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Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump will encounter significant challenges as Democrats assume control of both congressional chambers in January. Despite the shift, experts suggest his executive powers may allow continued influence over tariffs and regulations, though legislative gridlock is anticipated in the divided government.
Ibrahim El-Hakim, a former Royal Bank of Canada employee, has been found guilty of opening 43 fraudulent accounts and accessing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Charged with fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized computer use, El-Hakim’s sentencing is scheduled for later this month.
Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Donald Trump’s trade war has led to the imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods, causing significant concern among cities in Ontario. Local industries are grappling with the implications, prompting responses from city officials to mitigate adverse effects on their economies.
Classes have resumed in Lethbridge, Alberta, signalling the return of the Alberta Motor Association’s student patrollers, who are actively managing traffic safety as they hold their stop signs to ensure the safe passage of schoolchildren.
A U.S. homeowner in Calgary, who supports the Trump administration, cited the life they have built in Canada as the reason for their continued stay, despite inquiries about their political affiliation.
City of Vaughan councillors and staff undertook a trade mission to Italy in summer 2024, as revealed by internal documents. The details of the trip outline the activities and objectives of the mission, although specific outcomes have not been disclosed.
A Montreal woman reported that her cat escaped at Toronto Pearson Airport, with no trace of the animal more than two weeks later. Efforts to locate the pet have been ongoing, but the search has so far been unsuccessful.
Two groups have challenged Ontario’s new bail rules, which mandate a cash deposit, arguing that they infringe on federal authority and could hinder the release of individuals awaiting trial. Concerns centre around the potential impact on access to bail for accused persons.
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