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  • Canadian Parliamentary Elections: Liberal Party Gains Lead Over Conservatives

    Canadian Parliamentary Elections: Liberal Party Gains Lead Over Conservatives

    The true post(news Web)Voting has ended in the parliamentary elections to elect Canada’s next prime minister, after which preliminary results began to emerge.

    Voting for the parliamentary elections in Canada continued from 9 am to 9 pm, in which citizens exercised their right to vote.

    A close contest was expected between Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party candidate Mark Carney and Conservative Party candidate Pierre Paul Ayew.

    Any party will need 172 seats to gain a majority in the 343-member House.

    According to the news agency, several media outlets have claimed that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the Canadian general election.

    Public broadcasters CBC and CTV News have both claimed that the Liberal Party will form Canada’s next government, but it is not yet clear whether the party has a majority in parliament.

    According to the results so far, 114 Labor Party candidates have been successful, while they are leading in 48 seats.

    The Conservative Party has won 106 seats, with a majority in 43 seats.

    In addition, 19 Bloc Quebecois and 2 NDP candidates have won so far.

    It should be remembered that before the election, the Liberals had 152 seats and the Conservatives had 120, while the Bloc Québécois had 33 and the NDP had 24 seats.

    The election comes at a time when President Trump’s tariffs on Canada are on the minds of voters. Other issues, including high housing prices in urban areas, a 6.7 percent unemployment rate, and difficulty accessing healthcare, are also drawing attention.

  • Election: Close Contest Expected In Alberta, Liberals Hope To Win Five To 12 Seats

    Election: Close Contest Expected In Alberta, Liberals Hope To Win Five To 12 Seats

    Canada Global(Web News)According to pollsters, small red waves are possible in Alberta’s major cities of Edmonton and Calgary, and the capital will likely need a new mayor.

    As volunteers and candidates work to get out the vote from coast to coast, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said it’s already over. In a social media post on Friday, he said “Canadians have grown old with the polls on a potential victory for the Mark Carney Liberals.”

    However, they are appealing for NDP votes in places like Edmonton Centre to keep another Liberal government in check.

    “We don’t want to give all the power to one party, and we know that when we send the New Democrats to Ottawa, we can hold whatever government is in power accountable,” said Edmonton Centre NDP candidate Trisha Estabrooks.

    According to polling site 338 Canada, the Conservatives are expected to easily win Alberta again with at least 19 seats, the NDP is competing in at least two ridings and the Liberals are likely to win between five and 12 seats.

    “Ten seats is a lot,” said Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Brett. “I only count the four that are up for grabs in Calgary and Edmonton. It’s more complicated because there are three-party races there.”

    But Edmonton’s mayor, now on a leave of absence, is in favor of a win for the Liberals in Edmonton Southeast.

    Amarjit Sohi says he’s returned to federal politics to join Team Canada and fight Donald Trump.

     

    “You know, under normal circumstances I wouldn’t take this step,” Sohi said. “But these are not normal circumstances. Our sovereignty, our workers, our businesses and our way of life are under attack.”

     

    If Sohi wins, Edmonton will need an interim mayor until the municipal vote in October. However, that could be covered by councillor rotation, or they could choose one person to fill the role. But Sohi has not said who he wants to take over.

    Polling in Alberta will be held on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • We Will Take Steps To Eliminate Drugs By Bringing Changes To The Law, Says Pierre Polivor

    We Will Take Steps To Eliminate Drugs By Bringing Changes To The Law, Says Pierre Polivor

    Canada Global(Web News) Conservative Leader Pierre Polivore said Saturday that he would change the law to allow judges to order drug treatment for drug addicts, giving them a new lease on life. The words were spoken by residents of Richmond, B.C. He said Canada has an opportunity to expand its plans to deal with drugs

    His latest idea would give judges the power to order mandatory drug treatment as an alternative to imprisonment. The proposal would apply to offenders whose crimes include only small amounts of drug possession and other non-violent violations. He said more serious offenders would also need to have rehabilitation programs in prisons.
    Polivore said the proposals are appropriate in cases where people struggling with serious addictions have lost the ability to recover on their own. This policy is not about punishment, but about freedom. “When someone is unable to choose help, we will not leave them without hope but help them regain control of their lives,” he said. He reiterated promises to close down safe supply sites and amend the Criminal Code to make life in prison for those who traffic or manufacture more than 40 milligrams of fentanyl.
    The Conservative campaign, which for the first time did not allow media to travel with the campaign tour and limited reporters to four questions at Polvor’s press events without any follow-up, did not allow national media outlets to ask any questions about the Richmond announcement.
    Polvor denounced the Liberal plan, which proposes increasing spending to deepen the federal deficit and reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States during the trade war. The Conservative leader said Carney’s plan would burden Canadians with inflation, resulting in higher taxes, a higher cost of living and a weaker dollar.

