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Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
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Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the "best" they have had in the last decade.
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Israeli envoy pushes back as Ottawa calls out 'disturbing' food restrictions on Gaza

Israeli envoy pushes back as Ottawa calls out 'disturbing' food restrictions on Gaza

OTTAWA — The MP overseeing Canada's foreign aid is calling on Israel to stop restricting the flow of food aid to the Gaza Strip — while Israel's ambassador is pushing back on Ottawa's suggestion that his country is violating humanitarian law.
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Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

NEW YORK (AP) — Volley after volley of new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad, creating uncertainty for businesses and households. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.
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Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order

Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Homeland Security official during President Donald Trump's first administration who authored an anonymous op-ed sharply critical of the president is calling on independent government watchdogs to investigate after Trump ord
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Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe

Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is calling on Canada to move past its dispute with India, arguing in a speech on Saturday that the country is an indispensable partner in a volatile world.
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Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

Newfoundland voters concerned after apparent voter mistakes void hundreds of ballots

ST. JOHN'S — Two voters in Newfoundland say they hope Elections Canada can learn from a dramatic judicial recount that revealed hundreds of people in their riding may have marked their ballots in the wrong spot.
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Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states

Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.
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Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work

Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work

VIENNA (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger has a message for environmentalists who despair at the the approach of President Donald Trump's administration: “Stop whining and get to work.” The new U.S.
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Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees

Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees

Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging wildfires, while to the west in Saskatchewan thousands more were ordered to flee.
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