President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier aircraft sales in the US, demanding the Canadian manufacturer relocate production domestically, amid escalating US-Canada trade tensions and tariff retaliation affecting a company deriving over 50 percent of revenue from American markets.
Survivors of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, which killed eight people, filed 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the tech giant negligently failed to report the shooter's chat history to police, potentially preventing the attack.
Canada's government considers cutting electricity and critical minerals to the US amid trade tensions, announces 11.3 billion dollars in shipyard contracts, while Quebec authorizes a class action against a pharmaceutical distributor over a medical data breach.
Canada launched a nearly C$70 billion clean energy investment package, positioning itself as a critical minerals leader while expanding hydroelectric projects expected to generate 14,000 megawatts of renewable power and support 23,000 jobs through the early 2040s.
Trade analysts urge Canadian premiers to grant the federal government negotiating flexibility as Canada faces U.S. threats of fifty percent tariffs on goods, with negotiations intensifying ahead of an August nineteenth deadline.
Quebec and Canadian provinces demand Prime Minister Carney present a negotiation strategy to counter President Trump's new fifty percent tariffs on hundreds of Canadian products, seeking protection for regional interests and worker support measures before August 19 implementation.
Quebec's new Premier Fréchette distances herself from her predecessor's dramatic style; SpaceX's NASDAQ debut energizes investors; Canada and France announce intelligence cooperation agreement to strengthen defense and industrial collaboration.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette meets French President Emmanuel Macron Monday at the Élysée Palace, accompanied by cabinet ministers, seeking to boost Quebec exports to France in defense and strategic minerals amid Europe's 800 billion euro rearmament initiative.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette travels to Paris May 16-20 for her second official international mission, meeting political and business leaders including Safran and Airbus executives to advance Quebec's interests in defense, critical minerals, and commercial diversification.
Quebec Premier Fréchette secured a one-hour meeting with the U.S. trade representative to advance Quebec's interests, yet this diplomatic win fails to address Canada's vulnerability in digital and cultural sectors, where American tech oligopolies threaten local content protections and cultural sovereignty.
Quebec's premier met U.S. trade officials to defend supply management and French language rights ahead of USMCA renegotiations starting July 1st, with signals suggesting potential protection for Quebec dairy producers from American demands to eliminate the system.
Quebec's newly elected Premier Fréchette met with U.S. Trade Representative Greer in Washington to position Quebec as an important commercial partner amid Trump-era tariffs, ahead of USMCA renegotiations beginning July 1st.
Quebec's new Premier Christine Fréchette begins her first foreign mission to Washington Monday amid Trump administration tariffs devastating Quebec industries, including 50% aluminum duties and 45% lumber tariffs, ahead of July trade negotiations.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette travels to Washington Sunday to meet American lawmakers and business leaders, defending Quebec's economy against Trump's trade war and advocating for its interests in upcoming USMCA renegotiations.
Trump threatened Iranian military vessels with destruction over a newly enforced U.S. blockade, while Quebec's new premier Fréchette secured coalition support and Montreal's mayor urged patience on pothole repairs.
François Legault will step down as premier. He will remain a deputy until the next election. A new premier, either Christine Fréchette or Bernard Drainville, is expected by mid-April.
President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier aircraft sales in the United States, escalating US-Canada trade tensions amid reciprocal tariffs on twenty billion dollars in goods, though US lawmakers and Quebec officials opposed the move citing thousands of jobs.
Fréchette demands Drainville retract his profane comments against Trump.
Canadian leaders Christine Fréchette and Mark Carney vowed not to be intimidated by Trump's trade threats targeting French language and culture, announcing eleven point three billion dollars in federal shipbuilding contracts creating five thousand Quebec jobs while maintaining dollar-for-dollar retaliation readiness.
Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer again as Canada rejects America's tariff reduction proposal, seeking deeper cuts before Trump's August 19 deadline for 50 percent duties on Canadian goods.
The U.S. imposed a 10% surtax on Canadian products alongside tariffs on over 80 countries, citing forced labor concerns, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cautiously withholds retaliation details pending negotiations with Washington.
Canadian premiers convened this week claiming unified opposition to Trump's impending 50 percent tariffs on imports, though disagreeing on leverage tactics including energy withholding and alcohol bans to pressure negotiations before the August 19 deadline.
