Cathie from Canada: Today’s News: Thinking about Canada beyond CUSMA. Plus some Canada Good News

I think Canada needs to understand that the CUSMA negotiations are likely doomed. Trump no longer has the mental capacity to handle “the art of the deal” – as Iran…

In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns…

Minister Ng strengthens trade relations with Indonesia during Team Canada trade mission

December 4, 2024 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Indonesia, the…

Backgrounder: Minister Ng announces significant support to help Canadian businesses succeed in Indonesia

From December 1 to 3, 2024, during the mission to Indonesia as part of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of…

Statement by the Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen on International Volunteer Day

December 5, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development today issued the following statement: “Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the tireless volunteers…

Alberta NDP to participate in new boundaries review after calling it illegitimate

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP say they will participate in a new review of provincial riding maps even though they believe Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives are using the review…

Ministers Joly, Blair and Vandal to launch the Arctic Foreign Policy

December 5, 2024 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs,   will…

Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can…

Minister Hussen announces $360.6 million for global efforts to eliminate malnutrition

February 6, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada One in three people globally are malnourished, the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries. Women and girls, who tend…

Trump-endorsed Burt Jones seeks edge on Rick Jackson in ugly Republican primary for Georgia governor

ATLANTA (AP) — Even with all his family wealth, there is no way for Burt Jones to outspend billionaire Rick Jackson in the Republican primary for Georgia governor. So Jones…