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Strong support for Canada axing U.S. trade talks, retaliatory tariffs: poll Original
Strong majorities of Canadians support the federal government walking away from U.S. trade talks and hitting back with retaliatory tariffs, a new poll suggests, which is translating to persistent support for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals. However, the Ipsos polling conducted exclusively for Global News and released Saturday also shows that support varies by age, with fewer Generation Z and Millennial adults backing the Liberals and their approach to the growing U.S. trade war.
Strong support for Canada axing U.S. trade talks, retaliatory tariffs: poll
Liberal View 3 hours ago Trump's Latest Name For GLP-1s Has Doctors And Patients Raising An Important Concern HuffPost - Jillian Wilson • 3h Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored. The use of GLP-1s is skyrocketing throughout the world; 11% of American adults report taking the medications, up from just 3% in 2024, according to a Gallup poll.
Trump awards Canadian Jeremy Hansen the Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Canadian Jeremy Hansen on Friday became the first non- NASA astronaut to receive the U.S. Congressional Space Medal of Honor during a ceremony that honoured the crew of the Artemis II for their historic lunar fly-by earlier this year. U.S. President Donald Trump awarded the medals to Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas.
Trump awards Canadian Jeremy Hansen the Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Liberal View 9 hours ago Trump Totally Bombs His Speech in Front of Artemis II Astronauts newrepublic.com - Edith Olmsted • 9h Trump desperately tried to get a reaction from the audience, which refused to cheer or laugh at anything he said.
Trump signs executive order for U.S. to call Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
By Sean Boynton Global News Posted August 27, 2026 1:47 pm 1 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.
Trump signs executive order for U.S. to call Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that he said would have the U.S. refer to Lake Ontario as "Lake America" "effective immediately," his latest shot at Canada after trade talks fell apart last week. Trump, speaking in the Oval Office after signing the order, took the opportunity to once again criticize Canada's trade policies and leadership but insisted he loves the country and that renaming Lake Ontario was not about sending a message.
Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlement
The federal government says it is standing by its proposed legislation that would include a social media ban for users under 16 years old after Meta agreed to implement new rules for kids as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this week. Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms — including Facebook and Instagram — and teens in age-appropriate accounts.
Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlement
The federal government says it is standing by its proposed legislation that would include a social media ban for users under 16 years old after Meta agreed to implement new rules for kids as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this week. Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms — including Facebook and Instagram — and teens in age-appropriate accounts.
Trump signs executive order for U.S. to call Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
Lake Ontario 1 hour ago Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' ABC News - ByABC NEWS • 1h The name change is "effective immediately," Trump said.
Lake Ontario ‘now and always,’ Carney says after Trump ‘Lake America’ order
Lake Ontario 1 hour ago Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' ABC News - ByEmily Chang, Michelle Stoddart, and Sarah Beth Hensley • 1h Trump can change the name, but can't dictate what other countries call it.
Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life Original
A prominent Canadian Sikh activist says he received a new “duty to warn” notification from the RCMP this week informing him of a credible threat to his life, which he calls proof that transnational repression by India of the pro-Khalistan movement is ongoing. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen and lawyer with the New York-based group Sikhs for Justice, added he also received a similar threat notification from the FBI earlier this month.
Is restricting U.S. from Canada’s oil ‘crazy’? Here’s what happened before Original
The escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S. has reignited the debate over whether to use Canadian energy exports as leverage over the Trump administration — but some experts are pointing to history while warning against the idea. More than 50 years ago, in the midst of a global energy crisis, Canada angered the U.S. by putting an export tax on the oil it sold south of the border.
Is restricting U.S. from Canada’s oil ‘crazy’? Here’s what happened before
8 hours ago With fourth-generation fruit stands and a restaurant built inside an apple orchard, the Similkameen Valley rewards anyone who takes the time to find it. As you drive west from Osoyoos along Highway 3, the stands appear before you’ve even had time to notice the mountains. The colors are as wild as …
Air Canada still carrying U.S. alcohol as Ottawa pushes ‘Buy Canadian’ Original
Air Canada says it is continuing to carry and serve American alcohol for its in-flight catering services, despite provincial boycotts of those products and a whole-of-government push for companies and consumers to choose Canadian products.
