White House says Trump will double tariffs on steel, aluminum tomorrow
WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday.
As Canadian officials were preparing for meetings in Washington on Tuesday, Leavitt said Trump would sign an executive order to increase the duties to 50 per cent later in the day.
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Cision Canada
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The Government of Canada introduces citizenship by descent legislation for Canadians Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian citizenship lies at the heart of what it means to be Canadian, providing a sense of belonging and connection to a diverse, inclusive, and democratic nation. For many newcomers to Canada, citizenship is key to integration and we are committed to making the citizenship process as fair and transparent as possible. As a result of the first-generation limit to citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad, most Canadian citizens who are citizens by descent cannot pass on citizenship to their child born or adopted outside Canada. The current first-generation limit to citizenship no longer reflects how Canadian families live today—here at home and around the world—and the values that define our country. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced legislation that would extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation in a way that is inclusive and protects the value of Canadian citizenship. Bill C-3 would: automatically give Canadian citizenship to any person who would be a citizen today were it not for the first-generation limit or certain outdated provisions of previous citizenship legislation establish a new framework for citizenship by descent going forward that would allow for access to citizenship beyond the first generation based on a Canadian parent's substantial connection to Canada demonstrated by at least 1,095 cumulative days (i.e., three years) of physical presence in Canada prior to their child's birth or adoption. People who may be impacted by the changes proposed in Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), will no doubt have questions about what this means for them and their families. If the bill passes both Houses of Parliament and receives Royal Assent, we will work as quickly as possible to bring these changes into effect and will provide more information for eligible individuals on our website. Quote: "Citizenship is more than a legal status—it's a profound connection to the values, history, and spirit of Canada. By requiring those who pass citizenship to their children born abroad beyond the first generation to have a substantial connection to our country we are honouring that bond. It reflects our belief that being Canadian means more than just a place of birth; it's about belonging, shared experiences, and a commitment to the inclusive and diverse community we all call home." – The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Quick facts: The first Canadian Citizenship Act of 1947 contained several now-outdated provisions that caused many people to either lose their Canadian citizenship or not acquire it in the first place. Legislative changes in 2009 and 2015 restored or gave citizenship to the vast majority of "Lost Canadians" who had lost it or never received it due to outdated legislation. Approximately 20,000 people became citizens and were issued certificates of Canadian citizenship as a result of these changes. Under the former section 8 of the Citizenship Act, some individuals lost citizenship at the age of 28. These were people born beyond the first generation abroad between February 15, 1977, and April 16, 1981, who turned 28 and failed to retain their citizenship before the first-generation limit was introduced in 2009. On December 19, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declared that key provisions of the first-generation limit, which generally limits citizenship by descent to persons who are born abroad to a Canadian parent who was themselves born or naturalized in Canada, are unconstitutional. The Government of Canada did not appeal the ruling because we agree that the current law has unacceptable consequences for Canadians whose children were born outside the country. SOURCE Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CTV News
25 minutes ago
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What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Calistro) GENEVA — U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term. Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports. Trump's latest travel ban on citizens from 12 countries added new questions about the impact on the World Cup and the Summer Olympics, which depend on hosts opening their doors to the world. Here's a look at the potential effects of the travel ban on those events. What is the travel ban policy? When Sunday ticks over to Monday, citizens of 12 countries should be banned from entering the U.S. They are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Tighter restrictions will apply to visitors from seven more: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. Trump said some countries had 'deficient' screening and vetting processes or have historically refused to take back their own citizens. How does it affect the World Cup and Olympics? Iran, a soccer power in Asia, is the only targeted country to qualify so far for the World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico in one year's time. Cuba, Haiti and Sudan are in contention. Sierra Leone might stay involved through multiple playoff games. Burundi, Equatorial Guinea and Libya have very outside shots. But all should be able to send teams to the World Cup if they qualify because the new policy makes exceptions for 'any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event as determined by the secretary of state.' About 200 countries could send athletes to the Summer Games, including those targeted by the latest travel restrictions. The exceptions should apply to them as well if the ban is still in place in its current form. What about fans? The travel ban doesn't mention any exceptions for fans from the targeted countries wishing