Canada is sending additional aircraft to support firefighting efforts in California, including waterbombers and helicopters capable of operating at night. The deployment, which includes resources from Alberta and Quebec, was announced by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on social media, though the specific aircraft types have not been disclosed. Alberta has a history of leasing or…
President-elect Donald Trump will not face jail time or penalties in the hush money case, as he was sentenced to an “unconditional discharge” by Judge Juan Merchan on Friday. This outcome, which was anticipated, means Trump will remain a convicted felon but will not serve any time in prison, nor will he face any fines…
President-elect Donald Trump has once again voiced his apparent desire to see Canada become the 51st state of the United States, sharing a social media post supporting the idea from Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary. While his remarks have been met with mockery, the persistent nature of this rhetoric is concerning, especially at a time when…
Donald Trump’s threat to impose significant tariffs on Canadian exports and his taunting of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are central tactics in his negotiating strategy to secure the best trade terms for the U.S., according to people familiar with his methods. Trump has warned that on January 20, his first day in office, he will…
Ms. Smith travels to Washington in the New Year, along with numerous other places in the United States. Danielle Smith is a premier and a diplomat at the same time. Even when the Alberta premier is at home she appears on Fox TV, engaging millions of supporters of president-elect Donald Trump. Surprisingly, Smith has become…
Canada’s new finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly are set to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s aides in Florida on Friday to discuss the potential risks of new trade tariffs, according to the Canadian government. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports once he assumes office in January,…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shared on his Truth Social platform that during a Christmas Day visit, he suggested to Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky that he should run for prime minister of Canada. Trump described the interaction, saying, “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in ice-hockey circles,” adding, “I…
A Minnesota jury has convicted two men, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Anthony Shand, for their roles in smuggling an Indian family from Canada to the US, resulting in their deaths in January 2022. Both men were found guilty on all charges, including human trafficking, criminal conspiracy, and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was on track to secure a second term in the White House following a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Trump had gained significant wins in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, while also leading in other crucial swing states such…
One of the most divisive races for the White House in recent memory will come to an end on Tuesday as Americans head to the polls, tasked with choosing between two candidates who have each framed the election as fight for the nation’s character, democracy and security. Unlike Canada, where citizens vote for their preferred…
