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Canada’s top general tries to reassure Ukraine as NATO tensions flare
Canada's top military commander sought to shore up confidence in NATO's commitment to Ukraine amid growing uncertainty sparked largely by the Trump administration's pointed criticism of the alliance. The message was aimed directly at Ukrainians, who have the most at stake in NATO's cohesion as the war with Russia grinds on. The reassurance signals that key alliance members are working to project unity even as transatlantic tensions quietly fracture the surface.
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Justin Trudeau says U.S. economic coercion risks pushing Canada closer to China
Canada's relationship with its closest ally may be driving it toward an unlikely partner. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that aggressive U.S. tariffs risk pushing Canada into deeper economic alignment with China, particularly in the auto sector. The caution signals how Washington's trade pressure could produce strategic outcomes directly at odds with its own geopolitical interests.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Carney says U.S. trade irritants can be resolved if Canada’s concerns addressed
Mark Carney expressed cautious optimism that ongoing trade tensions with the United States can be resolved, contingent on Canada's core concerns being taken seriously at the negotiating table. The statement signals a measured but firm stance as bilateral trade friction continues to test the relationship between Ottawa and Washington. Meanwhile, the House of Commons ethics committee is pushing for stricter financial transparency rules that would compel prime ministers to sell personal assets and exit any holdings in tax havens upon taking office.
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CBC Politics
B.C. premier talks U.S. liquor ban, pipeline rumours in call with prime minister
British Columbia Premier David Eby spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney Thursday, covering the province's ongoing ban on American liquor and swirling speculation about a southern Alberta oil pipeline route. Carney reportedly told Eby the pipeline rumours did not come from his office, offering some reassurance to a premier wary of decisions that could affect B.C.'s interests. The call signals ongoing federal-provincial tension around energy infrastructure as trade pressures with the U.S. continue to shape domestic policy debates.
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