Canada

Tensions between Canada, India escalate following Ottawa's accusation over killing

OTTAWA - Tensions between Canada and India worsened today following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. India halted all visa ...

Sep 21, 2023

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads not guilty as sex-assault trial opens in Toronto

TORONTO - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in his Toronto sexual-assault case, as jury selection for his trial gets underway. The 82-year-old - who...

Sep 21, 2023

Ottawa gives Food Banks Canada $17.9M for pilot to provide period products

TORONTO - The federal government has tasked Food Banks Canada with handing out free menstrual products to members of marginalized low-income communities. Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien announced t...

Sep 21, 2023

Freeland introduces bill to remove GST off rental developments, amend competition law

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced legislation this morning that would remove GST charges from new rental developments and update the country's competition law. Prime Minister Just...

Sep 21, 2023

India suspends visa services in Canada and rift widens between countries

NEW DELHI - India's visa processing centre in Canada suspended services Thursday as a rift widened between the countries after Canada's leader said India may have been involved in the killing of a Can...

Sep 21, 2023

In the news today: Canada promotes carbon pricing at UN

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canada showcases tragic wildfire season to promote carbon pricing initiative at...

Sep 21, 2023

Alberta set to release report on benefits, drawbacks of quitting Canada Pension Plan

CALGARY - Premier Danielle Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan. Smith, along with Finance Minister Nate Horner and panel ...

Sep 21, 2023

Emergency manager to take the stand for third day at 'Freedom Convoy' trial

Ottawa's emergency services manager is expected to take the stand for a third day in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are co-accused for their role i...

Sep 21, 2023

Canada showcases tragic wildfire season to promote carbon pricing initiative at UN

NEW YORK - The federal government is hoping Canada's devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for carbon pricing at the United Nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the big draw at a UN event ...

Sep 21, 2023

B.C. First Nation to provide update on probe into three former residential schools

MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A Fraser Valley, B.C., First Nation is expected to provide an update on its work into missing children and unmarked burials at three former residential school sites. The in...

Sep 21, 2023