Air Canada still carrying U.S. alcohol as Ottawa pushes ‘Buy Canadian’
Now Here’s what the pros say. I’m a seasoned flier—I board an airplane for business at least once a month—but I make rookie travel mistakes more often than I like to admit. I typically forget at least one basic item per trip, and I’ve left an embarrassing array of phone chargers and camera batteries …
Vance calls Canada a US state in 'Freudian slip' as trade fallout grows
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Vance calls Canada a U.S. state in ‘Freudian slip’ as trade fallout grows Original
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance on Monday said a “Freudian slip” caused him to accidentally call Canada a U.S. state while lambasting the country’s trade and defence policies in the wake of failed negotiations with the U.S. Vance, speaking at a political event in Maine, also claimed those talks were still ongoing despite Prime Minister Mark Carney pulling Canada out of the negotiations late last week.
Canada vows dollar-for-dollar response to Trump's 50% tariffs
Canada will respond "dollar for dollar" to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Friday as Ottawa suspended trade negotiations with Washington and recalled its negotiating team. The move came as President Donald Trump's new 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Saturday after the two countries failed to finalize a comprehensive trade deal ahead of Trump's deadline.
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada kick in as trade talks stall Original
Canada was hit with new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars worth of goods Saturday morning, after negotiators failed to finalize a comprehensive trade deal with the U.S. ahead of President Donald Trump’s new deadline. The tariffs were originally set to kick in Wednesday, but Trump announced a three-day pause to allow the trade talks — which had intensified over the past few weeks after the tariffs were first threatened — to conclude.
Canada vows dollar-for-dollar response to Trump’s 50% tariffs
Politics 13 hours ago Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now Associated Press - By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN • 13h WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration’s emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project.
Can Canada uphold dairy supply management while giving U.S. more access? Original
News of a forthcoming trade deal between Canada and the U.S. this week has raised a key question: how exactly has Canada addressed the Americans’ issues with supply management, particularly concerning dairy? The U.S. has long complained that Canada severely limits access to its dairy market through supply management, which allows a certain amount of tariff-free exports under quotas. Exports that exceed those quotas face much higher tariffs.
Can Canada uphold dairy supply management while giving U.S. more access?
14 hours ago A teenager from County Down hopes an app he has developed will revolutionise how farms are run, giving hard-pressed farmers more time. Ben O'Connor, 16, was inspired when his family's farm near Castlewellan moved from beef to a dairy operation. That meant longer hours, strict routine and more tasks …
Can Carney fast-track a pipeline while also protecting endangered orcas? Original
The federal government says it’s committed to protecting the endangered southern resident killer whale population while also fast-tracking a new West Coast oil pipeline and other infrastructure projects that could threaten the orcas’ survival. And the British Columbia government has said it recognizes, along with Ottawa, the need to protect these whales when it dropped its opposition to the pipeline last month.
Can Carney fast-track a pipeline while also protecting endangered orcas?
Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park CHICAGO (AP) — Four more belugas have arrived at a Chicago aquarium as part of a plan to move Canada’s last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park to aquariums in the United States and Spain. The four whales, named Caspian, Peekachu, Rain and Secord, were the second group of belugas …
Conservative candidate says he’s heard Poilievre criticism from voters Original
A Conservative candidate running in a federal byelection in B.C. acknowledged this week he’s heard criticisms about party leader Pierre Poilievre from voters as he campaigns, while seeking to separate himself from the rest of the Conservative caucus. The comments came during an all-candidates panel for the Aug. 31 byelection in the riding of North Vancouver—Capilano, held Thursday at the Amica Lions Gate senior’s residence in West Vancouver.
Conservative candidate says he’s heard Poilievre criticism from voters
1 day ago WHAT’S A JOB, ANYWAY? — The Labor Department appears to be considering entering into a settlement agreement with entities that use a loophole to sell bare-bones insurance plans, according to a recent court filing. A settlement could put an end to a legal saga that’s been dragging on since 2018, and …
U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs Original
A new White House trade report says the Trump administration considers Canada among China’s “biggest enablers” in avoiding U.S. tariffs through transshipment, a “modern form of smuggling” that the U.S. claims is costing billions in lost tax revenue.
