Mark Carney Confronts Trade and Election-Related Economic Pressures
April 20, 2025, 6:20 am
These articles provide a focused examination of former central banker Mark Carney as he navigates challenges stemming from disruptive U.S. trade policies and an upcoming political election. The pieces highlight the economic pressures and policy conflicts that have put Carney under intense professional scrutiny. They document how the turbulent trade environment intersects with political dynamics, testing his resilience and expertise in handling complex international economic issues.
ottawacitizen.com / Thousands come out to hear Mark Carney speak at rally in Nepean
ledevoir.com / Mark Carney s’envole vers les Maritimes après un rassemblement à Ottawa
nationalpost.com / Mark Carney’s office helps get imported Vegemite back on Toronto cafe ‘s shelves
globalnews.ca / Between Trump’s trade war and an election, Carney undergoes baptism by fire
thestar.com / Between Trump's trade chaos and an election, Mark Carney undergoes a baptism by fire
winnipegfreepress.com / Between Trump’s trade chaos and an election, Mark Carney undergoes a baptism by fire
permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 29 hours ago #federal #economy #finance #trade #globaltrade +
New Brunswick Celebrates Initiative Promoting Canadian Basketball Roots
April 20, 2025, 6:20 am
These stories focus on a local initiative in New Brunswick aimed at celebrating and reinvigorating pride in Canada’s basketball heritage. The pieces detail how a small mill town is actively promoting the nation’s deep basketball roots as part of a broader cultural and patriotic revival. They underscore efforts to educate the public about Canada’s historical contributions to the sport while fostering community engagement around a cherished national pastime.
globalnews.ca / New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball’s Canadian roots
theglobeandmail.com / New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball’s Canadian roots
thestar.com / New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball's Canadian roots
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 29 hours ago #politics #federal #us-relations #culture #newbrunswick +
Canadian frozen pastry recall over salmonella risk
April 19, 2025, 7:20 pm
Canadian authorities have issued an urgent alert regarding the recall of frozen pastries due to potential salmonella contamination. The products, distributed in several provinces, were removed from the marketplace following inspections that identified health risks. Both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada provided details on the affected brands and advised consumers to check their purchases and avoid consumption. The recall highlights efforts to protect public health by preventing any further spread of foodborne illness associated with these products.
ledevoir.com / Des pâtisseries surgelées sont rappelées au Québec et dans quatre autres provinces
thestar.com / Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA
winnipegfreepress.com / Frozen pastries recalled in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and N.S.: CFIA
citynews.ca / Health Canada recalls 10 frozen Italian pastries
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 40 hours ago #federal #trade #publicpolicy #business #consumer +
Investigate Missing New Brunswick Woman Case
April 18, 2025, 6:20 pm
Local police and a major crime unit are investigating the tragic case of a 26-year-old woman who was reported missing and later found dead in Maces Bay on the Bay of Fundy. Authorities are examining timelines, potential foul play, and any irregularities related to her disappearance. The investigation has raised community concerns and highlights procedural questions in handling missing persons cases. Officials are urging anyone with information to step forward as the inquiry continues in hopes of uncovering further details.
thestar.com / Major crime unit investigating after missing New Brunswick woman found dead
winnipegfreepress.com / Major crime unit investigating after missing New Brunswick woman found dead
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 2 days ago #provincial #crime #law #justice #security +
New Brunswick reviews NB Power utility amid soaring rate complaints
April 14, 2025, 11:21 am
In response to skyrocketing power rates and public outcry over rising utility bills, the New Brunswick government has initiated a comprehensive review of NB Power, the province’s Crown‐owned electric utility. Authorities are assessing all potential options—including restructuring and pricing reforms—to address the mounting consumer concerns and ensure more affordable energy. This inquiry follows widespread debates and official complaints about NB Power’s service and billing practices, prompting a thorough evaluation of the utility’s operations and long‐term sustainability.
