Category Archives: Canada

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C. Smit...
Jan 19, 2025

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland
OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland is touting her experience in government as evidence she can rebuild the Liberal party and steer the country through a perilous time. The former journalist built her career i...
Jan 19, 2025

More than 60 ill, 17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 61 cases of salmonella across the country, including 17 that have required hospitalization, have been linked to recalled mini pastries. The agency says the Swee...
Jan 19, 2025

Inflation data likely to show further slowing, partly due to GST break: economists
OTTAWA - Economists expect fresh data this week will reveal inflation slowed further in December, paving the way for the Bank of Canada to continue cutting interest rates. A Reuters poll shows economi...
Jan 19, 2025

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould
OTTAWA - Karina Gould is making her pitch to Liberal grassroots as the best candidate to rebuild and restore Canadians' faith in the party. At 37, she's the youngest contender in the running and the m...
Jan 19, 2025

Unity or 'American carnage': What tone will Trump take in second inaugural address?
WASHINGTON - John F. Kennedy inspired Americans with the words, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." Franklin D. Roosevelt assured them there's "nothing t...
Jan 19, 2025

Canadian leaders descend on Washington for Donald Trump's inauguration
WASHINGTON - Canadian politicians are descending on Washington, D.C., amid threats of 25 per cent tariffs when Donald Trump returns to the White House. Many are going to an event at the Canadian Embas...
Jan 19, 2025

Tariffs, deportations and 'drill, baby, drill': What to watch for as Trump returns
WASHINGTON - The looming threat of devastating tariffs slapped against Canada hangs over president-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House Monday. Trump is preparing more than 100 executive ord...
Jan 19, 2025

Freeland set to launch Liberal leadership campaign ahead of Trump's swearing-in
OTTAWA - Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is set to officially kick off today her campaign to become the next Liberal party leader. She's launching her bid for the party's top job a month aft...
Jan 19, 2025

Judge agrees to expedite legal challenge of Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament
OTTAWA - A court has agreed to expedite its hearing of a legal challenge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament. In a ruling late today, Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampt...
Jan 18, 2025