CANADIAN POLITICS

Apr 29 2025POLITICS

A Shift in Canadian Politics: Poilievre's Unexpected Loss

In a surprising turn of events, Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, has lost his seat in the House of Commons. The news, projected by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, marks a significant change in the political landscape. Poilievre, who had been a member of parliament since 2005, was defeated in his Ottawa-area riding by Liberal Party c...

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Canada's Political Shake-Up: New Leader Calls for Early Vote

Canada is in the midst of a political whirlwind. The country's new prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced a federal election for April 28. This move comes at a time when Canada is facing significant challenges, both at home and abroad. Carney, a 60-year-old former central banker, is new to politics. He was elected leader of the Liberal Party just last month and ...

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Ontario Backs Down on Electricity Surcharge

In a surprising turn of events, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford decided to pause a planned 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U. S. This move came after a conversation with U. S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The two leaders agreed to step back and let cooler heads prevail in the escalating trade war between the two countries. The trade tensions ha...

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

From Banker to Politician: Mark Carney's Journey to Canadian Leadership

Mark Carney, a name that has been making waves in Canadian politics, is set to take the reins from Justin Trudeau. Born and raised in Canada, Carney's journey from a small town to the big leagues of international finance and now politics is quite the story. Carney's career in finance spanned over two decades. He worked for Goldman Sachs for 13 years, bouncin...

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Canada's New Leader: Mark Carney Steps Up

Mark Carney, a former central banker, is set to become Canada's next prime minister. He won the Liberal Party election with a whopping 86% of the vote. This victory comes after Justin Trudeau, the long-serving prime minister, stepped down in January. Trudeau's departure followed a significant drop in his approval ratings and a tense period with the United States unde...

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Canada's Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Trudeau and King Charles Meet

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to have a chat with King Charles III in London. The topic? President Donald Trump's recent threats to make Canada the 51st state. This meeting has sparked a lot of talk about Canada's independence and sovereignty. The King has faced criticism for not speaking out against Trump's threats. Many Canadians feel that their hea...

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Canada's Election: A Plan to Hit Back at U. S. Tariffs

Chrystia Freeland, a Canadian politician running for prime minister, thinks it's time to fight back against U. S. President Trump's tariff threats. She wants to hurt the U. S. economy where it matters most. For example, she mentioned targeting Florida orange growers, Wisconsin dairy farmers, and Michigan dishwasher makers. Freeland believes that by hitting these U. S...

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Canada's Government: Shaken by a Resignation and Trump's Threats

Canada’s government is facing a tough time. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly a decade, is dealing with a lot of problems. One big issue is that his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit. She said she didn't agree with how Trudeau was handling the economy, especially with the threat of new tariffs from the US. This isn't the fir...

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Justin Trudeau's Trade Troubles: Can He Survive the Storm?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade war. Freeland didn't agree with Trudeau's plan to handle Trump's thr...

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Canada's Deputy PM Quits Over Trade Disagreement

In a sudden turn of events, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped down from her post on Monday. The reason? A disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also resigned from her role as finance minister, making this the first open dissent from within Trudeau's cabin...

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