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Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview. “It’s perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the National Capital Region this year but is refusing to say what it is. The budget for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa and across the river in Gatineau, Que., typically ranges in the millions of dollars and pays for things like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s first evacuation flight leaves Middle East amid Israel-Iran strikes
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says dozens of Canadians left the Middle East on a flight Ottawa chartered Tuesday. The department says the flight from Jordan to Athens with 265 seats had 95 passengers, whom consular staff helped to book commercial travel back to Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is also helping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a “strong and sovereign Alberta within Canada.” Smith has promised a referendum next year on some of the ideas put forward to the panel. The panel’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions. The tour is part of what Smith has dubbed the “Alberta Next” panel. At a news conference Tuesday, she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
MONTREAL — A sea of blue and white took centre stage under a blazing sun for the annual St-Jean-Baptiste parade in Montreal on Tuesday as national pride was on full display to mark the provincial holiday. The Fleur-de-lis was out in full force as thousands gathered to watch marchers make their way to Maisonneuve Park. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
FREDERICTON — On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate. Janet Mills is on a three-day charm offensive to Canada where she is scheduled to meet with premiers of New Brunswick and Nova ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review of fossil fuel subsidies stalls as Argentina ceases communication with Canada
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — A peer review of fossil fuel subsidies between Canada and Argentina — already years behind schedule — stalled after Argentina ceased communication following its 2023 election and change in government. The review was first launched in 2018 as part of a G20 commitment to eliminate all “inefficient” fossil fuel sector subsidies. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by developing its critical minerals and the infrastructure needed to get them to market, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as the annual leaders’ summit of alliance members got underway in the Netherlands. Carney is in The Hague for the NATO leaders’ ... Read More »
1 responseMeat producers warn internal trade bill could cause blowback with trade partners
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports. Lauren Martin, senior director of public affairs for the organization, says the bill is raising questions about whether it could lead the federal government to recognize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
TORONTO — A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec was set to deliver a parting punch of scorching temperatures on Tuesday, forecasters said, as hydro crews worked to restore power to tens of thousands of customers in areas hit by forceful thunderstorms. Tuesday was expected to be the last day of the high heat and ... Read More »
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