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…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s expected resignation helped boost the Canadian dollar on Monday morning, with some experts interpreting the move as a sign of growing confidence in Canada’s economy amid the prospect of new leadership. After struggling for several months heading into the new year, the loonie briefly rose by about one percent in early…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he plans to step down once the Liberal Party selects a successor, bringing an end to his leadership of the country. Trudeau, who became the Liberal leader in 2013 and prime minister in 2015, made the long-anticipated decision outside his official residence, Rideau Cottage, on Monday morning. This…
In 2023, the top 100 highest-paid CEOs in Canada earned an average of $13.2 million, according to a report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). This marks the third-highest average income for this group since data tracking began in 2007. The report highlights the growing income gap between corporate executives and the average…
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…
Indian authorities have launched an investigation into alleged links between several Canadian colleges and two entities based in Mumbai, accused of facilitating human trafficking and illegally helping students cross the Canada-U.S. border. The investigation follows the tragic death of Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, 39, and his family, who were found dead near a Manitoba-U.S. border crossing…
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…
