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National Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Geoff Russ: Canada's populist movement will have its day
Canada's populist moment did not come to pass — at least not yet. Article content Having deluded themselves into believing that the status quo is tenable, many on the left celebrated the result of the recent federal election as proof that Canada could withstand the wave of anti-establishment politics that has swept the West in recent years. Article content The Trump trade war overtook the many other crises affecting Canada as one of the top election issues, but it did not extinguish them. If anything, Trump's attempt to reshape the global economic order will only exacerbate the problems this country is facing. Canadian cities remain mostly unaffordable and riddled with drugs and petty crime, and the broken immigration system will not repair itself. Article content Prime Minister Mark Carney has portrayed himself as an agent of change. While he still deserves the benefit of the doubt, his new cabinet does not. The most glaring of these is Gregor Robertson, the former mayor of Vancouver and the new minister of housing. Article content Article content In one of his first media appearances as minister, Robertson asserted that it is not his intention to bring down house prices. Robertson's words were in keeping with the Liberal government's track record. Article content Ahmed Hussen, who served as housing minister from 2021 to 2023, infamously tried to explain the federal government's at-best lackadaisical effort to address the cost of housing by asserting that ' mom and pop ' landlords would be at risk if home prices fell too drastically. Article content Following the Conservative party's seizure of affordability as their key issue, the Liberals made a show of shuffling Hussen out of the housing portfolio and replacing him with Sean Fraser. Formerly the most incompetent and damaging immigration minister in living memory, the choice of Fraser spoke volumes about Hussen's ability to run the file. Article content Article content With Fraser in charge, the government made a series of announcements related to the housing supply, but to little avail. He, too, explicitly said that the government's 'goal is not to decrease the value' of homes. Article content Article content This all occurred in 2023 when the Liberals began tanking in the polls. When Trump started rambling about annexing Canada and launching a trade war, the Liberals seized the opportunity. The American president was all they needed to activate their base and garner the support necessary to remain in office. Article content For millions of older voters, the Canadian election became an opportunity for them to stick it to Trump by voting for Carney, the guy they thought would put his elbows up and hopefully catch Trump on the nose. The Liberal party has evidently taken its victory as a validation of its decade in office, in which the country went into perceptible decline. Article content The Liberal vision of Canada's social contract involves redistributing wealth to the top of the age pyramid. Whether it's enlarged pension payments, maintaining the exorbitant rent charged by 'mom and pop' landlords or providing cheap labour to big businesses through mass immigration, the Liberal economic platform can only be described as 'gerontocratic.'
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: York South—Weston—Etobicoke
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook York South—Weston—Etobicoke is a federal riding located in Ontario. This riding is currently represented by Liberal MP Ahmed Hussen who first took office in 2015. Hussen collected 21,644 votes, winning 56.12 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent York South—Weston—Etobicoke in Ontario during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Ahmed Hussen (Incumbent) Conservative: Nicolas Pham NDP: Louise James
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canada increases its contribution to Ukraine Energy Support Fund to €40 million after US withdrawal
The Government of Canada contributed an additional €33.4 million (CAD$50 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund on Friday 14 March. Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Energy, as reported by European Pravda Details: With the new contribution of €33.4 million, Canada's total contribution to the Fund has increased to €40.1 million (CAD$60 million). Ukraine's Ministry of Energy also announced that Canada has declared a future contribution of €6.7 million (CAD$10 million). Part of Canada's new contribution will be allocated to supporting energy supply for critical social infrastructure in the healthcare sector through the development of solar generation systems. "Contributions to the Energy Support Fund are directed toward purchasing equipment necessary for restoring energy facilities after enemy attacks and ensuring the stable operation of Ukraine's energy system," said Ukraine's Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. Ahmed Hussen, Canada's Minister of International Development, stated that this aid will help restore the critical energy reserves of energy companies and ensure the stable operation of the sector. Currently, announced contributions from partners to the Fund exceed more than €1 billion. The Fund's donors come from both the public and commercial sectors in over 30 countries, including EU member states, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as international and regional organisations. Background: On 12 March, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) terminated its grant agreement with the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which was set to provide US$75 million. The initial agreement between USAID and the Fund was signed in 2023 for US$25 million, and in 2024, USAID had promised to provide the Fund with an additional US$50 million. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Shafaq News
13-03-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Canada eases sanctions on Syria, appoints new ambassador
Shafaq News/ Canada announced on Wednesday plans to appoint an ambassador to Syria and ease its financial sanctions on the country, as the interim government in Damascus seeks international support. In a joint statement, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly and International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen confirmed that Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum, "has been nominated to serve concurrently as non-resident Ambassador to Syria." "Restoring Canada's diplomatic presence in Syria will help promote engagement with regional and international actors – including the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, and other diplomatic missions – to support peace and political stabilization in the country and beyond," it added. The statement also affirmed that sanctions would be eased 'to allow funds to be sent through certain banks in the country, such as Syria's Central Bank.' Canada, along with many other global powers, had previously imposed strict sanctions to punish the now-ousted government of Bashar Assad. 'These sanctions had been used as a tool against the al-Assad regime and easing them will help to enable the stable and sustainable delivery of aid, support local redevelopment efforts, and contribute to a swift recovery for Syria,' it said. Meanwhile, Canada's special envoy for Syria, Omar Alghabra, highlighted that his country has the potential to play a significant role in helping Syrians create an inclusive nation that upholds the rights of all its citizens. 'We also can help prevent Syria from falling into chaos and instability.'
