Category Archives: Canada

Ottawa gives Food Banks Canada $17.9M for pilot to provide period products
TORONTO - The federal government has tasked Food Banks Canada with handing out free menstrual products to members of marginalized low-income communities. Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien announced t...
Sep 21, 2023

Freeland introduces bill to remove GST off rental developments, amend competition law
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced legislation this morning that would remove GST charges from new rental developments and update the country's competition law. Prime Minister Just...
Sep 21, 2023

India suspends visa services in Canada and rift widens between countries
NEW DELHI - India's visa processing centre in Canada suspended services Thursday as a rift widened between the countries after Canada's leader said India may have been involved in the killing of a Can...
Aaron Schulze Sep 21, 2023

In the news today: Canada promotes carbon pricing at UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canada showcases tragic wildfire season to promote carbon pricing initiative at...
Sep 21, 2023

Alberta set to release report on benefits, drawbacks of quitting Canada Pension Plan
CALGARY - Premier Danielle Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan. Smith, along with Finance Minister Nate Horner and panel ...
Sep 21, 2023

Emergency manager to take the stand for third day at 'Freedom Convoy' trial
Ottawa's emergency services manager is expected to take the stand for a third day in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are co-accused for their role i...
Sep 21, 2023

B.C. First Nation to provide update on probe into three former residential schools
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A Fraser Valley, B.C., First Nation is expected to provide an update on its work into missing children and unmarked burials at three former residential school sites. The in...
Aaron Schulze Sep 21, 2023

Canada showcases tragic wildfire season to promote carbon pricing initiative at UN
NEW YORK - The federal government is hoping Canada's devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for carbon pricing at the United Nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the big draw at a UN event ...
Sep 21, 2023

Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about 'parental rights' protests
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs were told not to post online or talk to media about competing protests on Parliament Hill that saw protesters clashing over how schools should handle LGBTQ+ issues. The Canad...
Sep 20, 2023

Four firefighters heading home die in vehicle crash on B.C. road: government
VICTORIA - Four firefighters travelling home after battling British Columbia's wildfires have died in a road crash. Premier David Eby and Forests Minister Bruce Ralston say in a joint statement the fi...
Sep 20, 2023

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