Category Archives: Canada
Pierre Poilievre speech to Frontier Centre as part of daylong visit to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre is defending his decision to speak to a group that has come under fire for comments on residential schools and discrimination. Poilievre spoke tod...
Jan 13, 2023
Alberta NDP: 'A lot of lying going on' about premier's role in COVID-19 prosecutions
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith has entangled herself in a web of lies and needs to come clean over what she has been saying to prosecutors pursuing COVID-19 health violati...
Jan 13, 2023
Federal committee will take another look at Rogers-Shaw deal
OTTAWA - The House of Commons industry and technology committee is planning to hold another study into the proposed Rogers-Shaw merger. Conservative MP Rick Perkins and New Democrat MP Brian Masse con...
Jan 13, 2023
Quebec woman alleging sexual misconduct by prominent cardinal reveals identity
MONTREAL - A woman alleging sexual misconduct by a prominent Quebec cardinal has revealed her identity and says the process for reporting such abuse must be changed. Until today, Pamla Groleau had bee...
Jan 13, 2023
Penalties for public servants who won't go back to office to be handled individually
OTTAWA - The federal government says repercussions for public servants who refuse to return to in-person work will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Starting Monday, all federal employees who are...
Jan 13, 2023
Three employees remain missing after explosion at Quebec propane business
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L'ACHIGAN, Que. - Three employees of a Quebec propane distribution business remain missing one day after an explosion and fire north of Montreal. Quebec provincial police are expected to...
Jan 13, 2023
Canada sanctions more of Haiti's political elites, bringing total to 15
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly has announced new sanctions against two more Haitian political elites. Facing sanction are former MP Arnel Blizaire and Charles Saint-Rmy, a businessman a...
Jan 13, 2023
In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 13, 2023
Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews
OTTAWA - As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But...
Jan 13, 2023
Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend
TORONTO - A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Cana...
Jan 13, 2023