Category Archives: Canada
New Tory finance critic maintains Canada is in recession after front bench shakeup
OTTAWA - The Conservatives have named a new critic to take on the Liberals' handling of the economy - but not a new strategy, as party stalwart Michael Chong maintained Tuesday the country is in a rec...
Jun 30, 2026
Ottawa will match up to $4 million in donations for earthquake relief in Venezuela
OTTAWA - The MP overseeing Canada's foreign aid says Ottawa will match up to $4 million in public donations for Venezuelans still reeling from earthquakes, in addition to funding the federal governmen...
Jun 30, 2026
Solid April GDP rebound suggests Canada is not in a recession: economists
OTTAWA - The economy sprung back to life in April with solid enough growth to dismiss the spectres of a recession, according to economists weighing in on the latest data Tuesday. Statistics Canada sai...
Jun 30, 2026
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at World Cup Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World C...
Jun 30, 2026
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON - Natalie Lipschultz, who was fired from her job six and a half years ago while battling cancer, is applauding what she says are long-overdue safeguards now in place across the country des...
Jun 30, 2026
World Cup delivers double dose of patriotism for Canadian dual citizens
VANCOUVER - It was almost 28 degrees in Vancouver last Wednesday, but Alex Garcia was still determined to wear two soccer jerseys at the city's FIFA Fan Festival. On the outside was the green one of h...
Jun 30, 2026
World Cup knockout ticket prices in Vancouver and Toronto? It's a tale of two cities
VANCOUVER - Ticket prices for Thursday's round-of-32 World Cup game in Vancouver have plummeted since it became clear Canada wouldn't be playing there - but it's a whole different ball game in Toronto...
Jun 30, 2026
Carney, Inuit leaders meet, agree on need for better co-operation
KUUJJUAQ - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami leader Natan Obed agreed Tuesday there is room to improve the relationship between Ottawa and Inuit as they kicked off a meeting of th...
Jun 30, 2026
Carney doesn't expect 'drama' as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he doesn't expect any drama as officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare for a virtual call Wednesday about the future of the cri...
Jun 30, 2026
New Conservative leader Findlay fills new leadership with loyalists
VICTORIA - New B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has filled several roles on her leadership team with loyalists. Findlay, who currently does not hold a seat in the legislature, has appointe...
Jun 29, 2026