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  • New Liberal Strategy to Protect Canadians

    New Liberal Strategy to Protect Canadians
    Feb 9 2026
    Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, visited Linamar, a Canadian company and global leader in advanced automotive manufacturing, to highlight the Government of Canada’s new Automotive Strategy. The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada’s automotive industry is on the front line of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to the U.S. The government is focused on what we can control—implementing a new industrial strategy. Canada is transforming the economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is more resilient to global shocks—a stronger, more sustainable, more independent economy built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and bolstered by diverse international trade partners. In parallel, the government is launching a national electricity strategy to leverage our energy advantage to provide clean, affordable and reliable power to Canadians. These shifts present a unique opportunity to transform Canada’s auto industry to be less reliant on the U.S. and gas-powered vehicles. To that end, the government has introduced a new auto strategy that rewards the production of made-in-Canada vehicles and harnesses our world-class capabilities in artificial intelligence and technology expertise to build the cars of the future. This is a strategy that positions Canada to become a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) production. On February 5, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the following new measures: 1. To accelerate investment in Canada’s auto manufacturing sector, the government will:allocate $3 billion from the Strategic Response Fund and up to $100 million from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help the auto industry adapt, grow, and diversify to new markets.harness the Productivity Super-Deduction and reduced corporate tax rates for zero emission‑ technology manufacturers to encourage investment in clean technologies and EVs.2. To rationalise emissions reduction policies to focus on outcomes that matter to Canadians, the government will:introduce stronger greenhouse gas emission standards for model years 2027–32. These standards will put Canada on a path to achieve a goal of 75% EV sales by 2035 and 90% EV sales by 2040—reducing our carbon footprint and securing Canada’s global leadership in clean energy.These more stringent emissions standards will enable the Government of Canada to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. This approach will allow manufacturers to use a wide array of technologies to meet the standards and respond to consumer preferences in the near term, while driving EV adoption over time.3. To build up a domestic consumer base and make electric vehicles more affordable and reliable, the government will:launch a five-year EV Affordability Program to lower the cost of EVs for Canadians and create a stronger domestic consumer market.The new $2.3 billion program will offer individuals and businesses purchase or lease incentives of up to $5,000 for battery electric and fuel EVs, and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with a final transaction value up to $50,000 on cars made by countries Canada has free trade agreements with. To support the Canadian automotive industry, this $50,000 cap will not apply to Canadian made‑ EVs and PHEVs.enhance our national EV charging network through investments of $1.5 billion through the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative, making it easier and more convenient for drivers to charge their EVs across the country.4. To establish a comprehensive trade regime that strengthens the competitiveness of the auto sector, the government will:strengthen Canada’s automotive remission framework to reward companies that produce and invest in Canada.maintain counter-tariffs on auto imports from the United States to ensure a level playing field for Canadian automotive manufacturers in the domestic market.build on its recently strengthened strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen Canada Korea‑ industrial collaboration for future mobility. This builds on other MOUs that Canada has signed with global automakers to promote cooperation.focus on establishing a new strategic partnership with China, a global leader in EV manufacturing, to further diversify trade and catalyse new investment in the automotive sector. The recently announced partnership will look to drive new Chinese joint venture investment in Canada and allow for a fixed volume of Chinese EV imports into the Canadian market.[KP2]5. To protect Canadian auto workers and businesses from immediate pressures ...
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  • Stand United for Human Rights

    Stand United for Human Rights
    Feb 5 2026

    Speaking with reporters are Nada El-Falou (director of Student Services at Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network), Sean Tucker (professor at the University of Regina’s faculty of business administration), Saleha Faruqued (advocacy programs manager at Justice for All Canada), and Sherif Awad (Ottawa lead at the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council).





    Representatives from Action Canada, the Guttmacher Institute, and the Future Planning Initiative hold a news conference in Ottawa to raise concerns about Canada’s proposed cuts to international assistance and the impact they would have on sexual and reproductive health.

    Representatives from the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR), alongside parliamentarians and Iranian civil society leaders, call on the Canadian government to lead “coordinated international action and strengthened enforcement measures” against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The news conference comes after the European Union designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization over its response to recent protests.
    • Thursday, in Brussels, EU foreign ministers adopted a terrorism listing that places the IRGC under the EU terrorism framework, with officials calling it a decisive step.
    • Lobbying and deadly crackdowns spurred the decision, with EU foreign ministers citing brutal repression and a letter describing an estimated 12,000 Iranian protesters killed, while a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged action.
    • The IRGC operates as a state institution overseeing ballistic missile and nuclear programs, and adding it to the EU terror list requires unanimity among 27 members, raising legal questions.
    • Mohammad Fathali, Iranian Ambassador to India, called the EU move a strategic miscalculation ignoring realities and international law, while Iran's Parliament declared involved armed forces terrorist and warned of destructive consequences.
    • Amid wider tensions, officials warned the step could worsen regional instability and hit European interests, as the EU's unprecedented listing exposes divisions among member states and raises legal challenges, with Abbas Araghchi criticising the move.


