Tag: Canada

Friday, June 21st 2019 - 12:04 UTC
Trump and Trudeau meet to mend fences and push for legislative approval of trade deal

President Donald Trump-hosted his Canadian counterpart Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday to mend fences after last year's diplomatic meltdown and to push the still un-ratified North American free trade deal.
Tuesday, June 18th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
Despite some shootings, two million took to the streets cheering NBA champions Toronto Raptors

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and some two million other fans cheered the NBA champion Toronto Raptors on Monday in a victory celebration that united the nation, but the party was marred by a shooting that seriously wounded two people.
Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 06:36 UTC
Canada bans capture and breeding of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins

Canada's parliament on Monday approved a bill banning the capture and breeding of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins in a move hailed by animal rights activists. The bill, first proposed in 2015 and now awaiting symbolic royal approval, will not apply retroactively, meaning captive marine mammals can stay confined.
Saturday, May 18th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
New North American trade pact closer as US lifts tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico

The United States struck deals on Friday to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, the three governments said, removing a major obstacle to legislative approval of a new North American trade pact.
Friday, May 10th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Trump called Trudeau and offers support for Canadians sentenced to death in China

US President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday and offered his support for Canadian citizens detained in China, the White House said. Four Canadians have been detained in China, two of whom have been sentenced to death over drug smuggling accusations.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:14 UTC
Extradition hearings for Huawei's owner daughter complicates US/China/Canada dealings

Huawei Technologies' chief financial officer is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom this Wednesday ahead of planned extradition hearings as deteriorating relations with China over her arrest exact a growing toll on Canada.
Tuesday, April 16th 2019 - 09:13 UTC
Canada joins France, Germany and Japan at the Alliance for Multilateralism

Canada has formally joined a German-French coalition aimed at saving the international world order from destruction by various world dictators and autocrats — and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Monday, April 15th 2019 - 09:17 UTC
Canada suspended direct aid to Nicaragua in 2018 in response to human rights violations

The Canadian government said on Sunday it suspended financial aid to Nicaragua last year in response to human rights violations - a decision not publicly disclosed until now.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 23:08 UTC
Rolling Stones postpone US and Canada tour because Mick Jagger is ill

The Rolling Stones have postponed their tour of the US and Canada because Mick Jagger has fallen ill. In a statement, the band said that doctors had advised Jagger not to tour because he needs to receive medical treatment.
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Philip Morris Canadian branch on creditor protection following a Quebec class action ruling

Philip Morris International Inc on Friday said its Canadian unit, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc (RBH), was granted creditor protection, following a tobacco class action ruling in Quebec earlier this month.