  • Election Campaign In Full Swing, Mark Carney, Jagmeet Singh And Polioor Make Promises To Albertan

    Election Campaign In Full Swing, Mark Carney, Jagmeet Singh And Polioor Make Promises To Albertan

    Canada Global(Web News)The Conservatives and NDP spent the weekend seeking votes in British Columbia. The election campaign could offer Conservative Leader Pierre Poliore his best shot at victory. Both Poliore and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spoke about Canadian concerns about the cost of living at campaign events in B.C.

    He said during a campaign stop in Victoria on Sunday that he is telling people to vote for what they care about most and that if they want to stop the Conservatives on Vancouver Island, the best way to do that is to vote New Democrats. Singh also said Canadians concerned about cuts under a Liberal government should send a New Democrat to Ottawa to fight for them. The NDP won the 2021 federal election. BC The NDP won 13 of 43 seats, but polls suggest the incumbent New Democrats could be weakened this time.
    Angus Reid Polling BC was released on April 14. The poll predicts a two-party race in the 2019 election, with the Liberals and Conservatives on 42 per cent, the NDP on 30 per cent. 11 per cent and the Greens on just three per cent.
    In Metro Vancouver, the Liberals, led by Leader Mark Carney, have a 49 per cent lead, although the Conservatives and NDP are also trailing. Both have fallen behind in the latest poll. The Angus Reid poll was conducted online between April 10 and 13. Angus Reid president Shachi Coral said the BC NDP is one of the CPP’s last federal strongholds because the party has done so well provincially. Singh himself is a resident of B.C.’s Burnaby Central. He is running in the riding. He said some of the B.C. areas Polly has campaigned in recently have large populations of people of Asian or South Asian descent. Coral said the Conservatives’ path to victory is in B.C. It’s through the NDP and that maintaining pride or party status is one solution.
    Carney himself is running in the Ottawa region of Nepean and held a campaign rally there on Sunday afternoon. In Victoria on Sunday, Singh reiterated his campaign promises to cap the prices of essential food items and introduce legislation to protect against price gouging at grocery stores. Poilever was born in Surrey, B.C. The day began with another announcement about inflation at a grocery store… Poilever said inflation is when governments spend money they don’t have, so they just print money. More money bids on a fixed supply of goods equals higher prices for everything.
    Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that the national annual inflation rate eased slightly in March to 2.3 per cent while food prices rose 3.2 per cent year-on-year. Poilever also opposed the Liberals’ campaign platform, released Saturday, which proposes $129 billion in new spending over the next four years on top of current commitments. Carney presented his platform as an investment to make Canada more self-reliant in response to the trade war with the United States. The NDP also released its spending campaign promises on Saturday, while the Conservatives have said their platform is coming soon.

  • Federal Elections Are Approaching, Debates Between Various Leaders In Montreal, Political Atmosphere Heated

    Federal Elections Are Approaching, Debates Between Various Leaders In Montreal, Political Atmosphere Heated

    Canada Global(Web News)There are only 8 days left in the 2025 federal election in Canada and the political atmosphere is completely heated everywhere in Canada. 

    The second debate in Montreal between leaders of different parties in English took the election atmosphere to a new level. The debate featured leaders from four major parties: Mark Carney of the Liberal Party, Pierre Poil of the Conservative Party, Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Québécois, and Jagmeet Singh of the NDP. The day before, a debate in French was held, which began two hours early due to a hockey match in Montreal. The Green Party was not included in the debate because it did not meet the criteria of the Leaders’ Debate Commission.

    The debate began with the current topic of “Tariffs and Challenges for Canada.” Here, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, who is ahead in the polls, was targeted by three other party leaders. Pierre Polioff took on him for opposing an oil pipeline from Alberta to the East Coast. Jagmeet Singh spoke about the government’s failure to expand Employment Insurance. Blanche accused Carney of making different statements in two languages.