U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs
World News 20 hours ago From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks NPR • 20h In Japan, record-breaking rains outside the capital Tokyo on Friday led to widespread flooding and at least eight deaths, according to Japanese media. The overnight rains also knocked out transportation during the peak of holiday travel season.
LeBlanc says talks ‘ongoing’ after meeting Greer as 50% tariff date nears
World News 11 hours ago Canada and U.S. discuss critical minerals and defence in trade talks, sources say The Globe and Mail - Adrian Morrow, Laura Stone, Bill Curry • 11h Canada and the U.S. have discussed critical minerals and defence in their continuing trade talks, and progress on those areas is expected to influence a trade deal the two sides are aiming to close next week, according to three Canadian and one U.S. source with knowledge of the negotiations. The …
Anthropic’s Claude will watermark AI-generated text. Here’s how it works
Anthropic says it will start digitally watermarking text generated or processed by its artificial intelligence models, including Claude chatbots, and include metadata in other types of files so they can be identified as AI content. The move is part of Anthropic’s commitments under the European Union’s AI Act, which includes transparency rules that kicked in early this month to ensure users know whether they are interacting with AI or human creations.
Anthropic’s Claude will watermark AI-generated text. Here’s how it works
Anthropic says it will start digitally watermarking text generated or processed by its artificial intelligence models, including Claude chatbots, and include metadata in other types of files so they can be identified as AI content. The move is part of Anthropic's commitments under the European Union's AI Act, which includes transparency rules that kicked in early this month to ensure users know whether they are interacting with AI or human creations.
Hockey Canada suspensions upheld for 4 players from 2018 world junior team
By Sean Boynton Global News Posted August 12, 2026 2:33 pm 1 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. 2:13 World junior players acquitted of sexual assault can return to NHL, league rules RELATED: The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday.
Hockey Canada suspensions upheld for 4 players from 2018 world junior team
Hockey Canada said Wednesday that four of the five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team who were acquitted last year of sexual assault will remain suspended following an independent appeal process. The appeal board ruled that all five players breached Hockey Canada's code of conduct. However, one of those players, Alex Formenton, will be reinstated "immediately" and be allowed to participate in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs, the organization said in a statement.
Hockey Canada suspensions upheld for 4 players from 2018 world junior team
Toronto Maple Leafs 13 hours ago Five Things the Maple Leafs Need to Get Right This Season yardbarker.com - Old Prof • 13h If the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to make the playoffs in 2026-27, it’s not going to be because everything goes perfectly.
More than 41K crossed Gordie Howe bridge into Canada in first 5 days: StatCan Original
More than 41,000 vehicles crossed the new Gordie Howe International Bridge from the U.S. into Canada in its first five days of operation, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency says preliminary inbound traffic figures show 18,900 Canadian resident return trips to Windsor from Detroit between July 27 and 31. During the same period, 18,100 U.S. residents crossed the bridge to enter Canada, while 4,100 commercial transport trucks travelled the span over the Detroit River into Canada.
Canada’s avocado supply not impacted by U.S. pause on Mexico inspections Original
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there has not been a “significant” impact on avocado imports into Canada from Mexico after the U.S. paused inspections in Michoacan state this week over security concerns. Mexico’s avocado producers and packers association, APEAM, said in a statement Wednesday that the U.S. government had temporarily halted import inspection activities in Michoacan, Mexico’s top avocado-producing state, where organized crime groups have extorted growers and exporters.
Ottawa sells 10 retired military planes to convert for aerial firefighting Original
By Sean Boynton Global News Posted August 7, 2026 2:19 pm Updated August 7, 2026 2:21 pm 2 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.
Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them? Original
The European Union’s new artificial intelligence transparency rules that aim to make it easier to spot AI-generated content and systems took effect this week, and experts say Canada should model them — and fast. As of Sunday, AI systems operating in Europe must be designed to explicitly notify users when they’re dealing with AI instead of a human.
