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Canada’s Carney bets big, calls snap election next month amid trade tensions

Announces move to dissolve parliament after consulting with governor-general Published 24 Mar, 2025 07:03am

Mark Carney — from banker to Canada’s next premier

Liberal Party chief presents himself as bulwark against Trump’s trade onslaught; paints Poilievre as US leader’s "acolyte". Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:35am

Trump vs Canada

Canada will have to rely less on its closest neighbour. Published 11 Mar, 2025 08:05am

Meltdown metrics

The climate crisis is a test of global coordination. Published 23 Feb, 2025 07:03am

Media’s neglect

Will the media rethink its coverage of climate disasters? Published 07 Feb, 2025 07:06am

Regressive gamble

Trump’s orders are calculated nods to the fossil fuel titans. Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:31am

Trade, tariffs and threats: Canada’s Trump problem

To the new US president, Canada seems less like a partner or rival and more like a neighbour whose economic dependence can be exploited. Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:59am

Canadian leaders chart plans to prevent, counter US tariffs

Say if retaliatory measures become unavoidable, federal government would ensure that resources are readily available to offset economic pressures. Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:57am

Trudeau to step down once successor chosen

• Canadian PM says his ‘internal battles’ mean he is no longer the best option to lead Liberal Party into next election Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:54am

A climate reckoning

IN 2024, Lahore once again found itself at the epicentre of Pakistan’s worsening air quality crisis, with November... Published 01 Jan, 2025 05:22pm

A climate reckoning

The smog in Lahore, heatwaves all across, the north’s melting glaciers, and widespread floods illustrate a country under siege from environmental forces. Published 01 Jan, 2025 09:12am

Emissions trading

A well-designed carbon market can offer benefits. Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:35am

Carbon potential

Carbon markets offer multiple developmental co-benefits. Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Inspector Sabiha is a promising prequel that falls short

The prequel to miniseries Gunah has an excellent story but falters in its execution. Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:26am

Protesters clear pro-Palestine encampment at Toronto varsity

Structures dismantled after police urge activists to leave voluntarily to avoid action Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:51am

Judge allows varsity to remove pro-Palestine camp

Ruling also empowers Toronto police to arrest, remove anyone who refuses to comply with order. Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:57am

Trudeau signals Canada’s readiness to recognise Palestine ‘at the right time’

The debate in the House of Commons was sparked by recent decisions from Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognise Pales­tine, prompting Canadian lawmakers to discuss the issue. Updated 24 May, 2024 11:08am

In a first, Ontario varsity reaches divestment deal with protesters

Administrators at the Ontario Tech University say they will publicly post a report this fall outlining all of the varsity’s investments and financial holdings. Updated 23 May, 2024 08:25am

Canadian Liberals lose support among religious groups, survey shows

Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Jews ‘disenchanted’ with Trudeau govt’s policies. Updated 20 May, 2024 09:37am

Three Ontario lawmakers told to leave chamber for donning keffiyeh

Speaker Ted Arnott says keffiyeh can be worn in the assembly building but not in its legislative chamber. Updated 08 May, 2024 09:20am