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Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules

Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills

The Guardian - UK

Ontario tightens social assistance rules, cuts benefits for temporary visa holders

International students, temporary workers and people living in Canada illegally will no longer be eligible for Ontario’s social assistance under new rules that take effect immediately.

The Times of India

Canada’s worst wildfire season fuels calls for national agency to tackle threat

More than 900 fires burning in only G7 country without national emergency agency to coordinate response

The Guardian - US

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The homelessness scourge in cities like London, Ont., exposes the evils of wealth inequality

Ask any resident of the southern Ontario city of London, and they’ll likely to tell you that the downtown core of the community, especially Dundas Street, is a “no-go zone” or “zombieland.” What they’re referring to is the daily unfolding of the human tragedies of homelessness and rampant drug addiction…

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‘Petty and offensive statement’: Washington Senator slams republican effort to sanction Canada for Wildfire smoke

“Weather doesn't care about international borders.”

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US-Canada bridge has been years in the making. But tension between countries is sapping the joy

The rocky relationship between the U.S. and Canada is spoiling the celebration of an extraordinary project between the two countries

The Independent UK

Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front-line communities are paying the price

Recently, as hundreds of fires burned across Northern Ontario and smoke pushed Toronto’s air quality to among the worst on the planet, Canada’s minister of emergency management defended Ottawa’s response and said, in effect, that nothing went wrong.

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One Day After Friendly World Cup Meeting, Trump Slaps Canada With Shock 50% Tariffs

Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing unfair trade practices and wildfire smoke issues, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to defend Canada.

International Business Times UK

We received no alert, say leaders of First Nations communities razed by Canadian wildfires

Chiefs in Ontario say they were left to self-evacuate before homes burned to ground, after being told there was no imminent threat

The Guardian - UK

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods citing disputes over autos

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

Euronews

Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says

Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products

The Guardian - US

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods from alcohol to hockey sticks over ‘continued discrimination’

Rift between the two countries grows after Trump confronted Mark Carney at Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final over wildfire smoke drifting south into U.S. cities

The Independent UK

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over 'Filthy' Wildfire Smoke Crossing Into US

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting US air quality, sparking tension between the two nations. Canadian leaders reject the criticism, citing ongoing firefighting efforts

International Business Times UK

Ontario Fires Back at Trump: Drop Lumber Tariffs as Wildfire Smoke Hits 100M Americans

Canada wildfire smoke is choking more than 100 million Americans — and sparking a diplomatic standoff. Ontario Premier Ford countered Trump's tariff threat by demanding the U.S. drop softwood lumber duties, while the White House admits no legal mechanism exists to tariff smoke. Detroit hit a record AQI of 650;…

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Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke

Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protections

The Conversation

New provincial laws are making it harder to access government records in Canada

Access to information and freedom of information (FOI) laws allow citizens to request records held by public bodies, including governments. FOI legislation is founded on the idea that Canadian citizens have the right to know what their governments are doing, and to hold them accountable for it.

The Independent UK

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

The Economic Times

Ahead of G7, Canadian PM Mark Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a delicate balancing act. He previously challenged global powers but now moderates his tone towards US President Donald Trump. This shift is driven by crucial trade talks for the USMCA agreement. Canada's economic reliance on the US necessitates careful diplomacy. Carney is also seeking…

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Why Mark Carney is pushing ‘Fortress North America’ amid deep Canadian distrust of the U.S.

Prime Minister Carney recently said that “like Mexico, Canada remains open to deeper integration, including options for Fortress North America in (certain) sectors.” He added that “offers are on the table,” though he did not specify what they were.

The Times of India

Canada's Doug Ford to sell $28.9 million private jet 'as quickly as possible' after facing scrutiny: 'Should fly economy like rest of us'

A costly government jet has quickly turned into a political headache in Ontario.

The Conversation

What Ontarians need to know about ‘student achievement’ reforms that will run school boards like businesses

The Ontario government has introduced legislation that will make its school boards run more like businesses. The recently announced Putting Student Achievement First Act reduces the power of elected trustees and creates a powerful new chief executive officer (CEO) position to head school boards.

The Conversation

How Ontario’s post-secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

Ontario’s recent announcement of a tuition increase and major changes to grant and loan structures have prompted student protests at the provincial legislature.

The Conversation

Ontario is closing its supervised consumption sites, calling them a failure. So what counts as ‘success?’

The Ontario government recently said it will cut provincial funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Peterborough and London, with 90 days given to wind down their operations.

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In a disturbing escalation, the US consulate is the latest target, with Canada’s leader condemning the ‘unacceptable’ situation

Unidentified suspects fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto early on Tuesday morning. Officials have labelled the shooting a “national security incident” and the police are actively investigating to determine the motive behind the attack.

The Conversation

Actually, Doug Ford, basket-weaving is innovative and in-demand

The Ontario government recently announced massive cuts to Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding, decreasing the maximum funding from 85 per cent to 25 per cent.

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