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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance. State visits in Britain blend 21st-century diplomacy with royal pageantry. Trump’s two-day trip comes complete with horse-drawn carriages, military honor guards and a glittering banquet inside a 1,000-year-old castle — all tailored to a president with a fondness for gilded splendor.King Charles III will host Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday before talks the next day with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British leader’s rural retreat. ...

The Liberal government says it plans to table its long-awaited federal budget on Nov. 4. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne spoke in the House of Commons on Tuesday and made the announcement during question period.“We’re going to present a great budget in this House on the fourth of November, Mr. Speaker. This is going to be a generational investment in our future. We’re going to build this country, Mr. Speaker, we’re going to protect our communities, we’re going to empower Canadians,” Champagne said in the House of Commons on Tuesday.“We’re going to build the strongest economy in the G7. We’re going to build this country like never before. We’re going to build the Canada of the 21st century, Mr. Speaker, we are the true north, strong and free.” ...

By Nick Murray The Canadian Press Posted September 16, 2025 3:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Elizabeth May is campaigning to stay on as Green Party leader as a faction of party members mounts a campaign to oust her. The party is in the midst of a leadership review vote, which is required within six months of an election.While May already has indicated she doesn’t intend to lead the party into the next election, she’s asking Green members to vote for her to stay on as leader for now. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, ...

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland is stepping down from cabinet to serve as Canada’s special envoy to Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday. Freeland made no mention of the diplomatic appointment in a statement announcing her resignation, only saying she will not run in the next federal election.“With tremendous gratitude and a little sadness, I have decided to step down from Cabinet today and turn the page on this chapter in my life,” she wrote. “I do not intend to run in the next federal election.”To my neighbours, colleagues, and Canadians: thank you. 🇨🇦 Chers voisins, collègues et Canadiens : merci. pic.twitter.com/H7Myf362Qy— Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland) September 16, 2025 Story continues below advertisement The st...

The City of Vaughan has formally dropped its use of automated speed enforcement cameras as Ontario’s premier urges municipalities that have them to end the “tax grab.” Vaughan councillors voted in favour of a motion brought forward by Mayor Stephen Del Duca on Monday, ending the use of its speed cameras, which were put in use in April. However, York Region’s speed cameras are still operating in the city, though council will request the regional government suspend the use of them on Vaughan’s streets.Vaughan paused its use of speed cameras in June after 32,000 speeding tickets were handed out in just three weeks earlier this year. Del Duca put forward that motion to pause their use until September because council was due to receive a report on ways the city could create more effective signa...

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 16, 2025 8:18 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney has a slew of meetings today, with his cabinet, the premier of Saskatchewan and canola industry leaders. The prime minister will chair the cabinet meeting at 10 a.m.In the afternoon, Carney will meet with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and, later, he will meet with canola industry leaders. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. ...