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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 Warns Stellantis of Legal Action Over Jeep Production Shift

                                     Ottawa threatens Stellantis with legal action over Brampton plant reversal.

The Canadian government has issued a stern warning to automaker Stellantis NV after the company announced plans to move production of its Jeep Compass SUV from Brampton, Ontario, to Belvidere, Illinois.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly sent a letter to Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, stressing that the move violates commitments the company made in exchange for billions in government incentives. Ottawa had provided substantial financial support to ensure Stellantis maintained a strong manufacturing presence in Canada.

“Anything short of fulfilling that commitment will be considered a default under our agreement,” Joly wrote, adding that Canada is prepared to “exercise all options, including legal” if Stellantis proceeds with the shift.

The automaker recently unveiled a $13 billion U.S. investment plan, which includes five new models and expanded production south of the border. The decision has sparked concerns over job losses in Brampton and the future of Canada’s auto sector, which has been under pressure from new U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles and parts.

Negotiations between Ottawa and Stellantis are ongoing, but the dispute highlights the growing strain in North American auto manufacturing as companies balance government incentives, tariffs, and global competition.


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