    Carney responded by saying that the old relationship between Canada and the United States is now over. He said Canada should also implement tariffs in a way that has the least impact on Canadian citizens. He also talked about eliminating trade barriers between states.

    The next issue was inflation and the cost of living. Carney and Pierre Polio promised to reduce the GST for first-time homebuyers, but Carney also said that his plan was focused on increasing the number of homes. Pierre Polio accused Carney of simply pushing Trudeau’s economic policies. Responding to this, Carney said that you campaigned for years against Trudeau and the carbon tax, but now both are gone.

    Jagmeet Singh condemned profiteering by companies on rising food prices and said the NDP would take up the issue with GST exemption.

    When the issue came to security and gun control, Carney was asked about the Liberal government’s gun buyback scheme. He said, “This policy has been somewhat successful at the commercial level, but at the individual level it has not been implemented properly.” He said the security minister has been instructed to re-implement the policy properly.

    Pierre Polyayev promised to introduce a “three-strikes policy” for serious crimes. He said that three serious crimes would be punishable by a minimum of 10 years or life imprisonment, without parole or bail.

    Jagmeet Singh joined the RCMP. He spoke of judicial reform, citing concerns about the misuse and abuse of the law, particularly in rural and northern areas.

    During the debate, moderator Patrice Roy asked all the leaders why their parties had not yet presented their full financial plans. They were asked where the funds for tax cuts and other promises would come from. To which each party leader gave a blunt answer.

  • We Will Balance The Operating Budget In The Next Three Years, Mark Carney

    We Will Balance The Operating Budget In The Next Three Years, Mark Carney

    Canada Global(Web News)Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s plan for Canada includes $130 billion in new spending, which will cover the deficit by fiscal year 2028-29, as outlined in a platform launched by Carney. The platform, titled ‘Unite, Secure, Protect, Build,’ also promises to spend more than $18 billion on national defense, putting Canada on track to surpass NATO’s goal by 2030, policy experts told reporters.

    Part of these expenditures include new submarines and additional icebreakers for the Royal Canadian Navy and the purchase of Canadian-made aircraft early warning and control aircraft.
    The PBO baseline indicated a deficit of $46.8 billion for this fiscal year, equivalent to 1.47% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). The baseline also showed that the deficit-to-GDP ratio would decline to 1% next year and remain below that mark for at least the next two years.

    “We will balance the operating budget over the next three years, by reducing waste, eliminating duplication and using technology,” Mark Carney said during a press conference in Whitby. Carney also launched the party platform during the event. The Liberal platform projects a $222 million surplus in the operating budget at the end of the four-year term, as Carney had promised. The Liberal leader claims that these measures will boost the economy and offset the impact of Trump’s tariffs. Overall, he said, his plan
    would create $500 billion in economic value for Canadians over the next five years.
    The Liberal platform also indicates that the government expects to generate $20 billion in revenue from Canada’s tariff response. Carney has previously said that the money will be used to support affected businesses and workers. As a tariff war with the United States rages in this federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump’s name appears eight times in the Liberal platform, a sign of the continued threat of tariffs from the United States.
    The government led by Mark Carney promises to prioritize Canadian contractors in defense procurement. Including the Canadian aerospace industry. The Liberals also promise to establish “Canadian-made” standards for federal infrastructure funding, while promoting Canadian steel, aluminum and forest products. Carney is also promising to protect Canada’s agricultural industry by excluding all supply-side sectors from trade talks with the United States. The Liberals say this will help protect Canadian jobs in sectors including dairy, poultry and eggs.
    Health care will also see a significant investment of $5.4 billion over four years, $4 billion of which will be spent on infrastructure. The money will be spent on building hospitals, clinics and upgrading community health care infrastructure, according to the platform. The Carney-led government promises to add thousands of new doctors to Canada’s health care system by building new medical schools and expanding medical schools and residencies. According to the platform, the Liberals also promise to work with the provinces to streamline the credential recognition system for locally trained doctors and nurses so that qualified health care professionals already here can contribute to the health care system.

  • Will Ban Shadow Lobbying After Forming Government: Polioor

    Will Ban Shadow Lobbying After Forming Government: Polioor

    Canada Global(Web News)Conservative Leader Pierre Poliore is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials and is using the promise to target Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poliore said at a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he will ban what he calls shadow lobbying.

