China has lodged a diplomatic protest against Canada for including Chinese companies in new sanctions against Russia, with the foreign ministry stating opposition to unilateral sanctions lacking international law basis. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced sanctions targeting 76 individuals and entities supporting Russia’s military, forced transfer of Ukrainian children, and Putin’s regime, as well as 109 vessels involved in transferring sanctioned Russian goods fueling Russia’s war machine. Trudeau pledged more aid and equipment for Ukraine in a speech on the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
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John Ivison: Carney’s luck is so good, even his scandals work in his favour
Mark Carney, the Liberal Leader, addressed reporters during a campaign stop in Coquitlam, B.C., following a mini-scandal about a call with Donald Trump regarding Canada potentially becoming the 51st state. Carney acknowledged that Trump raised the issue but pivoted to emphasize Canada's sovereignty, asserting, “This is Canada and we decide what happens here.” He contrasted his experience with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's, framing the conversation as a vital discussion between sovereign nations rather than a...
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