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EU Parliament chief Metsola says Australia, New Zealand could follow Canada toward associate EU membership

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has told Euronews that countries including Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in becoming “associate members” of the European Union as like-minded nations seek…

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EU and Canada are stronger together, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed the proposal of becoming an "associate member" of the European Union, saying Europe and Canada were stronger together ‌and should deepen ties…

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Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member

Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member President Donald Trump pulled out one of his favorite words as he threatened retaliation if…

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Highlights from Von der Leyen’s State of the Union: Pushes Security Pact, AI Caution and Closer Canada Ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for EU states to form a new partnership with Canada and tackle climate change, competition from China and other major…

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Von der Leyen Pitches Canada as First “Associate Member” of EU, Unveils Security and AI Plans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday, calling for a stronger and more independent Europe as the bloc…

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EU Parliament to open office in Canada

The European Parliament is to open an office in Canada, Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced. The announcement comes two days before Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to attend…

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Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Move Adds Fuel to Tensions With Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America" on Thursday, escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.…

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Canada’s Carney to attend EU’s State of the Union

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will join European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the most high-profile political moment in the EU's calendar, amid a worsening rift between the…

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India-linked organized crime expands overseas

An international law enforcement operation targeting India-linked organized crime has underscored how criminal syndicates that once operated primarily within India have evolved into sophisticated transnational networks spanning North America, Europe…

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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, marking the first significant test of the…

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FIFA president insists on allowing Iran to play in World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed his commitment Wednesday to facilitating Iran’s participation in the World Cup in the U.S. later this year despite the ongoing war between the two nations.…

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Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island

Canada said it plans to provide assistance to Cuba while the island grapples with fuel shortages after Washington moved to choke off Cuba's oil supplies. Washington has escalated a pressure…

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Blizzards in North America, Heat Emergencies in Australia as Weather Extremes Intensify

Toronto is beginning the lengthy process of digging itself out from the largest snowfall in the city’s history, even as parts of the United States remain paralyzed by a powerful…

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Navigating Uncertainty: Carney’s Call for Collaboration

Leadership, in its truest sense, emerges not just in times of triumph but in moments of global uncertainty and doubt. Recent remarks by Carney at Davos have reignited a debate…

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World order ‘in midst of rupture,’ Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of global fissures beyond US threats to Greenland. "We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false, that the strongest…

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Microsoft to invest heavily in Canada over next two years

Microsoft Corporation announced on Tuesday that it plans to increase its total artificial intelligence investments in Canada to 19 billion Canadian dollars ($13.7 billion) over the period from 2023 to…

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Canada exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision

Despite the fact many Canadian artists have featured in Eurovision – most famously Céline Dion, who won in 1988 for Switzerland - Canada has never participated in the world's largest…

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Canada warns travelers with ‘X’ gender passports they may not be allowed into US

Canada updated its travel advisory for the United States, warning travelers with an "X" gender marker on their passports that they may not be allowed to enter the country. "While…

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Canada, Mexico eye stronger ties amid Trump tariff threat

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mexico on Thursday for talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as both seek common ground in approaching critical trade talks with the US…

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Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state

Canada will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the U.N. General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This aligns Canada…

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Trump says US to impose 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or…

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Dozens hospitalised as heatwave descends on North America

Dozens of people have been hospitalised for heat-related illnesses as the summer's first major heat wave descends on eastern North America. More than 150 people fell ill at an outdoor…

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Canada signs defense pact with EU

Scrambling to reduce Canada's dependence on the Donald Trump-led U.S., the country's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday signed a security and defense partnership with the European Union. The aim…

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Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’

Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada "is not for sale" as the president raised the prospect of the country becoming the 51st US state while welcoming the prime…

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Carney’s Liberals win Canada election, will form minority government

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but CTV News predicted they would fall short of the majority government he had wanted to…

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Canada votes under the shadow of Vancouver tragedy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wrapped up their campaigns on a somber note on Sunday after at least 11 people died when a man drove…

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What we know about the Vancouver car ramming attack

Eleven people were killed after a suspected car ramming attack in the Canadian city of Vancouver on Saturday. The incident, which took place at the annual Lapu Lapu festival celebrating…

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Tragic Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival: Lives Lost and Inquiries Underway

Several individuals lost their lives in Vancouver on Saturday. Numerous others sustained injuries. A driver violently drove into a crowd attending a Filipino street festival in the western Canadian city.…

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Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls

More than 7 million Canadians have cast their ballots in advance, setting a new record for early voter turnout, Elections Canada says. Advance polling stations were open across the country…

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Canada’s prime minister announces snap election in April