     

    “We will eliminate lobbying red tape and require anyone who acts as an advisor to government officials to register as a lobbyist whenever they are advising on matters that affect their financial interests or the interests of their company,” he said. He said
    the rule would have forced Carney to register as a lobbyist when he advised former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau through the Liberal Party. The Conservative leader also said he would require cabinet ministers to completely divest from tax havens and disclose their assets. Poilever billed his package of measures as the Accountability Act 2.0. He referred to a law passed by Stephen Harper’s former government.
    Poilever also accused the Liberal leader of hiding from the public by not raising questions for days and refusing to tell Canadians more about his investments. The Liberals sent a fundraising pitch to supporters on Sunday in response to Poliver, saying Poliver was limiting media access, such as limiting the number of questions to four per day.
    Liberal Party spokesman Mohamed Hussen also said that if anyone is hiding and trying to avoid accountability to the media, it is Pierre Poliver. When asked by reporters whether Carney’s decision to withdraw from the campaign was meaningless because it did not appear to have cost him any political damage, Poliver replied that it was a choice that Canadians would have to make. Carney’s campaign is on hiatus ahead of a crucial week in the election. Such hiatuses in the campaign are not uncommon, but Carney declined to take questions from reporters in Parliament after a cabinet committee meeting on Friday.

  • Polling Stations Have Been Set Up For Students On Over 100 Campuses.

    Polling Stations Have Been Set Up For Students On Over 100 Campuses.

    Canada Global(Web News)Montreal University students are juggling multiple priorities: final projects, studying for exams and now, with Election Day just two weeks away, finding time to vote. Elections Canada is working to reach young voters where they are. Polling stations have been set up on more than 100 campuses across the country, open from April 13 to April 16.

    “Students on campus are in the middle of finals right now, and I can see the excuse that they don’t have enough time to vote and being on campus doesn’t give them that excuse,” said Adam, a student at Concordia University.
    Historically, people aged 18 to 24 have had the lowest voter turnout – just 46.7 per cent participated in the 2021 federal election, while the overall turnout was 62.2 per cent. However, there has been an upward trend: in 2011, only 38.8 per cent of young voters exercised their right to vote.
    Removing barriers to voting is important. Since 2015, Elections Canada has organized the Vote on Campus program to make it easier for students to participate.
    Florence Ryan, media advisor for Elections Canada, said the program was designed to reduce barriers to access to voting this year.
    Voting is done by special ballot – it is blank and Voters write in their candidate’s name – thus, students whose residence is outside of where they go to school can vote for the candidate in their riding. A list of candidates in their riding is available upon request.

     

  • Influential Individuals With A Mastery Of Social Media Can Make Or Break Federal Elections: University Of Ottawa Report

    Influential Individuals With A Mastery Of Social Media Can Make Or Break Federal Elections: University Of Ottawa Report

    Canada Global(Web News)With just two weeks left until the federal election, it’s hard to open social media without seeing some kind of political content. New research from the University of Ottawa suggests that social media influencers can determine the fate of party campaigns, especially among young voters.

    They conclude that influencers go beyond simple advertising in their ability to shape and interpret news and influence voter behavior.
    While commonly thought of as just another type of advertiser, the report shows how influencers play a variety of political roles, such as advertisers, celebrity endorsers, campaign volunteers, data brokers, journalists and media outlets, and lobbyists,” a University of Ottawa press release states. “This array of roles makes political influence difficult to define, identify, and manage. Influencers can simultaneously reach new audiences as a force for increased democratic engagement while also being used in challenging ways, with few laws for data privacy, shaky editorial standards, avoiding political manipulation and spending limits, and few laws for transparency.”
    Professor Elizabeth Dubois and co-author Louise Stahl led a team of researchers who analyzed notable global election campaigns from recent election races, including the United States, Germany, Nigeria, India, Brazil and the United Kingdom.
    The authors define influencers as “online personalities who build a following and often create a sense of community through the frequent posting of content across one or more social media platforms.” Influencers are also known as content creators, streamers, YouTubers and TikTokers.
    The researchers note that influencers provide a unique advantage to political parties because of their extraordinary relationships with their audiences, which can enhance authenticity and trust. They also provide broad reach, the ability to target audiences, and the ability to bypass traditional election advertising regulations.

