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Politics · United StatesCanada Not Blocking Ships, Fact Checkers Say
Online posts falsely claimed Canada blocked ships from entering Lake Ontario via the St. Lawrence Seaway, citing a non-existent Fox News report. Fact-checking outlets confirmed that marine traffic is unaffected and operations are normal.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionCanadian national Biwei Zhang to remain in pretrial detention in Belgium
A Canadian citizen, identified as Biwei Zhang, will continue to be held in pretrial detention in Belgium. Zhang, a 33-year-old computer scientist, was arrested on accusations of espionage and participation in a criminal organization while interning at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Demands Canadian Firms Move to US, Cites Trade Deficit
Donald Trump declared he wants no Canadian cars, parts, or anything Canadian, urging companies to relocate to the United States. He claimed the US loses more than $60 billion a year with Canada and that his tariffs have revived the auto industry.
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Politics · United StatesThree federal byelections held across Canada
Three federal byelections took place on Monday, including one in the Liberal stronghold of Beaches, East York in Toronto. These elections were held to fill seats in Parliament that had recently become vacant.
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Business & EconomyTrump proposes 50% tariff on Canadian car imports
US President Donald Trump has proposed a 50% tariff on cars imported from Canada. Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda, which produce a large share of vehicles in Canada, are expected to be most affected, potentially leading to production line closures.
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Christian lawmakers ask Trump for expedited US entry for Jewish Canadians
Christian lawmakers and religious leaders have asked President Donald Trump to establish expedited legal pathways for Jewish Canadians experiencing antisemitism. Trump amplified the request on social media, while the National Association of Christian Lawmakers sent a formal letter to his administration.
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Politics · United StatesFederal Court faces unmanageable workloads due to immigration case surge
The Federal Court is experiencing unmanageable workloads due to a significant rise in immigration cases over the past six years, according to Chief Justice Alan Diner. Staff are working extended hours to cope with the surge, which has also led to processing delays.
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MediaCBC guidance on calling 9/11 'terrorist attacks' draws criticism
Canada's public broadcaster, CBC, has reportedly issued internal guidance advising journalists not to refer to the September 11 attacks as 'terrorist attacks' without attribution. The guidance, which suggests alternative phrasing, has drawn criticism from politicians and media watchdogs.
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Politics · United StatesTrump orders Lake Ontario renamed 'Lake America'
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, stating Canadians will continue to call it 'Lake Ontario,' a name with Indigenous roots predating both countries.
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PoliticsAustrian speaker Martin Sellner denied entry to Canada for conference
Austrian anti-immigrant speaker Martin Sellner stated he was not granted an electronic travel authorization in time for a planned trip to Hamilton, Canada. He was scheduled to speak at a nationalist conference hosted by the Dominion Society.
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Politics · United StatesSalma Zahid's car destroyed in suspected arson outside MP's home
Multiple vehicles were destroyed in a suspected arson outside the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid early Thursday morning. Toronto police are investigating the incident and seeking information.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says US doesn't need Canada amid 50% aluminum tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the United States does not need Canada, while simultaneously imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum. Reports highlight the significant economic interdependence between the two nations, with Canada being the US's second-largest trading partner.
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Politics · United StatesTrump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, steel
Donald Trump threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on all vehicles, auto parts, and steel from Canada starting January 1. He accused Canada of "ripping off" the United States and imposing high tariffs on American farm products.
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Trump Announces End to Canadian Tariffs on US Farmers
Donald Trump stated that Canada has been imposing high tariffs on US farmers for years and that this practice will cease. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US products, set to take effect on September 8.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada vows retaliation
President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports, prompting a promise of matching retaliatory measures from Canada. The trade dispute has been marked by executive orders, legal battles over presidential authority, and shifting negotiation tactics.
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Politics · United StatesCanada opens national monument for LGBTQ+ purge victims
Canada has officially opened Thunderhead, a new national monument in Ottawa dedicated to victims of the LGBT Purge. Funded by a class-action settlement, the monument serves as a space for remembrance, learning, and celebration.
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Business & EconomyDonald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, experts warn of provincial split
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a threat of 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian products effective 19 August. Experts say the measures would disproportionately affect British Columbia’s exports and could be used to exploit provincial grievances, deepening divisions within Canada.
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MediaCanadian survey finds antisemitism widespread among Jewish university students
A survey of Jewish university students in Canada, conducted late last year, found that the vast majority reported experiencing or witnessing antisemitism on campus. Outlets disagreed on the exact proportion, while no centre-rated publication covered the story.
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PoliticsBlack Class Action Secretariat calls for national commission on slavery legacy
The Black Class Action Secretariat has asked the Canadian government to establish a national commission to examine the legacy of slavery and systemic racism. The proposal, timed with Emancipation Day, seeks consultations with Black communities and Indigenous partners to address systemic barriers.
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ClimateFederal researchers study small changes to boost falling lobster catches
Federal researchers in Canada are examining small harvesting adjustments to address declining lobster catches in the Maritimes. A report links population drops to climate change and other pressures. Left and centre outlets carried the story, while no right-rated outlet reported it.
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