Category Archives: Canada
Feds fund media project aimed at improving coverage of human rights issues
TORONTO - The federal government is investing millions of dollars in a project meant to improve international media coverage of human rights issues, particularly those impacting women and girls. Gende...
May 03, 2019
Public prosecutor takes aim at SNC-Lavalin's court bid for remediation deal
OTTAWA - Canada’s director of public prosecutions is firing a new volley at SNC-Lavalin that could hobble the company’s ongoing legal fight for a special settlement agreement over alleged ...
May 03, 2019
Canadian firm WSP finding new work in Saudi Arabia despite diplomatic dispute
OTTAWA - At least one Canadian-based company is optimistic about its prospects in Saudi Arabia, a bullishness that comes as businesses fret about their future in the kingdom following a diplomatic bat...
May 03, 2019
Trade pact with Europe could be hurt by climate action infighting: McKenna
OTTAWA - Canadian dithering about climate action could put France’s support for the Canada-Europe free trade agreement at risk, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says. McKenna left for Fran...
May 03, 2019
Saskatchewan carbon-tax ruling a victory for the planet, environment minister says
OTTAWA - Federal environment minister Catherine McKenna is calling a Saskatchewan court decision in favour of the federal carbon tax a win for future generations. In a 3-2 decision today, the Saskatch...
May 03, 2019
Federal officials to look again at Catalan leader's request to come to Canada
MONTREAL - The exiled former president of Spain’s Catalonia region will try again to get travel documents to come to Canada after a snafu involving a third party website handling his application...
May 03, 2019
Alberta students walk out to protest expected gay-straight alliance changes
CALGARY - Throngs of teenagers spilled out onto a sidewalk along a busy Calgary street to protest expected changes to the province’s rules for gay-straight alliances, clubs meant to provide a sa...
May 03, 2019
Quebec judge declares parts of vaping legislation invalid after challenge
MONTREAL - Quebec is within its rights to legislate on vaping, but a provision banning demonstrations of vaping products inside shops or specialized clinics goes too far, a Quebec judge has ruled. In ...
May 03, 2019
Conservatives didn't properly investigate allegations against Dykstra: report
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada is adding more detailed police checks to its vetting of candidates and creating a specific policy for handling complaints made against MPs and candidates. The...
May 03, 2019
Amid backlash, Nova Scotia tells schools athletics authority to reinstate rugby
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has told the province’s schools athletics authority to reinstate high school rugby, after it was abruptly cancelled across the province without warning over ...
May 03, 2019