Canada

Canadian leaders descend on Washington for Donald Trump's inauguration

WASHINGTON - Canadian politicians are descending on Washington, D.C., amid threats of 25 per cent tariffs when Donald Trump returns to the White House. Many are going to an event at the Canadian Embas...

Jan 19, 2025

Tariffs, deportations and 'drill, baby, drill': What to watch for as Trump returns

WASHINGTON - The looming threat of devastating tariffs slapped against Canada hangs over president-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House Monday. Trump is preparing more than 100 executive ord...

Jan 19, 2025

Freeland set to launch Liberal leadership campaign ahead of Trump's swearing-in

OTTAWA - Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is set to officially kick off today her campaign to become the next Liberal party leader. She's launching her bid for the party's top job a month aft...

Jan 19, 2025

Judge agrees to expedite legal challenge of Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament

OTTAWA - A court has agreed to expedite its hearing of a legal challenge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament. In a ruling late today, Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampt...

Jan 18, 2025

Eggs in Alberta, B.C., Ont., Man., Sask., recalled over salmonella concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to a possible salmonella contamination of certain brands of eggs in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and other pos...

Jan 18, 2025

Chrystia Freeland says Pierre Poilievre will 'sell' Canada out to Donald Trump

OTTAWA - Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is billing herself as the best person to lead Canada's fight against Donald Trump. In her first campaign ad since joining the Liberal leadership race...

Jan 18, 2025

Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec

Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario and Quebec on Saturday morning as arctic air poured south. The national weather agency said the cold snap ...

Jan 18, 2025

'She has lost someone dear': Professor hopes orca's 'grief swim' spurs ethics rethink

As the female orca known as Tahlequah once again carries the body of a dead calf through waters near Vancouver Island, for the second time in seven years, researcher Barbara J. King says there's no mi...

Jan 18, 2025

Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap

OTTAWA - Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people ...

Jan 18, 2025

Trump won't wait to review CUSMA trade pact, experts say

WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs has sent shockwaves through America's closest neighbours - but it's likely ju...

Jan 18, 2025