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent kicked off their election campaigns on Sunday before the vote on April 28th. New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and…

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Brussels Entertains—Then Shuts Down—Canada’s EU Dreams

Brussels responded positively to a recent poll indicating Canadian interest in joining the European Union—before swiftly clarifying that such a prospect is not feasible. The survey, conducted by Abacus Data…

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Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister

Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results showed on Sunday. Carney…

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Jack Daniel’s hits out at Canada pulling US alcohol

Canadian provinces pulling US alcohol off store shelves in response to Trump trade policy is "worse than tariffs", the boss of Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman has said. Several Canadian provinces,…

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‘No room left’ for a deal: Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs take effect Tuesday

President Donald Trump reaffirmed plans to impose new 25 percent tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian goods beginning Tuesday, likely triggering a trade war with the United States’ biggest trading…

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Liberal Party of Canadian PM Trudeau to choose new leader on March 9

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party said late on Thursday it will choose a new leader on March 9 ahead of the 2025 elections for which polls show…

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Mexican America or the 51st State? Mexican and Canadian Leaders Reject Trump’s Bold Proposals

In a week marked by geopolitical surprises, leaders of Canada and Mexico responded firmly to provocative proposals from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who floated ideas ranging from renaming the Gulf…

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Who could replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister?

Justin Trudeau's nine years as Canadian prime minister is coming to an end after he announced he will step down as leader of the governing Liberal Party. It means his…

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Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said.…

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What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada’s leadership crisis?

The head of a Canadian political party that has been keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power says he will vote in favor of a motion of no-confidence, effectively assuring…

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Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government…

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Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths

The rate of medical assistance in dying - also known as euthanasia - has grown in Canada for the fifth straight year, albeit at a slower pace. The country released…

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Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu

A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s hospital, in what is believed to be Canada’s first human case of bird flu. “This was a healthy teenager…

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Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada’s immigration targets

Canada has announced a sharp cut in the number of immigrants it allows into the country in an effort to "pause population growth", marking a notable shift in policy for…

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Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader

Canada expelled six Indian diplomats including the high commissioner, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in Canada.…

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Canada turning away more foreigners

Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with official documents, according to government…

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Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas

Canada, following the lead of the United States and European Union, said it would impose a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric vehicles and announced a 25% tariff on…

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Canada to pull children of diplomats out of Israel

The Canadian government said it has decided to pull the children and guardians of its diplomats out of Israel, amid fears of a widened conflict in the Middle East, the…

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Canada to send 2,000 unarmed rockets, other arms to Ukraine

Canada soon plans to start sending a total of about 2,000 surplus unarmed rockets to Ukraine as well as a selection of other weapons, Defence Minister Bill Blair said on…

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Canada to restore right of citizens born abroad to pass citizenship to children also born outside country

Canada plans to restore the right of citizens born abroad to pass their citizenship to children also born outside the country, following a court ruling that a “first-generation limit” in…

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Canada reinstates some visa requirements for Mexicans

OTTAWA/MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) - Canada reinstated some visa requirements for Mexican nationals, Mexico said, while threatening to do the same in return for Canadian visitors. The move by Canada is…

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Former Canadian PM Mulroney, driver of US free trade deal, dies aged 84

(Reuters) - Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who struck a free trade deal with the U.S. but whose legacy was marred by revelations of improper business dealings with…

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Canada to invest about $202 mln to procure air defense systems

(Reuters) - Canada will invest C$273.5 million ($201.96 million) to procure air defense and anti-drone systems on an urgent basis to bolster the defense capabilities of armed forces deployed under…

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Canada extends ban on foreign ownership of housing by two years

By Kanishka Singh Canada announced a two-year extension to a ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing, saying the step was aimed at addressing worries about Canadians being priced out…

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Canada braces for possible wave of business bankruptcies

A fifth to a quarter have not paid pandemic-time govt support Insolvencies rose 38% in first 11 months of 2023-official data By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA (Reuters) - Thousands of Canadian…

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Canada cap on international students should help ease rent pressure -BoC governor

OTTAWA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Canada's move to cap the number of international students should help address the challenge of rising rents, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told the…

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Royal Bank of Canada gets nod for $10 bln purchase of HSBC unit

By Nivedita Balu Dec 21 (Reuters) - Canada approved Royal Bank of Canada's C$13.5 billion dollars ($10.2 billion) acquisition of HSBC's domestic unit, in a deal that would further tighten…

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Canada says all cars and trucks must be zero emission by 2035, industry unhappy

By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, (Reuters) - Canada released final regulations mandating that all passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks sold by 2035 must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), part of…

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