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Canada’s Retaliation Over Tariffs Leaves U.S. Wine Industry Facing $1 Billion Loss
18 Apr

Canada’s Retaliation Over Tariffs Leaves U.S. Wine Industry Facing $1 Billion Loss

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Ottawa, April 18, 2025: The American wine industry is reeling from a sharp economic blow as a result of escalating trade tensions with Canada. In retaliation to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Canadian provinces have removed American alcoholic beverages—including wine—from store shelves, triggering a projected $1 billion loss for U.S. wineries.California, the heart of the U.S. wine export business, has taken the biggest hit. Wineries in the state now face overstocked inventories and slumping export orders due to Canada’s sudden restrictions. Analysts say the financial damage will worsen the longer these trade barriers persist.This fallout is just one chapter…
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Canada’s PM Mark Carney Labels China as Nation’s Top Security Concern During Election Debate
18 Apr

Canada’s PM Mark Carney Labels China as Nation’s Top Security Concern During Election Debate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared China the most significant security threat facing the country, a bold statement made during Thursday night’s high-stakes English-language federal leaders’ debate in Montreal. Without direct prompting, Carney stated, “I think the biggest security threat to Canada is China,” shifting the debate's tone to foreign policy and national security. Carney’s remarks come amid a tense global backdrop, with his administration already benefiting from rising anxieties around US President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic and geopolitical moves. Throughout the debate, Carney consistently circled back to the evolving Canada-US relationship, emphasizing that Ottawa must now…
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Donald Trump Poses Biggest Threat to Canadian Economy, Says PM Mark Carney Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute
18 Apr

Donald Trump Poses Biggest Threat to Canadian Economy, Says PM Mark Carney Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has identified the US President Donald Trump as the single greatest threat to Canada’s economic stability, citing the continued escalation of the trade war initiated by the Republican leader. Carney’s remarks came during a fiery federal leaders’ debate ahead of the April 28, 2025, Canada election, where he faced off with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP head Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois chief Yves-François Blanchet. Carney emphasized the importance of unified action between Canada's provinces and territories to fortify the national economy in the face of mounting US trade pressure. “The path…
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Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Clash Over Trump and Trade Policy in High-Stakes English Debate
18 Apr

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Clash Over Trump and Trade Policy in High-Stakes English Debate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): The spotlight was on Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Thursday night as Canada's leading political voices went head-to-head in the only English-language debate of the federal election, with US President Donald Trump and his economic policies dominating the conversation. Set against the backdrop of escalating US tariffs, the four major federal parties gathered in Montreal to pitch their platforms just days before advance polls open. The tone was combative, particularly between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, as both vied to prove they’re best equipped to counter the Trump administration’s aggressive trade stance. Trump…
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Canada Braces for Economic Storm as U.S. Tariffs Threaten Deep Recession
17 Apr

Canada Braces for Economic Storm as U.S. Tariffs Threaten Deep Recession

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Ottawa, April 17, 2025: Canada's central bank has sounded the alarm, warning of a looming deep recession as trade tensions with the United States escalate. The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.75 percent—the first pause after seven consecutive cuts—citing uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs and the threat of a prolonged global trade war.Governor Tiff Macklem acknowledged the gravity of the moment, calling it a “once-in-a-century economic shock.” He admitted the central bank could not offer reliable forecasts and instead laid out two stark scenarios. In the best-case outcome, tariffs are gradually rolled back through negotiation, leading…
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Four major party leader in french leaders’ debate draws out spirited exchanges on pipelines, immigration and Trump
17 Apr

Four major party leader in french leaders’ debate draws out spirited exchanges on pipelines, immigration and Trump

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MONTREAL (National Times): The leaders of Canada’s four main political parties will square off for a second and final leaders’ debate tonight in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff on Wednesday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time before the April 28 vote, after a first debate that saw them spar on pipelines, the economy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Carney is leading in the polls and was the frequent target of attacks from his rivals yesterday. Poilievre accused Carney…
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Trump’s Tariffs, Economic Risks Dominate Canadian Election Talk as Carney Steps Up Attacks
17 Apr

Trump’s Tariffs, Economic Risks Dominate Canadian Election Talk as Carney Steps Up Attacks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Ottawa, April 17, 2025: With just days left before Canadians head to the polls, Prime Minister Mark Carney has zeroed in on U.S. President Donald Trump as the defining issue of the 2025 federal election. In a fiery French-language debate held in Montreal, Carney asked voters to consider who is best prepared to face the economic and diplomatic turbulence stirred by Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda.Carney, who took over Liberal leadership earlier this year after Justin Trudeau stepped down, has portrayed himself as the steady hand needed to defend Canada's economy. He used the debate platform to highlight his credentials as a…
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Lights, camera, Alberta! Boosting cultural industries
17 Apr

Lights, camera, Alberta! Boosting cultural industries

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta's government is boosting the economy by investing in cultural industries, putting a spotlight on Alberta for film, television, music and publishing opportunities. Budget 2025 invests $8 million in the Alberta Media Fund to support the province’s creative sectors. This investment will continue the momentum of Alberta’s growing cultural industries by creating jobs and developing skilled local talent. Behind the scenes, the Film and Television Tax Credit is revitalizing communities across the province, including communities in rural Alberta. These productions are expected to spend about $1.5 billion in Alberta across a range of industries, generating an estimated…
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Alberta acts to end maltreatment in sport
17 Apr

Alberta acts to end maltreatment in sport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Harassment and abuse have no place in Alberta, or in the province’s sport system. Sport is for everyone – no Albertan should remain on the sidelines for fear of maltreatment when playing the sports they love. With a $3-million investment, Alberta’s government is taking meaningful action to ensure every Albertan can participate in sport safely, confidently and with dignity. In partnership with the Alberta Sport Leadership Association, Alberta’s government is creating a new Safe Sport Strategy that will encourage quality programming in safe sporting environments, empowering Albertans to get off the sidelines and into the game. Alberta’s…
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Indian Student Outflow Declines Sharply: Canada, US, UK See First Simultaneous Drop in 4 Years
17 Apr

Indian Student Outflow Declines Sharply: Canada, US, UK See First Simultaneous Drop in 4 Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, World News, ,
New Delhi (National Times): In a major reversal of recent trends, the number of Indian students heading abroad has seen a steep and simultaneous decline across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, the top three global education destinations. This marks the first time in four years that all three countries have recorded a dip at the same time, according to an analysis by The Indian Express based on official visa data. In 2024, student visa approvals for Indians dropped by at least 25 percent in all three nations: Canada recorded a 32% decline, with the number of study…
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