Montrealers mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine with rally of solidarity
Lola Kalder / citynews - Montrealers gathered at Phillips Square Saturday to mark four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, honouring those killed and renewing calls for continued global support. The rally brought together members of the city’s Ukrainian community and suppor…
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'Nothing's changing': Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
sootoday - CALGARY — Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year. Angry red, diamond shapes outline skin grafts on his legs. Mottled grey and purple skin covers his feet.
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In first interview, Canada’s envoy to Greenland says new post seeks ‘concrete’ gains
News Staff / citynews - NUUK — The diplomat Canada has posted to Greenland says the new consulate should lead to “concrete” gains for Canadians, while locals urge Ottawa to expand existing trade and cultural ties with the Danish territory. “This just kicks things into a new phas…
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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets
sootoday - OTTAWA — Transport Canada has certified General Dynamics' Gulfstream G500 and G600 business jets, following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Five things Canadians should know about the U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling
sootoday - OTTAWA — The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a set of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a landmark ruling Friday — but that decision didn't affect all duties on Canadian goods entering the United States.
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Ahead of the PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'
Dylan Robertson / nationalobserver - India's envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010.
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Democrats say they’re escalating investigation into Gordie Howe bridge debacle
News Staff / citynews - WASHINGTON — Democrats say they are escalating an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Democrats allege Trump’s social media post last week came hours after Commerce Secretar…
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Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz in drill as a new round of nuclear talks begins
sootoday - GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
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Carney will announce defence industrial strategy today
Kyle Duggan / nationalobserver - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada's domestic defence industry.
- Critics mobilize: op-eds, editorials and political pushback (8)
- Industry reacts: jobs, investment and supply-chain opportunities (5)
- On the ground in Montreal: Carney unveils 'Buy Canadian' plan (10)
- Ottawa vows sovereignty: diversifying procurement away from U.S. suppliers (4)
Critics mobilize: op-eds, editorials and political pushback
Industry reacts: jobs, investment and supply-chain opportunities
On the ground in Montreal: Carney unveils 'Buy Canadian' plan
Ottawa vows sovereignty: diversifying procurement away from U.S. suppliers
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Ottawa faces calls to send essential fuel to Cuba as US widens its oil blockade
Dylan Robertson / nationalobserver - Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing mounting calls to speak out against the United States for widening its restrictions on fuel reaching Cuba, or to send aid to the country.
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Ottawa expects Ukrainian emergency visa holders to return after war ends
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - That's in spite of comments from Immigration Minister Lena Diab, who recently acknowledged that many Ukrainians who came to Canada on temporary visas are here to stay.
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Janice Charette named Canada’s chief trade negotiator with U.S.
Ian Bailey / theglobeandmail - Former Privy Council clerk and high commissioner to U.K. to work closely with ambassador Mark Wiseman, PMO says
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China drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors
Dylan Robertson / theglobeandmail - Canadians will no longer be required to get visas for 30-days stays, starting Tuesday until at least the end of 2026, China’s Foreign Ministry says
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Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
sootoday - OTTAWA — Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries.
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200,000 people expected to gather in Toronto in support of Iran protests
sootoday - TORONTO — A major rally is set to march down Yonge Street in North York today as Toronto police expect more than 200,000 people to gather in solidarity with anti-government protesters in Iran.
- Arrest after alleged threat against Toronto Iran protesters (2)
- Exiled Iranians rally globally, urging international pressure on Tehran (4)
- Hundreds of thousands fill Yonge Street, demanding Tehran accountability (7)
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Indian man pleads guilty to plotting Sikh separatist’s assassination in NYC
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said.
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Canadian minister Dominic Leblanc embarks on major trade mission to Mexico
The Canadian Press / nationalobserver - Dominic LeBlanc will be in Mexico from Sunday to Friday with hundreds of delegates representing Canadian businesses, industry associations and partners from across the country.
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Europe looks to boost its security, urges U.S. to ‘repair and revive trust’
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - French President Emmanuel Macron also told the Munich Security Conference that Europe had to become a geopolitical power given the Russian threat would not disappear.
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Quebec political, business leaders tout Montreal as ideal to host NATO defence bank
sootoday - MONTREAL — The Quebec government joined Montreal's business and political leaders to bolster the city's candidacy to become the global headquarters for the proposed international Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB).
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2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
sootoday - HAVANA (AP) — Two Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid docked in Cuba on Thursday as a U.S. blockade deepens the island’s energy crisis . The ships arrived two weeks after U.S.
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