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Chinese president confronts Trudeau, says he ‘leaked’ details of talk to media
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
BADUNG, Indonesia – Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, accusing him of harming diplomatic relations by sharing information about their meeting with the media. “Everything we discuss has been leaked to the paper; that’s not appropriate,” Xi told Trudeau through an interpreter when the two leaders met at an event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, Poland says no signs of ‘intentional’ hit
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada’s training mission of Ukrainian soldiers after reports that a missile killed two people in Poland on Tuesday, though world leaders are urging calm as early findings suggest it was not an intentional attack. “There is no confirmation of exactly what happened yet; there needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G20 leaders end summit with pledges aligned to Trudeau agenda
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – The world’s largest economies are closing the G20 summit with strong condemnation of Russia and a pledge to deepen collaboration aimed at preventing another pandemic. The G20 Research Group says that means Canada is walking away with most of what it wanted from the summit in Bali, Indonesia. Canada has been ... Read More »
1 responseChinese president accuses Trudeau of leaking details of conversation to media
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
BADUNG, Indonesia – Chinese President Xi Jinping has complained to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about alleged media leaks, and accused him of harming diplomatic relations. The two had a discussion Wednesday at an event during the G20 summit in Indonesia and media were able to record the brief conversation. “Everything we discuss has been leaked ... Read More »
2 responsesMontreal launches biodiversity pledge for cities ahead of United Nations conference
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
Montreal’s mayor is launching a challenge to other cities to commit to protecting biodiversity as it prepares to host a major United Nations conference next month. Valérie Plante announced today that the “Montreal pledge” is composed of 15 actions that include increasing protected green space, reducing pesticide use by at least two-thirds and working to ... Read More »
2 responsesIn The News for Nov. 16: Will Canada’s inflation rate climb even higher?
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 16 … What we are watching in Canada … Statistics Canada is expected to release October inflation numbers this morning. Economists are warning Canada’s ... Read More »
2 responsesTrump, bruised by midterms, vows to bring down Biden in fresh bid for U.S. president
By James McCarten, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
WASHINGTON – It’s setting up as a right-wing clash of the titans, a battle royal between Republican leviathans in search of the ultimate political prize. So far, however, only one player has entered the game: Donald Trump. “America’s comeback starts right now,” the former president said Tuesday as he declared his intention to seek the ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer Canadian Border Services Agency head to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
OTTAWA – Day 24 of the Public Order Emergency Commission will hear from the former head of the Canada Border Services Agency and senior Transport Canada officials. The public inquiry is investigating the federal government’s first-ever use of the Emergencies Act in mid-February after nearly three weeks of protests against COVID-19 restrictions that had gridlocked ... Read More »
2 responsesCanadian manufacturer of electrical towers offers to help Ukraine restore power
By Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
RIGA, Latvia – With Ukraine’s power grid coming under almost daily attack by Russian forces, the country’s main energy company has expressed interest in electrical equipment produced by a Canadian firm. Tower Solutions has factories in Granby, Que., and in Brechin, Ont., producing transmission towers that the company says could be exported to Ukraine and ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians divided on Ottawa’s plan to admit more immigrants: poll
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are worried about how the federal Liberal government’s plan to dramatically increase immigration levels over the next few years will affect housing and government services. The poll, conducted by Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies, also found many respondents hesitant about the use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinese premier Xi complains to Trudeau over media
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Chinese President Xi Jinping has complained to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about media reporting on their communications. The two had a second discussion during the G20 summit in Indonesia, and Xi spoke through an interpreter, complaining about apparent leaks to media. Xi says that a previous conversation was mischaracterized and that ... Read More »
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