ACTUAL NEWS: Weekly Recap 🇨🇦 Edition
- Olga Nesterova
- Mar 29
- 7 min read
March 29th, 2025
MOMENTS OF THE WEEK
Michael Bublé shares what it means to him being a Canadian: We are just so damn lovable. I love my country so damn much.
Kory Teneycke, campaign manager for Ontario Conservative Premier Doug Ford’s 3 winning provincial elections, reveals that Canada’s national federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is on pace to lose his own Ottawa area riding of Carleton.
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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY
March 2, 1927: The British dominion of Newfoundland wins a 25-year boundary dispute with Canada. Labrador, which had been claimed by Quebec, is awarded to Newfoundland.
March 4, 1986: The federal government announces it will outlaw mandatory retirement for civil servants and discrimination against homosexuals
March 6, 1834: York reverts to its original name, Toronto, and is incorporated as a city
March 12, 2014: The Canadian flag is lowered at the NATO headquarters in Kabul, marking the formal end to Canada’s operations in Afghanistan.
Mar. 13, 2007: Census data collected the year before puts Canada’s population at 31,612,897
March 16, 1649: More than 1,000 Iroquois overrun the Huron missions of New France, torturing to death the missionaries who established them
March 23, 1752: Canada’s first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette, is printed by John Bushell.
March 26, 1964: Defence Minister Paul Hellyer releases a report that recommends merging Canada’s army, navy and air force into a single force.
March 29, 1778: James Cook, George Vancouver and their crews become the first Europeans known to have landed at British Columbia.
March 31, 1949: Newfoundland officially enters Confederation
QUICK ACTUAL NEWS
NATO will launch a major exercise at the end of the month to test allied air forces’ ability to operate in a contested environment, officials announced on March 24.
U.S. President Trump has signed an Executive Order to impose a 25% tariff on all automobiles beginning April 2nd. These tariffs come in addition to already imposed tariffs.
President Trump also announced additional tariffs on pharmaceuticals to be introduced soon.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump had a constructive discussion on the Canada-U.S. relationship. They agreed to begin comprehensive economic and security negotiations after the election, while trade and intergovernmental officials from both countries will engage in intensified talks to address immediate concerns. Carney stated he would focus on earning the mandate to represent Canada in these discussions and informed Trump that Canada would impose retaliatory tariffs in response to new U.S. trade actions announced on April 2, 2025.
U.S. President Trump said on Thursday that larger tariffs could be placed on the European Union and Canada if they both work together "to do economic harm to the USA".
Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s response to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, including newly announced tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. Joined by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Carney emphasized Canada’s united stance against these measures and commitment to defending businesses, workers, and families. He updated the premiers on his conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and discussed strategies to strengthen Canada’s economy, including unlocking economic projects and removing interprovincial trade barriers. Carney pledged to continue meeting with the premiers in the coming weeks.
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte traveled to Paris, France, to attend a meeting with European leaders and Canada on Ukraine. No media availability was scheduled.
Please find a comprehensive summary of the latest global news in the daily newsletter.
Impact of US’ Harassment of Canada on Tourism and Economy
Amid escalating tensions between Canada and the US, triggered by President Trump's tariff threats and comments about Canada “potentially becoming the 51st state”, many Canadians are reconsidering travel to the US.
Data shows a 13% drop in return flights from Canada to the US and a significant portion of Canadians, around 50%, are less likely to visit this year compared to last. The decline is partly driven by (for now) the strong US dollar, making travel more expensive.
The reduction in Canadian tourism poses a serious economic threat to US businesses, potentially costing the economy $2 billion and thousands of jobs. US-bound international travel, in general, is expected to decline by 5% this year due to trade war concerns, impacting tourist spending by an estimated $18 billion.
Additionally, growing visa issues and concerns about detention at the border or upon arrival in the US have further dampened international tourism to the US.
Despite airline schedule changes and capacity being redirected to other markets, a more troubling trend emerges from forward demand data: future flight bookings between Canada and the US have collapsed.
CARTOON OF THE WEEK
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
'We are stronger together': Mark Carney launches election campaign
Carney speaks in Montreal after call with Trump
POSTS OF THE WEEK
NEWS CLIPS - NO COMMENTARY
Hear what Trump said about call with Canadian prime minister
Carney says Trump "reached out" after announcing auto tariffs on Canada | FULL
Canada's PM Carney: The relationship Canada had with the United States is over
Putin: Trump's plans to annex Greenland are serious
DANISH FOREIGN MINISTER SLAMS JD VANCE after his CONTROVERSIAL VISIT to GREENLAND
Russian paper today: “US & Russian officials are now speaking the same language”
Vance on Canada: They just don't have the cards
Rogan: I don't go to Canada anymore
Unelected unofficial "employee" comments on a statement by an elected official on foreign policy
Last night, Russia launched a drone attack on Dnipro, Ukraine. Four people were killed, 21 injured.
According to UKR armed forces, Russia launched 172 drones across the country last night, 94 were intercepted.
