Canada

NYC terror plot suspect returns to court in Montreal over extradition case

MONTREAL - A Pakistani national from Ontario who was arrested in Quebec for allegedly plotting to kill Jews in New York City returns to court today. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, who has been jailed since hi...

Jan 17, 2025

All eyes are on Freeland after Carney enters the race to replace Trudeau

OTTAWA - The ball is in Chrystia Freeland's court, now that Mark Carney has officially launched his campaign to become the next Liberal leader. Carney announced alongside supporters in Edmonton on Thu...

Jan 17, 2025

Joly to share update on meetings with U.S. politicians as Trump tariff

WASHINGTON - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly will provide an update on Canada's efforts to stop punishing U.S. tariffs this morning following meetings in Washington on border security, trade and ...

Jan 17, 2025

Mother orca still pushing body of dead calf off Vancouver Island, 10 days after death

VICTORIA - A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago has recently been spotted still carrying the newborn's carcass in waters off Victoria. The Center for Whale Research says in a ...

Jan 16, 2025

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney

OTTAWA - Mark Carney is a known commodity in Liberal circles. Party organizers have tried to convince the former central banker to run under the big red banner for the past decade. The international f...

Jan 16, 2025

In what could be a Canadian first, Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help

WINNIPEG - A child from the Gaza Strip seeking medical treatment has arrived in Winnipeg - possibly the first such case in Canada since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew we...

Jan 16, 2025

Mark Carney launches campaign to become Liberal leader

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says he's in the running to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader.He made the announcement at a community centre in Edmonton this afternoon, ending nearly...

Josh Hall Jan 16, 2025

Federal IT contracting cost 25 per cent more than in-house services: PBO report

OTTAWA - The federal government spent more on contracted IT services in four federal departments in 2022-23 than it would have if the work had been done by public servants, says a new report by the pa...

Jan 16, 2025

Analysts say Canada can meet EV sales target without national rebates

OTTAWA - The federal government's decision to pause a key initiative meant to boost electric vehicles sales won't prevent Canada from meeting its targets for getting more EVs on the road, some propone...

Jan 16, 2025

Quebec opposition parties call for investigation into struggling Lion Electric

MONTREAL - Quebec's opposition parties are calling for answers about whether Lion Electric Co. misled investors while receiving government financial support. The Quebec Liberals want a legislature com...

Jan 16, 2025