Mike Blanchfield
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Corruption in Ukraine hurts reform, U.S. envoy says as Toronto conference begins
Ukraine's weak judicial system is hurting the country's prospects for reform, which is the only way it will ultimately overcome Russia's ongoing aggression, says the Trump administration's point man on the embattled country.
Canada seeks international support to ban Russian-issued passports in Ukraine
Canada is courting international support for its plan to reject Russian passports given to Ukrainian citizens in the parts of Ukraine occupied by Kremlin-backed separatists.
Ukraine's comedian-turned-president makes North American debut in Toronto
Ukraine's new president makes his North American debut in Toronto later today, July 2, 2019, — more than a month before he is to visit the United States — and the country's envoy says that's no mistake.
New Trudeau-Trump opioid plan helps rebuild frayed relations from trade talks
The ranking U.S. diplomat on drug enforcement policy is to visit Ottawa in July to kick-start a fresh round of co-operation between the two countries on tackling the opioid crisis.
New Ukraine president, and former actor, to meet Trudeau in Toronto
Ukraine's new president will visit Toronto next week for a major international conference on his country's future that Canada is hosting, and where he will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
China asks for suspension of Canadian meat, citing forged certificates
The Chinese Embassy said on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, it has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports, a surprise move that comes amid the diplomatic dispute over the December arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
Trump promises help with Canadian detainees in China as Trudeau visits D.C.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will raise the issue of two Canadians being detained in China when he meets with the Chinese president next week, if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants him to.
Trudeau to meet Pelosi, McConnell, as well as Trump in Washington
Justin Trudeau's meeting with Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, June 20, 2019, is set to be a deal-making session that could turn on an exchange of favours on North American trade and the plight of two imprisoned Canadians in China.
Mexican envoy says new NAFTA to get quick approval despite U.S. tariff threat
Mexico's ambassador to Canada says his country will formally ratify the new North American trade deal within the next two weeks after having overcome its latest tariff drama with the United States by then.
Mulroney urges government to send Chretien to China to win release of detainees
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney says the government should enlist a former prime minister to lead a high-powered delegation to China to win the release of two imprisoned Canadians — but not him.