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    The Ottawa Senators have named defenceman Thomas Chabot as their new captain, following Brady Tkachuk's departure from the club. The announcement comes amid a busy stretch of NHL scores and off-season news that hockey fans across Canada and the United States are following closely, with roster changes reshaping several teams ahead of the upcoming season.

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    US-Canada trade dispute heats up againβ–ΌUS-Canada trade disputeπŸ¦‹bluesky529just now

    Tensions between Washington and Ottawa over tariffs and trade rules are drawing renewed attention, with discussions focusing on the economic impact for both countries and the wider risk to North American supply chains. Commenters are debating the political motives behind the dispute and what retaliatory measures could mean for consumers and cross-border industries.

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    Talk of separation referendum grows in Alberta●Alberta separation referendumπŸ¦‹bluesky1.3Kjust now

    Discussion in Alberta has turned to the idea of a provincial separation referendum, with calls to put the question of leaving Canada to a public vote. Supporters frame it as a democratic matter of Alberta's place in the federation, while critics warn it would create deep constitutional and economic uncertainty for the province and the country.

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    Carney Accuses US Steelmaker of Betraying Canadian Workersβ—πŸŸ  UPDATE Carney Accuses US Steelmaker of Betraying Canadian Workers After Layoffs Deloitte has lowered Canada's growth fMmastodonWorldDiplomacy214 min ago

    Mark Carney has accused a US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers following layoffs, amid escalating trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. Deloitte has cut Canada's growth forecast for next year by 20 percent, citing new US import bans on Canadian products. The downgrade adds concrete economic data to the ongoing tariff dispute, intensifying scrutiny of the trade conflict's impact on Canadian jobs and industry.

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    White House trade adviser Peter Navarro escalated tensions with Ottawa, telling Canadian lobbyists to 'get the hell out of the United States' and warning that Canada would 'pay even more dearly' if it interfered in upcoming US midterm elections. The remarks, reported by Bloomberg, Politico and CBC, come amid ongoing trade disputes between the Trump administration and Canada, and are drawing wide attention on both sides of the border.

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    Canada urged to build a military space strategy for the Arcticβ–ΌDefending the high ground - Why Canada urgently needs a military space strategy to protect the Arctic: Joe Varner for Inside Policyβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy58 min ago

    Joe Varner, writing for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Inside Policy, argues that Canada urgently needs a military space strategy to defend its Arctic. He contends that satellites for surveillance, communication and missile warning are increasingly vital to securing Canada's northern sovereignty, and that Ottawa currently lacks a coherent approach to protecting its interests in space over the region.

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    Mark Carney Slams US Trade Stance as Canadian Tariffs Take Effectβ—βš‘ NEWS Mark Carney Criticizes US Trade Stance as Canadian Tariffs Loom Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney accusMmastodonWorldDiplomacy32 h ago

    Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney accused the US government of prioritizing 'memes' and 'shade' over serious trade discussions, as new Canadian tariffs come into force. The remarks sharpen diplomatic friction between Ottawa and Washington, with critics arguing the US approach is trivializing high-stakes trade policy while concrete tariff measures affect Canadian goods.

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    Canada cast as the villain in US disputes●Le mΓ©chant Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 🍁 / The Bad Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 🍁 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ English version below. 🍁 Si les Γ‰tats-pas-si-unis que Γ§a ne veulent plusMmastodonWorldEU Politics21 h ago

    A bilingual French-English commentary titled 'The Bad Canada' is circulating, arguing that if the United States no longer wants Canada, Canadians are content to let Americans deal with the consequences of their own isolationism. The author pushes back against Canada being framed negatively, reflecting wider frustration over trade and political tensions between Ottawa and Washington, with some in Quebec voicing skepticism toward their southern neighbour.

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    White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has issued a warning to Canada about interfering in elections, according to Politico. The remark adds to tensions between Washington and Ottawa, with officials and commentators weighing what form of interference was being referenced and whether it signals a broader dispute between the two neighbouring governments.

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    Canadian critics blame Ottawa spending for shrinkflation●Ottawa overspending shrinks your paycheque. Shrinkflation is caused by endless government money printing. Cut federal spMmastodonBusinessEconomy14 h ago

    A Canadian political commentator is arguing that federal overspending and money printing are driving shrinkflation and eroding paycheques, calling for cuts to federal spending so Canadians keep more of what they earn. The claim ties rising prices and shrinking package sizes directly to government fiscal policy, a position that fits the ongoing Canadian debate over inflation, deficits and the cost of living.

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    US Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol and Motorcyclesβ—βš‘ NEWS US Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Dairy, Alcohol, and Motorcycles The United States has implemented import bans on CMmastodonWorldDiplomacy35 h ago

    The United States has implemented import bans on Canadian dairy products, alcohol, and motorcycles, effective September 29. The move marks an escalation in trade tensions between the two countries and follows Canada's earlier imposition of 20 billion dollars in retaliatory measures. The tariffs target sectors significant to Canadian exports, and observers are watching for how Ottawa responds and what the dispute means for broader North American trade relations.

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    Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers●Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffsβœ‰newsWorld4 h ago

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has accused a US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after the company announced layoffs that Canadian officials link to President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel. Carney's comments sharpen tensions between Ottawa and Washington over trade policy and its impact on Canadian jobs, and the story is drawing wide attention in Canada and beyond.

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    Ottawa urged not to abandon electric vehicle policy●Opinion: Ottawa must not abandon electric vehicles to align with Washingtonβœ‰newsLifeAutos5 h ago

    A Globe and Mail opinion piece argues that Canada's federal government should resist pressure to scale back its electric vehicle commitments in order to align with policy shifts in Washington. The piece contends that Canada's EV strategy should be set by Canadian interests rather than American political changes, amid ongoing debate over the future of electric vehicle targets and subsidies in North America.