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  • António Guterres Secretary-General's press conference on his 2026 priorities

    António Guterres Secretary-General's press conference on his 2026 priorities
    Feb 2 2026
    This is an especially meaningful moment for me since it’s my final opportunity for our customary exchange at the beginning of the year. These are early days — but 2026 is already shaping up to be a year of constant surprises and chaos. Before I entered public life, I trained as a physicist. And in times of profound flux, I return to some of the fixed principles that explain how forces act upon the world. One stands out — Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In physics, this law is a stabilizing principle. In geopolitics today, it is a destabilizing factor. We are living in a world where actions — especially reckless ones — are provoking dangerous reactions. And unlike in physics, these reactions are not symmetrical or predictable. They are being multiplied by geopolitical divisions and magnified by an epidemic of impunity. The law of power is prevailing over the power of law. International law is trampled. Cooperation is eroding. And multilateral institutions are under assault on many fronts. When perilous actions do not meet the adequate reaction, the system destabilizes. Impunity is driving today’s conflicts — fueling escalation, widening mistrust, and kicking the doors open for powerful spoilers to enter from every direction. Meanwhile, the slashing of humanitarian aid is generating its own chain reactions of despair, displacement and death. At the same time, inequalities are deepening and roiling societies. Climate change is the most literal and devastating illustration of Newton’s principle. Every action that heats the planet triggers a ferocious reaction — storms, wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, rising seas. And then there is technology. We are witnessing perhaps the greatest transfer of power of our times — not from Governments to people, but from Governments to private technology companies. When technologies that shape behavior, elections, markets and even conflicts operate without guardrails, the reaction is not innovation, it is instability. As I look across the spectrum of global challenges, one truth becomes unmistakably clear: our systems of global problem-solving face a reckoning. Those systems are out of time. They still reflect the economic and power structures of 80 years ago. But the world is moving on. Every day, the share of global economic activity by the traditional group of developed economies recedes — quietly, gradually, but undeniably. Every day, emerging economies expand in scale, in influence and in confidence. Every day, the dynamism of South-South trade further outpaces traditional North-North flows. Yet, our structures, our institutions, our assumptions, our habits of cooperation, remain tethered to another time. This must change. Our structures and institutions must reflect the complexity — and the opportunity — of these new times and realities. Global problems will not be solved by one Power calling the shots. Nor will they be solved by two Powers carving the world into rival spheres of influence. It is important to accelerate, deliberately and with determination, multipolarity — one that is networked, inclusive by design and capable of creating balance through partnerships. Partnerships in trade, in technology and in international cooperation. But, multipolarity, by itself, does not guarantee stability or peace. Europe before the First World War was multipolar. But, in the absence of effective multilateral institutions, the result was confrontation and war. For multipolarity to generate equilibrium, prosperity and peace, we need strong multilateral institutions where legitimacy is rooted in shared responsibility and shared values. And let’s be clear about something else as we strongly pursue reform: Structures may be out of date — but values are not. Leadership today is not a choice about being principled or pragmatic. It’s the recognition that principles are pragmatic. The Charter of the United Nations was written by people bloodied and bruised by war. They understood that the values enshrined in our founding documents were not lofty abstractions or idealistic hopes. Those values are the sine qua non of lasting peace and enduring justice. Values matter — and people are risking everything to make those values real. That is on full display around the world — whether it is a protestor standing up to repression, a journalist standing up for press freedom or an everyday citizen standing up for their neighbour. Despite all the hurdles, the United Nations is acting to give life to our shared values. And we won’t give up. We are pushing for peace — just and sustainable peace rooted in international law. Peace that addresses root causes. Peace that endures beyond the signing of an agreement. We are pressing to reform and strengthen the Security Council — the one and only body with the Charter-mandated ...
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  • Priorities for Canadian Parliament

    Priorities for Canadian Parliament
    Jan 29 2026
    Priorities for Canadian Parliament

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  • Haiti Capital is 80 percent controlled by gangs

