Canada to slap sanctions on 40 Venezuelan leaders, including President Nicolas Maduro
Canada’s move follows in the wake of a similar decision by the United States. Continue reading
Chrystia Freeland
Canada’s auto industry anxiously await U.S. NAFTA proposal on content rules
Automakers on both sides of the border contend the U.S. position would disrupt their fully integrated North American supply chain. Continue reading
No reports of Canadian casualties in Mexico following massive earthquake
“It is with sadness that we learned of the devastating earthquake in Mexico this afternoon,” Chrystia Freeland said in a statement Tuesday night. Continue reading
Ontario family reunited after Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc on Caribbean
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
After spending days hunkered down at his medical school in the aftermath of Irma, a Canadian student has been reunited with his family. Continue reading
Families of stranded Canadians disappointed by government response to disaster
It has been a week fraught with worry for Stouffville couple Dennis and Mila Bishev. Their 21-year-old son Daniel, has been stranded on the hurricane-ravaged island of St. Maarten with his classmates. Continue reading
Canada calls North Korea missile test a ‘reckless violation’ of Japan’s sovereignty
Canada’s recently released defence policy acknowledges the threat posed by North Korea, but does not specifically address missile defence. Continue reading
Labour unions to meet Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss NAFTA renegotiations
The heads of Unifo and United Auto Workers will meet Freeland on Friday. Continue reading
U.S. softwood duties on Canada see German imports grow dramatically
U.S. imports of softwood from Germany have grown tenfold in the first half of the year as punishing duties pushed imports of Canadian softwood down. Continue reading
Opening round of NAFTA talks end amid signs schedule could slip
The United States, Canada and Mexico wrapped up their first round of talks on Sunday to revamp the NAFTA trade pact. Continue reading
EEDC confident in Canada’s ability to get a better NAFTA deal
The Edmonton Economic Development Corporation is hoping the NAFTA renegotiations lead to a better competitive advantage for Canadian businesses. Continue reading