theglobeandmail.com / Soaring power rates forcing New Brunswick to consider ‘all options’ for future of utility, Holt says
thestar.com / Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider 'all options' for future of utility
winnipegfreepress.com / Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider ‘all options’ for future of utility
citynews.ca / Soaring power rates forcing N.B. to consider ‘all options’ for future of utility
globalnews.ca / New Brunswick announces ‘comprehensive review’ of NB Power
permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 7 days ago #provincial #budget #energy #newbrunswick #consumer +
Honoring Antonine Maillet with a Memorial Funeral Service
April 12, 2025, 2:20 pm
Two stories report on a funeral held for the acclaimed Acadian playwright and author Antonine Maillet following her death in February. The event in Moncton featured musical tributes and theatrical performances celebrating her significant contributions to literature and theater. The coverage captures the community’s respectful farewell and enduring tribute to a cultural icon, emphasizing both the celebratory and somber facets of the event.
globalnews.ca / Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February
thestar.com / Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February
winnipegfreepress.com / Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 8 days ago #quebec #multiculturalism #culture #newbrunswick #novascotia +
Trump urges permanent daylight saving time while provinces await U.S. alignment
April 11, 2025, 1:21 pm
President Trump has expressed his support for abandoning biannual clock changes, urging Congress to implement permanent daylight saving time. His call, made via social media and echoed in news reports, advocates for extended evening daylight and a consistent schedule. Canadian provinces interested in a similar permanent change are waiting for U.S. regulatory adjustments to accompany the shift. The debate highlights ongoing discussions across North America regarding the merits and drawbacks of current timekeeping practices and the potential economic and social benefits of a unified time system.
globalnews.ca / Trump backs permanent daylight saving time. Could it lead to a change?
winnipegfreepress.com / Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time
citynews.ca / Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep U.S. on daylight saving time
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 9 days ago #politics #parliament #us-relations #law #publicpolicy +
Canada hit by escalating U.S. tariffs affect trade and local businesses
April 11, 2025, 5:21 am
A series of reports detail how escalating U.S. tariff policies and related trade measures are impacting Canada economically. One story notes that China has raised tariffs on U.S. goods, intensifying the trade war, while another covers Prime Minister Mark Carney’s suspension of his election campaign to address the fallout from these tariffs. Further reports reveal that Canadians expect personal financial impact, with duty‐free shops and small food manufacturers suffering declining sales and pressured supply chains due to retaliatory tariff actions.
nationalpost.com / Michael Higgins: Carney’s new Project Fear is to scare Canadians into voting for him
torontosun.com / SNOBELEN: Canada needs leadership to rescue economy from Trump’s blender
torontosun.com / SHAPIRO: Trump’s tariff decision a reality-driven U-turn
nationalpost.com / Carney leaving ‘instructions’ to help next government prepare for Trump
globalnews.ca / ‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.
torontosun.com / Canada/US tariff negotiations will begin this May: Carney
theglobeandmail.com / New Brunswick’s tiny Campobello Island gets special tariff exemption
theglobeandmail.com / Mark Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Donald Trump’s tariffs
nationalpost.com / Potential impact of Trump’s trade war on jobs and inflation sends U.S. consumer sentiment plunging
winnipegfreepress.com / Could Trump’s tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall
theglobeandmail.com / Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers avoid U.S.
citynews.ca / New Toronto bar responds to Trump tariffs with patriotism; accepts Canadian Tire money
torontosun.com / In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas
theglobeandmail.com / New Brunswick looks at selling government-owned Teslas in response to Trump tariffs
winnipegfreepress.com / Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
citynews.ca / Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
globalnews.ca / In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas
thestar.com / In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas
cbc.ca / Global economic slowdown from tariffs starting to impact Canada, Carney says after cabinet meeting
torontosun.com / Tariffs could cost them. They’re still standing by Trump.
nationalobserver.com / Carney in Ottawa for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations
nationalobserver.com / Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs and want Canada to fight back: poll
globalnews.ca / Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war
nationalpost.com / Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Carney suspends campaign to chair meeting as PM
torontosun.com / Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations
torontosun.com / Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
torontosun.com / Duty-free shops see business ’falling off the cliff’ as travellers shun U.S.
