Author: The Canadian Post
Canada has backed away from a planned digital services tax that targeted American tech firms, following strong threats of retaliation from former U.S. president Donald Trump. The tax, expected to take effect Monday, would have impacted firms such as Google and Amazon. But on Sunday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the tax had been rescinded to avoid sparking a broader trade war. Trump, in a social media post Friday, called the tax “a direct and blatant attack on our country.” He warned that if Canada proceeded, new tariffs on exports would follow within a week. At present, U.S. tariffs include…
Experts say connecting Yukon’s power grid with British Columbia’s would be transformative for Canada’s North—but warn it may take more than ten years to realize. The comments follow the signing of a memorandum of understanding between B.C. Premier David Eby and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai. The agreement explores linking the regions’ electricity grids and promises stronger national energy security. University of Calgary professor Jason Donev noted the North lacks the reliable energy infrastructure enjoyed in southern Canada. “Electricity is tied directly to quality of life,” Donev said. “It affects everything from water purification to heating and food preparation.” A joint…
Former prime minister Stephen Harper said military budgets could be the key to improving infrastructure across Canada’s Arctic. Speaking in Iqaluit at the Nunavut Arctic Sovereignty and Security Summit, he explained how military development can spark road and runway construction. He added that this could also help cut living costs for Northerners. Harper pointed to Iqaluit’s history, noting that the U.S. military built its 8,000-foot runway during the Second World War. He described military investment as “the most effective” way to create lasting infrastructure. “If we build roads, airports, and communication systems through military development, we not only support national…
Brazil National Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public this week, seven years after a fire destroyed most of its historic building and collection. The renovated museum in Rio de Janeiro offered a preview to journalists and special guests on Monday. Much of its 20-million-item collection has been restored or rebuilt. Brazil’s Education Minister Camilo Santana said the full renovation is expected by 2027. The project has a $95 million budget from both public and private sources. The former royal palace once housed the Portuguese and Brazilian empire. It became the National Museum in 1892. One of…
Early and mail ballots were the top choice for American voters in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a new federal report. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission found a sharp increase in early in-person voting and continued support for mail voting, despite political attacks and legal challenges. More than 158 million votes were cast, slightly lower than 2020 but still above 2016 levels. Around 30% of voters mailed their ballots, showing a sustained shift from Election Day voting. Early in-person voting also surged. States like South Carolina and Delaware saw dramatic increases. Meanwhile, Election Day voting dropped to 37%,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, July 7. This visit is part of Trump’s push to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The visit marks Netanyahu’s third White House meeting since Trump took office in January. The U.S. president recently helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and is now focused on ending the war in Gaza. Trump said on Friday, “We think within the next week we’re going to get a ceasefire.” He did not provide further details. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the…
So far in 2025, 25 men have been executed by court order in the United States. Six additional executions are set to take place in five states before the year ends. Mississippi and Florida carried out the most recent executions. Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas also participated earlier this year. The total matches the figures from 2024 and 2018 — both years saw 25 executions, the highest since 28 in 2015. Here is a look at the latest executions and upcoming schedules by state: MississippiRichard Gerald Jordan, 79, was executed on June 25. He was…
The court-appointed receiver of Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon is moving forward with a sale process following a major environmental disaster in 2024. The mine, which released cyanide-laced ore into the environment, could have a new owner by year-end.
A Quebec judge has greenlit a class action lawsuit against Tim Hortons over emails falsely promising a boat prize in its Roll Up to Win contest. With potential damages of $64,000 per claimant, the case raises questions about consumer trust and mobile app promotions in Canada.
Airmedic is paying tribute to the four lives lost in a tragic helicopter crash on Quebec’s North Shore on June 20. The air ambulance company confirmed that three crew members and an American patient died when the helicopter went down in a remote region north of Natashquan, roughly 1,000 kilometres northeast of Montreal. The Quebec air ambulance crash left one crew member as the sole survivor. The body of one victim was found on Monday, while provincial police recovered the other three victims on Wednesday. The Quebec coroner’s office identified the deceased as Sébastien De Lutio, 50, from Lac-Beauport; Olivier…
