Mike Blanchfield
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Ortis arrest 'unsettling,' top Mountie says amid damage assessment
The Mounties are assessing and trying to mitigate the damage that might have been caused in light of the arrest of one of their senior intelligence officials, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said on Monday, September 16, 2019.
Russian election-meddling in Canada linked to Arctic ambitions: report
A new University of Calgary study is predicting Russian interference in the federal election campaign to serve what it describes as the Kremlin's long-term interest of competing against Canada in the Arctic.
Canola oil takes a hit as China and Canada's tensions intensify
Canada has requested a formal meeting with China at the World Trade Organization to resolve a Chinese ban on Canadian canola shipments.
China uses arbitrary detentions as 'tool' to achieve 'political goals': Trudeau
China uses arbitrary detentions as a tool to achieve its international and domestic political goals, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Liberals tap economic adviser Dominic Barton as new ambassador to China
Dominic Barton brings to his new job as Canada's ambassador to China the acumen of a savvy, globe-trotting business consultant with an enriched understanding of how to properly grease wheels and make profitable deals.
Trudeau kept 'back pocket' G7 summit statement to guard against Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kept a "back pocket" closing statement at last year's stormy G7 summit in case U.S. President Donald Trump blocked the usual united communique, the top Canadian organizer has revealed.
No decision on Huawei and 5G before fall federal election call: Goodale
Canadians will have to wait until after this fall's federal election to find out whether Chinese tech giant Huawei can provide equipment for the country's next-generation 5G wireless network.
U.S. House breaks with no new NAFTA tabled for ratification. Now what?
The U.S. House of Representatives began its summer break today, July 29, 2019, leaving the ratification of the new North American trade deal hanging, rekindling angst that a frustrated President Donald Trump will blow up the existing pact.
Boris Johnson's ascent heralds stormy economic and political seas for Canada
Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, as Britain's prime minister.
Canada urged to help special court for Central African Republic survive
Canada is being urged to help plug a US$1-million funding shortfall that would allow the Special Criminal Court for war-ravaged Central African Republic to keep operating.