to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup or Olympics. Even before the travel ban, fans of the Iran soccer team living in that country already had issues about getting a visa for a World Cup visit. Still, national team supporters often profile differently to fans of club teams who go abroad for games in international competitions like the UEFA Champions League. For many countries, fans traveling to the World Cup — an expensive travel plan with hiked flight and hotel prices — are often from the diaspora, wealthier, and could have different passport options. A World Cup visitor is broadly higher-spending and lower-risk for host nation security planning. Visitors to an Olympics are often even higher-end clients, though tourism for a Summer Games is significantly less than at a World Cup, with fewer still from most of the 19 countries now targeted. How is the U.S. working with FIFA, Olympic officials? FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly built close ties since 2018 to Trump — too close according to some. He has cited the need to ensure FIFA's smooth operations at a tournament that will earn a big majority of the soccer body's expected $13 billion revenue from 2023-26. Infantino sat next to Trump at the White House task force meeting on May 6 which prominently included Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. FIFA's top delegate on the task force is Infantino ally Carlos Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs partner whose two-year run as U.S. Soccer Federation president ended in controversy in 2020. Any visa and security issues FIFA faces — including at the 32-team Club World Cup that kicks off next week in Miami — can help LA Olympics organizers finesse their plans. 'I don't anticipate any, any problems from any countries to come and participate,' LA Games chairman Casey Wasserman told International Olympic Committee officials in March. He revealed then, at an IOC meeting in Greece, two discreet meetings with Trump and noted the State Department has a 'fully staffed desk' to help prepare for short-notice visa processing in the summer of 2028 — albeit with a focus on teams rather than fans. 'Irrespective of politics today,' Wasserman said in March, 'America will be open and accepting to all 209 countries for the Olympics.' FIFA and the IOC didn't immediately respond to requests for comment about the new Trump travel ban. What have other host nations done? The 2018 World Cup host Russia let fans enter the country with a game ticket doubling as their visa. So did Qatar four years later. Both governments, however, also performed background checks on all visitors coming to the month-long soccer tournaments. Governments have refused entry to unwelcome visitors. For the 2012 London Olympics, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko — who is still its authoritarian leader today — was denied a visa despite also leading its national Olympic body. The IOC also suspended him from the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021. ___ Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press
CTV News
25 minutes ago
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‘A luxury item': Canadians may need to budget for barbecue season as meat prices soar
Since the beginning of the year, beef prices in Canada have surged by more than 30 per cent. As summer approaches, Canadians will be wanting to fire up the barbecue, but the reality of rising meat prices might mean fewer backyard cookouts this year. The 'shockingly high prices' are a case study in supply-side economics and market dysfunction, said Sylvain Charlebois, the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, in a news release. 'In Canada, beef is no longer just food—it's a financial decision,' Charlebois said. 'What was once a staple of the summer grill is now a luxury item, priced out of reach for many families.' Statistics Canada said meat prices have risen by the following amounts since January: striploin is up 34.2 per cent top sirloin 33.7 per cent rib cuts nearly 12 per cent pork rib cuts and chicken breasts have each risen 5.9 per cent The 6.8 per cent increase in the price of meatless burger patties suggests the trend extends into other grocery aisles. Charlebois said there are several factors causing the surge. Canada's beef cow inventory decreased by 1.2 per cent from last year to 3.38 million head – the lowest number since 1989. This signals more than just a cyclical decline, Charlebois said. Cattle producers are leaving the industry while prices are good and investing in less volatile sectors or changing to crop production. 'In short, the Canadian beef industry is retreating and becoming increasingly risk-averse,' said the release. The U.S. is experiencing a similar but less severe trend. Their beef herd declined by 0.5 per cent to 27.9 million head and their prices rose but not like in Canada. Boneless sirloin rose 5.7 per cent in the U.S. compared to 22 per cent in Canada. Ground beef rose by 10.8 per cent in the U.S. compared with 23 per cent. Canada's expansive geography, transportation costs, limited number of federally licensed producers, carbon pricing and higher labour costs all contribute to the problem, but Charlebois said we cannot rule out industry collusion. The Canadian Competition Bureau has been less active in quelling anti-competitive behaviour than the U.S., where a 2022 investigation led to several large payouts from major meat packers. Beef consumption fell by 7.1 per cent per capita in 2023 and 2.1 per cent in 2024 in Canada. Charlebois said this is a 'structural shift in consumer behaviour.' 'Beef is increasingly seen as a luxury item, with ground beef becoming the primary choice for budget-conscious households still committed to red meat,' he said. Charlebois said the trend is unfortunate since beef is one of the most natural and sustainable sources of protein that's available to Canadians. 'Canadian ranchers and processors have made significant strides in improving environmental stewardship and animal welfare, often without fanfare,' he said. 'As a whole, beef delivers exceptional nutritional value, supports rural economies, and offers a level of traceability and food safety few protein alternatives can match.'
