Category Archives: Canada
Price shocks from Iran war could give Canada leverage in CUSMA talks: experts
WASHINGTON - Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war with Iran continues to upend global trade. With no end in sight, th...
Mar 13, 2026
Unemployment rate up, 84,000 jobs lost in 'very bad' February jobs report
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada said the economy faced sharp job losses in February in a report that suggests the labour market is struggling after nearly a year of U.S. tariff pressures. "This was a very ...
Mar 13, 2026
Man found dead in boat off Belize coast identified as Canadian
Local media in the Central American country of Belize have identified a man found dead in a drifting catamaran off the country's coast as a Canadian from Vancouver. An interview with the commandant of...
Mar 12, 2026
Carney to meet with King Charles while in United Kingdom
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with King Charles while he's in the United Kingdom next week. Carney is set to arrive in London on Sunday after visiting Norway to observe the N...
Mar 12, 2026
Here's what the Liberals' new bill on 'lawful access' for police and spies would do
OTTAWA - The federal government has tabled legislation in the House of Commons it says would help law enforcement and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service investigate threats. Here's what the ne...
Mar 12, 2026
Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
YELLOWKNIFE - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32 billion into military forward operating locations in Yellowknife, Inuvik and Iqaluit and Deployed Ope...
Mar 12, 2026
Mexican official says Canada is 'a fundamental' part of the CUSMA trade bloc
OTTAWA - As American officials consider cutting separate deals with both countries, Mexico says Canada is a core partner in the continental trade pact known as CUSMA. "The Mexican government is very c...
Mar 12, 2026
Some B.C. appraisers adding land-claims clause after Aboriginal title court case
VICTORIA - An organization representing about 1,200 appraisers in British Columbia says some of its members are adding clauses to their reports noting that current, past, and potential future land cla...
Mar 12, 2026
Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties' group
OTTAWA - The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes bill through without dealing with concerns from faith groups and civil society organizations. "Criminal...
Mar 12, 2026
Twice-delayed Artemis II mission now set for April with Canadian Jeremy Hansen
NASA's planned launch of a moon rocket with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard is set for early April. "We are on track for a launch as early as April 1 and we are working toward that date," Lori...
Mar 12, 2026