Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of US tariffs

Steve Nease's cartoon from March 12, 2025, is featured in the article. The video failed to load, so readers are encouraged to refresh their browsers or view other videos from the team. The content of the cartoon is not summarized in the provided text. Full Article

Starting April 11, Canadians and other foreign nationals staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register and undergo fingerprinting with the Department of Homeland Security, a new rule stemming from an executive order. This change affects Canadians who previously enjoyed exceptions to U.S. travel laws, requiring them to create a USCIS online account for registration. The order aims to crack down on those violating immigration laws and carries civil and criminal penalties...

President Trump's affinity for tariffs is not driven by economic motives but rather by a desire to exert power and control. Binyamin Appelbaum argues that Trump enjoys the leverage tariffs give him to make other countries "beg" for relief. Contrary to popular belief, Trump's tariff policy is not aimed at boosting American manufacturing or filling government coffers but rather at showcasing his ability to make others yield to his demands. Full Article

Premier Ford has extended an olive branch to President Trump, expressing a willingness to visit Washington. The video failed to load, but the Premier's gesture has caught the President's attention. The details of the potential meeting remain unclear, but Ford's outreach signals a potential shift in the relationship between the two leaders. Full Article

Nattie Neidhart recently made a major announcement, as reported in the video. The video failed to load, but viewers were encouraged to refresh their browsers or watch other videos. The announcement was described as "No Holds Barred," indicating that it was likely a significant and unrestricted revelation. Full Article

Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon announced that the federal government will provide $35 million over two years to Alberta for homelessness initiatives, matched by provincial funds, benefiting Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. The funding will support long-term transitional shelters, increase shelter capacity, and enhance outreach systems. Nixon stated that the province will invest $213 million in homeless initiatives if Budget 2025 is passed, aiming to stabilize the emergency shelter system and...