- Advertisement -Trudeau blames ‘right-wing, American MAGA’ after Canadian Conservative Party votes against Ukraine billRight-wing American thinking has infiltrated Canadian politics and caused the Conservative Party to vote against an update to the Canada Ukraine Free Trade AgreementTrudeau called out the Conservative Party for turning their backs on Ukraine and parroting Russian disinformationConservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre claimed the party voted against the agreement due to concerns about imposing a carbon tax on UkraineTrudeau criticized this explanation as an “absurd excuse” and attributed the party’s decision to the rise of right-wing, American MAGA-influenced thinkingTrudeau blames ‘right-wing, American MAGA’ after Canadian Conservative Party votes against Ukraine billCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Conservative Party of being influenced by right-wing American thinking, leading them to turn their backs on Ukraine. He expressed concern about the impact of this influence on Canadian politics and the international community. Impact of Right-Wing InfluenceTrudeau highlighted the danger of the rise of right-wing, American MAGA-influenced thinking in Canada, which has caused the Conservative Party to abandon its support for Ukraine. - Advertisement -Concerns about Ukraine’s SupportTrudeau criticized the Conservative Party’s decision to vote against the Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, attributing it to the influence of right-wing rhetoric. He expressed disappointment in the party’s abandonment of its historical support for Ukraine in its time of need.

An unrelenting game of cat-and-mouse is being played out on Canada’s borders between law enforcement agencies and criminal organizations attempting to smuggle dangerous narcotics into the country. Despite these efforts, the consequences of the toxic drug crisis persist. However, McCrorie emphasizes that the fight against drug smuggling extends beyond interception and law enforcement. Q: What is the focus of Canada’s fight against the toxic drug crisis? A: Beyond intercepting drugs at the border, the focus of Canada’s fight against the toxic drug crisis includes harm reduction measures and prevention strategies to deter drug use and save lives.

BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Artisanal Firewood turns out rustic playthings, home accessories and Christmas decor fashioned out of logs and tree limbs. BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Bill Gidzak, 67, and his son Nick, 42, in their woodworking shop. There, they will be selling the latest addition to their line of goods: round, wooden tree ornaments boasting meticulously carved images of wolves, reindeer and evergreen trees. BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Bill and Nick, turn out a variety of Christmas-themed wooden decorations and toys including snowman figurines. david.sanderson@freepress.mb.caBROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Nick (left) and his father Bill play a game of checkers on a board and with pieces they handmade.

Nova Scotia blacksmiths will be showing off their tools and techniques at an event in Lower Ship Harbour on Saturday. Blacksmiths from across the Maritimes will hold a traditional hammer-in event where techniques will be shared. Event organizer Sarah Wechsler told CBC Radio's Information Morning Nova Scotia there will be five forges set up. Women blacksmithsAccording to Wechsler, there is a long tradition of women involved in the trade. She said there are at least nine women blacksmiths in Nova Scotia alone.

(Spencer Gallichan-Lowe/CBC - image credit)One person remains at a homeless encampment outside a Toronto church Saturday, after city crews began clearing the site Friday night when temperatures dipped below freezing. The clearing started after nightfall, and by 9:30 p.m., several Toronto police officers were seen outside the church. City crews removed debris and combustible materials Friday to "lessen the immediate risk," at the site, according to the city. Fences were erected outside of the Toronto church Friday. Machinery clears an encampment as resident 'Pirate' gathers belongings outside of the Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields Anglican Church in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

CALGARY, ALBERTA – Canada’s Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn her participation from a pair of upcoming World Cup stops in Norway and Poland. She will head home to Canada to ensure an optimal preparation for the remainder of the international season, which concludes this coming February with the ISU World Speed Skating Championships on home ice in Calgary. “World Championships are the most important event of our season, and I’d like to be well prepared to perform at my best during that competition. She also earned a pair of top-10 results in the women’s 3000m, ninth in Obihiro and sixth in Beijing. The Ottawa native finished last season ranked second overall in World Cup long-distance events and was crowned World Champion alongside Ivanie Blondin and Valérie Maltais in the Team Pursuit.

