Tehsildars
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued a stern warning to Tehsildars who went on strike following Vigilance raids. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister accused the Tehsildars of taking collective leave to shield corrupt practices, emphasizing that the government will ensure public services remain uninterrupted.
Mann announced that the administration would soon recruit thousands of qualified young men and women to fill vacancies, ensuring smooth operations. In the meantime, the responsibility for registries has been assigned to other Tehsil officers to maintain continuity of servic