    Haiti Capital is 80 percent controlled by gangs
    Jan 27 2026
    Marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the UN Secretary-General urged Member States to take immediate steps to implement the reforms they committed to in the Pact for the Future. Speaking at the commemoration of ECOSOC at 80 named “a turning point for multilateralism” today , Guterres said, “let us renew our commitment to safeguarding rights and speeding up development through multilateral cooperation. ECOSOC is an indispensable platform for global dialogue and action.” ECOSOC President Lok Bahadur Thapa said the Council’s legacy at 80 is simple and more urgent. He said, “Multilateralism must deliver. Development must be inclusive. And progress must reach everyone. This is the vision and commitment we set forth in the Charter - one that should continue to guide our collective action.” For her part, President General Assembly Annalena Baerbock reiterated, “Peace, development and human dignity and human rights are inseparable,” adding that delivering on these social and economic goals is therefore “not only a moral imperative for those they are designed to serve. It is also a matter of enlightened self-interest.” “It is an investment in stability, resilient and security in a world that is too often defined by crisis,” she added. Established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations, ECOSOC held its first meeting on 23 January 1946. Its mandate – to coordinate the economic, social, and cultural activities of the United Nations and promote international cooperation and development – has placed it at the heart of advancing the principles of the UN Charter. Multilateralism, inclusivity, and global solidarity have been central to ECOSOC’s mission from the outset. Marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the UN Secretary-General urged Member States to take immediate steps to implement the reforms they committed to in the Pact for the Future. Speaking at the commemoration of ECOSOC at 80 named “a turning point for multilateralism” today , Guterres said, “let us renew our commitment to safeguarding rights and speeding up development through multilateral cooperation. ECOSOC is an indispensable platform for global dialogue and action.” ECOSOC President Lok Bahadur Thapa said the Council’s legacy at 80 is simple and more urgent. He said, “Multilateralism must deliver. Development must be inclusive. And progress must reach everyone. This is the vision and commitment we set forth in the Charter - one that should continue to guide our collective action.” For her part, President General Assembly Annalena Baerbock reiterated, “Peace, development and human dignity and human rights are inseparable,” adding that delivering on these social and economic goals is therefore “not only a moral imperative for those they are designed to serve. It is also a matter of enlightened self-interest.” “It is an investment in stability, resilient and security in a world that is too often defined by crisis,” she added. Established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations, ECOSOC held its first meeting on 23 January 1946. Its mandate – to coordinate the economic, social, and cultural activities of the United Nations and promote international cooperation and development – has placed it at the heart of advancing the principles of the UN Charter. Multilateralism, inclusivity, and global solidarity have been central to ECOSOC’s mission from the outset. Briefing the Security Council today on the situation in Syria, Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East Khaled Khiari said, “It is vital that ISIL is not allowed to capitalize on the fluid situation in the northeast.” Khiari also said, “As I speak, the situation on the ground remains very tense, with exchanges of fire and clashes between Government forces and the SDF in parts of Hasekeh governorate and also on the outskirts of Ayn al Arab, also known as Kobane - an SDF-controlled enclave where access is challenging, given ongoing clashes.” He appealed for both sides to “immediately adhere to a ceasefire in line with the 18 January agreement and engage in fleshing out and implementing the details of this latest understanding of 20 January swiftly and in a spirit of compromise, in order to ensure a peaceful integration of north-east Syria in support of Syria’s broader transition.” He highlighted, “It is important also to note the recent Decree no. 13 announced by President al-Sharaa concerning the linguistic, cultural, and citizenship rights of Syrian Kurds within the Syrian state. This is a crucial issue for the future, and the decree is an encouraging initiative on which to build further through a genuinely inclusive process.” He stressed, “We share concerns about the presence of foreign terrorist fighters in Syria. During the fighting in northeast Syria, control of some of the detention centers for ISIL ...
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  • Revolution Now! w Peter Joseph Ep. 58 Integral & the Mirage of “Marxism.”

    Revolution Now! w Peter Joseph Ep. 58 Integral & the Mirage of “Marxism.”
    Jan 23 2026
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  • Europen Comission President Von der Leyen Questions Trump Trustworthiness over his Obession with Greenland

    Europen Comission President Von der Leyen Questions Trump Trustworthiness over his Obession with Greenland
    Jan 23 2026
    • At Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen questioned `Trump’s trustworthiness` over planned tariffs on eight European nations related to Greenland, calling it `a mistake especially between long-standing allies.`
    • President Donald Trump framed the tariffs as leverage tied to acquiring Greenland, saying they would remain `until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland` and argued the U.S. needs Greenland for security against China and Russia.
    • Using doctored visuals, Donald Trump, U.S. President, posted a fabricated image of planting the U.S. flag on Greenland and published text messages from Mark Rutte and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.
    • EU leaders will convene an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday to consider countermeasures including counter tariffs and the anti-coercion instrument, while European markets fell after Trump’s posts.
    • Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers in both parties criticized the tariff threats as protesters marched with flags in Nuuk on Jan. 17 and Danish soldiers disembarked on Jan. 18.