The 2023 Canada Life Vanier Cup is this Saturday and U SPORTS has your primer for fans attending the game or watching from coast-to-coast-to-coast! Parking / StationnementQueen's west campus offers one paid lot (Lot 1), and 6 free parking lots. Parking in lot one must be pre-purchased at www.gogaelsgo.com/ticketsSee MapRE-ENTRY POLICYThere are no in/out privileges once a spectator enters Richardson Stadium. SMOKING & ALCOHOL POLICYIn accordance with Queen's University policy, smoking including electronic and smokeless tobacco/cannabis products are prohibited on University property. Banners, placards and leaflets not approved by Queen's University are prohibited.

Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a recent CBC News investigation that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. CBC reported in October that it found Sainte-Marie's birth certificate, which says she was born in 1941 in Massachusetts. Family members in the U.S., including Sainte-Marie's younger sister, also told CBC that Sainte-Marie was not adopted and does not have Indigenous ancestry. WATCH | CBC documentary contradicts Buffy Sainte-Marie's claims to Indigenous ancestry:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

On Saturday November 25, the UBC Thunderbirds and University of Montréal Carabins will clash to claim the 58th Vanier Cup for Canada’s national title. The Carabins, whose last Vanier Cup appearance was in 2019, present a formidable challenge for the Thunderbirds. They topped the Quebec conference (RSEQ), dominating a group that has been represented in 11 of the past 12 Vanier Cups. Like Montréal, UBC dominated the conference all-star squad with seven selections on offence, four on defence and three on special teams. Yet when the lights were brightest and it mattered most, this UBC team found ways to win.

Buffy Sainte-Marie says a CBC News investigation that questioned her Indigenous heritage is an attack on her character, life and legacy. More from DeadlineThe CBC’s claims also were included in an episode of the network’s Fifth Estate documentary that featured interviews with Sainte-Marie’s family members. In the documentary and investigation, the CBC said it found Sainte-Marie’s birth certificate stating that she was born in 1941 in Massachusetts to white parents. She said she used a birth certificate throughout her life that was the only document she had, according to the CBC. She added that she has never known if the birth certificate was real.

November 23, 2023 —The Israel-Hamas war has raised the temperature on some academic campuses including here in Winnipeg. Adam Muller Professor and Director of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba unpacks how academia tries to navigate free speech during the Israel-Hamas war. Listen here

The CRTC has kicked off three weeks of hearings on the Online Streaming Act, with Quebecor and Bell urging the commission to expeditiously consider regulatory burdens placed on broadcasters as they wade through a bad advertising climate and foreign competition. On the first day of the hearing, witnesses proposed percentages of previous year’s Canadian broadcasting revenues go toward a mandatory base contribution to support Canadian content funds. Google said the CRTC is putting the cart before the horse when it comes to considering a mandatory contribution before more clearly defining Canadian content. The Canadian Ethnic Media Association’s 45th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence will take place Nov. 25. Among this year’s winners are Christopher Cheung from The Tyee (Online); Vera He, Fairchild TV in Vancouver (Television); and Anil Thapa from Toronto’s Namaste Radio (Radio).

"We're going to ensure the public is safe before they go back on the Rainbow Bridge." A police officer directs tourists in Niagara Falls, N.Y., away from the Rainbow Bridge border crossing after a car exploded within the customs plaza on Wednesday. PMO in contact with U.S. officialsThe Rainbow Bridge connects the tourism sectors of Niagara Falls, Ont., and Niagara Falls, N.Y. The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission website, which oversees the bridges, says they see about seven million passages annually. They had just stopped at a nearby park and were heading toward the Rainbow Bridge when they heard a loud bang and saw thick smoke.

Zach Edey, the 2.24 m., 138 kg. The colossal 21-year-old Ontario-born center, who is averaging 22 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3 blocks this season, finished with 28 points and 15 rebounds. Kim Mulkey stokes rumors about why Angel Reese isn't playing for LSU Parker Johnson"Zach Edey is a horse. How did Zach Edey get his start in basketball? His father used to tell him, the only important play is the next play or the next pitch.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders are gathering in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the 19th EU-Canada Summit. This two-day event aims to address key issues such as trade, climate, and energy cooperation. A: Atlantic Canada aims to become a major supplier of hydrogen fuel to European markets, particularly Germany. Hydrogen energy partnerships between Canada and the EU have the potential to drive the transition to greener forms of energy. Newfoundland and Labrador hosts EU-Canada summit focused on hydrogen fuel, trade, climate.