Chinese Communist Party-linked accounts on WeChat have been caught promoting unelected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the run-up to the April 28 general election, according to a Canadian government task force.
In a notable challenge to President Donald Trump's trade policies, the Senate passed a resolution on April 2 aiming to terminate the emergency declaration that facilitated tariffs on Canadian imports.
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) warned on Monday that China and India could interfere in next month’s snap election to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CSIS Deputy Director of Operations Vanessa Lloyd stated that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is “highly likely to use A.I.-enabled tools to attempt to interfere with Canada’s democratic process in this current election,” according to Reuters.
In response to escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, a business in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has introduced a unique way for Canadians to vent their frustrations.
Toronto has ceased offering financial incentives for Tesla vehicles used as taxis or ride-sharing services, citing ongoing trade disputes with the United States.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford reversed course Tuesday, suspending a 25% electricity surcharge on U.S. states just one day after its implementation. Ford initially insisted he would be “relentless” in enforcing the tariff but quickly apologized to Americans and withdrew the policy during an appearance on WABC’s Cats & Cosby radio show.
