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Chinese 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 »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, urges caution after Poland missile deaths
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada’s training mission of Ukrainian soldiers. He’s announcing the move today in Indonesia, after reports of a missile killing two people in Poland on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Trudeau says there must be an investigation into what happened and no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No winning ticket sold for Tuesday’s $36 million Lotto Max jackpot
By The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2022
There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday’s Lotto Max $36 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Nov. 18 will be an estimated $43 million... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau ‘closely monitoring’ situation in Poland as Biden calls emergency meeting
By Marie-Danielle Smith and Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on November 15th, 2022
OTTAWA – U.S. President Joe Biden has called an “emergency” gathering of G7 and NATO leaders in Indonesia, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying Canada is “closely monitoring” the situation. Biden gathered the urgent meeting of like-minded leaderson the sidelines of the G20 summit after Poland said Tuesday that a Russian-made missile hit its territory ... Read More »
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