US Ambassador Peter Hoekstra reposted Trump's 51st state comments while meeting Quebec's premier, defending the move as transparently representing presidential positions during critical USMCA renegotiations.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette meets French President Macron in Paris on an economic mission aimed at boosting exports in defence and critical minerals, though previous trade efforts have yielded modest results, increasing only from 1.6 to 1.8 percent.
AirAsia is poised to order approximately 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, marking the largest order ever for this model assembled in Mirabel, strengthening Montreal's aerospace sector leadership amid regional aviation competition and fuel price volatility challenges.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette met with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer to address Trump's tariffs, which caused Quebec's exports to drop 4.9 percent in one year, decimating key industries like steel, aluminum, and furniture manufacturing.
Quebec furniture manufacturer South Shore closed permanently, eliminating 126 jobs due to Trump's tariffs and Asian dumping, culminating a decades-long company's struggle amid trade tensions and declining sales.
Quebec's newly elected Premier Christine Fréchette met with Canada's U.S. Ambassador in Washington to address upcoming trade agreement renegotiations and tariff impacts, with Quebec businesses heavily affected by Trump administration duties and elections scheduled for October.
Mexico appears positioned to gain advantage over Canada in ACEUM trade negotiations, as industry expert Sylvain Charlebois criticizes Canada's unclear strategy with the United States, while Mexico continues building diplomatic consensus and provincial leaders increasingly conduct separate US negotiations.
Mark Carney escalates trade tensions accusing the United States of violating the trade agreement through fifty percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports, while Canada commits seven hundred million dollars to accelerate hospital construction and the ambassador apologizes for an English-only invitation to Canadian officials.
Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette unveiled health solutions. Drainville proposed increasing private sector involvement. Fréchette suggested virtual waiting rooms.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced public contract preferences for Quebec and Canadian businesses to shield local enterprises from Trump's trade war, reserving contracts under 9.2 million dollars and requiring 15 percent local content while facing opposition criticism of electoral opportunism.
Trump's administration interferes in Quebec's campaign, publicly and without shame.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette convened ministers Saturday to announce an aid plan for businesses and workers after U.S. tariffs of fifty percent hit over seven billion dollars in Quebec exports, representing nine percent of the province's total export economy.
Quebec's premier asserted the province maintains sole authority over when American alcohol returns to store shelves, signaling the province's independent stance in what appears to be a trade or regulatory dispute with the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned against premature retaliation to Trump's 50 percent tariffs on 28 billion dollars of Canadian imports, stating a hasty response would be counterproductive while negotiating with Washington.
Canada faces a 50% tariff on approximately 28 billion dollars of exports to the United States, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to evaluate retaliatory options while intensifying trade negotiations over the next two weeks.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette meets French President Macron to secure support for Montreal's candidacy as headquarters of the NATO Defense, Security and Resilience Bank, aiming to boost provincial exports and defense sector collaboration.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette travels to France next week for her second international mission, aiming to strengthen Franco-Quebec relations, promote Quebec's defense expertise, and develop markets for strategic minerals amid Europe's 800 billion dollar rearmament initiative.
Trump launched Operation Project Freedom Monday to escort blocked ships through Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, defusing two-month blockade, while Iran warned of military retaliation and Canada's federal managers returned to full-time office work.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette met with U.S. trade officials in Washington to assert Quebec's non-negotiable positions on French language and supply management during upcoming USMCA renegotiations, positioning Quebec as a reliable energy partner for American data centers and artificial intelligence needs.
Quebec's Premier Christine Fréchette met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to position Quebec as a reliable partner and emphasize USMCA's importance for North American supply chains and business predictability amid anticipated trade agreement revisions.
Canadian Prime Minister Christine Fréchette travels to Washington for her first foreign mission amid assassination concerns targeting Trump, meeting business leaders and Congress members ahead of July trade agreement negotiations, while federal NDP Deputy Alexandre Boulerice announces his defection to Quebec Solidaire, and Russian President Putin meets Iran's Foreign Minister.
American tariffs implemented April 6 severely impact Quebec steel and aluminum exporters, with new 25 percent duties drastically expanding the taxable base and forcing companies like Cyrell AMP to increase product prices by fifty percent, complicating North American trade negotiations.
Iran and the US prepare for uncertain peace talks in Pakistan as a ceasefire expires, while Canada suspends federal gas taxes saving consumers ten cents per liter, and spring flooding threatens multiple municipalities.
Eric Girard backs Christine Fréchette in CAQ leadership. Girard is the Finance Minister. The CAQ is a major Quebec party.