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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Canada Reschedules Leaders’ Debate So Voters Can Watch Hockey Playoff
16 Apr

Canada Reschedules Leaders’ Debate So Voters Can Watch Hockey Playoff

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National Times Bureau, April 16, 2025: In a moment that perfectly captured Canada’s twin passions for politics and hockey, the country’s French-language federal leaders’ debate was pushed forward two hours to avoid clashing with a Montreal Canadiens playoff game.Originally set for 8 p.m. ET on April 16, the debate now aired from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., giving citizens time to tune in to both events. The move came after concerns from NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet, who warned that the hockey game could crush viewership numbers. Their plea worked. Broadcaster Radio-Canada and the Leaders’ Debates…
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Bank of Canada Hits Pause on Rate Cuts Amid Tariff Turmoil, Warns of Deep Recession Risk
16 Apr

Bank of Canada Hits Pause on Rate Cuts Amid Tariff Turmoil, Warns of Deep Recession Risk

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Toronto, April 17, 2025 — The Bank of Canada froze its key interest rate at 2.75% on Wednesday, marking its first pause after seven consecutive rate cuts. The central bank cited major global uncertainties—particularly U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—as the reason for halting its usual forward-looking economic projections.Governor Tiff Macklem said the bank would adopt a wait-and-watch approach. “The future is really no clearer,” he said, pointing to the unpredictable nature of trade tensions. With no clarity on how long the tariffs would last or whether they might intensify, the Bank of Canada replaced its quarterly economic outlook with…
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Meta’s News Ban Reshapes Canadian Election Campaign as Influencers Fill the Gap
16 Apr

Meta’s News Ban Reshapes Canadian Election Campaign as Influencers Fill the Gap

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Toronto, April 16, 2025: As Canadians prepare to vote this month, campaign news is being shaped less by traditional media and more by influencers and online creators—thanks to Meta’s ongoing ban on news links across Facebook and Instagram.The tech giant has blocked access to Canadian news since last year in protest against the federal Online News Act, which requires digital platforms to pay journalism outlets for their content. While screenshots and memes still circulate, direct links to reputable news articles remain inaccessible, weakening traditional journalism’s reach during a critical election period.“The quality of information isn’t necessarily the same,” said Angus…
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