Americas

Carney Triggers Snap Election, Canadians Voting on April 28

PM Mark Carney visited Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on March 23 and asked for the dissolution of Parliament, triggering a snap federal election for April 28.

Venezuela Says Deal Reached to Resume US Deportation Flights of Illegal Immigrants

Venezuela has said it will once again accept U.S. repatriation flights carrying its nationals deported for illegally entering the United States.
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Colombia Spirals Toward ‘Failed State’ Under Exploding Cartel Violence: Experts

Drug cartels are tightening their grip on Colombia amid failed peace initiatives, economic stagnation, and forced recruitment into terrorist groups.

Ontario Moves Ahead With 25 Percent Surcharge on Electricity Exported to US

Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposed a 25% tariff on electricity exported to the U.S. in response to the tariffs enacted on Canadian products by President Trump.

Who Is Mark Carney, Canada’s Next Prime Minister

Former central banker Mark Carney won Liberal leadership race to become prime minister after a transition is ironed out with outgoing leader Justin Trudeau.

Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister After Winning Liberal Leadership Race

Mark Carney has won the Liberal leadership race, and will soon become Canada’s next prime minister once Justin Trudeau steps down from the role.

Canada Open to Early Talks on Trade Pact With US, Stop China Dumping: Finance Minister

Canadian Finance Minister is willing to hold early talks on the North American free trade pact with the US, which is scheduled for joint review next year.

Canada Will Impose 25 Percent Counter-Tariffs as US Proceeds With Blanket Tariffs: Trudeau

Canada will proceed with counter-tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods as US seems poised to proceed with blanket tariffs on Canadian imports.