Category Archives: Canada

Premiers keeping cards close on constitutional changes pitched in Alberta referendum
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's counterparts across the country are keeping their cards close to their chest on where they stand on the major constitutional reforms Smith is sending to a p...
Sep 27, 2026

Quebec voters bring issues like economy, language and health to advance polling
MONTREAL - Along the Saint-Lawrence River, with a view of the Montreal skyline, voters gathered at advance polling stations like one at the Montreal science centre to cast early ballots ahead of the p...
Sep 27, 2026

As Canada pivots to Arctic, experts wonder if Ottawa has enough regional diplomats
OTTAWA - As Canada plans an ambitious expansion of defence and economic activity in the Arctic, regional experts are asking whether it has enough diplomats to build the ties it wants in the North. "Th...
Sep 27, 2026

Four people dead in a helicopter crash in Quebec
MONTREAL - Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal, according to provincial police. A spokesperson says police were called to the...
Sep 26, 2026

B.C. Conservative leader says party is 'ready to rock' despite initial frustrations
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson admits to some frustration in the starting days of the provincial election but now says his party is "ready to rock." Doerkson, who had ...
Sep 26, 2026

Que. opposition leaders call claims of U.S. interference a fear campaign, 'Hail Mary'
MONTREAL - Claims of American interference continued to churn on the Quebec campaign trail Saturday, the eve of the start of advance polling ahead of the Oct. 5 election. "I mostly want to raise aware...
Sep 26, 2026

Former federal public servant seeks better pensions for injured workers
OTTAWA - A former public servant is calling for changes to pension rules for workers who have to retire early after getting injured on the job. Pamla Marchand worked for Correctional Service Canada as...
Sep 26, 2026

Anand tells UN that Canada seeks 'strategic autonomy,' relies on civil debate
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's foreign policy is guided by establishing autonomy in strategic fields to limit superpower coercion, along with aspirations to lead middle po...
Sep 26, 2026

'Horrifying': Focus on Tumbler Ridge shooter's AI chats
An article published by U.S. magazine Mother Jones this week provides a vivid account of what it says were conversations between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and an OpenAI chatbot. The report, which does...
Sep 26, 2026

MPs split on whether AI should be used in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are split on whether - and how - artificial intelligence should be used by lawmakers following a report that said the technology is being used to write a significant amo...
Sep 25, 2026