Canada grounded Boeing MAX-8s after chance encounter led to new data: docs
The data that the Canadian government relied on to ground Boeing MAX-8 jets in 2019 was the result of a chance encounter at a European aviation conference, documents suggest.
Canada
Apr 29
‘No justice,’ says family after charges stayed against Mounties in death of Prince George man
Prosecutors have stayed manslaughter charges against RCMP Const. Paul Ste-Marie and Const. Jean Francois Monette in the July, 2017 death of Dale Culver in Prince George.
Crime
Apr 5
Alberta government’s COP28 delegation the largest, most expensive ever
Alberta’s recent delegation at the UN climate change conference COP28 was the largest in the province’s recent history at a cost of more than $160,000.
Canada
Mar 28
Brian Mulroney death: Quebec mourns one of its own ‘transformational’ leaders
Tributes came pouring in from across Quebec as the country learned about the death of Brian Mulroney, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the age of 84.
Politics
Mar 1
What a TikTok ban could mean for Canadians — and could it happen here?
A potential ban of TikTok in Canada could be similar to the U.S., such as requiring app stores to not carry it, but experts say Ottawa should look at improving privacy laws.
Canada
Mar 15
Why Biden’s ‘diminished faculties’ are now the focus of special counsel’s report
The special counsel's report on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents has renewed scrutiny over the U.S. president's age and memory, with political and legal implications.
U.S. News
Feb 9
Fundraising scandal: Quebec’s CAQ says ready to end donations to political parties
The suggestion to end citizen donations comes amid strong criticism from opposition parties, which have accused the CAQ governing party of monetizing access to its ministers.
Politics
Jan 31
Quebec minister asks prime minister to halt ‘open bar’ immigration
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the province's school system is at its breaking point when it comes to welcoming more immigrants.
Politics
Jan 24
Canada faces a more protectionist U.S. regardless of who is president: ex-envoy
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. during the first Trump presidency says that Canada faces a challenging relationship with our closest ally regardless of who wins in November.
Canada
Jan 25
Loblaw, Walmart face heat on what they are doing to stabilize food prices
The heads of Loblaw and Walmart Canada were back before the federal agriculture committee talking about prices and their concern with the draft grocery code of conduct.
Canada
Dec 7, 2023
Is Christmas ‘racist’? Why the question came up on Parliament Hill
A discussion paper from the Canadian Human Rights Commission argued that Christian holidays being the only religious stat-holidays is an example of religious intolerance.
Canada
Nov 29, 2023
Quebec public sector workers march in Montreal amid stalled contract talks
A coalition of four union groups representing more than 400,000 school, health and social-service workers attended the demonstration.
Canada
Sep 24, 2023
Pierre Trudeau spy unit reflects secrecy of Ottawa toward Quebec sovereignty
According to a recently published paper, the Prime Minister's Office in the 1970s created the spy group to monitor Quebec sovereigntists.
Politics
Aug 31, 2023
Montreal renters are turning to apartment swapping amid ‘crazy’ affordability crunch
An apartment swap, which is a mutually-agreed-upon transfer of two separate leases, allows tenants to find the right home for them during the ongoing housing crisis in Montreal.
Canada
Aug 29, 2023
Red tape blamed for stunting launch of new Montreal-area daycare
Bianca Michetti says she has found the perfect spot to open a new daycare after two years of unsuccessful searching, but red tape is preventing her from launching the facility.
Politics
Jul 14, 2023
‘Embarrassingly behind’: Is Canada doing enough on semiconductors?
Semiconductors are needed in almost all modern technology. Currently, about 90 per cent of leading-edge semiconductor chips are manufactured in Taiwan.
Canada
Jun 26, 2023
As Toronto readies for Collision conference, some wonder how much it brings to city
This year will mark Toronto’s fifth time playing host after the event extended its stay when the COVID-19 pandemic forced it online for two years.
Canada
Jun 23, 2023
As hot and dry conditions persist, dozens of Quebec wildfires ‘could go out of control’
Lebel-sur-Quévillon Mayor Guy Lafrenière told residents Wednesday that smoke is making the air quality in town poor, and citizens who can leave are recommended to do so.
Canada
Jun 21, 2023
Reported real estate flipping has opposition blasting Quebec housing minister
The reports reveal the minister's recent business partner has a lobbying mandate with the government and the two of them flipped a building together and made over $2 million.
Canada
Jun 19, 2023
What opposition parties want next on foreign interference probe
The Conservatives, Bloc Québécois, NDP and the Greens have all been discussing what comes now after David Johnston resigned from his role as interference rapporteur on June 9.
Politics
Jun 18, 2023