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Nearly 13K international students applied for asylum in Canada this year, data showsMore details regarding the federal government’s motivation for curbing the number of international students to Canada are coming to light. Global News has learned that in the first nine months of this year, over 12,000 foreign students applied for asylum to stay in Canada once their student visa runs out. For years, postsecondary institutions have...Global NationalSep 24
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Canada should start planning for ‘fire year’ rather than season: expertYan Boulanger, a research scientist in forest ecology at Natural Resources Canada, said Wednesday that Canada needs to prepare for a “continuous fire year” rather than a wildfire season. Boulanger said fires in British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories could continue burning into the winter as warm, dry temperatures continue for at least another...CanadaSep 25
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Air Canada flight disruptions begin as pilot’s strike nearsThe good news is that they’re still talking but there is no indication that Air Canada and its pilot’s union are any closer to striking a deal. Precious hours are ticking away before a midnight deadline when either side can trigger a grounding of flights. The federal government has indicated that it doesn’t want to...CanadaSep 14
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Business Matters: Air Canada pilot talks near deadlinePassengers will start to feel the effects of a looming Air Canada pilot strike, as a deadline approaches to reach a settlement between the airline and the union representing its pilots. Kyle Benning has the details and more in Business Matters for Sept. 13, 2024.CanadaSep 13
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Disruptions begin as Air Canada pilot’s strike draws nearLabour talks between Air Canada and its pilots are approaching a midnight deadline that could see the start of a shutdown for Canada’s largest airline. Former Air Canada chief operating officer and airline industry expert Duncan Dee tells Global News’ Nivrita Ganguly the disruptions for travellers and businesses have already begun.CanadaSep 14
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Canada’s unemployment rate hits 7-year high: StatCanUp slightly from July’s numbers, Canada’s unemployment rose to 6.7 per cent in August. It’s the highest it’s been since May 2017 – not counting the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Mackenzie Gray reports, it’s not hitting everyone equally.CanadaSep 6
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Freeland says Canada will expand 30-year amortization, raise insured mortgage capDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Monday proposed changes to the Canadian mortgage market, aiming to expand the availability of 30-year amortizations and increase the cap on insured mortgage products. Additionally, the price cap for insured mortgages will be raised to $1.5 million from the previous limit of $1 million. Both proposed changes would...Sep 16
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Canada Post lost nearly $750M last year, future now uncertainIt’s hard to imagine Canada without Canada Post, a company that has existed for 157 years. But there are serious questions raised about the survival of the Crown Corporation, as top executives held their annual general meeting this week and offered a bleak outlook. The chair of the board warned the postal service is at...CanadaAug 30
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Strike averted: Air Canada, pilots union reach tentative 4-year agreementA sigh of relief echoed through Canadian airports after a potential pilot’s strike was averted Sunday. A tentative four-year agreement has been reached between Air Canada and its pilots union, steering clear of distractions that grounded flights this week. While specifics of the deal have not been revealed, flights will continue as scheduled as union...CanadaSep 15
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Freeland says Canada will expand 30-year amortization, raise insured mortgage capDeputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Monday proposed changes to the Canadian mortgage market, aiming to expand the availability of 30-year amortizations and increase the cap on insured mortgage products. Additionally, the price cap for insured mortgages will be raised to $1.5 million from the previous limit of $1 million. Both proposed changes would...CanadaSep 16
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Terror suspect came to Canada 3 years after allegedly appearing in ISIS videoA Toronto terror suspect at the centre of a controversy over Canada’s security screening system arrived in the country three years after he allegedly appeared in a 2015 ISIS video, according to details released on Wednesday.CanadaAug 28
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First Nations University of Canada preparing for new academic yearWATCH: President of First Nations University Canada Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann with an update on the 2024/25 post secondary year and President’s Cup Golf Tournament.Aug 22
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‘Music for the Gut’ concert supports Crohn’s and Colitis Canada for 14 years“Music for the Gut” benefit concert supports Crohn’s and Colitis Canada on Friday, August 23 7:30 p.m. at TCU Place.EntertainmentAug 21
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‘No hope’: Afghans feel abandoned by Canada 3 years after Taliban takeoverIt’s been three years since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, plunging the country into an economic crisis while silencing anyone advocating for women’s rights or democracy. As Jeff Semple reports, while Canada has welcomed 40,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021, many of those who worked for Canada’s military are still waiting for help.Global NationalAug 15
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El Salvador allows extradition of suspect wanted in 20-year-old Ontario murder back to CanadaToronto police say El Salvador has finally allowed the extradition of a man wanted for the murder of a woman from 20 years ago. Police said during their 2004 investigation, they learned the suspect had fled to El Salvador immediately after the homicide.CrimeAug 16
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Business Matters: Rent growth across Canada slowest in 2 yearsThe price of rent is up nationally, but there is some good news for renters because the rate of growth is the slowest it’s been in 31 months. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.CanadaAug 8
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Canada invests nearly $200 million into Nova Scotia Power for clean electricity projectsThe federal government is investing almost $200 million in several clean energy projects in Nova Scotia. As Global’s Skye Bryden-Blom reports, officials say it will help drive down power bills in the province.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 30
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After weekend reprieve, Parks Canada warms of incoming heat near JasperAlberta saw cooler, rainy weather over the weekend but as the evacuation order in Jasper reaches a week, Parks Canada is gearing up for the incoming warm summer weather will once again bring about challenging conditions for firefighters working to get the wildfire in the national park under control. Morgan Black has the latest.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 29
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Jasper wildfire was largest recorded in national park of last 100 years: Parks CanadaParks Canada deputy incident commander Landon Shepherd said in a Saturday update that the recent wildfire at Jasper National Park was “the largest” recorded in the last 100 years. “Currently, we’re going to be working on this wildfire — we expect — over the next three months at least. What the last five years has...CanadaJul 27
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Rules allowing for some 30-year mortgages kick in Aug. 1: FreelandCanada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed Monday that, as of Aug. 1, some first-time homebuyers will be able to extend their mortgage amortizations from 25 to 30 years in a bid to improve affordability.CanadaJul 29