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Canada eyes Asia energy via new west-coast pipeline
world8 days ago

Canada eyes Asia energy via new west-coast pipeline

Canada unveiled plans for a more-than-1,000-km oil pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia to export up to 1 million barrels per day to Asia, part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on the US. The project would be built by Trans Mountain Corp with Pembina Pipeline, aiming to attract over C$200 billion in direct investments and expand LNG terminals and Vancouver’s port capacity. Led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the plan signals a shift toward Asian energy markets, though it faces environmental and Indigenous concerns.

Canada prepares for Eurovision debut in 2027
world10 days ago

Canada prepares for Eurovision debut in 2027

Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027 after CBC and the EBU announced the move, backed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2025 funding of C$150 million to pursue participation; Canada’s full EBU membership made entry possible, with Bulgaria hosting 2027 as the 2026 winner. The piece notes Canada’s ties to Eurovision, including Céline Dion’s 1988 win for Switzerland and prior non-European entrants such as Israel and Australia.

Trump's G7 chair mishap met with a Canadian chair swap
world23 days ago

Trump's G7 chair mishap met with a Canadian chair swap

At the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Trump, 80, struggled with a chair that was too low, prompting laughter from world leaders until Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his seat. After Trump accepted, he quipped about the moment while Macron remained unfazed, and the episode followed by Trump blasting the U.N. and Iran-related comments in later remarks.

world28 days ago

Mark Carney’s middle-power pivot reshapes global diplomacy

Carney’s Davos warning that middle powers must band together to counter hegemonic shifts has evolved into a practical diplomacy playbook, shaping Europe, Asia, and Australia’s approach ahead of the G7 summit as countries seek diversified alliances beyond the U.S.; while no formal middle-power bloc has formed, his efforts are elevating Canada on the world stage and influencing talks on trade, energy, and security.

Canada’s antisemitism panel draws fire over Alghabra appointment
politics1 month ago

Canada’s antisemitism panel draws fire over Alghabra appointment

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a racism advisory board to address rising antisemitism, but the panel drew criticism for including Omar Alghabra, a former CAF president who once downplayed Hamas’ reach, and Avnish Nanda, a lawyer who represented anti-Israel encampment activists, prompting questions about the council’s credibility on antisemitism.

Carney warns of a severe antisemitism surge in Canada, pledges action
world1 month ago

Carney warns of a severe antisemitism surge in Canada, pledges action

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said antisemitism in Canada has surged to post–World War II levels, noting Jews are about 1% of the population yet account for over two-thirds of religion-motivated hate crimes; he announced $75 million to strengthen security at faith-based institutions and a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion to study antisemitism and guide prevention and community safety efforts.

Carney warns Alberta separatists: Brexit-style regret could follow
canadian-politics1 month ago

Carney warns Alberta separatists: Brexit-style regret could follow

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned Alberta’s move to secede from Canada is a 'dangerous bluff' that could lead to Brexit-style regret, citing Britain’s long-term consequences after the 2016 referendum. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has scheduled an Oct. 19 vote on independence as separatist sentiment grows amid oil interests and tensions with eastern Canada. Carney noted Smith doesn’t always heed his advice, while federal Conservatives vow to campaign against separation, all against a backdrop of broader trade strains and pipeline developments.

Canadians Cut Travel to U.S. Cities by 42% Amid Trump Era Policies
politics2 months ago

Canadians Cut Travel to U.S. Cities by 42% Amid Trump Era Policies

A University of Toronto cellphone-tracking study finds Canadians visiting major U.S. cities dropped 42% during Trump’s presidency—a steeper decline than official border data—with sharp falls in places like New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Las Vegas, and Disney World. Canadian return trips from the U.S. fell 25% and U.S. visits to Canada fell 7.5%, with researchers suggesting some travelers may have relocated home amid broader policy tensions such as tariffs and stricter immigration enforcement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized U.S. policy and urged Canada to chart an independent course, arguing nostalgia is not the strategy.

Global Playbook: Democrats Seek International Strategy to Counter the Right on Affordability
politics2 months ago

Global Playbook: Democrats Seek International Strategy to Counter the Right on Affordability

Two potential 2028 Democratic contenders, Pete Buttigieg and Elissa Slotkin, joined Prime Minister Mark Carney and liberal European politicians at a Canada-hosted Global Progress Action meeting, organized by the Center for American Progress, to discuss how to counter the right on affordability; Neera Tanden urged nimbleness in leadership.

Arbour named Canada's next governor general, a bilingual jurist with global stature
politics2 months ago

Arbour named Canada's next governor general, a bilingual jurist with global stature

Prime Minister Mark Carney named Louise Arbour, a bilingual former Supreme Court justice and former UN human rights commissioner, as Canada’s next governor general, succeeding Mary Simon. Arbour’s international prosecutions—including indicting Slobodan Milošević and securing a genocide conviction in Rwanda—and her UN tenure underpin her decades-long influence on justice. As governor general she will represent the monarch in Canada in a largely ceremonial role, typically for a five-year term.