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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Canada Strikes Back: Joly Unveils Three-Point Plan to Shield Industry from U.S. Tariffs

                                            Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly

Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly has announced a sweeping three-point industrial strategy designed to protect Canada’s economy from escalating U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Speaking ahead of a major address in Toronto, Joly emphasized that Canada’s auto, steel, aluminum, copper, and lumber sectors are under direct threat from Washington’s trade war. “It’s not a wait-and-see approach. This is a Canadian moment we need to seize,” she said.

The plan focuses on:

  • Protecting jobs through immediate financial relief for industries hit hardest by tariffs.
  • Creating new employment opportunities by accelerating approvals for major projects and investing in domestic production.
  • Attracting global talent and investment by leveraging Ottawa’s purchasing power and long-term defence contracts to stimulate innovation.

Ottawa has already committed billions in targeted support, including $400 million for Algoma Steel and $1.25 billion for the softwood lumber sector. The government also plans to use its new Build Canada Homes agency, Buy Canadian policy, and Defence Investment Agency to drive growth and re-establish a domestic military industry.

Joly framed the initiative as both a defensive and forward-looking measure, aiming to help Canadian industries adapt, pivot, and compete globally despite mounting U.S. trade pressures.


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