Category Archives: Canada
Ottawa’s new surveillance pricing rules not likely to take effect before 2028
OTTAWA - The federal government wants to be "super careful" as it tackles surveillance pricing, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said after tabling the government's new privacy bill. Unde...
Jun 16, 2026
Watchdog says tax code is 'completely nuts' and calls for simplification, automation
OTTAWA - Taxpayers' Ombudsperson Franois Boileau is pushing for simplified, automated tax filing as his office faces its highest number of complaints in three years. Boileau released a new report Tues...
Jun 16, 2026
Drones banned over World Cup training sites in Toronto, Vancouver
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in Toronto and Vancouver to manage crowded airspace and protect event security. As part of broader airs...
Jun 16, 2026
Guns-for-hire networks behind Toronto shootings, including at U.S. Consulate: police
TORONTO - Multiple shootings in Toronto, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, have been linked to "multi-layered" gun-for-hire networks that recruit young people to carry out the crimes, poli...
Jun 16, 2026
Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows
MONTRAL - Quebec's auto insurance board says fewer people died on the province's roads last year but the number of people hurt in collisions grew. The board's safety report says 371 people died on the...
Jun 16, 2026
Quebec strikes French-language deal with English universities after years of tension
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it has reached a new partnership with the province's English-language universities aimed at increasing the percentage of out-of-province students who graduate wit...
Jun 16, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 2:08 a.m. Marko Arnautovic scores on a penalty in the 12th minute of second-half stoppage time to give Austria a 3-1 v...
Jun 16, 2026
Carney announces new sanctions on Russia during G7 meeting with Zelenskyy
VIAN-LES-BAINS - Canada will impose new sanctions on Russia in a package that will target 162 people, entities and vessels - all assets of the Russian war machine. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the ...
Jun 16, 2026
Canada begins talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets
VIAN-LES-BAINS - Canada and Italy have entered talks for Canada's purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft. The announcement was made after a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ital...
Jun 16, 2026
In the news today: Carney meets Zelenskyy, MAID laws debate, Tessa Virtue returns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney's itinerary for day two of G7 summit stacked with meetings with world leaders Prime Minister Mark Carn...
Jun 16, 2026