Tag: Canada

Tuesday, May 30th 2017 - 19:00 UTC
PM Trudeau asks Pope Francis to apologize for abuses committed by the Catholic Church in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has asked Pope Francis to apologize for the role of the Catholic Church in a Canadian school system where indigenous children were abused for decades. The PM met the pontiff at the Vatican on Monday as part of his trip to Italy for the G7 summit.
Thursday, May 25th 2017 - 10:00 UTC
Canadian combat management systems for Chile's Type 23 frigates

Lockheed Martin Canada will provide and install new combat management systems for three of the Chilean Navy’s frigates. The majority of the work will be done at Lockheed Martin Canada’s facilities in Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. The combat management systems and other equipment will be installed on Chile’s Type 23 frigates.
Friday, May 19th 2017 - 09:13 UTC
Trump sets off renegotiation of Nafta in a divided Congress

The Donald Trump administration took the first step toward renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, plunging into a battle that pits some Republicans and industry supporters of the pact against Democrats and some of the president's most ardent backers.
Friday, April 28th 2017 - 11:09 UTC
Trump opts to renegotiate NAFTA agreement; talks to Peña Nieto and Justin Trudeau

President Trump told reporters Thursday he had been planning to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement within days, but decided to try to renegotiate the agreement instead. The president held out the possibility of killing the trade deal later if the negotiations fail.
Friday, April 14th 2017 - 18:45 UTC
Mercosur and Canada hold talks for a possible trade agreement

Mercosur and Canada re-launched discussions for a “possible trade agreement” this week, following a meeting of technical delegations in Argentina, which currently holds the chair of the South American group, and hosted the round of talks.
Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:14 UTC
UK considered third best country in the world despite Brexit anxieties

Britain has retained its spot as third best country in the world despite anxieties over Brexit, a global survey suggests. Switzerland took first place followed by Canada and the UK, the survey by US News & World Report, Y&R’s BAV Consulting and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania shows.
Monday, January 30th 2017 - 11:06 UTC
Trudeau sidetracks Trump, “Welcome to Canada all those fleeing persecution, terror and war”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken a stand on social media against the temporary US ban on refugees and immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. PM Trudeau underscored his government's commitment to bringing in “those fleeing persecution, terror & war”.
Friday, November 18th 2016 - 09:36 UTC
Argentina and Canada allies in supporting free trade and combating protectionism

Argentine president Mauricio Macri and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took direct aim on Thursday at the walls of protectionism set to be erected around the United States, saying that freer trade is the best way to pull their countries out of economic uncertainty. The two leaders said there is real anxiety that progress and global trade have resulted in people being left behind or children being robbed of the same opportunities afforded their parents and grandparents.
Thursday, November 17th 2016 - 09:59 UTC
Trudeau due in Buenos Aires Thursday morning

Straight from Havana and enroute to Lima, the Canadian Prime Minister seeks to assert regional leadership following the tied caused by Donald Trump's election for the presidency of the United States.
Wednesday, November 16th 2016 - 09:51 UTC
Canadian PM will pay official visits to Cuba, Argentina and attend APEC summit in Peru

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau will pay official visits to Cuba and Argentina from November 15 to 18, and will travel to Peru from November 19 to 20 to participate in the 2016 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ meeting.