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Canadian, U.S. mayors from Great Lakes area call for trade stability
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canadian and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence regions are calling for economic stability and an end to the threat of across-the-board tariffs, saying that millions of livelihoods are at stake on both sides of the border. Hamilton, Ont., Mayor Andrea Horwath told reporters in Washington, D.C., today that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second Malik hit man gets life sentence without parole for 20 years
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — One of the two hit men who shot Ripudaman Singh Malik to death in Surrey, B.C., almost three years ago has been handed a life sentence without parole for 20 years. Jose Lopez is set to be eligible for parole in 2042, taking into account time served. The other man convicted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Canada says you’ll soon get your passport processed in 30 days, or it’s free
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s going to implement a new 30-business-day guarantee for passports. That means Ottawa promises to either process a passport application within 30 business days or refund the fee. Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech says that change is coming this year, along with an online renewal option that will launch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Life sentence without parole for 20 years for second Malik hit man
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — One of the two hit men who shot Ripudaman Singh Malik to death in Surrey, B.C., almost three years ago has been handed a life sentence without parole for 20 years. Jose Lopez is set to be eligible for parole in 2042. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa announces $6.5 billion aid package for businesses hit by trade war
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5 billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses through the trade war with the United States. Ottawa’s new Trade Impact Program earmarks $5 billion over the next two years to help businesses cope with decreased U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Queer Momentum uses drag to call on Canadians to vote against discrimination
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Queer Momentum executive director Fae Johnstone says she wants Canadians to help safeguard LGBTQ rights in the upcoming federal election — and she’s using drag to reach them. Johnstone says the expected spring election offers a moment for Canadian voters to ensure this country doesn’t “fall victim to the kind of ideology and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Revenue Agency not renewing contracts of 450 term employees during tax season
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — With tax filing season well underway, the Canada Revenue Agency has told 450 of its term employees across the country that their contracts won’t be renewed at the end of the month. Etienne Biram, a spokesperson for the agency, says the CRA regularly reviews its financial resources to “ensure sustainable operations and alignment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s employers put hiring on ice in February ahead of tariff impacts
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Harsh winter weather put a chill on Canada’s labour market in February as employers braced for headwinds from the looming trade dispute with the United States. Statistics Canada said Friday that the Canadian economy added just 1,100 jobs last month, falling short of economists’ expectations and well below the 76,000 jobs added in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing underway for second hit man in Ripudaman Singh Malik murder
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The eldest daughter-in-law of Ripudaman Singh Malik has addressed in court one of the two hit men who shot Malik to death in Surrey, B.C., in 2022. Sundeep Kaur Dhaliwal turned to Jose Lopez while giving her victim impact statement in British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster, telling him “you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Police working on dedicated unit for Parliament Hill area
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Police Service is establishing a dedicated policing presence around Parliament Hill. The federal government is making $50 million available over five years for the Parliament district policing program. The money, which was earmarked in the 2024 federal budget, will fund 49 employees. Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says the program is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa announces $6 billion aid package for businesses hit by trade war
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government is unveiling a $6 billion aid package to support Canadian businesses through the trade war with the United States. Ottawa’s “Trade Impact Program” earmarks $5 billion over the next two years to help businesses cope with decreased U.S. sales and reach new global markets. It’s also making $500 million available ... Read More »
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