Category Archives: Canada
Canada 'contracts out' obligations to refugee claimants, advocates tell top court
OTTAWA - Refugee and human-rights advocates are telling the Supreme Court of Canada that a binational pact "contracts out" Canada's international obligations to refugee claimants to the United States,...
Oct 5, 2022
End vaccination mandate at Canada-U.S. border, New York senator urges White House
WASHINGTON - A prominent New York senator is joining the ranks of American lawmakers who want the White House to end vaccination rules at the Canada-U.S. land border. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. ...
Oct 5, 2022
'Misunderstanding' blamed for last-minute cancellation of Montreal Pride parade
MONTREAL - A new report says communication problems and a simple "misunderstanding" were at the heart of the decision to cancel this year's Montreal's Pride parade hours before it was scheduled to beg...
Oct 5, 2022
Price at the gas pumps could rise more as OPEC Plus cuts production
Gasoline prices in Canada continue to creep higher ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend. According to retail fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com, the national average price for regular gasoline...
Oct 5, 2022
Federal government wants class-action suit filed by Black civil servants dismissed
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by Black civil servants, arguing the matter is better pursued in another jurisdiction as a labour grievance. T...
Oct 5, 2022
Lametti says feds trying to find 'right solution' to deal with Afghan aid barriers
OTTAWA - Changing the Criminal Code could be one way - but not the only option - to fix an issue that aid groups say is barring them from helping desperate Afghans, said Justice Minister David Lametti...
Oct 5, 2022
Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier
EDMONTON - Alberta's governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province's new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the...
Oct 5, 2022
Federal government to reveal plan to improve access to diabetes care
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to table a plan to improve access to diabetes treatment and prevention in Canada later today. Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the new framework as part of...
Oct 5, 2022
Hockey Canada failing to take situation seriously: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is clear Hockey Canada executives just don't get the seriousness of the situation facing the organization. Trudeau says it "boggles the mind" that past a...
Oct 5, 2022
Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is trying to help broker a plan to get Haiti on its feet after a gas shortage that has sparked violence. Joly is in Peru for the annual assembly of the Or...
Oct 5, 2022