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Canada Speaks Out Against Russia’s Proposed Gay Marriage Ban
Putin allies accuse Canada of interfering with the constitutional amendment vote regarding gay marriage. This is one of more than 200 amendments that is set
Who is Paul Whelan?
By Sunaina Madgula, CRRI intern “Russia says it caught James Bond on a spy mission. In reality, they abducted Mr. Bean on holiday,” Paul Whelan told
Canada-Russia relations under scrutiny
Ukrainian Canadians do not welcome the anniversary On June 12, when Russia celebrated its national day, the Canadian Embassy in this country was criticized by
Canada Rejects Russia’s G7 Readmission
US President Donald Trump has proposed inviting Russia back into the G7 for the third time, against the wishes of Canada and many of the
The Filipino Edition radio show: RUSSIA TESTS NATO and US IN UKRAINE
ICCEES 10th World Congress: Session 7.6: Canada-Russia Relations: Media, Paradiplomacy and the Balance of Power (Roundtable)
A Scramble for the Arctic?
In a time when political tensions are escalating and countries are adopting more militaristic and confrontational geopolitical strategies, the Arctic is emerging as one of the main arenas in the showdown between the great powers. Estimates of Undiscovered Oil and
Russia is going to vote… for Putin again?
The situation evolving in Russia bears a strong resemblance to a feast during the plague. The official COVID-19 figures are still impressive. Every day, more than 7,000 new cases are recorded, bringing the total to over 600,000 cases with over
The politics behind how governments control coronavirus data
By Anton Oleinik, Professor of Sociology, Memorial University of Newfoundland COVID-19 has affected almost every country around the globe. The World Health Organization has confirmed cases in 216 countries and territories, a total that represents more than 85 per cent
Russia versus Canada: Competition, Coronavirus, and Canada’s Energy Future
By Jessica Lobo (New York University) Canada’s and Russia’s energy relationship is not typically understood as geopolitically significant relative to other big players in global energy markets. However, as two of the largest exporters of oil and gas, how they
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Russia’s Arifmetika Financial Solutions, which provides small loans to individuals, plans to start trading in Canada in early 2022 and aims to raise about $100 million in the next 12-18 months, the head of its parent company OR Group said.
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By John Ibbitson (The Globe and Mail), Dec. 9, 2021
On Ukraine’s border, the Russian military buildup is expected to reach 175,000 troops. President Vladimir Putin insists he has no plans to invade; Western intelligence services say an invasion is possible in the new year.
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By Mark Mackinnon (The Globe and Mail), Dec. 5, 2021
Canada, the United States and Britain should jointly and swiftly provide military support to Ukraine in its standoff with Russia, Ukraine’s Defence Minister says, warning that steps to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading were necessary now because “it will be too late after.”
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By Christopher Nardi (National Post), Dec. 2, 2021
Joly promised that Canada would work with ‘like-minded’ countries to apply ‘diplomatic’ and ‘economic’ pressure as well as ‘all the means necessary’ to deter the ‘Russian threat’
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By Neil Moss (Hill Times), Dec. 1, 2021
Kosovo is calling on Canada to not ignore its position in the Western Balkans as its president visited Ottawa to tell the federal government that it is the nation that is representing Canadian values in the region.
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By Chris Brown (CBC News), Nov. 30, 2021
The base, which hosts soldiers from 13 NATO countries, is roughly 300 kilometres from the border with Russia and is considered a key part of the alliance’s eastern Europe defence.
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By Ashley Burke (CBC News), Nov. 30, 2021
Visiting Canada for the first time since taking command of the continental defence organization last year, VanHerck gave officials in Ottawa what he called a “candid” risk assessment — one day after Russia said it had successfully tested another of its hypersonic cruise missiles.
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By Eilis Quinn (Radio Canada International), Dec. 2, 2021
It was the first Senior Arctic Officials’ meeting held since Russia took over the forum’s two-year rotating chairmanship.
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