Category Archives: Canada
Carney to visit Paris, Dublin ahead of G7 summit in French Alps
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's quest to strengthen Canada's ties with Europe continues this week as he takes off for his ninth visit to the continent since being sworn into office a little more...
Jun 11, 2026
Carney talks trade with G7 allies, China ahead of leaders' summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in a video call today with officials from the Group of Seven countries and China to address global economic imbalances. A spokesperson for the Prime Minis...
Jun 11, 2026
Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner
OTTAWA - A group of senators is arguing Canada must overhaul its labour laws to avoid work stoppages in critical sectors if it wants to be seen as a reliable trading partner on the global stage. The S...
Jun 11, 2026
Former Montreal officer cleared in Nicholas Gibbs killing suing ethics commissioner
MONTREAL - A former Montreal police officer who was cleared of wrongdoing after killing a Black man during a 2018 intervention is suing the police ethics commissioner for about $1.2 million, alleging ...
Jun 11, 2026
Quebec lowers electric vehicle sales targets for second time
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has once again lowered its target for electric vehicle sales. It is now aiming to have 80 per cent of new vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035. The Coalition Avenir ...
Jun 11, 2026
Bilateral deals likely to be negotiated alongside continental trade pact: LeBlanc
TORONTO - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he expects to see bilateral agreements negotiated with the United States as Canada and Mexico look to extend a critical continental trade pact...
Jun 11, 2026
Toronto police officer killed during search linked to U.S. Consulate shooting: chief
TORONTO - A veteran Toronto police officer was killed Thursday during a raid linked to investigations into multiple shootings, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, Chief Myron Demkiw said. Co...
Jun 11, 2026
Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural events, an influx of fans and the international spotlight. Thousands of...
Jun 11, 2026
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States - but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical...
Jun 11, 2026
Van Koeverden promotes fan events, dismisses cost concerns as World Cup kicks off
OTTAWA - Canada's secretary of state for sport has dismissed concerns about the cost of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup and is hyping up the opportunity for Canadians to engage with the tournament acros...
Jun 11, 2026