Category Archives: Canada
Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa can't rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math
OTTAWA - Former federal spending watchdog Kevin Page remains unconvinced by the prime minister's explanation of why Ottawa hasn't yet presented a fiscal road map to meet the new NATO spending commitme...
May 22, 2026
Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment
OTTAWA - The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations...
May 22, 2026
Chief justice pays tribute to retiring Martin, reflects on top court's relocation
OTTAWA - Chief Justice Richard Wagner paid tribute to a departing judge Friday and bid a temporary farewell to the Supreme Court's stately home. Wagner praised the contributions of retiring Justice Sh...
May 22, 2026
Drowning deaths of mother and son: Quebec coroner emphasizes swimming lessons
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is emphasizing the importance of swimming lessons in a report into the drownings of a mother and her three-year-old son. The report says the 34-year-old woman was spending ...
May 22, 2026
Anand says Canadians subject to 'appalling abuse' after flotilla detained by Israel
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her officials in Turkey about "appalling abuse" suffered by Canadians who were on board a flotilla trying to rea...
May 22, 2026
Supreme Court cites hearsay evidence in upholding order of new trial in beating death
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the order of a new trial for an Alberta man accused in a beating death. Joshua Dennehy's bludgeoned body was discovered late one night in July 2020 in...
May 22, 2026
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
TORONTO - A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with symptoms consistent with a range of illnesses, Canada's top doctor said Friday, noting the risk of the virus ...
May 22, 2026
The latest on Alberta's vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19 referendum. Albertans will be asked if the province should stay in Canada or if they want a future bindin...
May 22, 2026
In the news: Separation proponents call Alberta premier's plans spineless, insulting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta's Smith to answer questions on referendum Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to hold a news confer...
May 22, 2026
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting Canada has been put off should focus on the province's fall referendum - rather than campaigning to force ...
May 22, 2026