Canadas

QUEBEC CITY — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that “Canada lives because of the United States,” saying Canada “thrives because we are Canadian” and vowing to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and values amid rising geopolitical pressure. The exchange followed a tense week that began at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Carney cautioned against great-power coercion of smaller countries without naming Trump. After Carney’s remarks…

Trump pulls Canada’s invite to ‘Board of Peace’ after Davos clash with Mark Carney U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canada to join his “Board of Peace,” a new multinational body he launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos and framed as central to efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and broader conflict resolution. “Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders…

BEIJING — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened talks in Beijing, marking the first meeting between the countries’ leaders in China’s capital in eight years and signaling a potential reset in China-Canada relations amid ongoing trade tensions. Arriving at the Great Hall of the People, Mr. Carney lauded what he called a “new strategic partnership” between the two countries and framed the high-level engagement as a chance to redefine the relationship. “Together, we can build the best of…

Mogadishu (AX) — Canada has revealed a substantial rollback in its immigration strategy, scaling down the influx of newcomers amid escalating challenges in housing and social services. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the revamped plan, adjusting Canada’s permanent residency target for 2025 from a half-million to 395,000. That’s slicing it down by a hefty 21%. Trudeau confessed that his team “misjudged the balance” between filling job vacancies and managing immigration levels.Public mood is swaying these days. Recent…