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Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an ambitious plan to double Canada’s exports to countries other than the United States over the next decade, saying that rising U.S. tariffs have chilled investment and exposed Canada’s economic vulnerabilities. Carney, who is set to unveil his government’s budget on November 4, said Wednesday that Canada’s decades-long economic dependence on the U.S. has become a liability. “The jobs of workers in our industries most affected by U.S. tariffs — autos, steel, lumber — are under threat. Our businesses are holding back investments, restrained by the pall of uncertainty that is hanging over all of us,” Carney said. U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply increased tariffs on Canadian goods and even suggested that Canada could become “the 51st state,” drawing criticism from Ottawa. In a televised address, Carney said the era of deep economic integration with the U.S. has ended. “The U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade, raising its tariffs to levels last seen during the Great Depression,” he said. “We have to take care of ourselves because we can’t rely on one foreign partner.” Although tensions have eased slightly as Carney works to negotiate a trade deal with Trump, tariffs continue to take a toll on key sectors — particularly aluminum, steel, autos, and lumber — with more than 75% of Canada’s exports still going to the U.S. “We are re-engaging with the global giants India and China,” Carney said, emphasizing a new era of trade diversification. Carney described Canada as an “energy superpower,” noting that the country holds the world’s third-largest oil reserves and the fourth-largest natural gas reserves. Canada supplies about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports and 85% of its electricity imports. It is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum, and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals that the Pentagon considers vital for national security. “I will always be straight about the challenges we have to face and the choices we must make,” Carney said. “Transforming our economy won’t be easy or fast — it will take sacrifice and time.” Source: AP  

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday at a time when one of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump's trade war and annexation threats. Carney's second visit to the White House comes ahead of a review next year of the free trade agreement, which is critical to Canada's economy. More than 77% of Canada's exports go to the U.S. Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state and his tariffs have Canadians feeling an undeniable sense of betrayal. Relations with Canada’s southern neighbor and longtime ally haven’t been worse. “We've had ups and downs, but this is the lowest point in relations that I can recall,” said Frank McKenna, a former Canadian ambassador to the United States and current deputy chairman of TD Bank. “Canadians aren't being instructed what to do. They are simply voting with their feet," he said. "I talk every day to ordinary citizens who are changing their vacation plans, and I talk to large business owners who are moving reward trips away or executive business trips. There is an outright rebellion." There is fear in Canada over what will happen to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Carney is looking to get some relief on some sector-specific tariffs, but expectations are low. “Improving relations with the White House ahead of the USMCA review is certainly an objective of the trip, but opposition parties and part of the Canadian public will criticize Prime Minister Carney if he doesn’t achieve some progress on the tariff front at this stage,” said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. Trump said Monday that he anticipated Carney wanted to use the meeting to discuss trade. “I guess he’s going to ask about tariffs, because a lot of companies from Canada are moving into the United States,” Trump, a Republican, told reporters after signing an executive order related to Alaska. “He’s losing a lot of companies in Canada.” Carney has said the USMCA, which is up for review in 2026, is an advantage for Canada at a time when it is clear that the U.S. is charging for access to its market. Carney has said the commitment of the U.S. to the core of USMCA means that more than 85% of Canada-U.S. trade continues to be free of tariffs. He said the U.S. average tariff rate on Canadian goods is 5.6% and remains the lowest among all its trading partners. But Trump has some sector-specific tariffs on Canada, known as Section 232 tariffs, that are having an impact. There are 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, for example. McKenna said he is hearing Canada might get some relief in steel and aluminum. “It could be 50% to 25% or agreeing on tariff-free quotas to allow the steel and aluminum to go through at last year's levels,” he said. The ties between the two countries are without parallel. About $2.5 billion (nearly $3.6 billion Canadian) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. There is close cooperation on defense, border security and law enforcement, and a vast overlap in culture, traditions and pastimes. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. “The bigger prize would be getting a mutual agreement to negotiate as quickly as possible the free trade relationship,” McKenna said. “If the United States were to threaten us with the six months' notice of termination, I think it would represent a deep chill all across North America."

