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Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
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- Vancouver Sun
Carney announces billions in funding for Ukraine at G7 meeting
BANFF, ALTA. — As Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he announced wide-ranging new support for Ukraine, including sanctions targeting Russia's energy revenues and its 200-vessel shadow fleet, $2 billion in new funding to purchase drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles, and a new $2.3-billion loan for Ukraine to rebuild infrastructure shattered by Russia's assault. 'To be absolutely clear, this support will be unwavering until we get a just peace for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people,' said Carney. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Zelenskyy thanked Carney for his invitation and his 'very important words, warm words' and support for Ukraine. 'Ukraine has had, our family has had, a very difficult night, one of the biggest attacks from the very beginning of this war,' said Zelenskyy said, alluding to an overnight missile attack on Kyiv, which he said killed 12 people and injured 130. 'It was a big attack on civilian infrastructure.' Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations with Russia. Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are meeting with Zelenskyy on Tuesday morning in Kananaskis. Shortly before meeting with Zelenskyy, Carney welcomed NATO secretary general Mark Rutte, who will join in discussions with the remaining six G7 leaders about Russia's war on its neighbour. Since February 2023, Ukraine has been fending off attacks from Vladimir Putin's Russia. Although Ukraine has the backing of some of the most powerful countries in the world, it has been unable to successfully repel Russia. Overnight, a Russian missile attack brought down a nine-storey apartment building in Kyiv, killing 14 people and wounding another 156. The announcement came on the final day of the G7 Summit. U.S. President Donald Trump, who left the summit early on Monday evening, complained Monday that Russia, which was ejected from what was then the G8 in 2018 over its annexation of Crimea, had not been readmitted to the alliance of wealthy nations. With additional reporting from The Canadian Press and The Associated Press. Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers. Sign up here . Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here .
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prince Rupert mayor sides with Eby over Smith on Northern Gateway pipeline reboot
OTTAWA — The mayor of northern British Columbia's busiest port city says he's following Premier David Eby's lead in taking a wait-and-see approach to rebooting the cancelled Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond told the National Post on Friday that he's reserving judgment until he sees a new proposal on the table. 'I'm a little bit (more) with Premier Eby… Until there's a project and a proponent, we're not going to spend much time on it,' said Pond. 'It's so hard to have a discussion about an imaginary project.' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pushed heavily for a revival of the shelved pipeline, which would have shipped up to 525,000 barrels of Alberta oil per day through nearby Kitimat, B.C., and ultimately to markets in the Asia-Pacific region via tanker. Smith has said that the revamped North Coast pipeline should end at the Port of Prince Rupert, citing its close proximity to potential buyers in markets like Japan and South Korea. She's also said that shipping Alberta oil through northern B.C. is one of the best things Canada can do to reduce its economic dependency on top trading partner the United States. But Eby says that Smith is getting ahead of herself with no entity, public or private, coming forward to lead the project. 'There's no proponent, there's no money, there's no project right now,' Eby said this week during a trade visit Seoul, South Korea. Pond says he agrees with Smith that Prince Rupert is the most logical destination for a new pipeline carrying Alberta oil to the Pacific Ocean. 'If (technical dimensions) were the only thing you were scoring it on… Rupert would score the highest,' said Pond. 'Prince Rupert is a very deep natural harbour, doesn't need to be dredged (and) we're not moving through a congested traffic area (like) Vancouver.' But he added that a new oil pipeline wouldn't make or break Prince Rupert economically, and may not be worth the risk of an oil spill in the sensitive marine ecosystem. Pond said that, like Eby, he supports the federal moratorium on oil tanker traffic along B.C.'s northern coast. 'There are values around the Great Bear Rainforest and the environment on the North Coast being as pristine as it is,' said Pond. Residents of Kitimat voted against Northern Gateway by a margin of 58.4 per cent to 41.6 per cent in a non-binding 2014 plebiscite. Pond says he'd support any new oil pipeline project being put to the people of Prince Rupert in a similar manner. 'When you get to that place, a plebiscite may be one of the things that we want to consider in terms of gauging the community's voice,' said Pond. Pond said earlier this week that B.C. 'owes' Alberta a fair hearing on the question of a new West Coast heavy oil pipeline. 'I think we owe it… to our neighbours, our fellow Canadians, to at least examine it very, very seriously.' National Post rmohamed@ Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers. Sign up here. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Anand calls for 'de-escalation' after Israel strikes Iran, warning against 'broader regional conflict'
