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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Worst in the world...': Poilievre slams 'same Liberal gang' over performance audits, F-35 handling
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre slammed the Canadian Liberal government under PM Mark Carney over service contracts awarded to GC Strategies, the company behind the controversial ArriveCan app.
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Scotsman
After Canada the Liberal rising continues
As I write, the website of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has a little ticker which constantly updates the scale of the victory for my sister party, the Canadian Liberals in yesterday's elections. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Now I often point to last year's UK general election as one of the most historic revivals in Liberal fortunes in recent history. It was certainly the best election for Liberals in these islands in more than a century, but our Canadian cousins have pulled off a feat that is in some ways more astonishing. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney waves after his speech at his campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa As recently as New Year, the Liberals, led by an unpopular Justin Trudeau, were toiling behind the Canadian Conservative party by a country mile. The Tories, led by Pierre Poilievre, looked set to emulate the victory of Donald Trump, in whose image Poilievre initially sought to cast himself. And then everything changed. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As soon as Trump had been sworn into office for a second term, in early January, he turned on Canada. First it was the tariffs, justified as retribution for an imaginary Fentanyl trafficking crisis at the Canadian border (Fentanyl does move across the Canadian border but nine times out of 10 it's going north). Then there was the wild assertion by the Trump administration that it wanted to annex Canada and make it the 51st state of America. This disrespect lit the touch paper of Canadian nationalism patriotism. Faced with a decision to make, Poilievre prevaricated and suddenly found himself irretrievably on the wrong side of public opinion. By contrast, the new Canadian Liberal leader Mark Carney has played his cards to perfection. His campaign has been eloquent, patriotic and tough, setting out clear dividing lines with the Trump administration and pledging to forge new links with allies in Europe and the Commonwealth. Now not only has Poilievre's party been rejected by the Canadian people, he has lost his own seat in Parliament. From the Canadian election we can garner two key lessons: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad First, the parties of the right should take note. Trying to emulate Trump, by punching down on minority groups, or claiming that rejecting common decency is 'common sense' is not the election winning strategy you think it is. Second, association with Trump himself can act as a sea-anchor on your electoral fortunes. Trump has used his first one hundred days in office to tear up the old order of things, but by so doing he is leaving the wreckage of economies and security alliances in his wake. The Canadians have shown that liberalism is the antidote to populism and Trumpism and it's a lesson my party is taking to heart. Here in Scotland, the defection of the moderate and sensible MSP Jamie Greene from the Conservatives to the Scottish Liberal Democrats is not just further evidence of the momentum behind my party and liberalism more generally, but it has also had a profound impact on Scottish Parliamentary Politics. As a group of five MSPs we now have a seat on the influential Scottish Parliamentary Bureau, which sets the business of the parliament. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The SNP have enjoyed a majority on this committee for the past four years, but with our inclusion they no longer do. That means that opposition parties can now drag reluctant ministers to the chamber to account for their actions in a way we couldn't do before. That really matters and it shows the impact that more liberal MSPs can have. Mark Carney's victory is yet another signal of the liberal fightback against populism in our world and it will embolden Liberals here in Scotland to embrace the opportunity presented by next year's Holyrood elections. Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western and Scottish Lib Dem leader
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
California Gov. Newsom invites Canadians to visit the Golden State
California Governor Gavin Newsom is inviting Canadians to visit the Golden State. This invitation comes as many Canadians swear off traveling to the United States amidst the tariff war spurred by President Donald Trump. "The state of mind in the United States of America has dramatically changed, as it relates to the approach to Canada. We want to make sure to send a message to our Canadian friends up north…" Newsom said in a video posted to his X account on Monday. Newsom's invitation video was shared not long after. "The Golden State and Canada have always shared so much in common. Sure, you know who is trying to stir things up back in DC, but don't let that ruin your beach plans. California is the ultimate playground, two-thousand miles from Washington and a world away in mindset," Newsom says in the video. "From our iconic beaches and national parks to world-class wine, food and outdoor adventure, there's something here for everyone." The backstory The tariff war came after President Trump's comments that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, which were received poorly by Canadian leadership and many citizens. The actions triggered a surge in Canadian nationalism, which has since boosted the Canadian Liberal party's poll numbers. Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that President Trump's actions have changed U.S-Canadian relations significantly, noting that the "old relationship" with the U.S. is over, according to The Associated Press.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Fear and uncertainty for Ontario autoworkers after Trump announces 25% tariff
