Mike Blanchfield
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Freeland speech to trumpet Canadian tolerance, but no shouting at Trump please
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the world wants Canada to trumpet tolerance and diversity. That's her plan for what is being billed as a major foreign policy speech early next month.
Freeland praises Tillerson's work on Arctic Council climate change statement
Chrystia Freeland praised the work of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the two days of Alaska meetings, which wrapped up Thursday night, in getting a consensus on recognizing the Paris accord.
Trump protectionism has EU looking to Canada, says agriculture minister
The protectionist approach of U.S. President Donald Trump means European companies are looking to "exploit" new opportunities in Canada, the European Union's agriculture minister says.
Trudeau-Italian PM show bond in wake of Trump protectionism, closed borders
After Donald Trump called Canada a "disgrace" for policies that hurt American farmers, Justin Trudeau said he plans to be respectful and engage with the U.S. on a fact-based approach to solve problems
Israeli transgender officer stresses education, tolerance to Canadian Forces
Shachar Erez recalls the day when, as an 18-year-old female Israeli soldier, the time had come to tell his commanding officer that he believed he was a man.
Canadians attend memorials for Vimy Ridge centennial country-wide
Though there are no surviving veterans who fought at Vimy Ridge, Canadians across the country are making sure their legacy is not forgotten on the battle's centennial anniversary.
Liberal cabinet praises Mulroney, back on Parliament Hill as NAFTA broker
Prime Minister Trudeau and his cabinet praised former prime minister Brian Mulroney for giving them useful advice during a closed-door meeting Thursday on the upcoming renegotiation of the NAFTA.
Canada briefed one hour before U.S. airstrike on Syria, Trudeau tells Commons
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the airstrikes in Syria and that Canada was briefed about an hour before Thursday night's attack.
Facts of Syrian gas attacks need to be established to assign blame: Freeland
The facts behind the Syrian chemical weapons attack must be clearly established so those responsible can be held accountable, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday April 5, 2017.
Canada-Britain hold 'informal' trade talks ahead of Brexit: Champagne
Canada and Britain are holding informal free trade talks, even though Britain is barred from direct negotiations before it formalizes its Brexit divorce from the European Union.