Are tariffs inevitable? Inflation up, Trump vs the Epstein files, and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s no evidence the U.S. will back down on imposing tariffs. He points to deals U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed with other countries. Carney met with his cabinet today, to discuss a plan of action.And: That tariff uncertainty may be nudging up Canada’s inflation rate. Statistics Canada says it affected clothing prices, as inflation rose to 1.9 per cent in June.Also: Trump is under pressure from his own supporters to release files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has recently been refusing – even insisting it was a waste of time. But today – he’s hinting he’s changed his mind – again.Plus: Skepticism for Trump’s Russia plan, Canadian camp emergency plans, ostrich farm in court, and more.
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Fires, smoke, floods, heat; Trump gives Russia 50 days; Carney ethics screen; and more
Canada is vying for all the wrong kinds of records: It’s already the second-worst wildfire season on record. This morning – thanks in part to all the smoke – Toronto was the second-most polluted major city in the world. In Quebec, residents are cleaning up after a massive storm knocked out power, and flooded streets and homes.And: U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia has 50 days to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. After that, Trump says he will impose secondary tariffs of 100 per cent on Russia.Also: The opposition is calling on Mark Carney to sell all of his assets, and get someone else to reinvest them.Plus: Canadians got more obese during the pandemic, the U.S. debates legislation on cryptocurrency, and more.
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Wildfire evacuations, Quadeville looks for answers, Mafia museum and more.
From northern Ontario...All the way to British Columbia...Wildfire season is taking a toll. Thousands of people -- mostly in remote communities -- Are leaving their homes and running to safety.And: Quadville, Ontario is still searching for answers after last month's brutal attack on an 8-year-old girl. Police held a town hall on Saturday to provide some clarity about their investigation.Also: Scarface...Goodfellas...The Godfather....Movie fans have always been in love with gangsters and mob bosses. But the reality of organized crime is far less exciting than what you see on the silver screen. A new Museum in Rome aims to shatter Hollywood's image of the mafia -- by putting a focus on its victims.Plus: A former Residential school is turned into a courthouse, Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, and more.
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Afghan refugee in ICE detention, Trump levies tariffs on EU and Mexico, Srebrenica: 30 years later, and more.
The family of an Afghan refugee is now begging the federal government to let him come to Canada. He is being held in a Texas detention centre facing deportation back to Afghanistan. His family says that would be a death sentence. And: Donald Trump announces both Mexico and the E-U will face steep, 30 per cent tariffs unless they reach a trade with with the U-S by August 1st. Also: Wildfires continue to burn across the country, displacing thousands of people from their homes. Plus: OpenAI comes for Google's crown, Families mourn the victims of the Srebrenica Massacre, and more.
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Trump levels new tariff threat; Measles cases soar in Alberta; Teaching AI to teachers; and more
U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown Canadians yet another curveball on tariffs, saying they will jump to 35 per cent as of August 1st. We have extensive coverage including political reaction, economic impacts, and how it figures into Trump’s wider trade war.And: Canada is still the heart of the measles outbreak in North America. But the epicentre has shifted from Ontario – to Alberta.Also: Should teachers use A.I. in the classroom? If so – how? A.I. companies in the U.S. are setting up an academy to teach the teachers. But there are questions about whether companies with a vested interest in A.I. success should be the ones leading the way.Plus: Wildfires on the Prairies, Trump in Texas, and more.
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