On a day when U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at the vehicle manufacturing industry, Ontario autoworkers said it's the latest wave in what's been a storm of uncertainty and more proof the Canadian industry needs government support. Late Wednesday, Trump said he'd signed an executive order that will impose a 25 per cent import tariff on vehicles not made in the United States. Although the full implications of the tariff weren't immediately clear, he said the levy will kick in on April 2 and suggested it could start at a base rate of 2.5 per cent. Trump's statement came the same day Canadian Liberal Leader Mark Carney was in Windsor, Ont., one of the front lines of the tariff war, where he promised $2 billion in new supports for the domestic auto industry while campaigning for the April 28 federal election. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called Trump's latest action a "full frontal attack on autoworkers." Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has said tariffs are impacting workers on both sides of the border. Trump's political parrying has dealt another blow to an auto industry that's had more than its share of ups, downs and shutdowns in recent years. For Ontario autoworkers at GM's CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, and others in the industry, the help can't come soon enough. "There's a lot of uncertainty, and that creates a lot of fear," said Bonita McCarthy, a CAMI plant employee since 2011 who now trains workers as a Unifor union rep. Bonita McCarthy has worked at CAMI since 2011 and is now a union awareness trainer with Unifor. 'There's a lot of uncertainty, and that creates a lot of fear," McCarthy says. (Andrew Lupton/CBC News) The plant retooled in 2022 so that it could start producing the new BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle. While the move to the BrightDrop has kept the plant running, there have been occasional shutdowns for reasons including parts shortages and other supply chain issues. "We haven't worked a full year since COVID," said McCarthy. It really has an effect on our members — nobody can make any kind of commitments, purchase a house. A lot of people, not just in auto, are living paycheque to paycheque. - Brent Tree, Unifor Local 88 president Kim Dionne, a former GM plant employee who now works with Unifor, is also frustrated by the U.S. move to impose tariffs, saying they'll inflict damage on both sides of the border. "The U.S. president ... he's made it clear he doesn't want a Canadian auto industry, but we've been building cars in Canada for over 100 years," she said. "These are our jobs." Dionne pointed out that vehicles and parts cross the border frequently as they go through various stages of assembly, and travel along a complex and integrated network that's taken years to build. She sees U.S. autoworkers as her colleagues, not as competitors. "I feel like we work together," she said. "We're all employed by GM. It's not like [Trump] can say, 'We're going to tariff the crap out of the Canadian auto industry' and they're going to open up shop [in the U.S.] tomorrow. That's not going to happen. By the time those U.S. plants are ready for people to work in them, Trump is going to be out of office." Workers endure frequent work stoppages Brent Tree is president of Unifor Local 88, which represents workers at the CAMI plant. He said there's a misconception that autoworkers all earn $70 or more an hour, but they have to put in years to make top wages and endure work stoppages that make financial planning a challenge. "It really has an effect on our members — nobody can make any kind of commitments, purchase a house," he said. "A lot of people, not just in auto, are living paycheque to paycheque." Dionne said she supports any measure, regardless of the politician putting it forward, than can bring support and stability to an industry facing an unprecedented threat in Trump. "We need to invest in Canada and make sure that our suppliers can produce the parts that are needed here so that we can supply our own industry," she said. "We've benefited from that, but now we see how quickly it can change. One person's decision disrupts a whole industry." Tree said the supports Carney is offering make sense, but he'll listen to ideas from any party that can help support an industry. The GM plant employs more than 1,300 workers. "I really hope they're talking about the industry and not just looking for my vote," he said. "I never miss a vote but I hope they are listening to us." In a normal year, according to the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, about 80 per cent of vehicles made in Canada — almost all from Ontario — are exported to the U.S. It's about $53 billion worth of exports.
