Author: Troy Patterson

Donald Trump is going to impose reciprocal tariffs on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. president said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “NEWS CONFERENCE ON RECIPROCAL TARIFFS TODAY, 1:00 P.M., THE OVAL OFFICE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” Trump said in the post.He posted earlier in the day, saying it was going to be a “big one.”“THREE GREAT WEEKS, PERHAPS THE BEST EVER, BUT TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” 1:52 From beer to fridges, what products might cost more with metal tariffs? Trump on Monday signed a pair of executive orders that will impose 25…

A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty — but not if it means they have to kick their Netflix and Disney+ addictions. A Leger survey that polled 1,590 Canadians between Feb. 7 and Feb. 10, 2025 suggests an overwhelming majority of Canadians — 81 per cent — have significantly increased how many Canadian-made products they buy, or will do so soon.But only 28 per cent of Canadians told the pollster they have or will be cancelling their subscriptions to U.S. streaming…

Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of captives, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among other alleged violations of the truce. Israel, with the support of U.S. President Donald Trump, had threatened to renew its offensive if hostages were not freed.There was no immediate comment from Israel on Hamas’ announcement, but it should allow the ceasefire to continue for now, though the future…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she still has confidence in Health Minister Adriana LaGrange despite allegations involving political interference and conflict of interest in the awarding of contracts by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning during a trip to Washington, D.C., with Canada’s Premiers, Smith said she first became aware of the allegations against her office and the health minister when she saw reports in the media.The allegations were outlined in a letter sent by the lawyer of former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos to the Globe and Mail.It alleges that AHS was pressured to approve private contracts…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size If Donald Trump goes ahead with threatened 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum, that would stack on top of the 25 per cent across-the-board tariff on Canadian goods that he has already vowed, the White House confirmed to Global News. That means the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. would total 50 per cent.On Feb. 1, the U.S. president signed an executive order imposing tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods.“I have implemented a 25% Tariff on Imports from Mexico and Canada (10% on Canadian Energy), and a 10% additional…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Brussels Wednesday as Canada works to deepen its trade and defence ties with Europe. The prime minister landed in the Belgian capital around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. His one-day visit includes a meeting with NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte and the European Union’s two most senior leaders.Ursula von der Leyen has been president of the European Commission since 2019, and her job involves directing the EU’s policy agenda and legislation.Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Costa has been president of the European Council since last December, and his role sets overall priorities for the bloc.Trudeau is…

Liberal leader candidate Chrystia Freeland released her campaign platform on Tuesday, based on saving money for Canadians. She said that she would cut taxes on income and new housing, cap credit card interest rates, tackle rising grocery costs and build more child care spaces.Freeland said she would cut taxes for middle-class Canadians and in her first year as prime minister she would cut the second income tax bracket rate from 20.5 per cent to 19 per cent, saving Canadians $550 per year, or $1,100 for a couple.She plans to eliminate the GST on new homes for first-time buyers and remove…

Canada has appointed a new fentanyl czar, part of the measures aimed at addressing concerns about border security made by U.S. President Donald Trump in tariff threats. According to a release by the Prime Minister’s Office, Kevin Brosseau, a former senior law enforcement officer with the RCMP and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s deputy national security and intelligence advisor, has been named to the role.The release says Brosseau will work with U.S. counterparts and law enforcement agencies to “accelerate Canada’s ongoing work to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade.”“Canada needs a fentanyl czar that will co-ordinate between agencies, move quickly…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its fight against Hamas if the militant group does not go ahead with the next scheduled release of hostages on Saturday. Hamas said Monday — and reiterated Tuesday — that it planned to delay the release of three more hostages after accusing Israel of failing to meet the terms of the ceasefire, including by not allowing enough tents and other aid into Gaza.U.S. President Donald Trump has emboldened Israel to call for the release of even more remaining hostages on Saturday,…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As attention intensifies on U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, residents in and around the border town of Woodstock, N.B., are taking notice. The small town is roughly 30 minutes from Houlton, Maine, and for years, the two communities have had a tight connection.“Growing up, we went to Houlton at least once a week,” longtime resident Norma Scott said. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Now, Woodstock residents have a…