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Quebec MNA Marwah Rizqy suspended from Liberal caucus, stripped of leadership duties
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Marwah Rizqy has been suspended from caucus and stripped of her duties in the legislature because of what the party leader is calling a breach of trust. Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez made the announcement today following the dismissal of Rizqy’s former chief of staff, who is a close associate of his. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Valid’ questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy night at a British Columbia farm this month “probably weren’t infected” with avian influenza at the time of the cull by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The problem, says Weese, is that “we don’t really know,” and logistical challenges and ... Read More »
1 responseCRTC updates definition of Canadian content, says AI doesn’t count
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator has released a new definition of Canadian content — and it says artificial intelligence can’t qualify. The new definition maintains the same approach as the previous one by using a points system to determine whether something is Cancon based on the number of Canadians occupying key creative positions in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swedish king and queen in Ottawa for third official visit to Canada
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in Ottawa on Tuesday morning, welcomed to Rideau Hall by a small crowd of onlookers waving Swedish flags. Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were part of the Canadian delegation to welcome the royal couple, who are making a three-day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney defends green pledge to get Budget 2025 passed in narrow vote
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday defended making a commitment to carbon emission targets to get the government’s spending plan over the finish line. Carney told reporters before the weekly cabinet meeting in Ottawa that he was “very pleased” his government narrowly won the crucial budget vote on Monday night. “This is about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swedish royal family arrives in Ottawa for rare visit to Canada
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Swedish royal family arrived in Ottawa this morning to begin a three-day state visit alongside a delegation of top government ministers and representatives from dozens of Swedish companies. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden’s longest reigning monarch, and Queen Silvia are visiting Ottawa and Montreal for their first trip to Canada since 2006. ... Read More »
1 responseReport finds one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — A new report says one in five newcomers to Canada leaves the country within 25 years of their arrival — and most of those who leave exit within their first five years here. The Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s annual “Leaky Bucket” report says people with doctorates and other highly skilled individuals are far ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney government’s budget survives tight vote
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberal budget survives in tight House vote before Carney departs for UAE Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly passed a crucial budget vote Monday, with four MPs abstaining and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May backing the budget. Members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal budget survives in tight House vote before Carney departs for UAE
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly passed a crucial budget vote Monday, with four MPs abstaining and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May backing the budget. Members of Parliament voted 170 to 168 on the confidence motion that could have toppled the minority government and triggered a federal election. Conservative MPs Shannon Stubbs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Gas-for-wine’: South Africa seeks deal to boost trade, investment with Canada
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Canada and South Africa are talking about a deal to boost bilateral trade and investment that could see more South African wine on Canadian shelves in exchange for gas exports. “We are pursuing a strategic partnership with Canada,” South African High ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRTC to release decision on new definition of Canadian content
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator is set to release its decision on a new definition of Canadian content today. The modernized definition will apply to television and online streaming services. The CRTC’s decision follows a two-week public hearing it held on the issue earlier this year. The regulator’s current definition of Canadian content is ... Read More »
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