Government
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Obama says his approach to politics aligned with Trudeau’s
Speaking in Halifax, talked about polarization in politics and the dangerous internal trends that can develop into conflict.
Review of federal fossil fuel subsidies appears to be lagging
2021 completion date would leave less than four years to hit promise of phasing out all “inefficient” subsidies by 2025.
Brexit Party rejects tactical voting pact with Conservatives
Farage said the party has to contest the seats to keep pressure on Johnson.
China presses Washington for tariff cut in trade deal
Beijing said US negotiators agreed to roll back September penalties on $112 billion of imports, Trump dismissed claim.
Kenny claims hostile federal government, proposes pulling out of CPP
Says Ottawa and some provinces are unfairly restricting Alberta’s oil and gas industry with regressive laws and policy roadblocks.
Scheer seeks common ground, Moe disappointed after Trudeau meeting
Saskatchewan Premier said he didn’t hear there is going to be anything different in terms of support for industry.
Drug resistance likely to kill 400,000 Canadians by 2050: Report
Percentage of bacterial infections resistant to treatment is likely to grow from 26% to 40% by 2050.
Trump pushes back on reports US will remove China tariffs
Trump’s pushback suggested that negotiations haven’t progressed as far as hoped.
With silence and salutes, Canadians mark Remembrance Day
This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony followed a major event in France earlier this year marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Parliament set to reconvene with Speaker election on Dec. 5 [UPDATED]
Scheer wanted the House of Commons to begin sitting Nov. 25.
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Canada among G20 countries least likely to hit emissions targets
Climate Transparency report says Canada, South Korea and Australia are the farthest from meeting targets to cut emissions.
How Canada’s climate plan compares to other G20 members
Facts about Climate Transparency’s 2019 report card on Canada’s efforts.
UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
China’s Xi on investment drive in EU member Greece
China’s state-owned shipping giant Cosco controls Greece’s largest port of Piraeus, near Athens.
Bank of England keeps rates on hold ahead of UK election
The central bank appears to be waiting for more clarity over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
