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Mark Carney to be sworn in as prime minister on Friday

March 12 , 2025 at 05:41:59 p.m. EDT • :

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney and his cabinet will be sworn in on Friday at Rideau Hall.

The U.S. has covertly destabilized nations. With Canada, it's being done in public

March 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Former senior Canadian intelligence officials say Canada needs to be on the lookout for campaigns aimed at destabilizing the country amid U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating 51st state threats. They say those attempts would likely come on social media, aimed at the country's most economically vulnerable.

Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals

March 12 , 2025 at 09:09:27 a.m. EDT • :

The federal government announced a plan on Wednesday to slap tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of American goods to hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump after he imposed punishing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum early this morning.

Hindu widows celebrate Holi in India with a burst of colour

March 12 , 2025 at 06:29:16 p.m. EDT • :

Hindu widows gather in Vrindavan, India, to take part in the festival of colours, Holi. While they are banned from the celebrations in many parts of India, in the holy city of Vrindavan they are challenging societal norms and participating in the festivities.

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Spotify paid over $10B US to the music industry last year. How much actually makes it to the artists?

March 12 , 2025 at 05:25:07 p.m. EDT • :

Spotify on Wednesday released further details about its record $10 billion US in royalties in 2024 in its Loud & Clear report. The report comes amid the ongoing debate about how much money artists and songwriters actually receive in royalties and whether it is actually fair.

March 11 , 2025 at 06:25:39 p.m. EDT • :

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Mark Carney to be sworn in as prime minister on Friday

The U.S. has covertly destabilized nations. With Canada, it's being done in public

Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals

Hindu widows celebrate Holi in India with a burst of colour

Spotify paid over $10B US to the music industry last year. How much actually makes it to the artists?

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.75% as country faces 'new crisis' from tariffs

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