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Ontario leader calls for snap election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, on Wednesday triggered a snap election, saying he needs a strong four-year mandate to fight the tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump. Doug Ford, leader of the Progressive...
Canada inquiry found no evidence of 'traitors’ in parliament, but warns against disinformation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A public inquiry on foreign interference in Canada concluded Tuesday that while some foreign entities tried to interfere in the country's elections, its democratic institutions remain "robust,” but warned against the danger of misinformation. ...
Canadian PM hopeful lays out plan to fight Trump's tariff threats 'where it hurts'
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Chrystia Freeland, the former finance minister who is running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister, said Monday Canada needs to release a “retaliation list” of goods the country would target if U.S. President Donald Trump makes good on his...
Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindle
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The world's focus will be on the remaining survivors of Nazi Germany's atrocities on Monday as world leaders and royalty join them for commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The main observances take place at the site in...
Trudeau says Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday American consumers will pay more whenever President Donald Trump decides to apply sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Thursday that he still plans to tariff...
Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war'
TORONTO (AP) — Canada's outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country's oil rich province of Alberta are both confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Feb. 1. Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith will argue that Canada is the...
Protesters mar former finance minister's campaign launch for Canada's next prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters and a significant endorsement of her rival for the Liberal Party leadership marred former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's campaign launch on Sunday for the job of Canada's next prime minister. It was Freeland's abrupt resignation as...
Then and now: What has changed as Trump returns to the White House
NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump arrived in Washington in 2017 just before his first inauguration, he was a stranger to most in town. As the only president in history without prior experience in public office or the military, it was unclear how he would govern. Not this time. ...
Canadian foreign minister warns of 'Trump tariff tax' on Americans as threat of 25% tariff looms
TORONTO (AP) — Canada's foreign minister on Friday warned Americans they will be paying a “Trump tariff tax” if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a threat to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said that Canada is ready to...
Ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is running to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau's exit as prime minister, said she is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. Freeland said Friday in a statement posted on X...
