Category Archives: Canada
Quick facts about the new House of Commons Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus
OTTAWA - On Tuesday, Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian to be elected House of Commons Speaker. Here are some quick facts about the Liberal MP, who has also described himself as a community a...
Oct 3, 2023
Alberta mountain town loses appeal on order by tribunal to allow major developments
CALGARY - Alberta's highest court has dismissed an appeal by a popular mountain community to reverse a decision by a provincial tribunal ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost d...
Oct 3, 2023
Class-action claims foreign workers exploited by Quebec recruiter, airline caterer
MONTREAL - A Montreal organization that supports migrant workers is seeking authorization for a class-action lawsuit against an international aviation catering company and a recruitment firm that they...
Oct 3, 2023
MK-ULTRA mind-control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal says the United States government cannot be sued in Canada for its alleged role in infamous brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital. The propose...
Oct 3, 2023
Canada offers to help UN military intervention in Haiti led by Kenya
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is determining how it can best help with an international military intervention in Haiti, leaving it unclear whether this will involve a milit...
Oct 3, 2023
Pat King asks to move trial out of Ottawa, claims more notoriety than Randy Hillier
OTTAWA - "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King has asked the court once again to move his criminal trial out of Ottawa, even though others who were charged during the demonstration have been denied simi...
Oct 3, 2023
Nijjar fallout: India reportedly tells Canada to bring home 'dozens' of its diplomats
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's important for Canada to have diplomats on the ground in India for what he calls "extremely challenging" circumstances. Trudeau was responding this ...
Oct 3, 2023
MPs set to vote on new House of Commons Speaker in historic election
OTTAWA - A rare event in Canada's history is set to unfold today as members of Parliament elect a new House of Commons Speaker. Anthony Rota stepped down from the role a week ago amid international co...
Oct 3, 2023
In the news today: Speaker vote in the House and the Blue Jays begin post-season play
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... MPs set to vote on new House of Commons Speaker A rare event in Canada's histor...
Oct 3, 2023
Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets
OTTAWA - More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into cust...
Oct 3, 2023