Canada

Former diplomat criticizes how Ottawa went public with India allegations

BANFF, Alta. - A former high commissioner of India in Canada is criticizing the way Ottawa disclosed allegations the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. Vikas Swarup, ...

Sep 22, 2023

Highlights from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech in Canada's Parliament

OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Ottawa on Friday for an official visit that included a speech to Parliament. Here are some excerpts from his address. --- "Moscow now, as always...

Sep 22, 2023

B.C. premier suspects Ottawa holding on to information about foreign interference

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he "strongly" suspects that the federal government is holding back information that could help the province protect its residents with connections t...

Sep 22, 2023

How does India's visa office suspension affect Canadian travellers?

TORONTO - The suspension of Indian visa services for Canadians this week has prompted uncertainty among many who had hoped to travel to India in the near future. The news came Thursday as India's visa...

Sep 22, 2023

Yukon 'trying to understand the path forward' following India trade mission

WHITEHORSE - Yukon's premier says meetings in India aimed at attracting more workers to the territory went very well, but the path forward is murky after the prime minister suggested India was involve...

Sep 22, 2023

Police arrest two more people following killing of eight-year-old girl in Alberta

EDMONTON - Police in Edmonton have charged two more people following the killing of an eight-year-old girl whose remains were found on a First Nation south of the provincial capital. Officers responde...

Sep 22, 2023

'Bright side of history': Zelenskyy says Canada's help has saved thousands of lives

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Canada and Canadians for standing with his country and his people in a war against Russia that he says he only one possible conclusion. "Life and justic...

Sep 22, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Critical incident involving RCMP, B.C. Premier David Eby says

COQUITLAM, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says there's been a critical incident involving RCMP in the Metro Vancouver suburb of Coquitlam. A witness on the scene says she saw an officer wit...

Sep 22, 2023

'Ajuinnata Ukraine': Gov. Gen. Mary Simon inspires Zelenskyy with Inuktitut word

OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended his historic wartime address to Canada's House of Commons with an Inuktitut message of inspiration and reliance that came from the Governor Gener...

Sep 22, 2023

Here's what Canada is pledging in multi-year support for Ukraine, updated trade deal

OTTAWA - Canada is making a multi-year commitment to provide steady support to Ukraine, including hundreds of millions of dollars for new armoured vehicles. The two countries have also signed a modern...

Sep 22, 2023