Author: Elias W.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the United States’ decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, calling the move “unlawful and unjustified.” The sharp increase, announced by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, raises tariffs from 25% to 50% and takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.In a statement released Tuesday evening, Carney emphasized that Canada is in “intensive and live negotiations” with the U.S. to eliminate these and other trade barriers. He also underscored the importance of a new economic and security partnership being pursued between the two countries.“The additional tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum announced today by…

Construction is now underway on two major flood control projects in Saskatoon as part of the city’s ongoing Flood Control Strategy (FCS). These projects, located at Cumberland Park and on University of Saskatchewan land near 14th Street East, are the fifth and sixth of nine FCS initiatives scheduled for completion by 2026.The FCS was approved by Saskatoon City Council in 2018 to reduce the risk of neighbourhood flooding caused by intense rainfall. One of the key components of the plan is the construction of dry storm ponds, which temporarily collect stormwater runoff during heavy rain events. These ponds prevent water…

South Korea heads to the polls on June 3, 2025, for a snap presidential election that could reshape not only its domestic politics but also its foreign policy outlook in the region. The vote follows the dramatic impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol after his controversial attempt to impose martial law last December, a move that plunged the nation into political turmoil and sparked mass protests.At the center of the race are two leading contenders: Lee Jae-myung, a progressive former governor and human rights lawyer, and Kim Moon-soo, a seasoned conservative and former labor minister. While six candidates appear on the…

Over 25,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes across Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan as wildfires continue to rage in parts of Canada, with smoke drifting into the U.S. and worsening air quality.Manitoba has been hit the hardest, declaring a state of emergency. About 17,000 people have been evacuated there, including over 5,000 from the town of Flin Flon. Fires in the area knocked out power and forced the nearby community of Cranberry Portage to evacuate 600 residents. Meanwhile, Alberta and Saskatchewan have also seen thousands flee, and officials warn more could be displaced.Thick smoke from the fires has…

A growing wildfire emergency has prompted Saskatchewan to declare a provincial state of emergency as fast-moving blazes continue to force evacuations across Western Canada. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the current wildfire conditions in the province are “as severe or quite likely unlike anything we have faced in quite some time, if not ever.”As of Saturday afternoon, 16 wildfires were active in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. Of those, seven are not contained, five are under control, three are being closely monitored, and one is threatening property and infrastructure.Thousands have fled their homes under emergency orders in…

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers will gather today in Saskatchewan for a two-day summit aimed at strengthening national unity, tackling interprovincial trade barriers, and navigating a shifting relationship with the United States.The First Ministers’ Meeting, taking place June 1 and 2, comes just days after Carney’s high-stakes first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney briefed the premiers during a May 8 conference call, where he was praised for his diplomatic approach amid renewed trade tensions and talk of annexation from some in Washington.Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Carney’s restraint in the Oval Office “a good start to…

King Charles III made headlines during his recent visit to Canada, delivering a powerful and politically significant speech at the opening of the country’s 45th Parliament in Ottawa. It was the first time in nearly 50 years that a reigning monarch had performed this ceremonial role in Canada—and the first time Charles did so as king.While the speech maintained the formal tone expected from a head of state, its underlying message resonated deeply in today’s political climate. Without naming names, Charles clearly offered a counterpoint to the rise of Donald Trump’s influence. He praised Canada’s commitment to democracy, the rule…

Canada will officially join the European Union’s ambitious new defence initiative, ReArm Europe, as part of a broader effort to strengthen military capacity and reduce reliance on the United States. The announcement came during Tuesday’s throne speech, delivered by King Charles III in Parliament.“The government will protect Canada’s sovereignty by rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces,” the King said, confirming that Canada will participate in ReArm Europe alongside its transatlantic allies.The ReArm Europe plan, introduced by the EU in March, proposes up to C$1.25 trillion in defence investments over the next five years. A key part of…

A growing wildfire crisis in Canada has now triggered evacuations in two provinces, forcing over 17,000 people to flee their homes. Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency Thursday, just one day after neighboring Manitoba did the same, citing one of the worst wildfire seasons in years.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called the situation “very serious,” warning that conditions could worsen with no rain in the forecast. Around 4,000 people have already evacuated the province, and more may follow.In Manitoba, the emergency is even more intense. Entire towns and Indigenous communities have been evacuated, with military aircraft deployed to assist those in…

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will remain in place for the time being, after a federal appeals court paused a ruling that had blocked them just one day earlier. The move keeps billions in trade duties alive, at least until the courts sort things out.On Wednesday, a U.S. trade court ruled that Trump overstepped his presidential powers by using emergency laws to impose high tariffs on goods from countries like China, Canada, and Mexico. The court said only Congress has the power to impose such taxes. But on Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put that…