Category Archives: Canada

Eby hits back at claim B.C. minister is under investigation for helping China
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says neither the RCMP nor Canada's spy agency have ever raised concerns about his cabinet or caucus, after Vancouver's ex-mayor said a minister was being investigated for ...
May 05, 2026

Fréchette to renew Charter override clause for language law as legislature resumes
QUBEC - Quebec Premier Christine Frchette committed on Tuesday to renew the use of the Charter's override clause to protect a French-language law from court challenges, promising to lead a "nationalis...
May 05, 2026

Quicksketch: A look at Canada's next governor general, Louise Arbour
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour has been named as Canada's next governor general to replace Mary Simon, who was appointed to the role in 2021 on the advice of former prime minister Justin Trudeau. She is expec...
May 05, 2026

From Supreme Court justice to governor general: who is Louise Arbour?
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour has prosecuted international war criminals, sat as a justice on Canada's highest court, and exposed human rights violations in multiple countries as United Nations high commissi...
May 05, 2026

Scholar tracks uptick in Iran threats on diaspora, others question deporting official
OTTAWA - A scholar researching transnational repression says he's seeing an uptick in Iran's regime threatening diaspora in Canada, as experts suggest Ottawa get tougher on countries targeting communi...
May 05, 2026

A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation
OTTAWA - A list of governors general who have served in Canada: Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026 Mary Simon: 2021-2026 Julie Payette: 2017-2021 David Johnston: 2010-2017 Michalle Jean:...
May 05, 2026

Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
OTTAWA - Canadians will soon be receiving their census forms, and while the mailout says it needs to be returned by May 12, Statistics Canada says this is a "reference date" rather than a deadline. It...
May 05, 2026

Sea-Doo rider hurt after slamming into whale off Vancouver, animal's fate unclear
VANCOUVER - Andy Zofka and his wife had set up their cameras on the seawall at Stanley Park in Vancouver on Monday evening, hoping to "admire nature" and maybe get a glimpse of a pod of orcas or the g...
May 05, 2026

In the news today: New governor general, Legislature returns, ticket resale woes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney expected to name new governor general today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new go...
May 05, 2026

Vigil held on Parliament Hill for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Bridget Tolley said the thought of coming to Parliament Hill on Tuesday morning was overwhelming. "I cried this morning, because I didn't want to be here. I don't want to be here, but I have ...
May 05, 2026