Agreement clears the way for a major export route to Asia as Ottawa seeks to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. market
Category: Politics & Policy
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Canada, NATO’s EU members vow major support for Ukraine
Alliance aims to reassure Kyiv while showing Washington Europe has assumed the burden of supporting Ukraine
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Ottawa’s legislative blitz in final weeks draws criticism
Critics say the Liberals are using their newfound majority to limit debate and shift committee meetings behind closed doors
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Carney government overhauls pesticide laws with little scrutinyÂ
A new law enables cabinet to override regulators’ decisions about pesticides. Many scientists are concerned
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Carney absent from 74 per cent of question periods
The PM’s attendance record has drawn criticism from the opposition and experts. But some say his record reflects his priorities
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Refugees to pay towards U.K. accommodation costs
Refugees who earn enough will be required to help repay the cost of accommodation under new U.K. government plans
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‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy
The UN is facing a major cash crunch. Experts say the storied institution is unlikely to disappear, but is at risk of being hollowed out
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U.S. refuses to extend CUSMA in current form
The United States will not renew the North American trade pact with Canada and Mexico in its current state, the U.S. trade envoy has said
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Should Canada re-open an embassy in Iran?
The prime minister said Canada should open its Iran embassy — a position at odds with Global Affairs Canada and critics’ concerns
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CUSMA talks to blow past renewal deadline
CUSMA remains in force for 10 years even if not renewed by July 1. There will be annual reviews thereafter, unless one party withdraws