    • On Jan. 21, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up a nine-day trip in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, meeting investors and attending a leaders' lunch before returning to Ottawa this evening.
    • He started the trip in Beijing, China, where Carney clinched a deal for China to lower tariffs and open market access, then went to Qatar seeking investments and promising expanded direct flights.
    • Carney told forum attendees that a technical problem with Donald Trump, U.S. President's aircraft delayed his arrival, causing them to miss each other in Davos.
    • The tour yielded concrete economic returns, including over $7 billion opportunity in agricultural goods with first shipments of beef and canola, while Conservatives and Liberals criticized deals with countries and Davos outreach.
    • The forum unfolded amid tensions over U.S. tariff policy, and the World Economic Forum saw leaders like Carney and Trump essentially passing ships in the night.






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  • Annalena Baercock Compares Trump to Putin and Annexing Greenland is Like Handing Russia Ukraine

    Annalena Baercock Compares Trump to Putin and Annexing Greenland is Like Handing Russia Ukraine
    Jan 21 2026
    The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers in a state of uncertainty. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: securing new trade and investment partnerships so we are not reliant on a single country, but more resilient to global shocks. We are positioning Canada as a strong, reliable partner to secure new capital, develop new export markets, and create new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. To advance that mission, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, travelled to Doha, Qatar – the first-ever visit by a sitting Canadian Prime Minister to the state. The Prime Minister met with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss increasing trade, commerce, investment, and security cooperation. Upon concluding the visit, the leaders announced a commitment from Qatar to make significant strategic investments in Canadian nation-building projects. These investments will get major projects built faster, supercharge our clean energy, health, AI, and defence industries, and create thousands of high-paying careers and sustained prosperity for Canadian workers. Building on this momentum, the Prime Minister and the Amir issued a joint statement committing to accelerated two-way investment and collaboration across AI, quantum computing, aerospace, defence technologies, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and agri-food. After years of stalled negotiations, the leaders agreed to conclude negotiations on a new Canada-Qatar Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) by this summer. This will enable Canadian businesses to more easily expand their operations in, and attract investment from, Qatar – a country with an economy worth nearly $290 billion. Building on this progress, Canada and Qatar agreed to immediately deepen work together on:Bilateral trade and investment through the establishment of a Joint Canada-Qatar Commission on Economic, Commercial, and Technical Cooperation.Information technology, expanding investment opportunities in areas such as AI and information and computer technology.Defence and security, launching negotiations on a framework to facilitate the exchange of expertise on military, security, and defence matters.A new double-taxation agreement to make it easier for Canadians to work and invest in Qatar and vice versa, with negotiations starting soon.To further build this partnership, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada will: Expand air services between the two countries under the Canada-Qatar Air Transport Agreement.Establish an office for Canada’s Defence Attaché in Doha to increase the frequency and depth of bilateral engagements that increase exports from Canada’s defence sector.Exchange security-related best practices and lessons learned in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 26, as Canada, Mexico, and the United States prepare to co-host this global sporting event.As Qatar marks the beginning of its 2026 Year of Culture, Prime Minister Carney emphasised the important and growing people-to-people and cultural ties between the two countries. He extended an invitation to His Highness the Amir as well as Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, to visit Canada in the coming year. While in Doha, the Prime Minister met with the Minister of Public Health of Qatar to reinforce shared priorities in health and life science. He underscored the potential for Canadian companies to grow their footprint in Qatar’s healthcare ecosystem, including in biotechnology and groundbreaking AI-driven health technologies. He also met with Qatari business leaders and heads of the Qatari Investment Authority to explore more opportunities to collaborate, further positioning Canada as a premier destination for global capital and investment. Canada and Qatar are both economies with preeminent resources, with common goals to diversify trade and investment opportunities, with complementary strengths in technology, security, and international leadership. As Canada works to build major new energy projects, scale up our defence capabilities, and build on our leadership in AI and innovative technologies, strengthening our partnership with Qatar will accelerate these missions. January 20 2026 Annalena Baerbock said her priorities for the remainder of the session focus on institutional defense and reform. She said, “I invited Member States to symbolically recommit to our shared principles and values by signing the 80th Anniversary Charter poster ahead of Charter Day.” She added Member States echoed that call. Baerbock said changes in global politics require new approaches. She said, “The political and diplomatic ecosystem has undergone drastic changes, and we can't expect the old ways of working to suffice.” Baerbock said Member States are engaging with reform efforts, “The UN80 ...
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