Category Archives: Canada

5 things you need to know about Canada's new AI strategy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's long-promised updated strategy on artificial intelligence Thursday -- a technology his government says is quickly changing how the world works. Th...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Carney has not formed opinion on Ford's island airport expansion vision in Toronto
TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he has not formed an opinion on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to expand Toronto's island airport, but promised broad consultations would start soo...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Quebec RCMP officer charged after allegedly organizing family member's illegal entry
MONTREAL - RCMP say a 36-year-old officer from Quebec is facing charges after allegedly taking part in organizing the entry of a family member into Canada in September 2024 through an unguarded path. ...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Three men, aged between 22 and 33, killed in Montreal area over 48 hours
MONTREAL - Three men have been killed in the Montreal area over a 48-hour span. A 22-year-old man was shot Wednesday night in Montreal, marking the city's tenth homicide of the year. Police said the v...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

B.C. Conservatives say Jordan Kealy, charged with sexual assault, won't rejoin party
VANCOUVER - Independent legislator Jordan Kealy is denying sexual assault charges that have sunk his expectation that he would be returning to the B.C. Conservative caucus. The British Columbia Prosec...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Man charged with assaulting Quebec RCMP officer during anti-smuggling operation
MONTREAL - Quebec RCMP say a 25-year-old man has been charged with assaulting an officer during an alleged migrant smuggling operation on Tuesday night. Police say the patrol officer, part of a border...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Muslim group seeks action on Islamophobia 5 years after Ontario family murdered
OTTAWA - Nearly five years after a gruesome slaying in Ontario, a national Muslim group is urging Ottawa to follow through on past recommendations to fight Islamophobia. "Despite years of studies, con...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Arbour meets with King Charles ahead of her installation as governor general
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, days before she's set to be formally appointed as his representative in Canada. Arbour will be sworn in as Canada's new ...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Supreme Court of Canada deals blow to poker players who challenged tax ruling
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it will not review a finding that poker earnings are taxable business income. The case began when three men appealed the federal revenue agency's declaration ...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

Federal government announces mining workforce alliance to build 'talent pipelines'
HALIFAX - The federal government has announced a new industry-led alliance aimed at growing the skilled workforce for Canada's mining industry, which is struggling to fill key jobs. Jobs Minister Patt...
The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2026

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