    During the 2024 U.S. election, the Democratic Party allocated nearly $2.5 million to agencies that work with influencers. These influencers were invited to events and some even had access to campaigning politicians to create content. The
    influx of influencers presents both benefits and challenges for Canada’s upcoming election. With voter turnout up across the country, influencer content can help engage apathetic audiences. A 2020 survey by Elections Canada found that most Canadians believe that young people are not voting because they feel disconnected from, or lack information about, the political system. According to
    the Digital News Report, 46 per cent of Canadians get at least some of their news from social media. That number only increases for young people. A Kaiser & Partners study found that 85 per cent of the time, Gen Z Canadians first look for news on social media.
    Dubois and Stahl show that in the 2022 Brazilian elections, social media influencer Felipe Neto was successful in targeting people who were apathetic towards politics.

    But on the other hand, the researchers note that unlike journalists or established media outlets, influencers can be puppets of individual parties. Influencers are also not held to the industrial tenet of truth that can drive the spread of misinformation and misinformation.

    Overall, the research calls for increasing media literacy so that the public can recognize the difference between factual reporting and sponsored content.

     

  • US, Russia forge ahead on peace talks in Saudi excluding Ukraine

    US, Russia forge ahead on peace talks in Saudi excluding Ukraine

    Canada Global (Web News) The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to continue peace negotiations with Russia to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

    This marks a shift in the U.S.’s previous strategy, which focused on isolating Russian President Vladimir Putin and rallying NATO allies in support of Ukraine’s defense.

    The initial round of talks, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, lasted four and a half hours. However, Ukraine was not included, a decision that has sparked criticism.

    During discussions, Russian officials reinforced their demands, particularly regarding NATO, making it clear that Ukraine’s membership in the alliance was unacceptable to them.

    Ukraine has insisted that any peace agreement must include its direct participation. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that no decisions about Ukraine’s future should be made without its involvement.

    Some European leaders have criticized the U.S. for making concessions to Russia, particularly after Washington indicated that NATO membership for Ukraine was off the table and suggested that Kyiv’s military efforts to reclaim occupied regions were unlikely to succeed.

    Despite these concerns, U.S. officials, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized the need for a peace process that results in a lasting ceasefire, even if it involves discussions on territorial disputes and security arrangements.

    However, Russia signaled that it was unwilling to make any concessions, raising doubts about the likelihood of substantial progress.

    Although the talks were described as the start of a broader negotiation effort, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy postponed a planned visit to Saudi Arabia, possibly to avoid endorsing discussions that excluded Kyiv.

    The diplomatic initiative has caused concern in both Ukraine and European capitals, with fears that the negotiations might overlook Ukraine’s security interests, legitimize Russian aggression, and jeopardize long-term regional stability.

  • Trump says Europeans losing freedom of speech

    Trump says Europeans losing freedom of speech

    Canada Global (Web News) On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Europeans are losing their freedom of speech, following remarks by Vice President JD Vance, who accused European leaders of censorship during the Munich Security Conference.

    Vance’s speech, which focused on free speech restrictions and immigration issues in Europe, received a mixed response. While Trump praised it, many European delegates reacted with silence and criticism. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called Vance’s comments “unacceptable,” arguing they challenged democracy across Europe.

    Vance also met with Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party, sparking further controversy ahead of Germany’s federal elections. His speech overshadowed discussions on Ukraine, a key conference topic, and highlighted tensions between Trump’s administration and European leaders.

    Meanwhile, Trump’s recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin raised concerns among European governments wary of being excluded from potential peace negotiations. Vance, who also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, later clarified that his remarks on U.S. leverage over Russia were misinterpreted.

  • Trump asserts Putin and Zelensky seek peace, proposes talks to end war

    Trump asserts Putin and Zelensky seek peace, proposes talks to end war

    Canada Global (Web News) In a major diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed a desire for peace during recent phone calls. Following these discussions, Trump directed top U.S. officials to initiate negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

    This development comes after Trump’s defense secretary signaled a shift in Washington’s stance, stating that Kyiv must reconsider its NATO ambitions and territorial claims against Russia. The statement marked a significant departure from previous U.S. policy.

    Trump held an hour-long conversation with Putin, during which the Russian leader indicated a willingness to end the war. Trump told reporters that discussions focused on securing a ceasefire in the near future.

    “He wants it to end, but not in a way that leads to renewed fighting months later,” Trump said, adding that both Putin and Zelensky seek peace, and his goal is to stop further bloodshed.

    The Kremlin confirmed that Putin and Trump agreed to meet soon, with Putin extending an invitation to Moscow. Trump, however, stated their first meeting would “probably” take place in Saudi Arabia.

    On his social media platform, Trump announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz would lead peace negotiations.

