# Canada
Latest news and articles about Canada
Total: 32 articles found
The Human Cost of Chatbots: OpenAI Faces Liability Suit Following Canadian Suicide
A Canadian mother is suing OpenAI after her 24-year-old daughter’s suicide, alleging the chatbot contributed to her death. The case represents a significant legal challenge to the immunity of AI developers and highlights the urgent need for psychological guardrails in generative technology.
The Great Northern Rift: Canada Sidelined in USMCA Talks as Ottawa Reassesses the Alliance
Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have reached a boiling point as Washington excludes Ottawa from upcoming USMCA trade talks. Simultaneously, Canada is pivoting away from U.S. defense reliance by choosing Swedish aircraft over American alternatives, signaling a major shift in continental relations.
Northern Exposure: Why Canada is Swapping US Defense Ties for Swedish Wings
Canada has officially selected Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye for its new military reconnaissance fleet, rejecting established American suppliers. This strategic pivot reflects a broader Canadian policy to reduce defense spending reliance on the United States and seek greater procurement autonomy.
A Minister Unbound: Global Outcry Follows Ben-Gvir’s Mockery of Gaza Aid Activists
International leaders, including those from Australia, Canada, and the EU, have condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for mocking detained Gaza aid activists. The incident has led to summoned ambassadors and calls for Israel to respect international law regarding the treatment of detainees.
Fortifying the 49th Parallel: Canada’s Strategic Pivot Amid Trump’s Annexation Rhetoric
Canada has recorded its highest military recruitment in three decades and accelerated defense spending to 2% of GDP in response to Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding Canadian sovereignty. This strategic shift marks a historic departure from Ottawa’s traditional reliance on the U.S. security umbrella toward a new model of defensive autonomy.
Seoul’s Silent Salesman: South Korea’s Global Naval Ambitions Reach the Pacific
South Korea’s advanced KSS-III submarine has reached Guam on its way to Canada, marking its longest-ever voyage to showcase its endurance. The mission is a strategic marketing push to secure a massive 12-vessel contract with the Royal Canadian Navy and expand Seoul's influence in the global arms trade.
The Silent Gusher: Li Ka-shing’s Forty-Year Pivot from Property to Petroleum
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing has successfully transitioned his empire from real estate to global energy, now producing nearly 1 million barrels of oil daily. Through a series of contrarian acquisitions in Canada over four decades, he has built a petroleum business that rivals the output of entire nations.
France Floats the Idea of Canada Joining the EU, More as Signal Than Plan
At a Berlin forum France's foreign minister suggested Canada might one day join the EU, remarking that the bloc's appeal now reaches beyond its borders. Though framed rhetorically as part of a case for the EU as a global power, legal, geographic and political obstacles make actual Canadian accession highly unlikely; closer bespoke partnerships are the more plausible outcome.
Canada Pledges CA$35bn to Fortify Arctic as It Seeks to Reduce Dependence on U.S.
Canada will spend CA$35 billion (US$25.7 billion) to strengthen military infrastructure in the Arctic, aiming to assert sovereignty and reduce reliance on U.S. monitoring. The plan prioritises airfield expansion, four support hubs, airport upgrades and road links, reflecting strategic concerns about Arctic warming and great‑power competition.
China Imposes Anti‑Dumping Duties on Japanese and Canadian Halogenated Butyl Rubber, Raising Costs for Importers
China will levy anti‑dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports from Japan and Canada from March 14, 2026, after finding dumping and material injury to domestic producers. Company‑specific rates range from 13.8% to 30.1%, the measure lasts five years and includes limited retroactive conversion of provisional bonds to duties.
Canada Draws a Line: PM Kearney Says Ottawa Will Not Join US‑Israeli Military Action Against Iran
Prime Minister Kearney publicly ruled out Canadian participation in US and Israeli military actions against Iran, responding to criticism from opposition MPs. The categorical pledge reflects Ottawa’s attempt to avoid direct military entanglement while preserving room for non‑combat cooperation and diplomatic engagement.
Canada Reopens Door to Chinese EVs with Limited Quotas — A Short Window for BYD and Other Exporters
Canada will issue a first tranche of 24,500 import permits for Chinese-made electric vehicles for March–August 2026 at a 6.1% MFN tariff, signalling a partial rollback of the 100% surtax imposed in October 2024. The quota scheme, phased through early 2027 and planned to expand toward 70,000 vehicles by 2030, rewards manufacturers already prepared for Canadian certification while leaving open political and regulatory risks.