Category Archives: Canada

Joly says Canada 'didn't get enough' benefits out of F-35 procurement deal
OTTAWA - The Liberal government believes Canada was short changed on industrial benefits out of its contract to purchase American-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Industry Minister Mlanie Joly said Tue...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

Group gets trapped after elevator in new light rail station breaks down
MONTREAL - Younes Rebbouhi said he initially thought it was funny when he realized he was on an elevator that had stopped moving, late Monday afternoon. Rebbouhi says he was among about 20 people desc...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

Canada, U.S., Finland take step forward on ICE Pact plan to build icebreakers
WASHINGTON - Canada, the United States and Finland have taken a step toward building new icebreakers together, despite the breakdown in trade talks between Ottawa and the Trump administration. Canada'...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

Quebec MNA Marwah Rizqy suspended from Liberal caucus, stripped of leadership duties
QUBEC - Quebec Liberal Marwah Rizqy has been suspended from caucus and stripped of her duties in the legislature because of what the party leader is calling a breach of trust. Liberal Leader Pablo Rod...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

'Valid' questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy night at a British Columbia farm this month "probably weren't infected" with avian influenza at the time...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

Report finds one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years
OTTAWA - A new report says one in five newcomers to Canada leaves the country within 25 years of their arrival - and most of those who depart do so within the first five years of arriving. The Institu...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

CRTC to release decision on new definition of Canadian content
OTTAWA - The federal broadcast regulator is set to release its decision on a new definition of Canadian content today.The modernized definition will apply to television and online streaming services.T...
Nov 18, 2025

In the news today: Carney government's budget survives tight vote
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal budget survives in tight House vote before Carney departs for UAE Prime Minister Mark Carney's governm...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

Carney defends green pledge to get Budget 2025 passed in narrow vote
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday defended making a commitment to carbon emission targets to get the government's spending plan over the finish line. Carney told reporters before the week...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

'Gas-for-wine': South Africa seeks deal to boost trade, investment with Canada
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Canada and South Africa are talking about a deal to boost bilateral trade and investment that could see more South Afri...
The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2025

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