Air Canada suspended all operations on Saturday as more than 10,000 flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a contract deal passed, leaving travelers stranded during the peak summer travel season. Hugh Pouliot, spokesman for the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), confirmed the strike started after no agreement was reached, prompting the airline to halt operations and begin locking flight attendants out of airports. The strike follows a bitter contract dispute between Canada’s largest airline and the union, which rejected the airline’s request for government-directed arbitration. Such arbitration would have removed the union’s right to strike and allowed a third-party mediator to decide the new contract terms. DC sues to block Trump’s federal takeover of police department Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu met with both parties Friday night, urging them to make greater efforts to reach an agreement. “It is unacceptable that so little progress has been made. Canadians are counting on both parties to put forward their best efforts,” Hajdu said in a statement. Air Canada operates around 700 flights daily, and the shutdown could affect about 130,000 passengers each day, including some 25,000 Canadians stranded abroad. Travelers impacted by the strike are eligible for full refunds or alternative travel options, though flights on other carriers are largely full due to the summer travel peak. Air Canada and the union have been negotiating for eight months but remain far apart on pay and unpaid work performed outside flight hours. The airline’s latest offer proposed a 38% increase in total compensation over four years, while the union said the 8% raise in the first year was insufficient to offset inflation. Air Canada Chief Operating Officer Mark Nasr warned it could take up to a week to fully resume operations once a tentative deal is reached.

Eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three people in a groundbreaking effort to stop the transmission of severe and often deadly mitochondrial conditions, doctors have confirmed. The approach, developed by UK scientists, involves combining the egg and sperm of the intended parents with a second egg from a donor woman. Though the technique has been legal in the UK for a decade, this is the first confirmed evidence that it has successfully resulted in births free from incurable mitochondrial disease. These inherited conditions typically pass from mother to child and impair the body’s ability to produce energy. The impact can be devastating, often leading to severe disability or death shortly after birth. Couples are often aware of their risk if previous children, family members, or the mother herself have shown symptoms. ‘Love Island’ reignites debate over racial bias, colorism, and misogynoir in dating culture Babies born through this method receive the vast majority of their DNA from their parents, with just about 0.1% coming from the donor woman. This genetic material from the donor includes healthy mitochondria and is passed down to future generations. Families who underwent the procedure have chosen to remain anonymous but shared their experiences through the Newcastle Fertility Centre, where the treatments were performed. Mitochondria are microscopic structures within nearly all human cells that convert oxygen and food into usable energy. Faulty mitochondria can leave the body without sufficient energy to function properly, potentially leading to organ failure, brain damage, seizures, and other serious complications. Roughly one in every 5,000 babies is born with mitochondrial disease. The Newcastle team estimates that 20 to 30 babies could be born each year through this three-person method. Some parents have endured the heartbreak of losing multiple children to these diseases. Because mitochondria are inherited only from the mother, this innovative technique uses healthy mitochondria from a donor woman alongside the parents’ genetic material. The science behind the procedure was developed at Newcastle University and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a specialised NHS service launching in 2017. Two reports published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that 22 families underwent the process at Newcastle Fertility Centre. The procedures led to the birth of eight babies—four boys and four girls, including a pair of twins—and one ongoing pregnancy. “To see the relief and joy in the faces of the parents of these babies after such a long wait and fear of consequences, it’s brilliant to be able to see these babies alive, thriving and developing normally,” Prof Bobby McFarland, director of the NHS Highly Specialised Service for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders, told the BBC. All the babies were found to be free of mitochondrial disease and are developing as expected. One baby experienced epilepsy, which resolved naturally, and another has an irregular heartbeat currently being treated. These issues are not believed to be linked to the mitochondrial replacement process. Stay cool with these heat-fighting gadgets and wearables An important concern has been whether damaged mitochondria might still transfer into the embryo, potentially leading to disease. The findings show that in five cases, defective mitochondria were undetectable. In the remaining three, low levels—ranging from 5% to 20%—were found in samples, which is well below the 80% threshold typically associated with symptoms. Researchers are continuing to investigate why this low-level transfer occurred and whether it can be completely avoided. Source: BBC

The Israeli military reported that dozens of Israeli settlers stormed a military base in the occupied West Bank on Sunday night, setting fires, damaging military vehicles, spray-painting graffiti, and physically assaulting soldiers. The incident followed a string of violent attacks by settlers in recent days and growing tensions over the arrests of several individuals involved. Earlier in the week, over 100 settlers entered the Palestinian town of Kfar Malik, setting buildings on fire and shooting at residents. According to local official Najeb Rostom, three Palestinians were killed after the Israeli army intervened. Five settlers were arrested. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence, saying that “no civilized country can allow citizens to burn military facilities, damage army property, and attack security forces.” Footage from Israeli media showed young religious settlers—often linked to the extremist “hilltop youth” movement—gathering around the base near Ramallah. Security forces used stun grenades to disperse them. The military released images showing burned equipment used to prevent attacks and maintain security. In a rare rebuke, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline stance and past support of such settlers, denounced the attack, calling it a “red line” and urging strong action. Opposition leader Yair Lapid labeled the rioters as “Jewish terrorists” supported by the current coalition government. Ben-Gvir, a staunch pro-settlement figure, has a history of incitement and links to far-right movements. Though once marginalized in Israeli politics, he has gained prominence alongside a broader rightward shift, which critics say has emboldened violent settler activity. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant pledged to crack down on the violence and reminded settlers that many soldiers are exhausted reservists already under heavy strain. In the backdrop of the ongoing Gaza conflict, Palestinians in the West Bank report increasing Israeli military checkpoints and restrictions, while Israel cites growing security threats from the area. Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem in the 1967 war. Today, around 3 million Palestinians live in the West Bank under military rule, alongside roughly 500,000 Israeli settlers. Most of the international community views these settlements as illegal under international law.  

