Good morning and welcome to Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Canada’s EU charm offensive steps up, Latvia’s Prime Minister weighs in on the Russian threat, and Trump unexpectedly reignites Irish reunification debate.
Euronews14 Sept
Mark Carney clarified Canada's EU ambitions amid a WSJ report that Ottawa was exploring an "associate membership" with the bloc.
Deutsche Welle14 Sept
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will outline her vision for the EU in her annual State of the European Union speech, as Canada’s Mark Carney edges closer to Brussels and away from Washington. Curbs on teenagers’ use of social media and measures to counter hybrid threats are also on this week’s agenda.
Reds, yellows, and oranges are already sweeping across tundra landscapes in Nunavut.
The United States begins G20 meetings in Houston on Monday promoting “energy abundance,” as President Donald Trump’s war against Iran disrupts global fuel markets. Delegations from major economies, including China, India, Japan and Germany, will attend alongside oil producers Canada and Saudi Arabia. Russia is also expected to participate.
In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.
BBC13 Sept
STONINGTON, MAINE — The Maine lobster business has found itself in the crosshairs of a trade war and congressional infighting as rising costs and other pressures leave the heritage industry in a precarious state. The war with Iran has sent diesel fuel prices soaring at a time when warming waters mean lobstermen are traveling further…
The Hill•Rebecca Beitsch13 Sept
Canada's financial aid to Ukraine underscores a strategic commitment to EU relations and long-term support for Ukraine's integration and stability.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez13 Sept
Although Canada and the United States remain entrenched in their trade war positions, some Democratic politicians say a strong showing for their party in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November will make a difference in the fight.
Hollywood Ventures Group (HVG), Canadian film finance and production outfit Big Picture Cinema Group, and Morocco’s Pink Sheep Productions are teaming up to bring bestselling Moroccan crime thriller “The Final Bet” to the big screen. The acclaimed Casablanca-set thriller by Moroccan author and award-winning screenwriter Abdelilah Hamdouchi was first published in 2001. It is touted as […]
Variety•Nvivarelli13 Sept
Carney reportedly seeks ‘associate’ EU membership as Ottawa-Washington ties hit fresh low. He will address the European Parliament next week.
Euronews13 SeptMy partner is in Canada, and I live in the US. Neither of us is in a rush to move, and we've discussed splitting our time between both countries.
Even more concerning is the prospect that the North America alliance could weaken while NATO also faces increasing strains.
The Hill•Nicholas Sargen, opinion contributor13 Sept
Star turns in 'Hit & Run,' 'From' and 'The Betrayers' thriller this year at the Toronto Film Festival have got Ohm onto everyone's call sheets in Canada.
The Hollywood Reporter•Etan Vlessing13 Sept
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, attended the opening of the Toronto Film Festival last year, helping introduce the documentary John Candy: I Like Me. This year, a former Canadian PM, Brian Mulroney, is appearing at TIFF, in a manner of speaking. The Conservative Party politician, who served from 1984-1993, stars in Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian […]
Deadline•Matthew Carey13 Sept
Canada's conditional recognition of Palestine may prompt a reevaluation of diplomatic policies by Western nations, potentially altering global dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez13 Sept
The Canada-Ukraine defense pact may shift regional power dynamics, enhancing Ukraine's military strength and impacting Crimea's future control.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez13 SeptBuying groceries has become an act of patriotic duty for some shoppers in Canada.
In November of 1965 a great blackout spread across the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. 30 million people were affected and Lynn Lowin was one of them. Now in her senior years, she wanted to finally tell her inspiring tale from 61 years ago, so reached out to Good News Network. During that […]
Good News Network•lynn Lowin12 Sept
“They can’t use Texas crude. They can’t use Venezuelan crude. They’re not set up for it. It would take years and billions of dollars to shift over.’’