Sean Previl

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Trump’s auto tariffs a ‘direct attack,’ Carney says as leaders react

Trump’s auto tariffs a ‘direct attack,’ Carney says as leaders react

Prime Minister Mark Carney called new 25 per cent tariffs set to be imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on all vehicles made outside the U.S. next month a “direct attack” on Canadian workers.“We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country and we will defend it together,” Carney said Wednesday evening.

U.S. tariffs on Canada still coming Tuesday, but it may not be 25%: Lutnick

U.S. tariffs on Canada still coming Tuesday, but it may not be 25%: Lutnick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary said the tariffs on Canada and Mexico are still coming Tuesday, though he appeared to suggest there could be changes to the original 25 per cent plan. Howard Lutnick said in an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that there would be tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on the announced March ...

Liberals top Tories for 1st time in years, new Ipsos polling says

Liberals top Tories for 1st time in years, new Ipsos polling says

For the first time since 2021, Ipsos polling now shows the federal Liberal party with a slight lead over the Conservatives. The poll, conducted exclusively for Global News by Ipsos Public Affairs, shows if a federal election were to take place tomorrow, the Liberals would get 38 per cent of decided voter support compared to the Conservatives’ 36 per cent...

Near ‘catastrophic’: How Windsor’s mayor says tariffs could hit

Near ‘catastrophic’: How Windsor’s mayor says tariffs could hit

The mayor of the border city of Windsor, Ont., says the potential for steep U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could have a near “catastrophic” impact on the economy and jobs.

Karina Gould set to enter Liberal leadership race: source

Karina Gould set to enter Liberal leadership race: source

Government House Leader Karina Gould is set to enter the Liberal leadership race, a source close to her confirmed to Global News.Gould, who has served as leader of the Government in the House of Commons since 2023, is expected to make an announcement about her intentions on Tuesday.

More Liberals add to calls for Trudeau’s resignation

More Liberals add to calls for Trudeau’s resignation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back in Ottawa but he returns to more calls not only from his MPs to step down, but at least two riding association presidents as well.Global News confirmed that Quebec Liberal MPs called for Trudeau to step down, as first reported by iPolitics, following similar statements from the Liberals’ Atlantic and Ontario MPs.

Competition Bureau should probe potential rent price fixing: minister

Competition Bureau should probe potential rent price fixing: minister

Canada’s industry minister is calling on the Competition Bureau to probe whether Canadian landlords are using AI software in alleged rent-fixing schemes.Francois-Philippe Champagne’s call comes a day after the CBC reported on the use of a software called YieldStar by some corporate landlords.

Samidoun, group behind ‘death to Canada’ chant, listed as terrorist entity

Samidoun, group behind ‘death to Canada’ chant, listed as terrorist entity

Canada has listed Samidoun, a pro-Palestinian group behind a rally where people chanted “death to Canada” and burned the Canadian flag in Vancouver earlier this month, as a terrorist entity. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement on Tuesday and noted that the listing was made alongside the U.S. Treasury Department’s own decision to list the group as a...

Most Canadians say governments must do more on residential school legacy

Most Canadians say governments must do more on residential school legacy

As the country marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, new polling is showing a clear majority of Canadians feel both governments and individuals should do more to recognize the legacy of residential schools. The polling by Ipsos, done exclusively for Global News, found 75 per cent believe governments need to take more action not only on the legacy...

Conservatives set to table non-confidence motion Tuesday. What to expect

Conservatives set to table non-confidence motion Tuesday. What to expect

The first attempt by the federal Conservatives to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government after the collapse of the supply-and-confidence deal with the NDP will be tabled Tuesday. But that effort is expected to be defeated as both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois have signalled they plan to vote against the non-confidence motion. Two weeks ago when the NDP...

Canada faces declining EV interest, report shows, despite push to boost sales

Canada faces declining EV interest, report shows, despite push to boost sales

As Canada continues its work towards net-zero carbon emissions, including through its mandate for at least 20 per cent of car sales to be electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, a new report showing a declining interest in the products is raising questions whether that goal is doable. On Monday, AutoTrader.ca released its 2023 top search data into some of the...