Maan Alhmidi

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Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand's G7 meeting with Rubio

Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand's G7 meeting with Rubio

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations gathered in the Niagara region this week to discuss global crises -- but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she did not broach stalled trade negotiations between Ottawa and the United States.

Anand announces new sanctions targeting Russian drones as G7 diplomats meet

Anand announces new sanctions targeting Russian drones as G7 diplomats meet

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is announcing more sanctions on Russia today as she hosts top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries in the Niagara region.

Top diplomats to talk with Ukraine's foreign minister at G7 meeting in Niagara region

Top diplomats to talk with Ukraine's foreign minister at G7 meeting in Niagara region

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries are gathering in southern Ontario today to hear from Ukraine's foreign minister as Russia escalates the grueling war by targeting the Ukrainian power grid.

Anand opens G7 foreign ministers meeting with a push for multilateralism

Anand opens G7 foreign ministers meeting with a push for multilateralism

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand opened a meeting of the Group of Seven countries Tuesday by calling for continued collaboration on many of the world's problems, from Russia's war in Ukraine to the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and instructors opt to use the rapidly evolving technology.

Canadians' future at Harvard in question after Trump bans international students

Canadians' future at Harvard in question after Trump bans international students

Canadians studying at Harvard University say they're feeling anxious and uncertain about their futures as U.S. President Donald Trump tries to prevent the school from enrolling international students.

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election

Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election

The federal government announced expanded access to its dental care program on Saturday, a day before a federal election is expected to be called.

'Don't make us pay': Northern Ontario mayors say immigration cuts hurt their cities

'Don't make us pay': Northern Ontario mayors say immigration cuts hurt their cities

TORONTO -- As the federal government looks to drastically reduce its immigration targets over the next few years, the mayors of northern Ontario's largest cities say they need more immigrants to sustain local economies and population.

Canadians express mixed feelings as federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

Canadians express mixed feelings as federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

TORONTO -- Shoppers and businesses across Canada are expressing mixed feeling and showing little enthusiasm as a two-month break from the federal GST took effect Saturday.