Section: National Newswatch (Canada)
The Latest: Clinton postpones weekend visit to Charlotte
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the U.S. presidential election campaign (all times EDT): 9:50 p.m. Hillary Clinton’s campaign says she has decided to postpone her planned trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday after hearing from community leaders. Clinton announced earlier Friday that she would travel to Charlotte in the aftermath of the...
Real-life ‘fasting girls’ inspire mysterious tale in Emma Donoghue’s ‘The Wonder’
TORONTO — Celebrated author Emma Donoghue admits she has long held interest in “freakish cases,” but exploring real-life tales of “fasting girls” proved particularly intriguing. The stories, which range from the 16th to 20th century, centre on girls and women from the British Isles, western Europe and North America who...
NATO’s Canadian-led battle group beginning to take shape in Latvia
OTTAWA — Defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance says the Canadian-led NATO force in Latvia is starting to take shape, with several countries having expressed an interest in contributing troops and equipment. Speaking to The Canadian Press following a two-day visit to Latvia, Vance said the job now is to match up what other countries are willing to...
Canada’s credibility problem keeps doors closed during Ukraine talks
When the U.S., France, Germany, Britain and Italy talked with Ukraine about the meltdown in security there in 2014, the door was closed on Stephen Harper. That was news. …read more Source: National...
Ukraine meeting that excluded Canada wasn’t a snub, says former adviser to Trudeau
The fact Justin Trudeau wasn’t invited to a meeting with American, French and German leaders about Ukraine at the G20 wasn’t a snub, says the prime minister’s former international affairs adviser. “France and Germany and the United States are front and centre on the international diplomacy relating to Ukraine. … They are central...
Trudeau says protectionist views in U.S., Europe unlikely to creep into Canada
HANGZHOU, China — Justin Trudeau spent days urging world leaders to fight back against rising anti-trade sentiments, but he says there’s little risk that protectionist forces seen in the United States and Europe will spill over into Canada. The prime minister, who made the remarks Monday at the end of the Group of 20 summit in China, said...
Canadians Should Steer Clear of Foreign Political Campaigns, Says Professor
The resignation of Donald Trump’s campaign chair Paul Manafort amid controversy over his work in Ukraine should be a warning for Canadian political operatives plying their trade in other countries, says a Canadian political science professor. CONTESTS, EVENTS & MORE FROM TYEE AND SELECT PARTNERS Tyee Presents: The Future of Public...
Trudeau’s visit to China is important, but the road to Beijing goes through Moscow
Justin Trudeau’s official visit to China this week presents us with yet another opportunity to highlight the fact that Canadian foreign policy must be both multidimensional (i.e., including a substantive focus on issues beyond trade) and multi-vectored (i.e., possessing a deep, strategic engagement with countries other than the United...
Who’s the victim — Jason Kenney or the PCs?
The government of Ukraine named Jason Kenney to its Order of Merit on the weekend. The Alberta PC Party did not. Rules adopted by the party look like a way to kick Kenney out of the leadership contest if he shows any sign of damaging the party brand. Or hitting him with a $20,000 penalty for acting in an unseemly way. Or refusing to allow his...
Former prime minister Stephen Harper awarded one of Ukraine’s top honours
Former prime minister Stephen Harper has been awarded one of Ukraine’s highest honours. Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko granted the Order of Liberty to Harper to mark the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence this week. Past recipients of the award, which recognizes contributions towards strengthening Ukraine’s...
