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Canada to impose 25 per cent surtax on select Chinese-made steel and aluminum productsOn Tuesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said, “Effective today, Canada is applying a 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese-made EVs.” She also announced the final list of Chinese-made aluminum and steel products that will be subject to a 25 per cent tariff, which will come into effect on Oct. 22.CanadaOct 1
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Is Canada headed for an election? What comes next after NDP ‘rips up’ deal with Liberals?NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced on his social feeds on Wednesday that he will end the agreement he had with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals that was helping to keep the minority Liberals in office. However, does this mean the country is about to head into a general election? David Akin explains.CanadaSep 4
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Canada invests nearly $200 million into Nova Scotia Power for clean electricity projectsThe federal government is investing almost $200 million in several clean energy projects in Nova Scotia. As Global’s Skye Bryden-Blom reports, officials say it will help drive down power bills in the province.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 30
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Looking at the future of electric vehicles in CanadaAt one time, electric vehicles appeared to be the way of the future, but as more information becomes available some vehicle manufacturers are changing their plans. Dr. Roland Lee with MacEwan University joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about what’s next for electric vehicles in Canada.Global News Morning EdmontonJul 24
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How the U.S. election will impact CanadaThe U.S. presidential election may still be months away, but already so much has happened. On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced that he would not be seeking a second term, instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Regardless of who receives the nod and who wins come November, Canadians have a stake in the outcome. Shallima...Global News at 5 & 6Jul 22
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Sask. represented in Olympic rugby sevens with Waldheim’s Norsten selected to Team CanadaWATCH: Waldheim product Carissa Norsten will see her Olympic dreams come true, as the HBSC Sevens rookie of the year has been named to Canada’s national women’s rugby sevens roster in Paris.SportsJul 26
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The impact of Canada’s new tariffs on Chinese EV’sCanada’s new tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, including some hybrids, took effect on Tuesday. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer at Concordia University, joins Miranda to break down the impact of the tax, and what this policy change means for the industry going forward.ConsumerOct 2
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Global National: Sept. 21Fears over recent Israel-Lebanon confrontations unravelling into a full-scale war are mounting around the world. Israel has cancelled large gatherings and enforced public restrictions on Saturday, ahead of an expected retaliation from Hezbollah. Plus, after the collapse of one of the two right-leaning parties in the B.C. provincial election, how has the outlook for this...Global NationalSep 21
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 26Construction of new homes in Canada’s largest cities increased year-over-year during the first half of 2024, and the growth was driven in part by significant gains in Edmonton. But is it enough to meet demand? Alberta’s premier says her government is lowering the cost of borrowing for municipalities so they can invest more in services...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonSep 26
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Poilievre labels Singh ‘a fake, a phony and a fraud’ during fiery debate in question periodThe Leader of the official opposition Pierre Poilievre took aim at NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Thursday during question period in Canada’s House of Commons. “The NDP leader was terrified he was going to lose a by election in Winnipeg, an NDP stronghold. So he put out a Hollywood production where he claimed he had...CanadaSep 19
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‘Running out of homes’: Poilievre says Conservatives would cap population growthThe leader of the opposition Pierre Poilievre stated during a press conference on Wednesday that the Conservatives — if they win the next election — would cap population growth so it doesn’t exceed the number of homes being built in Canada. “That’s not even a question of whether you support or not immigration. It’s a...CanadaSep 11
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Health Matters: Canada to use Pfizer’s ‘Abrysvo’ RSV vaccinePfizer says Canada has selected its “Abrysvo” RSV vaccine for use in adults 60 and over for the upcoming virus season. “Abrysvo” is also approved for use in pregnant people to provide protection to infants. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sept. 19, 2024.Health MattersSep 19
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Global National: Sept. 22Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to take “whatever action is necessary” to diminish the threat from Hezbollah, while the deputy leader of the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia said the conflict with Israel is entering “a new stage.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in New York for the Summit of the Future at...Global NationalSep 22
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Global National. Sept 24Israel is continuing its attacks on Lebanon on Tuesday, and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Lebanon is on the brink of becoming a second Gaza. The day after appearing on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had another busy day at the UN, including meeting with Ukrainian...Global NationalSep 24
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Global National: Sept. 10Pakistani national Muhammad Shahzeb Khan is facing terror charges in both Canada and the U.S. for allegedly plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in the name of the so-called Islamic State in the New York borough of Brooklyn. The new details on how Khan entered Canada. Pressure is growing on...Global NationalSep 10
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: September 4, 2024The Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate again what does all this say about the Canadian economy? The federal NDP withdraws its support of the Trudeau government will that lead to an early election? And, a suspect vehicle attempts to run over a pair of Peel police cruisers we have the dramatic video.Global News at 5 & 6Sep 4
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China takes 1st steps to block Canadian canola imports, escalating trade feudAfter Canada’s decision to slap a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles, China is retaliating by taking its first steps to block Canadian canola imports. David Akin explains what this growing trade feud could mean for Canada’s farmers and economy.Global NationalSep 3
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Business Matters: China hits Canada with anti-dumping canola probeChina says it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada. The move is seen as retaliation for Canada’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle. Nivrita Ganguly has the details and more in Business Matters for Sept. 3, 2024.ConsumerSep 3
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Global National: Sept. 19Israel is firing new strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah rocket launch sites, following two days of deadly attacks involving detonating pagers and two-way radios. How Lebanon’s army is dealing with suspected booby-trapped devices; the new details about how the sophisticated operation was executed; and how Hezbollah’s communication network has been impaired. There’s rejection of...Sep 19
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Global National: Sept. 4The next Canadian federal election could come sooner than expected, after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he “ripped up” the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals, which kept Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government in power. How Singh is justifying his decision, and how it puts more pressure on Trudeau. The Bank of Canada has slashed...Global NationalSep 4