P.E.I. college cuts programs amid international permit cap
April 13, 2025, 5:20 pm
A college in Prince Edward Island has been forced to suspend several academic programs for the forthcoming school year due to Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits. The decision follows projections of an 83 percent decline in international enrollments, which poses significant financial and operational challenges. The move reflects broader concerns over how changing federal policies are affecting post-secondary institutions.
theglobeandmail.com / P.E.I. college cuts programs citing Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits
thestar.com / P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits
winnipegfreepress.com / P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits
3 stories from 3 sources in 5 days ago #federal #economy #immigration #education #pei +
PEI confirms measles cases among unvaccinated travellers
April 11, 2025, 1:21 pm
Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles among unvaccinated residents who recently traveled within Canada, marking the province’s first measles cases since 2013. The discovery has prompted public health alerts and further investigation to determine the source of transmission and prevent wider spread. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of vaccination as a critical measure to combat outbreaks, and the confirmed cases serve as a timely reminder of the persistent risks posed by infectious diseases in susceptible populations.
theglobeandmail.com / Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island
thestar.com / Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island
cbc.ca / 2 cases of measles confirmed on Prince Edward Island, in adults who travelled within Canada
3 stories from 3 sources in 7 days ago #provincial #healthcare #pei #measels +
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
3 stories from 3 sources in 7 days ago #politics #parliament #us-relations #law #publicpolicy +
UPEI apologizes for removing controversial artwork amid backlash
April 11, 2025, 10:21 am
Three news reports detail the incident at the University of Prince Edward Island following the removal of a painting that offended some American faculty members. The controversy erupted over the portrayal in the lemming-themed artwork, sparking an outcry regarding cultural sensitivity and the limits of artistic expression on campus. In response, the university issued a formal apology and indicated plans to review its art policies, highlighting the tension between creative freedom and stakeholder sensitivities.
ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa-Charlottetown artist wins apology over censorship of politically charged painting
nationalpost.com / Canadian university apologizes for asking artist to remove his ‘political’ painting
torontosun.com / P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
theglobeandmail.com / University of PEI apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
thestar.com / P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
winnipegfreepress.com / P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
6 stories from 6 sources in 7 days ago #us-relations #education #culture #pei #politics +
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
35 stories from 9 sources in 8 days ago #politics #provincial #economy #trade #us-relations +
P.E.I. Unveils 2025-26 Budget with Record Deficit
April 10, 2025, 3:21 pm
The Prince Edward Island government has unveiled its 2025-26 fiscal budget, projecting a record deficit of nearly $184 million on a total of about $3.5 billion. The announcement comes amid economic uncertainty and growing concerns about fiscal sustainability. Critics and analysts are scrutinizing the figures as a signal of the province’s challenging economic future, while government officials defend the figures as a necessary adjustment in light of demographic pressures and changing market conditions.
theglobeandmail.com / P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty
thestar.com / P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty
winnipegfreepress.com / P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty
cbc.ca / P.E.I. projects record $183.9M deficit in budget designed with population growth, trade war in mind
4 stories from 4 sources in 8 days ago #politics #provincial #economy #finance #budget +
Artist challenges censorship over politically charged college painting
April 10, 2025, 11:21 am
An artist in residence at a P.E.I. college has accused school officials of censoring a politically charged painting featuring lemmings with a U.S. flag motif. The artist claims that the college’s decision to suppress the work infringes on creative freedom and stifles political expression. This controversy has sparked debates over institutional censorship and the limits of administrative oversight in educational settings.
thestar.com / Artist accuses P.E.I. college of censoring political painting of lemmings, U.S. flag
winnipegfreepress.com / Artist accuses P.E.I. college of censoring political painting of lemmings, U.S. flag
2 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago #politics #us-relations #education #culture #pei +
Atlantic Canada Braces for Late-Season Winter Weather Disruptions
April 8, 2025, 10:21 am
Multiple reports from Atlantic Canada describe a resurgence of winter weather conditions interrupting spring with snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain. Updates from Halifax and other areas highlight hazardous travel conditions and unexpected weather patterns, prompting warnings for commuters and residents. Authorities are urging caution as forecasts indicate continued disruptions, affecting transportation and daily routines in the region.
globalnews.ca / East Coast’s reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain
thestar.com / East Coast's reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain
winnipegfreepress.com / East Coast’s reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain
3 stories from 3 sources in 10 days ago #provincial #environment #novascotia #newbrunswick #pei +
Canada imposes strict matching auto tariffs as industry braces impact
April 3, 2025, 9:22 pm
Two reports focus on Canada’s swift policy response to U.S. auto tariffs. The federal decision to impose matching tariffs on American vehicles comes as consumers and the domestic auto industry prepare for significant market shifts. The coverage examines the potential economic fallout and the government’s efforts to shield local interests.
winnipegfreepress.com / Race against tariffs: consumers, auto industry brace for impact
theglobeandmail.com / Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
thehub.ca / ‘The liberal democratic world order is under attack’: Darrell Bricker on Canadians’ changing attitudes to free trade in the face of Trump’s tariffs
thestar.com / Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board
theglobeandmail.com / Carney announces 25% tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles not compliant with CUSMA
torontosun.com / BREAKING: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
thestar.com / Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
globalnews.ca / Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty
winnipegfreepress.com / Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty
9 stories from 6 sources in 15 days ago #provincial #economy #trade #us-relations #globaltrade +
Trump Tariffs Spur Rapid Market Shifts and Heightened Policy Responses
April 3, 2025, 12:23 pm
Multiple outlets report on President Trump’s aggressive tariff measures that are reshaping North American trade and market dynamics. Coverage spans warnings about voter backlash, reports of stock market plunges—including sharply falling Canadian apparel shares—as well as cross‐border political propositions such as matching auto tariffs and new levies announced by Canada. Analysts and business leaders warn of long‐term economic and diplomatic repercussions.
winnipegfreepress.com / Trump’s tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlash
winnipegfreepress.com / These are the places affected by Trump’s tariffs
calgaryherald.com / Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved but remain wary after no additional tariff hit from U.S.
winnipegfreepress.com / Stellantis temporarily halting production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico
winnipegfreepress.com / Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement
theglobeandmail.com / Ontario Premier would support a matching U.S. tariff on autos, but says decision is up to Carney
thestar.com / Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty
winnipegfreepress.com / Zambia’s US-based soccer stars warned off China tournament due to travel limits
torontosun.com / CHARLEBOIS: Make no mistake, Canada still at war with world’s largest markets
winnipegfreepress.com / Serbian student protesters head to Strasbourg on bicycles to seek EU support
10 stories from 5 sources in 15 days ago #politics #foreignpolicy #economy #trade #us-relations +
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