Will Canada get deal with U.S. before new tariffs? ‘We’ll see,’ says Carney
It remains to be seen whether Canada and the U.S. will agree to a trade deal before U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping 50 per cent tariffs hit on Aug. 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday. "With respect to a deal, we're interested in a more comprehensive deal, more global deal that addresses the strategic sectors," Carney told reporters in Quebec on Thursday. Ottawa is seeking a "win-win deal" that includes steel, aluminum, forestry and automobile sectors, he said.
Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he doesn’t have confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino to lead world soccer’s governing body, after a now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Canada’s foreign influence registry is now active. Here’s how it works
Canada’s long-awaited foreign influence registry became active on Tuesday, with a broad mandate of who’s required to log their activities. The registry will be overseen by foreign influence transparency commissioner Anton Boegman, whose independent office is responsible for ensuring compliance and issuing penalties as high as $1 million.
Canada’s foreign influence registry is now active. Here’s how it works
Canada's long-awaited foreign influence registry became active on Tuesday, with a broad mandate of who's required to log their activities. The registry will be overseen by foreign influence transparency commissioner Anton Boegman, whose independent office is responsible for ensuring compliance and issuing penalties as high as $1 million.
U.S. states sue to stop Trump’s forced labour tariff on dozens of countries
U.S. states sue to stop Trump’s forced labour tariff on dozens of countries By Sean Boynton Global News August 3, 2026 Category: Business & Politics More than two dozen US states filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to strike down President Trump’s tariffs on 60 trading partners — including Canada — over forced labour concerns, arguing he exceeded his authority. The tariffs were announced last month under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974.
U.S. states sue to stop Trump’s forced labour tariff on dozens of countries Original
By Sean Boynton Global News Posted August 3, 2026 4:16 pm 1 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. 1:57 Canada rejects Trump’s 10% forced labour tariff, trade minister says “we have strongest provisions” At the same time U.S. President Donald Trump’s 10 per cent global tariffs expired overnight, a new forced labour tariff came into effect, sparking global backlash.
Cyberattacks on water systems are growing in the U.S. — is Iran involved? Original
Federal and state officials in the U.S. are investigating a series of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems in at least seven states this week, with multiple media reports linking the attacks to Iran. The FBI said Thursday that “some of that activity has degraded water operations,” which the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said has led to communities issuing boil water notices and switching to manual operations.
Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad
Canada and 10 of its closest allies issued a warning Friday that North Korean IT workers pose an “insider threat” by remotely obtaining work and income abroad to fund the rogue regime’s nuclear and ballistic weapons programs. The joint advisory says the remote worker scheme is part of a broader effort to evade international sanctions, and urged countries and companies to “deepen their understanding” of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.
Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad
New Zealand Government 3 days ago Russia claims citizen working with New Zealand Government to pass sensitive information nzherald.co.nz - Herald Reporters • 3d The Russian Ambassador to New Zealand has confirmed an investigation is underway after a man was accused of “unlawfully” spying for our country’s … Spying 3 days ago 'There's something smelly about the story' - NZ unlikely to be involved in Russian spying, say experts rnz.co.nz - RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa • 3d New Zealand is...
U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map Original
The U.S. government on Thursday acknowledged an “unfortunate error” that led to a map of Africa with every single country mislabelled being shown at a global AIDS conference this week. The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department’s new health program funding agreements with African nations, which are being reworked after the Trump administration reduced global aid last year.
Ottawa seeks to ‘eliminate’ streamers’ Cancon base contributions: court doc Original
The federal government says it intends to “eliminate” the requirement for online streaming services to contribute a portion of their revenues to fund Canadian content, replacing that funding with taxpayer money. The disclosure was made in a letter to the Federal Court of Appeal this month as part of ongoing litigation over the Online Streaming Act.
WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister says
By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 29, 2026 12:46 pm 2 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. 3:27 WestJet allows free flight changes amid strike uncertainty If you're flying with WestJet over the BC Day long weekend, you now have more flexibility as the airline prepares for a possible flight attendants' strike.
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