Canada

Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026

OTTAWA - Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications. The notice was published on the Immigrat...

Nov 29, 2024

RCMP looks to redeploy 25 per cent of eastern region workforce, including to border

OTTAWA - The RCMP says it's looking to redeploy up to one-quarter of its eastern region workforce to areas considered an operational priority, including to the U.S. border. U.S. president-elect Donald...

Nov 29, 2024

Oath to monarch now optional in the Yukon after council refuses to pledge allegiance

DAWSON CITY, Y.T. - Municipal leaders in the Yukon now have the option of taking an oath to the Constitution or to King Charles during their swearing-in ceremonies, after a new council in one communit...

Nov 29, 2024

Judge hears from ex-employees of Montreal billionaire in sex abuse lawsuit

MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court justice will deliberate before deciding whether to authorize a class-action lawsuit against Quebec electronics billionaire Robert Miller, accused of paying minors fo...

Nov 29, 2024

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion

OTTAWA - The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next week that is focused on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words, as they try to convince the New Democrats to bring down the ...

Nov 29, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters block Metro Vancouver container port

DELTA, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say demonstrators have disrupted access to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal, with the protesters calling for an end to what they call "Canada's ...

Nov 29, 2024

Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty with Canada

OTTAWA - The Manitoba Mtis Federation will be the first Mtis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government. The signing ceremony is set to happen on Saturday afternoon, and will recognize ...

Nov 29, 2024

Trudeau says no question incoming U.S. president Trump is serious on tariff threat

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's threats on tariffs should be taken seriously. President-elect Trump threatened on social media this week to impose a ...

Nov 29, 2024

Family says B.C. man's cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike

A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has be unable to properly grieve because the Canada Post strike has left his remains in limbo. Emily Walstrom said her f...

Nov 29, 2024

Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference

OTTAWA - The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the...

Nov 29, 2024