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Brian Mulroney funeral: Trudeau remembers lasting political legacy of former PM, dedication to serviceSpeaking at Brian Mulroney’s state funeral on Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remembered the former prime minister’s lasting legacy. He remembered Mulroney’s role in standing against Apartheid in South Africa and his role in creating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).Remembering Brian Mulroney: A Family TributeMar 23
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‘He’ll be considered one of our most consequential prime ministers by a long shot’: former ambassador McKenna on Mulroney’s legacyFormer prime minister Brian Mulroney died at the age of 84 on Thursday, Feb. 29. Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, governed from 1984-1993 and oversaw the signing of NAFTA and international treaties on acid rain. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Frank McKenna, the former N.B. premier and former Canadian ambassador to the...Remembering Brian Mulroney: A Family TributeMar 3
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The West Block: March 3, 2024 | Brian Mulroney’s legacy, Justice Minister defends Online Harms BillFormer prime minister Brian Mulroney died at the age of 84 on Thursday, Feb. 29. Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, governed from 1984-1993 and oversaw the signing of NAFTA and international treaties on acid rain. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Frank McKenna, the former N.B. premier and former Canadian ambassador to the...The West BlockMar 3
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Filmmaker shines a light into India’s wild cats at Arts Commons eventBAFTA Award-winner and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sandesh Kadur has spent his career documenting India’s wild cats. He joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about shining a light into the cat’s hidden lives at Arts Commons on January 28th and 29thGlobal News Morning CalgaryJan 25
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New Brunswick government, feds applaud ruling on Canadian softwood lumberA ruling from a NAFTA dispute panel will see duties levied on Canadian softwood lumber reviewed. As Silas Brown reports, the ruling is being applauded by governments in both Ottawa and Fredericton.Global News at 6 New BrunswickOct 7, 2023
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State of the Union 2020: Trump praises CUSMA, says it replaces a ‘disastrous NAFTA’During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he was successful in completing one of his “biggest” campaign promises, replacing the “disastrous” NAFTA trade deal with the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA), which he says will create nearly 100,000 auto jobs and increase trade between Mexico and Canada.PoliticsFeb 4, 2020
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Trump credits himself with ‘ending the NAFTA nightmare’ as USMCA signed into lawU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed to have “ended the NAFTA nightmare” after formally signing the new US-Mexico-Canada agreement into law.EconomyJan 29, 2020
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Progress made on CUSMA, but still no decision on support: Jagmeet SinghNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tells Mercedes Stephenson that there has been progress in key areas for the new NAFTA deal, known as CUSMA in Canada, but his party has not yet decided if they will vote for it in the House of Commons.The West BlockDec 15, 2019
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U.S. Senate approves U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, sending bill to Trump to sign into lawThe U.S. Senate approved a new North American trade deal on Thursday by a vote of 89 to 10, clearing the way for a revamp of the 26-year-old NAFTA that includes tougher labor and automotive content rules but leaves $1.2 trillion in annual U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade flows largely unchanged. The measure will be sent to President...CanadaJan 16, 2020
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Mexico’s CUSMA point person says deal still needs workIt’s been more a year since the new NAFTA deal was signed by leaders of Canada, U.S. and Mexico. Only Mexico has ratified the agreement so far. This week, that country’s CUSMA point man travelled to Ottawa and Washington to iron out the last details. Mike Le Couteur reports.Global NationalNov 30, 2019
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Canada will be ‘polite but firm’ in brewing trade warWith U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to withdraw from NAFTA, a trade war could be looming. What kind of leverage does Canada have to push back? Vassy Kapelos reports.Global NationalApr 26, 2017
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Trudeau convinces Trump to reconsider NAFTA termination by focusing on long term effectsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to a comment made by President Donald Trump on Thursday in which he confirmed his conversation with Trudeau led to him changing his mind about terminating NAFTA.CanadaApr 27, 2017
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Spicer says Trump looks forward to following up on Canadian dairy industry remarksWhite House press secretary Sean Spicer said the NAFTA deal between Canada and the U.S. is a very important issue for people in Wisconsin and that President Donald Trump will follow-up with his remarks on making the deal fairer. On Tuesday, Trump had called Canada’s dairy industry “very unfair” and a “one-sided deal.”CanadaApr 19, 2017
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Premiers Meeting focuses on NAFTACanada’s ambassador to the United States met with Canada’s premiers in Edmonton on Tuesday, giving them guidance on what to expect. Kendra Slugoski reports.Global News at Noon EdmontonJul 18, 2017
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NAFTA tops Canadian premiers’ meeting agendaAn agreement thousands of Canadian jobs depend on was at the centre of a meeting between the premiers today. What happens with NAFTA could have a big impact across the country. And as Mike Le Couteur reports, some premiers are bracing for aggressive American tactics.Global NationalJul 18, 2017
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Horgan eager to get softwood deal before NAFTA negotiations beginNewly elected B.C. Premier John Horgan said he is eager to find a resolution to the softwood lumber dispute as a way to relieve pressure and distraction off the impending federal NAFTA negotiations.CanadaJul 25, 2017
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Trudeau says he’s looking forward to a ‘modernization of NAFTA’Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s looking forward to a “modernization of NAFTA” after speaking to Mike Pence and governors in the U.S.MoneyJul 14, 2017
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U.S. reveals NAFTA goalsThe Trump administration has released its wish list for reforming the North American Free Trade Agreement, seeking compromises that would overhaul the longstanding treaty. Jackson Proskow reports.Global NationalJul 17, 2017
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Trudeau vows to be tough on Trump when it comes to NAFTAPrime Minister Justin Trudeau assured the House of Commons Monday that he intends to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump when it comes to NAFTA renegotiations, including on dairy and lumber.CanadaJun 19, 2017
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Freeland says no deal yet, but parties committed to get NAFTA agreementForeign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday there was still no deal on NAFTA but all three countries were committed to finding a deal. She also said they were throwing all their resources, starting with the prime minister, at the negotiation.PoliticsApr 19, 2018