Category Archives: Canada
Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
OTTAWA - There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession. Recent economic data has painted a mixed picture of Canada's economy, and s...
Jun 07, 2026
PM Carney travelling to Ireland and France for G7 summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit. The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says th...
Jun 07, 2026
Walk With Israel draws tens of thousands in Toronto amid tight security
TORONTO - Police were out in force to prevent clashes at Sunday's annual Walk With Israel in Toronto. Organizers said this year's turnout was the largest in the event's history, estimating more than 6...
Jun 07, 2026
ITK president reflects on Mary Simon's legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he's proud of how Gov. Gen. Mary Simon used her time in office to seek a balance between her dual identities as an Inuk woman and the Crown's...
Jun 07, 2026
Exploring the history and role of Canada's Governor General
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour will be installed as Canada's Governor General in a ceremony steeped in traditional pomp and ceremony Monday. She will then take over viceregal duties that range from representi...
Jun 07, 2026
Quebec Liberal Party pitches itself as sole federalist option
SHERBROOKE - Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is pitching his party as the only resolutely federalist option in Quebec as it will likely face off against the separatist Parti Qubcois in the gene...
Jun 06, 2026
B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute
VICTORIA - British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready to assist in collective agreement negotiations with the union representing 911 emergenc...
Jun 06, 2026
Coast guard rescues sailor off Newfoundland attempting transatlantic record
ST. JOHN'S - The Canadian Coast Guard has rescued a sailor attempting to set a world record for the shortest boat to cross the Atlantic Ocean. In a statement, the coast guard said it was advised on Fr...
Jun 06, 2026
Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe
OTTAWA - Former foreign affairs minister Stphane Dion says Canada needs to substantially staff up its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for following through on the flurry of agreements Brussels h...
Jun 06, 2026
Canada temporarily blocking livestock from Texas due to New World screwworm
OTTAWA - Canada is temporarily restricting the import of livestock from Texas over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said animals that are fr...
Jun 05, 2026
