Alexei Navalny’s Widow Calls For EU To Reject Russian Visa Ban
EU members have been considering stricter tourist visa rules following increased Russian applications over the summer. Some reports suggest a complete tourist visa ban could take effect as early as September 12. Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, urged the European Union not to impose restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens, […]
Poll Shows 6 In 10 Canadians Back Ottawa Removing 100% Levy on Chinese EVs
Ottawa is reviewing whether to scrap the 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles, and 62% of Canadians back the removal according to a Nanos Research survey for CTV News. The poll’s detail shows 29% “support” and 33% “somewhat support,” while 13% “somewhat oppose,” 16% “oppose,” and 9% “unsure.” The finding lands as Statistics Canada reported […]
Zero Pipelines On Ottawa’s National Interest Projects List
Ottawa’s first “projects of national interest” list contains zero oil pipelines, according to three sources who told Radio-Canada ahead of Thursday’s announcement. A senior source quoted by Radio-Canada was unequivocal: “There is no [oil] pipeline project on the table,” despite repeated campaign-trail framing of Canada as an “energy superpower.” Prime Minister Mark Carney previously left […]
Over $80B Deficit Estimated As Carney Budget Update Still Missing
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget is being put into question in reference to disclosing the size of his government’s 2025 deficit, as estimates from the Bloc Québécois and Conservatives now bracket the shortfall between $80 billion and $84 billion, the largest since the pandemic and well above Ottawa’s prior track. The 2025 budget year began April 1, […]
Barrick Mining Sells Hemlo Gold Mine In Deal Worth Up To $1.09 Billion
Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) has entered into an arrangement to sell the Hemlo Gold Mine in Ontario. The deal will see the iconic Canadian mine sold to Carcetti Capital Corp (TSXV: CART.h), which will be renamed to Hemlo Mining Corp upon closing of the transaction. Carcetti Capital is to be helmed by Jason Kosec, the […]
Newmont To Delist From The TSX Due To Low Trading Volumes
In a sign of the times for the Canadian capital markets, the Toronto Stock Exchange is about to lose a major issuer. Newmont Corp (TSX: NGT) on Wednesday announced that they would be delisting from the exchange. The exit from the Canadian exchange is expected to occur upon the close of markets on September 24. […]
Doug Ford Tells Jobless Youth to ‘Look Harder’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford faced widespread criticism Tuesday after telling unemployed young people they aren’t “looking hard enough” for work, just days after government data showed the province lost more jobs than any other in August. Speaking at a Toronto Region Board of Trade breakfast, Ford said he gets frustrated when young, healthy people complain […]
Six Killed As Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership In Qatar; Chief Negotiator Survives
Israel struck Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, using more than 10 fighter jets and over 10 munitions, killing six people but missing chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. Hamas said five of its members were killed—among them al-Hayya’s son Humam and his office director Jihad Labad, Abdullah Abdul Wahid, Moamen Hassouna, and Ahmed al-Mamluk. Qatar also […]
Hungary Signs Shell Gas Deal Ahead of EU Russia Ban
Hungary signed a 10-year natural gas supply agreement with Shell on Tuesday, marking the country’s largest energy diversification deal with a Western company as the European Union prepares to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027. The deal, announced by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó at the Gastech conference in Milan, covers 2 billion […]
Ukraine Strikes Cut Russian Oil Refining Capacity by 17%, Fuel Prices Soar
Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out 17% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, equivalent to 1.1 million barrels per day, as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Moscow’s energy infrastructure, according to Reuters calculations and industry sources. The attacks on at least 10 major Russian refineries have created fuel shortages across Russia and forced gasoline prices to […]