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Canada Struggles With U.S. Tariffs, Palestine Recognition and Youth Sentencing Overhaul

Consumer costs are soaring under Ottawa’s 35% tariffs on U.S. goods, raising tensions in stalled talks with Washington.

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Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament for Riding Mountain, told the crowd, “Parks Canada may control the gates, but Clear Lake belongs to the people,” he said.
Cathy Campbell and her merry band of committed citizens have worked to expand the greenery beyond the Church, making the street welcoming to all.
“There were over 600 people in the room,” said Schindler. “Everyone was looking for answers, and the turnout reflected just how many concerns people had.”

Overview

  • Canada’s 35% duties on U.S. imports took effect this week, driving up grocery and consumer prices and complicating ongoing trade negotiations.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney’s formal recognition of Palestine has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump’s administration, adding diplomatic strain to economic talks.
  • A recent Supreme Court ruling raises the threshold for adult sentences of youth offenders, a change analysts connect to a rise in violent youth crime in Winnipeg.
  • The federal NDP has codified leadership-race rules limiting signatures from cisgender men and imposing quotas for other groups, fueling concerns over the party’s competitiveness.
  • Political observers say a weakened NDP will extend Mark Carney’s minority government by reducing pressure and resources for an early election.