Canada
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Government
Canada Pledges $40M in Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
DID Press: Al Jazeera, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon, reported that the government of Canada has allocated $40 million in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon. According to the report, the aid will be distributed through international…
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Government
Mark Carney: Canada to Cut Military Dependence on US
DID Press: Canada will reduce its long-standing dependence on United States for military spending and procurement, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday. He said the government will instead strengthen domestic industry and expand international partnerships. Speaking at the Liberal…
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Government
Canada, France Warn Israel Against Military Moves in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Canada and France have strongly warned Israel over its reported plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging restraint and respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty amid signs of a potential large-scale ground offensive. Canada’s Global Affairs Ministry condemned Israel’s plans as…
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Economy & Development
China to Deepen Economic Partnership with Canada Amid Trump Tariff Threats
DID Press: China announced plans to strengthen its economic ties with Canada under a “strategic partnership,” amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa confirmed the initiative in…
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Human Rights
Historic Shift in Canadian Foreign Policy: Carney Announces Recognition of Palestine in September
DID Press: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that his country intends to recognize an independent Palestinian state at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025. He stressed that the decision was taken in…
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