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his government is talking to the U.S. about joining President Donald Trump's future Golden Dome missile defense program. The multilayered, $175 billion system would for the first time put U.S. weapons in space. Trump said the previous day he expected the system to be fully operational by the end of his term in 2029.  Trump warms in person to Canada’s PM Carney after online insults "Is it a good idea for Canada? Yes, it is a good to have protections in place for Canadians," Carney said. Carney confirmed he's had talks with Trump about it and said there are discussions with senior officials. Trump said the Canadian government had contacted his administration indicating it wants to join the program and that he will work with Ottawa to ensure it contributes its “fair share.” Golden Dome is envisioned to include ground- and space-based capabilities to detect and stop missiles at all four major stages of a potential attack: detecting and destroying them before a launch, intercepting them in their earliest stage of flight, stopping them midcourse in the air, or halting them in the final minutes as they descend toward a target. “It’s something that we are looking at and something that has been discussed at a high level." Carney said. “But not I’m not sure one negotiates on this. These are military decisions that have been taken in that context, and we will evaluate it accordingly.” Carney warned that Canada faces potential missiles threats in the “not-too-distant future” that could come from space.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election “Is Canada going to be doing this alone or with the United States? Because with a Golden Dome, there will be discussions that could have an impact on Canada, but Canada wouldn't be a part of them,” Carney said. The Pentagon has warned for years that the newest missiles developed by China and Russia are so advanced that updated countermeasures are necessary. Golden Dome’s added satellites and interceptors — where the bulk of the program’s cost is — would be focused on stopping those advanced missiles early on or in the middle of their flight. Canada and the U.S. are partners in the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the combined organization that provides shared defense of airspace over the two nations. The newly elected Carney spent much spent much of the last few months saying the old relationship with the U.S. based on steadily increasing integration is over. Trump has infuriated Canadians by saying Canada should be the 51st state. “We cooperate if necessary but not necessarily cooperate,” Carney said.  

After lashing out at Canada on social media, US President Donald Trump struck a friendlier tone in person as he welcomed Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney to the White House on Tuesday, praising his election victory and performance in recent debates. “I just want to congratulate you," Trump told Carney on his election win as they met in front of reporters. "Ran a really great race. I watched the debate. I thought you were excellent.” As the two countries struggle over a trade war sparked by Trump's tariff hikes, the US president gave a full display of his unique mix of graciousness and aggression, AP reports. However, shortly before the new Canadian prime minister’s arrival, Trump posted on Truth Social, “I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH — Why is America subsidising Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?” He added, “We don’t need their Cars, we don’t need their Energy, we don’t need their Lumber, we don’t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship, which hopefully we will always maintain.” Trump said that questioning the need for any Canadian goods “will be, most likely, my only question of consequence.” Trump proposes $1,000 for undocumented migrants to self-deport Carney, a former central bank governor in both Canada and the UK, became prime minister after pledging to push back against Trump’s hostile rhetoric. Despite his calm, economist’s manner, Carney has taken a firm stance in response to Trump’s increasing antagonism. Tensions have escalated after Trump suggested turning Canada into the 51st US state, imposed steep tariffs on Canadian exports, and questioned the legitimacy of the border. His remarks sparked backlash in Canada, contributing to a surprise electoral victory for Carney’s Liberal Party last month. In a recent interview on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’, Trump dismissed the US-Canada border as an “artificial line” separating two territories that could form a “beautiful country.”