OTTAWA — Canada's foreign affairs minister is urging de-escalation after Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear sites and killing the leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Anita Anand, in a statement posted to X, warned that 'further action' risks triggering 'a broader regional conflict with devastating consequences.' 'De-escalation must be the priority,' she wrote Friday morning. 'We urge all parties to refrain from actions that further destabilize the region. The protection of civilians must be paramount.' Anand went on to say that Canada remains concerned about Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and capabilities. 'Importantly, Canadians in the region are advised to exercise a very high degree of caution, monitor developments closely, and follow the advice of local authorities.' After its strike, Israel's military said Iran retaliated by launching drones. Israel has closed its airspace, grounding airlines. In an earlier statement from the White House, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel took 'unilateral action against Iran' that did not involve the U.S. 'Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,' Rubio's statement read. 'Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defence. President Trump and the administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners.' Rubio then added a warning: 'Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests of personnel.' Back in Canada, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre posted to X that Israel 'disarming Tehran's genocidal nuclear program' is within Israel's right to self-defence. 'It cannot wait until the regime has capabilities for a nuclear strike.' More to come … –With files from The Associated Press National Post Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers. Sign up here. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here.
Vancouver Sun
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Canada joins U.K., Australia, Norway, New Zealand in sanctioning two Israeli ministers
OTTAWA — Canada has joined the United Kingdom and other allies in announcing sanctions against two members of Israel's government who it says have incited violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. The move was announced in a joint statement released this morning by Global Affairs Canada and targets National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, two far-right members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet. 'Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights,' the statement reads. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Extremist rhetoric advocating the forced displacement of Palestinians and the creation of new Israeli settlements is appalling and dangerous.' In a statement to National Post, Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, said the sanctions are 'outrageous.' 'It is outrageous that elected representatives and members of the government are subjected to these kind of measures,' said Sa'ar. 'I discussed it earlier today with PM Netanyahu, and we will hold a special government meeting early next week to decide on our response to this unacceptable decision,' he said. The countries' statement says it has raised the issue with the Israeli government, but says 'violent perpetrators continue to act with encouragement and impunity.' 'This is why we have taken this action now – to hold those responsible to account. The Israeli Government must uphold its obligations under international law and we call on it to take meaningful action to end extremist, violent and expansionist rhetoric.' More to come … With files from Rahim Mohamed National Post staylor@ Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers. Sign up here . Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our politics newsletter, First Reading, here .
Vancouver Sun
09-06-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Canada to meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is pledging that Canada will achieve NATO's two per cent target this year — five years ahead of his prior commitment which promised to meet the mark by 2030 . Carney, who is set to attend the NATO Summit later this month, made the announcement in a speech at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy in Toronto on Monday. He said Canada's strategy is focused on four pillars: investing in the men and women who serve, expanding and enhancing military capabilities, strengthening the government's relationship with the defence industry and diversifying Canada's defence partnerships. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'We will ensure every dollar is invested wisely, including by prioritizing made-in-Canada manufacturing and supply chains,' he said. 'We should no longer send three quarters of our defence capital spending to America.' Carney said the government will invest in new submarines, aircraft, ships, armed vehicles and artillery, as well as new radar, drones and sensors. He also committed to a larger and sustained Canadian Armed Forces presence in Canada's north, year-round. He said the government will expand the reach and security mandate of the Canadian Coast Guard and integrate those investments into Canada's defence capabilities. And he said members of the Canadian Armed Forces will receive a 'well-deserved' salary bump. 'We will further accelerate our investments in the years to come, consistent with meeting our new security imperatives,' he said. Carney called on all parties in Parliament to support these 'critical investments in our security and sovereignty.' He will be taking questions from reporters this afternoon. National Post calevesque@ Get more deep-dive National Post political coverage and analysis in your inbox with the Political Hack newsletter, where Ottawa bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what's really going on behind the scenes on Parliament Hill every Wednesday and Friday, exclusively for subscribers. Sign up here . Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