The death toll of the horrible earthquake in Myanmar has reached 1,644 people. 3,408 more are injured - these are the most recent numbers.
King Charles posted the following message for the people of Myanmar on Instagram
ELECTION UPDATE
The leaders of the main federal political parties will be invited to face off in mid-April — if they meet certain criteria, announced the Leaders' Debates Commission Monday.
The commission, a government agency created in 2018 to organize federal leaders' debates, said the French debate will take place April 16 at 8 p.m. ET and the English debate will be held April 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
Both events will be hosted at the Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal.
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BUY CANADIAN - BRANDS OF THE WEEK
How to Identify Canadian Products - Look for the "Made in Canada" Label
Products labeled as "Made in Canada" must meet specific criteria:
A substantial transformation of the product must occur in Canada. This means that ingredients or components are combined to create a new product. For example, eggs, sugar, and butter undergo a substantial transformation when made into cookies.
At least 51% of the total manufacturing costs must be incurred in Canada, even if some ingredients or materials are sourced from other countries.
Understanding "Made in Canada" Labels with Qualifiers
Some products may include qualifiers to indicate that certain ingredients are imported while the processing takes place in Canada. Common qualifiers include:
Distilled in Canada
Refined in Canada
Packaged in Canada
Processed in Canada
Tip: Look for 100% Canadian Claims
If a product is labeled 100% Canadian, this means that all ingredients, processing, and labor are sourced from Canada.
Discover Canadian-Made Products
Explore a comprehensive list of Canadian-made products across various categories:
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Supporting Canadian Businesses from the U.S.?
If you're in the United States and want to support Canadian brands, check out this list of Canadian products available for purchase in the U.S.:
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Instead of Kraft (cheese, dairy) → Try Saputo, Black Diamond, Armstrong
Instead of Philadelphia (cream cheese) → Try Lactantia, Tre Stelle, Agropur
Instead of Yoplait (yogurt) → Try Astro, Olympic, Liberté Instead of Land O Lakes (butter) → Try Lactantia, Natrel, Gay Lea
SOFT DRINKS AND BEVERAGES
Instead of Coca-Cola, Pepsi → Try Canada Dry, PC sodas
Instead of Tropicana (uice) → Try Oasis, SunRype, Arthur's
Instead of Gatorade, Powerade → Try BioSteel (Canadian sports drink)
Instead of Starbucks bottled drinks → Try Tim Hortons, Second Cup ready-to-drink beverages
PACKAGED AND SNACK FOODS
Instead of Lay's (chips) → Try Old Dutch, Covered Bridge, Hardbite
Instead of Doritos, Cheetos → Try Neal Brothers, Hardbite tortilla chips
Instead of Kellogg's (cereal) → Try Nature's Path, Barbara's, Quaker (some products Canadian-made)
Instead of Nabisco (cookies/crackers) → Try Dare, Leclerc, Voortman
Instead of Campbell's (soups) → Try Habitant (by Loblaws), President's Choice soups
Instead of Heinz (ketchup, sauces) → Try French's (Canadian-made ketchup), President's Choice
MEAT AND PROCESSED FOODS
Instead of Oscar Mayer (deli meats) → Try Maple Leaf, Schneiders, Pillers
Instead of Hormel (bacon, ham) → Try Olymel, Grimm's
Instead of Tyson Foods (chicken products) → Try Lilydale, Maple Lodge Farms
Instead of Beyond Meat (plant-based) - Try Yves Veggie Cuisine, Gardein
CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES
Instead of Hellmann's (mayonnaise) → Try President's Choice, Compliments
Instead of French's (mustard) - Try Kozlik's, Presidents Choice
Instead of Hidden Valley (salad dressing) → Try Renee's, Kraft (Canadian-made varieties)
Instead of Tabasco (hot sauce) - Try Dawson's, Piri Piri by PC, No Name hot sauce
BAKING PRODUCTS
Instead of Pillsbury (flour, baking mixes) → Try Robin Hood, Five Roses, Compliments
Instead of Betty Crocker (cake mixes) → Try President's Choice, No Name
Instead of Hershey's (chocolate chips) → Try Camino, Laura Secord, PC chocolate chips
Instead of Domino (sugar) → Try Redpath (Canadian brand)
FROZEN FOODS
Instead of Green Giant (vegetables) → Try Arctic Gardens, Compliments, No Name
Instead of Stouffer's (frozen meals) → Try President's Choice, M&M Food Market
Instead of Eggo (waffles) → Try Nature's Path, President's Choice
Instead of DiGiorno (frozen pizza) → Try Dr. Oetker (some made in Canada), President's Choice
COFFEE AND TEA
Instead of Starbucks → Try Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Van Houtte
Instead of Folgers → Try Nabob, Kicking Horse Coffee Instead of Lipton (tea) - Try Red Rose, Tetley (some products Canadian-made)
Instead of Nestlé (coffee creamers) → Try International Delight (Canadian-made), Beatrice creamers
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