PoliticsDemocratic Congressman Tim Kennedy, who represents Buffalo and Niagara Falls, has introduced the “Hands Off Our Great Lakes” bill. It seeks to reverse Donald Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
PoliticsDemocratic Congressman Tim Kennedy, who represents Buffalo and Niagara Falls, has introduced the “Hands Off Our Great Lakes” bill. It seeks to reverse Donald Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
EconomyBecause most Canadian exports go to the U.S., the trade war matters greatly in Canada. The program asks what people in the heart of the American auto industry think, examines why more friends are opening joint bank accounts, and features actor Ben McKenzie discussing his new anti-crypto documentary.
PoliticsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Ottawa that Canada’s decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States was driven by several unresolved issues, not just one. He said the two sides had been moving toward parts of a mutually beneficial deal, which was why Canada remained at the table.
PoliticsThe Five panelists discuss President Trump’s renewed criticism of Canada after the renaming of 'Lake America,' along with the major economic debate between the United States and Canada.
PoliticsU.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Canada online over the weekend, urging Canadian companies to move to the United States and mentioning Canada while discussing a possible oil deal with Venezuela. The Power Panel examines his latest remarks and looks ahead to three federal byelections.
PoliticsAs Canada and the United States trade economic barbs, Lake Ontario has become a symbol of the dispute. After President Donald Trump ordered the shared body of water renamed “Lake America,” Canadians responded, while Google’s move to reflect the change prompted Ontario agencies to act.
PoliticsNew Abacus Data polling gives the Carney government strong overall marks, largely for its handling of trade tensions with the United States. The discussion examines whether that support could translate into Liberal victories in byelections, with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto.
PoliticsChief Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of Bay of Quinte condemned President Donald Trump for signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” in the United States. Maracle called the move unacceptable, said he was outraged and questioned what good purpose it would serve.
PoliticsMore than a week after Canada-U.S. trade talks collapsed, a national affairs panel examines what went wrong, how the Carney government has responded and what the fallout could mean for the Conservatives, the Quebec election and Monday’s federal byelections.
EconomyWells Fargo analyst Timna Tanners says Canada’s retaliatory steel tariffs are largely “for show,” arguing that the trade war with the US has already made American imports too expensive.
PoliticsIn her first interview since negotiations collapsed, Canada’s chief trade negotiator to the United States, Janice Charette, explains why talks ended abruptly last week and what would be needed to bring both sides back to the table. The program also examines efforts to roll back tariffs on Canada and a new Alberta pro-unity campaign backed by former rivals Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney.
OtherLake Ontario is now labelled “Lake America” on Google Maps in the United States. The same name also appears on some Canadian federal and provincial government websites because they use Google’s mapping API.
TechGoogle Maps has renamed Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States after an executive order from President Trump. The change is limited to US map users and does not alter naming conventions in Canada.
EconomyAn Ipsos poll for Global News finds broad Canadian support for Ottawa’s tough approach to the United States, but that support becomes conditional when household finances are threatened. Younger and lower-income Canadians back the government’s position while having less capacity to absorb an economic shock. Six in 10 Canadians are confident politicians can manage the dispute.
EconomyFox News reports on the U.S.-Canada trade war, President Donald Trump's visit to Texas, the U.S.-Venezuelan oil agreement and other developments involving trade, tariffs, business and energy.
PoliticsAs the United States reshapes its global ambitions and trade alliances, a divided trade relationship with Canada could have broad implications and potentially benefit China, according to an analysis by Centre for Strategic Statecraft co-founder and CEO Vina Nadjibulla.
PoliticsABC News’ Martha Raddatz speaks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on “This Week” about the renewed U.S.-Canada trade war.
EconomyG20 finance officials are meeting in North Carolina with sovereign debt, global imbalances and economic growth on the agenda. CSIS economics director Philip Luck says the U.S. and its partners increasingly disagree about both the problems and the solutions. A separate technology meeting will include Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman to discuss AI and emerging technologies as Washington advocates lighter regulation.
OtherCostco rotisserie chicken, marmots causing trouble for hikers and a dust issue at Starbucks are among the stories highlighted by Bloomberg’s Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz on Bloomberg This Weekend.
PoliticsTrade negotiations between the United States and Canada remain stalled as Prime Minister Mark Carney takes a tougher line toward President Donald Trump and Canadian retaliatory tariffs draw closer. The program also examines recent departures from Trump’s White House as the administration heads toward the midterm elections.
PoliticsOntario Premier Doug Ford installed a billboard-sized sign on the lakefront after Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to use “Lake America” in maps, documents and databases. Ford said the lake’s more than 400-year-old name would remain unchanged.
PoliticsOntario Premier Doug Ford responded Saturday to President Donald Trump’s “Lake America” decree by putting a billboard-sized sign on the Canadian shoreline reading “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.” Canadian leaders reacted with ridicule rather than outrage.
PoliticsCanada’s relationship with its closest ally, the United States, has gone through one of its most turbulent weeks in recent memory. An Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News offers a look at Canadians’ views of the escalating trade war and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response.
WorldCanada and the United States are facing serious strain, following the collapse of trade talks and a series of sharp exchanges. Their deep interdependence has not prevented the relationship from repeatedly shifting. Colin Robertson of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute says the current frustration is directed at the US administration, not the American people.