🟢 Juno Jump Start: Republicans boot CBC over 9/11 ‘terrorism’ controversy

The Republican National Committee revoked CBC/Radio-Canada’s press credentials after the broadcaster faced backlash for telling journalists not to independently describe 9/11 as a terrorist attack.

Republicans boot CBC from convention over 9/11 ‘terrorism’ controversy

Donald Trump’s Republican Party has barred CBC/Radio-Canada from its upcoming convention in Dallas after outrage over the broadcaster’s controversial 9/11 language policy.

The Republican National Committee revoked the Canadian broadcaster’s press credentials for its Sept. 9-10 convention, calling CBC’s attendance an “insult” to the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.

CBC had instructed journalists not to independently describe 9/11 as a terrorist attack before reversing the policy following widespread backlash. Keep Reading

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Did Doug Ford torpedo Canada’s trade deal with Trump?

Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking responsibility for Canada’s failed trade talks with the United States, amid reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford played a key role in killing a proposed deal.

A National Post column citing multiple sources claims Ford strongly opposed Washington’s proposed 15 per cent tariff on Canadian automobiles, with one Canadian official saying, “We really pulled out because Ford was not on board.”

Carney offered a different account, saying the negotiations collapsed over an “accumulation of issues,” including U.S. demands involving language and culture, future trade deals and key Canadian industries. Keep Reading

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Housakos calls for Senate to return before counter-tariffs take effect

Senator Leo Housakos is calling for the immediate return of the Senate as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

Trade committees in both the Senate and House of Commons have been inactive for months and are not scheduled to return until Sept. 21 and 28. Canada’s counter-tariffs are set to take effect Sept. 8.

Housakos is calling for special Senate hearings to hear directly from businesses, labour groups and local authorities about the impact of the escalating trade war, saying “meaningful parliamentary oversight is essential.” Keep Reading

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Carney fires back at Trump: ‘Stop doing memes’

Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Trump administration to “stop doing memes,” “stop throwing shade” and “stop trying to be tough” as he defended Canadian sovereignty, French-language protections and Quebec culture in the stalled trade negotiations. Keep Reading

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Champagne says India will supply Canada with talent and scale

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canada can provide India with food and energy while India can offer Canada “scale, talent and technology,” as the two countries look to deepen trade ties. Champagne made the comments alongside India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Canadian Club Toronto, calling the two countries “uniquely complementary” economies. Keep Reading

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India’s birth rate falls below replacement level

India’s fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, below the 2.1 replacement level, signalling a major demographic shift for the world’s most populous country as its population continues to grow but the generations coming behind it steadily get smaller. Keep Reading

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CANTIN-NANTEL: “Elbows Up” is the new COVID-19

“In both cases, Canada has embraced an extraordinary, disproportionate response that challenged fundamental Canadian values and harmed our country.” Keep Reading

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OP-ED: When Canada’s Jews start looking to America for refuge

“It has been whispered quietly for months. I’m talking about the idea that Canadian Jews facing antisemitism and antisemitic acts should be let into the United States legally as refugees.” Keep Reading

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OP-ED: Bike lane ruling is a win for taxpayers

“The Court of Appeal for Ontario just handed taxpayers a big win. And it has nothing to do with whether you love bike lanes or hate them.” Keep Reading