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election. The victory Monday capped a dramatic turnaround for the Liberals fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty. The Liberals looked headed for defeat after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down earlier this year amid rising food and housing prices and soaring immigration. But U.S. President Donald Trump began threatening Canada’s economy and sovereignty, infuriating Canadians and generating a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power. The country is also grappling with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues. The Latest: Sitting Prime Minister Mark Carney retains his seat in Ottawa The first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694, and the former head of Canada’s central bank, in January entered the race to be Canada’s next prime minister following Trudeau’s resignation. Carney’s Liberal Party has been projected to win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservatives. But it wasn’t clear yet if the Liberals will win an outright majority, which would allow them to pass legislation without needing help. Mark Carney’s Liberals win election, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects The win Monday caps a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster, said the Liberals will win more of Parliament’s 343 seats than the Conservatives. It wasn’t clear yet if the Liberals will win an outright majority, which would allow them to pass legislation without needing help. The Liberals looked headed for a crushing defeat until the American president started attacking Canada’s economy and threatening its sovereignty, suggesting it should become the 51st state. Trump’s actions infuriated Canadians and stoked a surge in nationalism that helped the Liberals flip the election narrative and win a fourth-straight term in power. The opposition Conservative Party’s leader, Pierre Poilievre, hoped to make the election a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose popularity declined toward the end of his decade in power as food and housing prices rose. But Trump attacked, Trudeau resigned and Carney, a two-time central banker, became the Liberal Party’s leader and prime minister. All polls closed across Canada As of 10 p.m. EDT, all polls have closed across Canada. Many areas across Eastern, Central and Mountain Time wrapped up voting at the same time, 9:30 p.m. EDT, as well as in Saskatchewan. Canadian PM Carney condemns Trump's auto tariffs as a 'Direct Attack' on Canada Those poll closures also included Ontario and Quebec, Canada’s most populous provinces. The remaining two provinces — British Columbia and Yukon — closed polls 30 minutes later. Canadians aren’t directly electing their prime minister Voters in each of Canada’s 343 federal electoral districts are only electing their local representative to the House of Commons. The leader of whichever party wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons will form a new government and serve as prime minister. If no party wins a majority, a party — usually the one with the most seats — can form a minority government but must rely on support from some opposition members. In rare cases, two or more parties might reach a formal agreement to form a coalition government together. In this election, it’s paper ballots only Elections Canada has said it’s sticking with paper ballots — which are hand counted — for these federal elections. Candidates may appoint representatives to oversee the count. Results from polling stations are reported to Elections Canada, which releases them online. Results typically trickle out as polls close, since ballot boxes themselves aren’t relocated to centralized places for counting. Many say they voted for change Sisters Laiqa and Mahira Shoaib said they both voted for change in Monday’s election. Laiqa, a 27-year-old health care worker, voted for the New Democratic Party. Mahira, 25, who works at a bank, supported the Conservative Party. The sisters, who immigrated from Pakistan a decade ago, say the economy has worsened and job opportunities have dried up under Liberal rule. “It was different when we arrived,” Laiqa Shoaib said after casting her ballot at a community center in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. “We need to get out of Liberals.” Mahira Shoaib said Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the best candidate to improve the country’s financial picture. “He is business-minded, and that’s what we need right now,” she said. Both sisters said President Trump’s rhetoric and tariff plans also influenced their voting decisions. ‘Elbows up’ pops up as a way to show Canadian unity. What does it mean? It comes from hockey, Canada’s signature sport, but it’s playing a role in this year’s elections, too. The phrase dates back to Gordie Howe, a longtime Detroit Red Wings hockey player from Saskatchewan known for his toughness and use of his elbows in fending off opponents. Since Trump’s comments about annexing Canada as a U.S. state and his tariffs on Canadian exports, “Elbows up” has popped up across social media as a way to show Canadian unity against Trump’s threats. Comedian Mike Myers, a Canadian, appeared in an ad with Carney, both men clad in “Never 51” jerseys and popping up their elbows alongside a hockey rink. Last month, Myers also appeared on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in a “Canada Is Not For Sale” T-shirt. Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it Trump reinserted himself into Canada’s election during a signing ceremony inside the Oval Office, saying Canada “would cease to exist as a country” if the U.S. stopped buying its goods. “I have to be honest, as a state, it works great,” said Trump, who previously threatened to make the country the 51st state through economic coercion. Trump reiterated his claim that the U.S. doesn’t need anything from Canada — including autos and oil. Carney said last week that eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians as he made his case to retain power. Carney has set a goal of free trade within the country’s 10 provinces and three territories by July 1. Canada has long had interprovincial trade barriers. “We can give ourselves far more than Donald Trump can ever take away,” Carney said. “We can have one economy. This is within our grasp.” ▶ Read more about Trump and Carney’s comments Trump says Canada as a US state ‘would be great’ As Canadians vote, Trump has reiterated his stance on incorporating the northern neighbor. In an interview with The Atlantic posted online Monday, the U.S. president said his country doesn’t need gasoline, oil, lumber or “energy of any type” from Canada. Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets Nearly a quarter of the oil America consumes per day comes from Canada. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, as are 85% of U.S. electricity imports. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. Elections Canada says majority of ballots will be counted on election night Elections Canada says it expects to count the “vast majority” of ballots on election night. Each polling place counts its election day vote by hand after polls close and reports the results to the district’s local Elections Canada office, which then posts the results on the Elections Canada website. Results are also released directly to Canadian news organizations. Results from mail voting and ballots cast at special locations such as military bases and correctional institutions are also reported on the Elections Canada website and released to the news media, but they can take longer to tabulate. Only preliminary results are available on election night. Vote totals are double-checked in the days following the election, but final, official results typically are not available until about six months after election day, according to Elections Canada. Elections Canada does not declare winners in any district or in the overall contest for prime minister. Canadian media organizations typically announce winners based on their own independent analysis of election results. Here's how votes are counted All ballots are counted by hand by federal election officials in the presence of witnesses, usually campaign or party representatives. Ballots cast in person on election day are counted at each local polling place after polls close. Ballots cast in person before election day and mail ballots cast from within the district are tabulated at the district’s local Elections Canada office. Ballots from incarcerated voters, members of the military, Canadians living overseas and voters who live in Canada but outside their home district —such as some college students — are counted at a centralized Elections Canada facility in Ottawa. Poll closings are somewhat synchronized across six time zones Canada’s vast expanse has six time zones, but polls are somewhat synchronized to end at about the same time across the country. Polls in Newfoundland close at 7 p.m. EDT. Areas just west of that, including Nova Scotia, are on Atlantic Time and vote until 7:30 p.m. EDT. Many areas across Eastern, Central and Mountain Time all wrap up voting at 9:30 p.m. EDT, as well as in Saskatchewan. Polls in Pacific Time are open until 10 p.m. EDT. Others are in contention and another party leader urges voters to protect Canada Other parties are fielding candidates as well. One is Jagmeet Singh, who heads the progressive New Democratic Party and responded on X to Trump’s remarks by telling voters that “You can protect what makes Canada, Canada. Every New Democrat you send to Ottawa will stand up for our country. And never back down.” There’s also Yves-François Blanchet, who leads Bloc Québécois, a Quebec nationalist party. In March, Carney called for Parliament to be dissolved to pave the way for the election. At the time, the Liberals held 152 seats and the Conservatives had 120. Bloc Québécois held 33 seats and the NDP held 24. Others were held by unrecognized parties, independents or were vacant. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, with Britain’s King Charles III serving as ceremonial head of state. The country’s electoral system is modeled after the U.K.’s. How the prime minister and members of Parliament are elected A member of the House of Commons will be elected in each of the nation’s 343 federal electoral districts, also known as a constituency or a riding. The winner in each district is the candidate who receives the most votes. A majority vote is not required to get elected to Parliament. This is sometimes called a “first-past-the-post” system. The leader of the party that wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons will form a new government and serve as prime minister. If no party wins a majority, a party — usually the one with the most seats — can form a minority government but must rely on support from some opposition members. In rare cases, two or more parties might reach a formal agreement to form a coalition government together. Canada’s Parliament has an upper chamber called the Senate, but those members are appointed and do not play a role in determining the prime minister. A Toronto voter says Poilievre ‘sounds like mini-Trump’ Toronto resident Reid Warren says he voted Liberal because Poilievre “sounds like mini-Trump to me.” And he says Trump’s tariffs are a worry. “Canadians coming together from, you know, all the shade The winner will face many challenges Vermont businesses feel impact of Trump's tariffs