OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival’s turf today on the federal election trail. Poilievre is slated to hold a press conference in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, where Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning to win a seat. The […] Events
The Canadian government has invited representatives from U.S. banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. for a meeting, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after U.S. President Donald Trump complained that American banks have trouble doing business in Canada. Bank of America Corp. is also among the firms invited, the people said. Details of […] Other
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with Australia’s top economic figures in the face of growing global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs regime. This follows similar meetings late Tuesday with the heads of Australia’s big banks and super funds. Economics
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said new US tariffs on cars and light trucks are a “direct attack” on workers in the auto sector as he prepared to return to Ottawa to plan the government’s response with members of his cabinet. Economics
A portrait of Donald Trump that he said was “purposefully distorted” was removed from a wall at the Colorado state Capitol where it had been since 2019. After Trump posted complaints about the painting on his Truth Social platform, Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, a Republican, asked that it be taken down and replaced […] Other
Food Bank provides help with dignity Kudos to the Calgary Food Bank for providing emergency food to Calgarians struggling to meet their basic needs in our downtown. The new location is much more accessible. Importantly, the method of delivery is done with dignity. Over the past few years, Calgarians in need have indicated that a […] Other
Mexico’s inflation slowed more than expected in the first half of March, as the central bank is set to meet this week to consider a sixth straight rate cut and likely a second straight half-point reduction. Economics
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa Friday morning, Poilievre said his plan for “more boots, less suits” will expand training halls and provide direct grants and faster access to employment insurance for apprentices […] Society
An European Central Bank interest-rate cut at the next meeting currently looks likely, said Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras, adding that it’s too early to say for certain that such a move will happen. Other
