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Some Canadians tell Ottawa in emails they support using British spelling

Messages to Prime Minister Mark Carney on the matter indicate several correspondents see the affectation as a way of countering U.S. cultural dominance.

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U.S. State Department closing consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia

The State Department is planning to close its posts in St. George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada.

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Canada’s foreign influence registry is now active. Here’s how it works

A new independent commission will oversee the registry, which requires individuals and organizations to log their arrangements with a foreign principal or face hefty fines.

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Despite Trump’s threats, many Canadians don’t want U.S. booze back: survey

Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose 50 per cent tariffs on the vast majority of Canadian goods in response to 'discriminatory' measures.

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Will Canada get deal with U.S. before new tariffs? ‘We’ll see,’ says Carney

Canada’s approach for a trade deal with the United States includes 'comprehensive' discussions on all sectors, not just on a few specific sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

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Canada must ‘be vigilant’ of foreign actors targeting technology: minister

Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada must 'be vigilant' of foreign actors targeting the country's technology, pointing to artificial intelligence and intellectual property.

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Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month

Brock is the seventh MP to leave Poilievre's caucus since the 2025 election, with four of them crossing the floor to the Liberals.

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Canada must avoid concessions in U.S. trade talks, dairy farmers warn

Dairy Farmers of Canada says it's urging the federal government not to offer any more concessions on dairy or supply management in talks ahead of Trump's Aug. 19 tariff deadline.

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Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two people, a day after newly sworn-in President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to crack down on armed groups.

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Canada’s measles cases are half of U.S. total, despite smaller population: WHO

Roughly 186,000 measles cases have been reported worldwide as of July. That's a 12 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

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Count Binface continues U.K. election run as ‘intergalactic space warrior’

Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament.

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Ottawa unveils $100M steel shipping rebate program as trade war continues

The relief is meant to encourage companies that use steel in their manufacturing processes to turn to domestic suppliers rather than rely on the U.S. and other foreign suppliers.

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Liberal MP Shaun Chen says he’s resigning over ‘significant’ health issues

The Scarborough North MP said injuries sustained in a car accident in late 2025 have prevented him from travelling to Ottawa as often as the job requires.

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Quebec premier open to allowing US wines on store shelves, with conditions

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she's open to allowing US wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.

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Why a U.S. oil firm set up drilling gear in Greenland without permission

U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.

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Canada could lose 100K jobs with U.S. losing 200K if CUSMA dies: report

In July, the U.S. said it won’t renew the deal, known as CUSMA, in its current form. The clock is ticking for both sides to negotiate a new deal ahead of a fresh round of tariffs.

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48% of Canadians hold ‘unfavourable’ views of Americans, poll says

While most Americans say the U.S. should approach Canada as a valued partner or on friendly terms, 65 per cent of Canadians view the U.S. cautiously, or as a potential threat.

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Ottawa announces $34M for climate resilience projects across Canada

In all, 128 communities across Canada will receive funding for various projects. A Quebec community will also get $1 million for flood-reduction measures.

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Petition to oust U.S. ambassador from Canada gains thousands of signatures

Nearly 30,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. President Donald Trump's representative in Ottawa to be kicked out of the country.

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Trump tariffs could see Canadian exporters lose half their revenue: survey

Around two in five Canadian exporters said they currently export a product to the U.S. that would fall under the scope of the new incoming tariffs, a new survey said on Wednesday.

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