on Canada Canada has been dealing with a cost-of-living crisis for some time, and Trump's threat to impose sweeping tariffs and his desire to get North American automakers to move Canada’s production south could severely damage the Canadian economy. Both Carney and Poilievre said that if elected, they would accelerate renegotiations of a free trade deal between Canada and the U.S. to end the uncertainty hurting both of their economies. Carney has notable experience navigating economic crises after running Canada’s central bank and later becoming the first non-U.K. citizen to run the Bank of England. Poilievre urges Trump to stay out of election Poilievre, who has been criticized for not taking a firmer stance against Trump, responded to the U.S. president's post with a post of his own. “President Trump, stay out of our election. The only people who will decide the future of Canada are Canadians at the ballot box,” he posted. “Canada will always be proud, sovereign and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state.” Poilievre and his wife voted in their suburban district near the nation’s capital, Ottawa. Trump’s attacks have put Poilievre and the Conservative Party on the defensive. “The Americans want to break us so they can own us,” Carney said recently. “Those aren’t just words. That’s what’s at risk.” Trump trolls Canadians on election day The U.S. president trolled Canadians on social media, suggesting that he himself is on the ballot, repeating that Canada should become the 51st state and incorrectly claiming that the U.S. subsidizes Canada. “It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!” Trump posted. Canadians have canceled U.S. vacations, refused to buy U.S. and voted early — a record 7.3 million Canadians cast ballots before their Election Day.  

A car drove into a crowd during a street festival celebrating Filipino culture in Vancouver, leaving multiple people dead and injured, according to police. The Vancouver Police Department said in a social media update that the vehicle entered the festival area at 8:14 p.m. Saturday, during the Lapu Lapu Day celebrations. “A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd,” police said. Authorities did not immediately confirm how many people were killed or hurt. A 30-year-old man from Vancouver was taken into custody at the scene, and the department’s Major Crime Section is leading the investigation, police said. The festival was taking place in a neighborhood in South Vancouver. Videos shared online showed a long stretch of street littered with debris and victims, with at least seven people lying motionless. Still images showed a black SUV with heavy damage to its front end. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today’s Lapu Lapu Day event,” Vancouver Mayor Kenneth Sim said in a social media post. He added that the city would share more updates when available. “Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver’s Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time." Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with other Canadian leaders, expressed their sorrow and support for the victims and the Filipino community marking their heritage. Fresh crossfire along Kashmir border amid rising India-Pakistan tensions “I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured, to the Filipino Canadian community, and to everyone in Vancouver. We are all mourning with you,” Carney wrote. Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, who had attended the festival earlier, said, “As we wait to learn more, our thoughts are with the victims and their families — and Vancouver’s Filipino community, who were coming together today to celebrate resilience." “My thoughts are with the Filipino community and all the victims targeted by this senseless attack. Thank you to the first responders who are at the scene as we wait to hear more,” wrote Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. British Columbia Premier David Eby said he was devastated by the incident. “We are in contact with the City of Vancouver and will provide any support needed,” Eby wrote.    

TORONTO (AP) — Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after a Liberal Party leadership vote in a landslide. Carney is 59. He was born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, on March 16, 1965, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. CredentialsCarney ran the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020. After helping Canada manage the worst impacts of the 2008 financial crisis, he was recruited to become the first non-Brit to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694. In 2020, he began serving as the United Nations’ special envoy for climate action and finance. Carney is a former Goldman Sachs executive. He worked for 13 years in London, Tokyo, New York and Toronto, before being appointed deputy governor of the Bank of Canada in 2003. He has no experience in politics. EducationCarney received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University in 1988, and master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from Oxford University. Like many Canadians, he played ice hockey, serving as a backup goalie for Harvard. Advertisement CitizenshipCarney has Canadian, U.K. and Irish citizenship. He has moved to eventually have solely Canadian citizenship, which is not required by law but seen as politically wise. FamilyHis wife Diana is British-born and he has four daughters. PollsHis chances of remaining prime minister for more than a few weeks seem to be improving. In a mid-January poll by Nanos, the Liberals trailed the opposition Conservatives and their leader Pierre Poilievre 47% to 20%. This week the latest poll has Liberals at 34% and the Conservatives at 37%.