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Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Topic: US-Canada

Here are the burning issues in Canada as it gears up for snap elections on 28 April

Poll tracker gives Liberal Party 48% chance of majority. However, all major parties—Liberals, Conservatives, New Democrats, Bloc-Québécois & Greens—have made their pitch to voters.

From central banker in economic crises to steering Canada as PM amid challenges, who’s Mark Carney? 

Carney, an economist who led Bank of Canada & Bank of England, has won Liberal Party leadership race. As the Canadian PM, he has his task cut out: looming trade war & polls. 

Following Trump’s 51st state remarks, Trudeau to prioritise ‘sovereignty’ in talks with King Charles

The outgoing Canadian PM has, in the past, linked the US President's talk about absorbing Canada to the country’s natural resources.

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs, awaits discussion with Chinese govt, no reprieve for Canada

While the deal eases the pressure for now on Mexico, prospects for Canada and China appeared dim, as Trump and his team kept up their criticism of their northern neighbour in particular.

‘Got along with Xi till Covid,’ says Trump at Davos, calls for ‘fairness’ in trade with China

In his 1st appearance at World Economic Forum since returning to White House, the US President also threatened tariffs on Canada, EU, and called on China to help stop Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump’s MAGA redux, this time with added territorial ambitions over Greenland, Canada & Panama Canal

The US President-elect has made a number of territorial claims, against 2 military allies, and a Central American nation, the leaders of which have their own responses to this.

Canada’s Trudeau trouble has been replaced by Trump torment. It’s security vs sovereignty

While an immediate reversal of accusations against Indian diplomats in Canada should not be expected, Canadian political parties must distance themselves from radical elements within Indian diaspora.

‘No tariffs if Canada joined US’: Trump renews offer of making Canada 51st state of US

The remarks came after Trudeau's resignation. The US President-elect plans to impose 25% tax on Canadian imports.

Watch CutTheClutter: Trudeau govt on shaky ground with sluggish growth, minister’s exit, Trump’s threats

In episode 1575, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how Chrystia Freeland's resignation, Trump factor & Jagmeet Singh’s political maneuvering have implications for Trudeau’s leadership.

The Trump effect & ‘political gimmicks’: Why Chrystia Freeland’s exit is a setback for Justin Trudeau

Freeland was an important member of Team Trudeau. The Canadian deputy PM & first woman to hold the finance portfolio slammed Trudeau’s fiscal policies on the way out.

On Camera

Indian judiciary is letting citizens down. When liberty is in danger, judges are looking away

If you are charged with a crime for which there is not a single scrap of evidence the judge will still send you to jail.

RBI to focus on pace of Rupee’s drop, strategists say

The RBI has spent $45 billion since October to defend the currency, according to estimates by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.