Canada
Poilievre says he’d fight Trump economic policies, tariffs ‘with fire’
“We’re not going to be suckers anymore … Trump would love nothing more to keep than keep Trudeau in power because he can walk all over him and he can take his money.”
Snap election before Trump sworn in would be best for Canada: ex-minister
Former Liberal deputy prime minister John Manley says it would be in Canada’s best interest to hold an election as soon as possible.
Alberta premier agrees with Doug Ford's pitch to explore kicking Mexico out of trade agreement
Danielle Smith says a bilateral agreement with the U.S. could avoid tariffs
'Wasn't as clear as I could have been': Boissonnault sorry for Indigenous claims
"I apologize that I wasn't as clear as I could have been about who I am and my family's history,” he said, adding that he's still learning about his family's heritage "in real time."
The Provinces
Alberta premier 'not worried' about U.S. tariffs on energy
Chris Varcoe: It’s part of a broader outreach effort as Alberta and other provinces — and the federal government — prepare for the new Republican administration and a mandatory review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in 2026.
La Ronge, Sask. doctors diagnose 27 cases of scurvy, highlighting food insecurity
When hearing about the uptick in cases, the Saskatoon Food Bank said it's unfortunate we are still talking about scurvy in 2024.
NDP ready for provincial election in Oshawa: French nominated for fourth time
With rumours swirling that Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning to call an early election next spring, the NDP in Oshawa are ready, choosing to send Jennifer French back to defend her post as the Oshawa Riding MPP.
Elsewhere
Canada needs to have “predictable” relationship with China, Joly says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapping up the first two days at the Apec summit in Peru where leaders of Pacific nations, including China’s Xi Jinping have been meeting. The discussions have been taking place against the backdrop of a looming second term for Donald Trump and growing concerns over tariffs. Global National's David Akin has more.
China President tells Prime Minister Christopher Luxon he looks forward to working with NZ
Xi met NZ's Luxon on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Peru this morning, in what was their first face-to-face meeting. I'm in Lima and there is no hint that Trudeau and Xi will have the same kind of meeting here. Best Canada and China can do right given the state of their relationship is let their foreign ministers meet and that happened Friday.
Taiwan the biggest US-China flashpoint, Chinese envoy Xie Feng says
Xie reaffirms Beijing’s position on the island in the first comments by a senior Chinese diplomat since the US presidential election. US President Joe Biden and China President Xi Jinping will meet in Lima, Peru today on the margins of the APEC summit.
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Science and tech
How to Turn Off Live Photos On Your iPhone (and Save Storage Space)
Live Photos turns iPhone pictures into looping mini movies. But they take up a lot of space. Here's how to turn it off in the Camera app and on existing images in Apple Photos.
The Calendar
- 0900 ET: Lima, Peru - PM Trudeau attends the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
- 1100 ET: Markham, ON - Crown-Indigenous Affairs Min Gary Anandasangaree makes a funding announcement.
- 1300 ET: Lima, Peru - PM Trudeau meets with Chile President Gabriel Boric
- 1400 ET: Lima, Peru - PM Trudeau meets with Peru President Dina Boluarte
- 1445 ET: Salulus, BC - LPC MP Patrick Weiler makes a funding announcement.
- 1530 ET: Lima, Peru - PM Trudeau speaks to reporters.
