Tammy Ibrahimpoor

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‘May not make it through the end of summer’: Canada’s duty-free shops struggling amid drop in cross-border travel

‘May not make it through the end of summer’: Canada’s duty-free shops struggling amid drop in cross-border travel

A duty-free shop at a New Brunswick border crossing is shutting down after more than three decades in business, with its owner warning that more closures could follow as Canada’s trade tensions with the United States continue to strain cross-border traffic. John Slipp, owner of the Woodstock Duty Free Shop in Belleville, N.B., says he plans to close his store...

U.S. strike on Iran may buy time or spark oil war, says former Canadian defence chief

U.S. strike on Iran may buy time or spark oil war, says former Canadian defence chief

The U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities has jolted global diplomacy and heightened fears of a broader regional conflict, with observers warning that the future of nuclear non-proliferation may be at risk. The attack, which employed long-range bombers and 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, marked a dramatic escalation in the simmering conflict between Israel and Iran. But it also drew the...

Nenshi urges Albertans to ‘wake up’ as separation talk heats up

Nenshi urges Albertans to ‘wake up’ as separation talk heats up

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says Premier Danielle Smith is “playing games” with national unity and fuelling separatist sentiment for short-term political gain. In an interview with CTV News Channel on Sunday, Nenshi pushed back against new legislation introduced by Smith’s government that would make it easier for citizens to trigger a referendum on separation. “The premier is playing with...

‘Soft power Trump doesn’t understand': Former foreign minister on Carney’s first foreign trip

‘Soft power Trump doesn’t understand': Former foreign minister on Carney’s first foreign trip

Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting the U.K. and France on his first foreign trip, to foster stronger diplomatic, economic, and trade relationships. The visit includes meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, where discussions are expected to centre on trade, security, and the Arctic, alongside broader global challenges. Carney will also be meeting with...