The historic East Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa was placed under lockdown Saturday afternoon following a tense and ongoing situation involving a barricaded man, prompting a swift and coordinated response from local and federal law enforcement agencies. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in partnership with the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS), responded to the incident Continue reading
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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Pushes Back Against U.S. Trade Threats: No U.S. Alcohol, Market Diversification, and a Call for Federal Support
U.S. Tariffs Miss Canada — But Newfoundland and Labrador Isn’t Taking Chances Although Canada was spared from the latest wave of U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is warning that the reprieve may only be temporary. Speaking at the annual “An Evening with the Premier” fundraiser, Continue reading
Mark Carney Says Brexit Prepared Him for Trump’s Trade War: Why His Experience May Be Canada’s Secret Weapon
Liberal Leader Points to Central Banking Career to Bolster Economic Credibility in Election Campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is drawing a sharp line between experience and ideology as he faces off against Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff regime and a heated federal election campaign. During a stop in Oakville, Ontario on Saturday, Carney told supporters that Continue reading
Canada Declares Its Friendship With the United States Is Over: What That Means for the Future of North American Relations
A Historic Partnership Fractures Under the Weight of Tariffs and Tensions In an extraordinary moment that marks a turning point in North American geopolitics, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney officially declared that Canada’s longstanding friendship and strategic partnership with the United States is “over.” The announcement, made during a national address from Parliament Hill on Continue reading
Canada Issues New Travel Advisory for United States After ‘American Pie’ Actor Jasmine Mooney Detained
Tighter Entry Scrutiny Prompts Canadian Government to Warn Travelers In a significant update to its travel guidance, Canada has issued a revised advisory for citizens planning to visit the United States, citing concerns over increased scrutiny at U.S. borders. The update, issued on April 4, 2025, follows the high-profile detention of Canadian actor Jasmine Mooney, Continue reading
Canada to Invest Billions in Expanding Domestic AI Compute Infrastructure
Compute is the backbone of artificial intelligence (AI). It powers the vast data processing and complex algorithms that drive AI advancements. In Canada, the need for cutting-edge AI infrastructure is critical to maintaining its leadership in the global AI ecosystem. The Canadian government is committed to ensuring that businesses, researchers, and innovators have access to Continue reading
Freezing Rain to Make Montreal Streets Slippery Tuesday Morning Can Make Commute Difficult for Drivers
Montreal residents are being warned of hazardous road and sidewalk conditions on Tuesday morning as freezing rain is set to hit the region. Environment Canada has issued weather warnings and special bulletins for southern Quebec, with icy conditions expected to impact the morning commute. When and Where Freezing Rain Will Hit According to Jean-Philippe Bégin, Continue reading