Canadian military aiding embassy in Haiti includes elite unit: sources
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Canada
Mar 22
B.C. bookkeeper charged with defrauding non-profit of more than $1.7M
In December 2023, officers from Victoria's major crime unit arrested Galyna Kulykova. Charges of fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and falsifying documents were sworn.
Crime
Apr 11
Canada begins Haiti airlift evacuations after weather delay
Canadian passport-holders are being offered a chance to leave as Haiti undergoes food shortages and escalating violence from armed gangs.
Canada
Mar 26
Canada’s ambassador will stay in Haiti despite rising violence: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada's ambassador to Haiti will remain in the country. She said the decision sends an important message to Haitians and to Canadians.
Canada
Mar 24
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.
Canada
Mar 19
Canada echoes U.S. warning of ‘imminent terrorism risk’ in Moscow
The Canadian government is echoing a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia of an 'imminent terrorism risk' in Moscow over the next 48 hours.
Canada
Mar 8
Canada is evacuating ‘most vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday.
Canada
Mar 25
Inquest in case of Fredericton ER waiting room death begins
Darrell Mesheau died in the ER waiting room of Fredericton's hospital on July 12, 2022 and an inquest has begun into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Health
Apr 8
The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13
From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.
Politics
Mar 24
Alberta premier says protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge
Smith is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, for the first time since becoming premier in 2022, to promote Alberta's energy industry and environmental technologies.
Politics
Feb 8
Canada reducing Haiti embassy staff amid ‘volatile situation’
Only 'essential personnel' will remain at Canada’s embassy in Haiti as Ottawa says it is temporarily reducing the size of its mission in the Caribbean nation.
Canada
Mar 14
Canada talking with Trump allies in U.S. to prepare for possible 2nd term: envoy
Canada's ambassador to the United States said she and her team are working to strengthen relationships with lawmakers from both parties ahead of the 2024 election.
Politics
Feb 11
Russian officials say dozens killed in Moscow concert hall attack
Russian authorities said security was tightened at Moscow’s airports and railway stations, while the Moscow mayor cancelled all mass gatherings scheduled for the weekend.
World
Mar 22
Airline industry weighs ‘heightened’ concerns amid Iran-Israel tensions
Air Canada has joined a slew of international airlines that have halted their flights to Israel following an attack by Iranian missiles and drones.
Canada
Apr 15
State of emergency ‘had downward impact’ on eclipse attendance in Niagara Falls: mayor
Mayor Jim Diodati believes the state of emergency declared by Niagara Region ahead of the solar eclipse likely had a negative effect on the size of the crowd at the falls.
Canada
Apr 10
In Haiti, how gangs working together are adding to the ‘uncertainty’
Canada's ambassador to Haiti says the willingness of gangs in the Caribbean country to work together and coordinate is adding to the 'uncertainty' of the current crisis.
Canada
Mar 17
Canadians in Haiti warned to shelter in place as gang violence continues
Canadians are advised to stock up on essentials and shelter in place, or if they cannot to limit their movements as Haiti sees escalating gang violence.
Canada
Mar 11
Former Israeli PM ‘disappointed’ in Canada’s position on Gaza conflict
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett says Israel is being held to a double standard not shown to others during times of war, which he said is rooted in antisemitism.
Politics
Apr 14
The West Block Transcript – Episode 27, Season 13
The fight to lead Haiti is now in the streets. With the president stepping down, it’s feared one massive gang could soon be effectively running the country.
Politics
Mar 17
Chinese tourism to Canada still lags behind pre-pandemic levels, data shows
Data shows Chinese tourism in Canada is lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. An industry expert said tourists from the People's Republic brought in $2 billion in 2019.
Canada
Mar 11