Tag: Trudeau

Proposed Gun Bill Will Restrict Hunters, Says Government Briefing Note

A briefing note to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino states a proposed federal gun ban will prohibit and confiscate firearms routinely used by hunters. The question period note, “Comprehensive prohibition of assault-style firearms,” dated Dec. 14, 2022, states, “We recognize that the proposed changes may reduce the number of firearms that some hunters use today.”…


Justin Trudeau Says He’s ‘Not Looking for a Fight With Alberta’ After Sovereignty Act Passes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the federal government is “going to continue to work as constructively as possible” with Alberta, after the province passed a new sovereignty act to act as a “constitutional shield” against overreach by Ottawa. “We are not going to get into arguing about something that obviously is the Alberta government…


Trudeau Says He’s ‘Not Looking for a Fight With Alberta’ After Sovereignty Act Passes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the federal government is “going to continue to work as constructively as possible” with Alberta, after the province passed a new sovereignty act to act as a “constitutional shield” against overreach by Ottawa. “We are not going to get into arguing about something that obviously is the Alberta government…


Trudeau, Ford Mark Opening of New Ontario Electric Vehicle Factory

General Motors officially opened a factory in Ingersoll, Ont., today, making it the first assembly line production plant for electric vehicles in Canada, with both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford on hand to mark the opening. Trudeau told reporters at a news conference on Dec. 5, that the transformation of the…


While Overseas, Trudeau, Mendicino Emphasize Combating ‘Disinformation’

During their overseas trips this week, both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino put a spotlight on the issue of “disinformation,” emphasizing Canada’s focus on the issue on the international stage. Mendicino tweeted Nov. 19 that Canada will host a summit for other G7 countries next year to combat “disinformation,”…


FBI Investigates Chinese Police Station in NYC

A secret Chinese police station in New York City is on the FBI’s radar. The agency is vowing to get to the bottom of this. Former President Donald Trump is promising a hard line against Chinese trade practices and IP theft—if he’s reelected in 2024. The death of a 4-month-old baby is now the second…


Chinese Spy Sentenced to 20 Years in the US

A Chinese spy has been sentenced to 20 years in U.S. prison. The high-ranking official was found to have targeted American aviation intel. Chinese leader Xi Jinping was caught on camera criticizing Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau face-to-face, on the sidelines of the Group of Twenty summit. China is unable to invade Taiwan, a top U.S….


Charges on Election Software CEO Dropped

The Los Angeles District Attorney is now dropping charges against a CEO after U.S. election-related data was allegedly stored by a company in China. At least 11 Canadian election candidates were accused of taking funds from the Chinese Communist Party. A recent report details the situation from back in 2019. British police are investigating foreign…


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Sign Hydrogen Deal

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the German chancellor are visiting the western Newfoundland town of Stephenville later today, where they’re set to sign a green energy deal. A local company has plans to build a zero−emission plant that will use wind energy to produce hydrogen and ammonia for export. Hydrogen is seen as a critical…


Trudeau Questions Business Case for Natural Gas Exports From Canada to Europe

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government is open to easing regulatory requirements for projects that would facilitate the export of Canadian natural gas to Europe, but questioned whether a business case exists for such investments. The comments came Monday during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Montreal as the prime…