Canada Pulse

LA MALBAIE, Que. — On Thursday, ministers from several of the globe's leading nations convened to demonstrate their solidarity in support of liberal democracies. During this meeting, Canada suggested increased maritime collaboration as the group remains divided over issues related to Ukraine and U.S. tariffs. “We have to seize this opportunity,” Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stated to her counterparts from the U.S., Europe, and Japan at the start of the Group of Seven foreign ministers' gathering in Charlevoix, located northeast of Quebec City. “The challenge ahead shouldn’t discourage us.” Previously, Joly committed to bringing up increased economic pressure from America and President Donald Trump's demands for Canada’s annexation during her private bilateral talks. However, she confined her public comments on Thursday to common goals, highlighting that the G7 has progressed in safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and combating foreign interference opera...

The U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from attending high-level peace negotiations concerning the conflict. This decision follows Moscow’s displeasure with his biased support towards Ukraine, according to NBC News. A U.S. administration official along with a high-ranking Russian official informed NBC News that Vladimir Putin considered Keith Kellogg as being overly supportive of Ukraine. Consequently, Russia brought up the matter regarding his potential removal from the negotiations. "Kellogg is an ex-American general with strong ties to Ukraine. He doesn’t align with what we’re seeking—simply not up to our standards," stated the Russian official. A spokesperson for the Trump administration verified that Russia had lodged a complaint regarding Kellogg's involvement. Nevertheless, they were unable to provide details on when exactly the White House received notification about this request. Meanwhile, National Secur...

Part of his strategy for economic transformation, Mark Carney stated that his administration aims to create “port facilities, logistics networks, and new trading routes” to aid in broadening Canada’s overseas sales channels. The Port of Prince Rupert, located on the northwestern coast of British Columbia, asserts it is undertaking this with a $1.35 billion initiative known as the Ridley Island Energy Export Project (RIEP) That is anticipated to be finished by next year. The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) claims it has granted "time-limited exclusive rights" for exporting LPGs (which encompass liquid petroleum gases like propane and butane) to REEF, a partnership between companies. Vopak Royal from the Netherlands and AltaGas based in Calgary . Upon launching in its first stage, the port authority states that REEF will offer the capability to handle seven million metric tons of bulk liquid energy products for export, primarily propane, which comes via rai...

The Trump administration has requested that United Nations humanitarian organizations receiving or distributing U.S. funds complete a questionnaire aimed at uncovering any connections they may have with communism, socialism, or views critical of America. This directive was confirmed by both U.S. and U.N. sources as well as through an acquired document reviewed by The Associated Press. The UNICEF and the U.N. Refugee Agency have teamed up with the leftover offices and bureaus following the recent dissolution of the agency. United States Agency for International Development Upon getting the survey, which delved into various issues related to the Trump administration, including questions about whether any of the programs were advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It remained uncertain just how broadly the administration distributed the survey. This information was confirmed by a present USAID employee, one U.S. official, and three United Nations officials. ...

A British politico is demonstrating backing for Canada—by voicing support in the House of Commons as well as relishing a quintessentially Canadian meal—in light of escalating tensions between the Commonwealth nation and the U.S. During a House of Commons session on Wednesday, Liberal Democrat head Ed Davey questioned UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding whether he would confront US President Donald Trump over tariff issues and if he would show support for Canada’s stance. Following the implementation of global tariffs on steel and aluminum by Trump, as well as his frequent remarks suggesting Canada should become the 51st state, Davey initiated his line of questioning. To begin, Davey commended the prime minister for "aiding in the reinstatement of U.S. military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine." “However, could I ask Starmer about pressing for progress to convince President Trump not to impose harmful metal tariffs that are already affecting British ind...

Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that he is ready to engage in trade discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, provided there is "respect for Canadian sovereignty." Carney, who will take the oath of office on Friday alongside his new cabinet, addressed journalists at a steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario, on Wednesday. This came after Canada declared retaliatory tariffs amounting to 29.8 billion Canadian dollars (€19.1bn) on goods imported from the United States. Following the imposition of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports by the Trump administration, this move was implemented. Canada, being the largest external provider of these materials to the U.S., was significantly affected. The relationship between the neighbors and close allies has sharply declined since Trump assumed office in January. He initiated a trade war against Canada and suggested that the country should join as the 51st U.S. state, which has angered ma...