    Trump also spoke with Zelensky, who later shared on X that they discussed opportunities for peace, Ukraine’s readiness to cooperate, and advancements in drone and technology industries.

    Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders and NATO membership were “unrealistic goals,” warning that pursuing them would prolong the war and cause more suffering.

    European leaders responded by insisting that Ukraine must actively participate in any negotiations about its future. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s position.

    The diplomatic push follows a recent U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, which saw Moscow release an American teacher in exchange for a Russian cybercrime convict. The Kremlin suggested that such exchanges could help rebuild trust between the two nations.

  • Turkish President welcomed with guard of honour at PM House as Pakistan visit begins

    Turkish President welcomed with guard of honour at PM House as Pakistan visit begins

    Canada Global (Web News) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received a guard of honour at the Prime Minister’s House upon arriving in Pakistan for a two-day official visit on Thursday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed him and First Lady Emine Erdogan with a formal salute, followed by the national anthems of both countries.

    As part of the reception, PM Shehbaz introduced Erdogan to members of the federal cabinet and met the Turkish delegation. Later, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir also met Erdogan and extended greetings. The Turkish president was further honoured with a flypast by F-16 fighter jets.

    Erdogan, accompanied by the First Lady and a delegation of investors and business leaders, landed at Noor Khan Airbase late at night. President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz personally received him, and a 21-gun salute was presented in his honour.

    His visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. High-level meetings will take place to discuss trade, investment, and strategic collaboration.

    Erdogan will co-chair the seventh meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) with PM Shehbaz. The discussions will cover key areas of mutual interest, including trade, defense, and technology.

    The visit will conclude with a joint declaration, along with the signing of several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The two leaders will also address a joint press conference to outline future cooperation between the two nations

  • Biden’s security clearance to be revoked, says Trump

    Biden’s security clearance to be revoked, says Trump

    Canada Global (Web News) On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he was revoking Joe Biden’s security clearance, effectively ending his predecessor’s access to classified intelligence briefings.

    “There is no reason for Joe Biden to continue receiving classified information,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform. He added that the clearance would be revoked immediately, along with Biden’s daily intelligence briefings.

    Referencing his famous catchphrase from The Apprentice, Trump wrote in all caps: “JOE, YOU’RE FIRED.” He justified the decision by pointing out that Biden had previously revoked his security access after winning the 2020 election, citing concerns over Trump’s behavior following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

    Trump further claimed that Biden could not be trusted with sensitive intelligence, referencing a special counsel’s report that described Biden, now 82, as having memory issues. Traditionally, former U.S. presidents retain access to intelligence briefings, but Trump’s move breaks with that precedent.

  • BJP returns to power in New Delhi after 27 years

    BJP returns to power in New Delhi after 27 years

    Canada Global (Web News) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his party’s victory in Delhi’s local elections, declaring that “development has won.” The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reclaimed control of the capital’s legislature for the first time since 1998, marking a major political shift.

    Modi assured citizens that his government would focus on improving infrastructure and governance. “We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the overall development of Delhi,” he said. His statement came after AAP leader and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat.

    BJP supporters gathered outside the party headquarters, waving flags and celebrating as vote counting continued. The party secured a strong majority, dealing a major blow to Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had governed the city for nearly a decade.

    Home Minister Amit Shah credited the victory to the public’s trust in Modi’s leadership. “Our win reflects the people’s faith in Modi’s vision for progress,” he said. With the BJP set to take charge, attention now turns to its plans for Delhi’s future.

  • Imran Khan calls for meeting with PTI’s negotiation team ahead of Jan 28 talks

    Imran Khan calls for meeting with PTI’s negotiation team ahead of Jan 28 talks

    Canada Global (Web News) Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has called for a meeting with the party’s negotiation team ahead of the next round of talks with the government on January 28. Speaking to party leaders at Adiala Jail, he emphasized that PTI’s final stance on the dialogue process would be decided after the meeting.

    PTI’s position on the negotiations has been unclear, with party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan recently stating that talks were “on hold” despite earlier announcements of calling them off. The party initially withdrew from the talks, citing the government’s delay in forming a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 riots and the November 26 crackdown.

    So far, three rounds of talks have taken place, but a deadlock persists, with PTI demanding the commission’s formation before proceeding further, while the government has promised a written response in the next round.

