Category Archives: Canada
Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would force people seeking training in fields such as machining, cabinet making and professional cooking to study in French. The legislation...
Jun 04, 2026
Creative industry slams government on move to dismantle CanCon obligations for streamers
TORONTO - Groups representing writers and filmmakers are criticizing the government's move to dismantle Canadian content obligations for U.S.-based streamers. The Directors Guild of Canada, ACTRA and ...
Jun 04, 2026
Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council
OTTAWA - Advocates for Black Canadians say the Carney government is reinforcing the barriers they face by launching an inclusivity council that does not include any Black people. They said the decisio...
Jun 04, 2026
Quick Quotes: How business, labour and others are reacting to Canada's AI strategy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's new artificial intelligence strategy Thursday and the document drew swift reactions from many different corners. Here is what the prime minister, ...
Jun 04, 2026
5 things you need to know about Canada's new AI strategy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's long-promised updated strategy on artificial intelligence Thursday -- a technology his government says is quickly changing how the world works. Th...
Jun 04, 2026
Carney has not formed opinion on Ford's island airport expansion vision in Toronto
TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he has not formed an opinion on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to expand Toronto's island airport, but promised broad consultations would start soo...
Jun 04, 2026
Quebec RCMP officer charged after allegedly organizing family member's illegal entry
MONTREAL - RCMP say a 36-year-old officer from Quebec is facing charges after allegedly taking part in organizing the entry of a family member into Canada in September 2024 through an unguarded path. ...
Jun 04, 2026
Three men, aged between 22 and 33, killed in Montreal area over 48 hours
MONTREAL - Three men have been killed in the Montreal area over a 48-hour span. A 22-year-old man was shot Wednesday night in Montreal, marking the city's tenth homicide of the year. Police said the v...
Jun 04, 2026
B.C. Conservatives say Jordan Kealy, charged with sexual assault, won't rejoin party
VANCOUVER - Independent legislator Jordan Kealy is denying sexual assault charges that have sunk his expectation that he would be returning to the B.C. Conservative caucus. The British Columbia Prosec...
Jun 04, 2026
Man charged with assaulting Quebec RCMP officer during anti-smuggling operation
MONTREAL - Quebec RCMP say a 25-year-old man has been charged with assaulting an officer during an alleged migrant smuggling operation on Tuesday night. Police say the patrol officer, part of a border...
Jun 04, 2026