globalnews.ca / Ford to legislate ‘economic priority areas,’ remove trade barriers to fight Trump tariffs
theglobeandmail.com / For farmers of Souris, PEI, every pressing campaign issue is a hot potato
citynews.ca / China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% from Saturday
citynews.ca / Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations
citynews.ca / Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
citynews.ca / Duty-free shops see business ‘falling off the cliff’ as travellers shun U.S.
citynews.ca / Tariffs could spell end of the line for some smaller Canadian food makers: experts
permalink / 35 stories from 9 sources in 10 days ago #politics #provincial #economy #trade #us-relations +
Canadian Schools Halt US Field Trips Over Trade War Concerns
April 10, 2025, 7:21 am
Several Canadian school districts have taken precautionary measures by suspending or canceling planned field trips to the United States amid escalating trade tensions. Authorities in regions such as Surrey in British Columbia and parts of New Brunswick cited concerns over potential border disruptions and negative experiences for students as a result of the ongoing trade conflict. These decisions underscore a preventive approach to avoid the complications that may arise from uncertain cross-border operations during the dispute.
nationalpost.com / Some schools in Canada are suspending U.S. field trips to prevent ‘negative experiences at the border’
nationalobserver.com / Some Canadian schools put U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
globalnews.ca / Some Canadian schools suspend or cancel U.S. field trips amid trade war
theglobeandmail.com / Some schools in Canada are putting field trips to U.S. on hold amid trade war
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 11 days ago #politics #trade #us-relations #globaltrade #education +
Trump partial tariff pullback leaves Canadian imports impacted
April 10, 2025, 5:20 am
The news reports that despite President Trump’s announcement of a temporary suspension of some reciprocal tariff measures, the United States continues to impose a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports, affecting Canadian goods significantly. The reports highlight that while some tariffs were paused for 90 days, duties remain firmly in place, leaving Canadian exporters and importers to contend with increased costs and trade uncertainty. The development has sparked concerns regarding the stability of the trade relationship between the US and Canada.
thestar.com / B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'
globalnews.ca / Captain Canuck comes to save Canadians in trade war-inspired comic
nationalpost.com / America Avenue vs. Terry Fox Avenue: Ontario city considers changing street name
globalnews.ca / Eby directs B.C. government to scrap U.S. contracts ‘where viable’ amid Trump trade war
citynews.ca / Trump’s tariffs threaten to end quarter-century era of cheap goods for U.S. consumers
ottawacitizen.com / Here’s what the new U.S. ambassador says about Canada’s sovereignty
nationalpost.com / Randall Denley: Tax cuts are better tariff defence plan for Ontario than handouts
torontosun.com / WeightWatchers prepares to file for bankruptcy as stock plummets
citynews.ca / Ford ‘shocked’ that Canada not on Trump’s tariff pause list
torontosun.com / Trump figuring out next steps in global tariff battle
nationalpost.com / Jamie Sarkonak: Tariffs are to Trump what DEI is to the left
thestar.com / Trump's tariff turnaround shows he's vulnerable to pressure, says former negotiator
winnipegfreepress.com / Trump figuring out next steps in global tariff battle
globalnews.ca / New Brunswick companies feeling positive and negative impacts of U.S. trade war
torontosun.com / Tariffs create costly chaos for Amazon sellers — even the Trump supporters
torontosun.com / Poilievre condemns Trump for excluding Canada from tariff pause
nationalobserver.com / Trump's partial tariff pullback won't affect duties on Canadian imports
thestar.com / What Trump's tariff pause means for Canada + Toronto Public Health begins school suspensions over vaccine records
torontosun.com / Trump’s partial tariff pullback doesn’t affect duties on Canadian imports
torontosun.com / Trump tariff ’whiplash’ draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble
thestar.com / Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports
citynews.ca / Trump’s partial tariff pullback doesn’t affect duties on Canadian imports
permalink / 22 stories from 8 sources in 11 days ago #economy #trade #us-relations #globaltrade #business +
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