    PTI Senator Shibli Faraz reiterated the party’s demand for an impartial probe and criticized the government’s shifting stance on timelines. He stressed the need for political stability and reaffirmed PTI’s willingness to continue discussions if the commission is established.

  • Taliban deputy foreign minister urges reopening of girls’ high schools

    Taliban deputy foreign minister urges reopening of girls’ high schools

    Canada Global (Web News) Taliban’s acting deputy foreign minister, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, has urged the group’s leadership to reopen schools for Afghan girls, calling the ongoing restrictions unjust and contrary to Islamic teachings.

    Speaking over the weekend, Stanekzai emphasized that education was accessible to both men and women during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He argued that denying education to Afghanistan’s female population, nearly half of the country’s 40 million people, was a significant injustice.

    His remarks mark one of the strongest public criticisms from within the Taliban regarding the school closures, which were reportedly enforced by the group’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, despite internal disagreements.

    The Taliban initially promised to reopen girls’ high schools in 2022 but later reversed their decision and also barred women from universities by the year’s end. They claim to uphold women’s rights under Islamic law and Afghan traditions but have provided no timeline for reopening educational institutions for females.

    International criticism has been widespread, with Islamic scholars and Western diplomats stating that the Taliban’s stance on women’s education remains a major obstacle to their recognition on the global stage.

    Taliban officials in Kandahar, where Akhundzada is based, have not responded to Stanekzai’s remarks.

  • UK anti-corruption Minister resigns amid controversy over ties to former Bangladesh PM

    UK anti-corruption Minister resigns amid controversy over ties to former Bangladesh PM

    Canada Global (Web News) Tulip Siddiq, the UK minister for financial services and anti-corruption, resigned following scrutiny over her financial links to Sheikh Hasina, her aunt and former prime minister of Bangladesh, who is under investigation for corruption.

    Although an inquiry found Siddiq did not breach the ministerial code, she stepped down to avoid distracting the government’s work. Her resignation comes amid allegations that her family may have benefited from financial irregularities, including a $12.65 billion Bangladeshi infrastructure project.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently defended Siddiq, swiftly appointed Emma Reynolds as her replacement. This marks the second ministerial resignation in two months, adding pressure to Starmer’s administration.

  • Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina

    Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina

    Canada Global (Web News) A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for former leader Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, over allegations of involvement in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor confirmed on Monday.

    The 77-year-old, who fled to India in August following her removal from power in a student-led revolution, is already facing charges of crimes against humanity. Her 15-year rule was marked by widespread human rights violations, including mass detentions and extrajudicial killings targeting political opponents.

    Chief prosecutor Tajul Islam from the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) stated that the new warrant pertains to enforced disappearances during her tenure. Security forces are accused of abducting over 500 individuals, many of whom were secretly detained for extended periods.

    Since Hasina’s fall, survivors have come forward with detailed accounts of their experiences. “The court has issued warrants against Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including her military adviser and law enforcement officials,” Islam said.

    Bangladesh requested India to extradite Hasina in December, but Delhi has not responded. Islam emphasized that the trial would follow due process, aiming for a timely resolution.

    Following her ouster, dozens of Hasina’s associates have been detained over their alleged roles in a crackdown that resulted in more than 700 deaths during the unrest.

  • Canada PM Trudeau announces resignation as polls forecast Liberal rout

    Canada PM Trudeau announces resignation as polls forecast Liberal rout

    Canada Global (Web News) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday his decision to step down as leader of the Liberal Party after nine years in office. However, he will remain in his position until a new leader is chosen.

    Facing mounting pressure from Liberal lawmakers to resign, following unfavorable polls predicting a significant loss for the party in the next election, Trudeau stated at a press conference that Parliament would be suspended until March 24.

    This timeline ensures Trudeau will still be in office as prime minister on January 20, when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. Trump has previously warned of potential tariffs that could severely impact Canada’s economy.

    “I plan to resign as both party leader and prime minister after a robust, competitive nationwide process to select the party’s next leader,” Trudeau said. “Canada deserves a meaningful choice in the upcoming election, and it’s clear that internal conflicts prevent me from being the best option for that fight.”

    Polls predict a significant loss for the Liberals to the opposition Conservatives in the upcoming election, set for no later than October. Parliament, initially scheduled to resume on January 27, will now reconvene on March 24, delaying any potential non-confidence motion until May.

    Trudeau had previously managed to ease concerns among Liberal lawmakers despite poor poll results and setbacks in two by-elections last year.