Category Archives: Canada
Carney says ports, minerals key to his plan to double non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA - Building up port infrastructure and exporting more resources like the critical minerals in Ontario's Ring of Fire are key parts of Ottawa's plans to double non-U.S. exports, Prime Minister Ma...
Oct 23, 2025
Federal, Ontario governments contributing $3B to small nuclear reactor project
The federal and Ontario governments are putting a total of $3 billion toward a project to build four small nuclear reactors in the Greater Toronto Area. Prime Minister Mark Carney has added the Darlin...
Oct 23, 2025
CIRB rules against Canada Post union's challenge to back-to-work order
OTTAWA - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled against the union at Canada Post in its challenge to Ottawa's move last year to force the postal employees back to work. The federal government...
Oct 23, 2025
In the news today: Justice minister to talk tougher bail, Canada-China revisited
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals set to introduce bail reform bill today The Liberal government is expected to pitch tougher bail and ...
Oct 23, 2025
Anand says Canada is in a 'strategic partnership' with China
OTTAWA - Just three years after Canada called China a "disruptive global power," Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada now views Beijing as a strategic partner in a dangerous world. Anand t...
Oct 23, 2025
Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences
OTTAWA - The Liberal government tabled legislation Thursday morning, trying to make it harder to get bail for a variety of offences, including vehicle thefts, extortion and breaking and entering. The ...
Oct 23, 2025
Quebec government to arm roadside traffic inspectors
QUBEC - The Quebec government has decided to equip the province's roadside inspectors with firearms. The inspectors have complained for years about unsafe work conditions that could include violent co...
Oct 22, 2025
Four things about Nova Scotia's decision to approve Whale Sanctuary Project
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has approved plans for construction of North America's first coastal refuge for whales and dolphins retired from marine theme parks. Here are four things you need ...
Oct 22, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticizes World Series ticket 'gouging'
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is looking at the issue of ticket sales, after Blue Jays fans complained of sky-high resale prices not long after World Series tickets went on sale. Game 1 ...
Oct 22, 2025
His own executives want him gone. But B.C. Conservative leader Rustad won't quit
VICTORIA - Almost one year ago to the day, John Rustad was on the brink of becoming premier of British Columbia. Now, even his own handpicked party executives do not want him as their leader. Party pr...
Oct 22, 2025