Category Archives: Canada
Feds block board appointment to Quebec laser firm bought by Chinese company
A Quebec-based laser firm that was bought by a Chinese company says the federal government has wrongfully refused to allow an American executive onto its board over concerns that its technology could ...
Aug 17, 2026
'Toughest experience' of my life: TKMS CEO on past year vying for sub contract
OTTAWA - The last time TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard stepped onto a flight to Canada, he wasn't sure if he was about to win a multi-billion dollar contract, or leave the country empty handed. The German co...
Aug 17, 2026
LeBlanc says job 'not yet done' after meeting with Greer, Lutnick
WASHINGTON - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc left a high-stakes meeting in Washington on Monday saying the work will continue toward a deal to avoid a punishing new round of American tariff...
Aug 17, 2026
Canada's social media ban for under-16s likely to face Charter challenge, experts say
OTTAWA - The federal government is likely to face a constitutional challenge to its proposed ban on social media for kids under 16, some experts say. On Friday, France's top court struck down that cou...
Aug 17, 2026
Auditor general says Quebec parties have little room for new spending promises
MONTREAL - Quebec will have to tighten its belt for several years to comply with provincial legislation that requires a balanced budget, the province's auditor general said on Monday. In a new analysi...
Aug 17, 2026
Health Canada approves drug that treats hot flashes for use by breast cancer patients
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized a drug to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats in breast cancer patients. Elinzanetant, also known by the brand name Lynkuet, was first approved...
Aug 17, 2026
Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because...
Aug 17, 2026
Here's a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): - Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.2 per cent ...
Aug 17, 2026
In the news today: LeBlanc meets U.S. envoy, gas price relief, Hayden Panettiere dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... LeBlanc meets with U.S. trade representative as tariff deadline looms Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBl...
Aug 17, 2026
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador reach tentative energy agreement worth billions
ST. JOHN'S - Leaders in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled details of an ambitious new energy plan on Monday, which Prime Minister Mark Carney described as the largest clean energy investme...
Aug 17, 2026