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Officials to continue trade talks after Carney leaves White House meeting empty-handed

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Officials to continue trade talks after Carney leaves White House meeting empty-handed

Canadian and U.S. officials have been tasked with ‘quickly’ reaching agreements on steel, aluminum and energy before moving on to other trade issues

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 2d

Trump says U.S. in ‘natural conflict’ with Canada over cars, steel

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Trump says U.S. in ‘natural conflict’ with Canada over cars, steel

Trump expressed ambivalence about continuing the USMCA and said he might do separate trade deals with Canada and Mexico

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 2d

As Mark Carney is praising Donald Trump for his accomplishments during his White House visit, the U.S. President interrupts, adding: "the merger of Canada and the United States."

"That wasn't where I was going," Mr. Carney continues.

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 3d

The day before talks with Carney, Trump says his tariffs are working

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The day before talks with Carney, Trump says his tariffs are working

The President told reporters the levies are raising money for the U.S. Treasury and luring companies south

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 3d

Carney has large and risky job ahead of him on Washington visit, former officials say

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Carney has large and risky job ahead of him on Washington visit, former officials say

Two senior government officials said not to expect any breakthroughs at the Tuesday White House meeting

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 6d

Carney to meet with Trump in Washington next week as Canada seeks tariff relief

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Carney to meet with Trump in Washington next week as Canada seeks tariff relief

This will be the Prime Minister’s second trip to the White House since taking office this year

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 7d

Senator Yuen Pau Woo asks minister Dominic LeBlanc if Carney government subscribes to the idea of a "Fortress North America" allied against countries like China.
LeBlanc defers to trade DM Rob Stewart who says "We have problems with the way the Chinese economy is operating."

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 7d

NATO is losing ground in an arms and innovation race with Russia and China and needs “bridging technologies” from countries, including Canada, to quickly close the gap, a senior official with the military alliance said Wednesday

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NATO will rely on Canada, other members in arms race with Russia and China, official says

Ukraine’s success against Russian navy cited as example of technological sprint that NATO needs to accomplish

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 7d

NATO is losing ground in an arms and innovation race with Russia and China and needs “bridging technologies” from countries, including Canada, to quickly close the gap, a senior official with the military alliance said Wednesday

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NATO will rely on Canada, other members in arms race with Russia and China, official says

Ukraine’s success against Russian navy cited as example of technological sprint that NATO needs to accomplish

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 8d

The Tibetan government-in-exile is calling upon the Canadian government to weigh in on a dispute with metaphysical implications: Who gets to pick the reincarnation of spiritual leader the Dalai Lama after he dies?
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Canada asked to take position on Dalai Lama reincarnation

Penpa Tsering, leader of Central Tibetan Administration, is in Ottawa this week calling on government to weigh in on dispute with China

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 10d

Defence and security make up first pillar of Canada’s foreign policy, Anand tells UN

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Defence and security make up first pillar of Canada’s foreign policy, Anand tells UN

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand laid out country’s international priorities, said rules-based international order is under threat

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 14d

India agreed to co-operate with Canada on police investigations, national security adviser says

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India agreed to co-operate with Canada on police investigations, national security adviser says

Nathalie Drouin says countries have re-established communication channels after meetings in New Delhi last week

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 15d

Zelensky warns world faces ‘destructive arms race’ with rise of drones, AI

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Zelensky warns world faces ‘destructive arms race’ with rise of drones, AI

He says Ukraine now spends more protecting infrastructure from drones and missiles than on vital public services

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 15d

Carney defends recognizing Palestinian state despite Trump threat
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Carney defends recognizing Palestinian state despite Trump threat

U.S. President had warned move would affect trade talks

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 16d

Carney accuses Putin of abducting thousands of Ukrainian children

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Carney accuses Putin of abducting thousands of Ukrainian children

Canada and Ukraine co-host UN event designed to put pressure on Russia to return abducted minors

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 17d

Canadians want less reliance on U.S. foreign policy whims, Carney
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Canadians want less reliance on U.S. foreign policy whims, Carney says

The Prime Minister is in New York, where he’s expected to speak at conference on a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestinian conflict

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 18d

Canada officially recognizes state of Palestine

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Canada officially recognizes state of Palestine

Declaration marks a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 20d

Canada will withhold normalization of relations with Palestine until conditions met, Anand says

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Canada will withhold normalization of relations with Palestine until conditions met, Anand says

Conditions include Hamas laying down its weapons and return of Israelis kidnapped by the Islamist militant group

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 20d

Canada, Mexico deepen ties with signing of ‘strategic’ pact in face of U.S. trade war

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Canada, Mexico deepen ties with signing of ‘strategic’ pact in face of U.S. trade war

Leaders made a show of unity when asked whether they would fight efforts by the Trump administration to divide Canada and Mexico in coming USMCA negotiations

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 20d

Canada weighing direct contract with foreign governments for sub purchase, head of navy says

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Canada weighing direct contract with foreign governments for sub purchase, head of navy says

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee said a government-to-government contract could be more beneficial for Canada

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 22d

Scott Moe says Chinese trade dispute shouldn’t pit one region of Canada against another

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Scott Moe says Chinese trade dispute shouldn’t pit one region against another

Saskatchewan Premier says ending conflict is not as simple as dropping EV tariffs, suggested Canada has to move carefully so as not to misalign with U.S.

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 22d

Canada, Mexico to sign strategic partnership during Carney visit

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Canada, Mexico to sign strategic partnership during Carney visit

Both countries are looking for new export markets as the U.S. becomes increasingly protectionist

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 22d

Canada’s submarine choice could break tradition, embrace South Korea in Indo-Pacific shift as first major weapons platform purchase from non-Western supplier:

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Canada’s submarine choice could break tradition, embrace South Korea in Indo-Pacific shift

Purchasing a fleet from Seoul-based Hanwha would represent a significant pivot from American and European contractors

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 22d

Canada’s submarine choice could break tradition, embrace South Korea in Indo-Pacific shift as first major weapons platform purchase from non-Western supplier:

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Canada’s submarine choice could break tradition, embrace South Korea in Indo-Pacific shift

Purchasing a fleet from Seoul-based Hanwha would represent a significant pivot from American and European contractors

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 23d

Washington was hoping for ‘bigger’ deal with Canada than USMCA, ambassador says

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Washington was hoping for ‘bigger’ deal with Canada than USMCA, ambassador says

Pete Hoekstra said White House wanted agreement encompassing numerous subjects, including defence

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