CBC
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Fear and uncertainty for Ontario autoworkers after Trump announces 25% tariff
On a day when U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at the vehicle manufacturing industry, Ontario autoworkers said it's the latest wave in what's been a storm of uncertainty and more proof the Canadian industry needs government support. Late Wednesday, Trump said he'd signed an executive order that will impose a 25 per cent import tariff on vehicles not made in the United States. Although the full implications of the tariff weren't immediately clear, he said the levy will kick in on April 2 and suggested it could start at a base rate of 2.5 per cent. Trump's statement came the same day Canadian Liberal Leader Mark Carney was in Windsor, Ont., one of the front lines of the tariff war, where he promised $2 billion in new supports for the domestic auto industry while campaigning for the April 28 federal election. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called Trump's latest action a "full frontal attack on autoworkers." Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has said tariffs are impacting workers on both sides of the border. Trump's political parrying has dealt another blow to an auto industry that's had more than its share of ups, downs and shutdowns in recent years. For Ontario autoworkers at GM's CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, and others in the industry, the help can't come soon enough. "There's a lot of uncertainty, and that creates a lot of fear," said Bonita McCarthy, a CAMI plant employee since 2011 who now trains workers as a Unifor union rep. The plant retooled in 2022 so that it could start producing the new BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle. While the move to the BrightDrop has kept the plant running, there have been occasional shutdowns for reasons including parts shortages and other supply chain issues. "We haven't worked a full year since COVID," said McCarthy. It really has an effect on our members — nobody can make any kind of commitments, purchase a house. A lot of people, not just in auto, are living paycheque to paycheque. - Brent Tree, Unifor Local 88 president Kim Dionne, a former GM plant employee who now works with Unifor, is also frustrated by the U.S. move to impose tariffs, saying they'll inflict damage on both sides of the border. "The U.S. president ... he's made it clear he doesn't want a Canadian auto industry, but we've been building cars in Canada for over 100 years," she said. "These are our jobs." Dionne pointed out that vehicles and parts cross the border frequently as they go through various stages of assembly, and travel along a complex and integrated network that's taken years to build. She sees U.S. autoworkers as her colleagues, not as competitors. "I feel like we work together," she said. "We're all employed by GM. It's not like [Trump] can say, 'We're going to tariff the crap out of the Canadian auto industry' and they're going to open up shop [in the U.S.] tomorrow. That's not going to happen. By the time those U.S. plants are ready for people to work in them, Trump is going to be out of office." Workers endure frequent work stoppages Brent Tree is president of Unifor Local 88, which represents workers at the CAMI plant. He said there's a misconception that autoworkers all earn $70 or more an hour, but they have to put in years to make top wages and endure work stoppages that make financial planning a challenge. "It really has an effect on our members — nobody can make any kind of commitments, purchase a house," he said. "A lot of people, not just in auto, are living paycheque to paycheque." Carney announces $2B 'strategic response fund' to help workers affected by Trump's tariffs 17 hours ago Duration 1:47 During a Day 4 campaign stop in Windsor, Ont., Liberal Leader Mark Carney announced that if he's elected prime minister, a $2-billion 'strategic response fund' will be created to help workers affected by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The fund would help create an all-Canadian network for automobile component manufacturing. Dionne said she supports any measure, regardless of the politician putting it forward, than can bring support and stability to an industry facing an unprecedented threat in Trump. "We need to invest in Canada and make sure that our suppliers can produce the parts that are needed here so that we can supply our own industry," she said. "We've benefited from that, but now we see how quickly it can change. One person's decision disrupts a whole industry." Tree said the supports Carney is offering make sense, but he'll listen to ideas from any party that can help support an industry. The GM plant employs more than 1,300 workers. "I really hope they're talking about the industry and not just looking for my vote," he said. "I never miss a vote but I hope they are listening to us." In a normal year, according to the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, about 80 per cent of vehicles made in Canada — almost all from Ontario — are exported to the U.S. It's about $53 billion worth of exports.
