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Carney says it’s ‘foundational’ to have diplomatic ties with India
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a “foundational” step in restoring the relationship between the two countries. But Carney still refuses to say whether he raised the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. At a press conference, Carney pointed out that he and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to pursue a trade deal to end tariffs within the next 30 days. “In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada announces retaliatory measures on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies. The prime minister says Ottawa is introducing rules on June 30 that will limit federal procurement to using steel and aluminum from Canada and “reliable trading partners.” New tariffs will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada announces retaliatory measures on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose new tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports and implement reciprocal procurement rules to protect the industries in light of punishing 50 per cent U.S. tariffs. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
MONTREAL — Police are asking the public to stop sharing the name and photo of the three-year-old Montreal girl found in Ontario after going missing for four days. Quebec provincial police say citizens were instrumental in the search for the missing child, who was allegedly abandoned by her mother near Casselman, Ont., on Sunday afternoon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. was directed by a judge today to put the money toward a workplace training program. The decision comes a day after Sofina pleaded guilty to one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joly promises quick decision on help for steel, aluminum industries rocked by tariffs
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada’s steel and aluminum industries are in a state of emergency due to U.S. tariffs and the federal government will “take a decision very quickly” on how it can help. Joly says she was in contact with CEOs in both sectors this morning and she understands workers are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying — something a UN committee called for earlier this spring. The federal minister responsible for disabilities spoke at a hearing of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities last week, about two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad’s claim of MLA blackmailers
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
VICTORIA — The chair of British Columbia’s NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the Opposition tried to blackmail ex-colleagues. The letter from Stephanie Higginson to Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald comes after B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad confirmed the authenticity of a letter to his caucus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government’s deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending — but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can’t say for sure. Yves Giroux, the government’s fiscal watchdog, issued a new economic and fiscal update Thursday that omits ... Read More »
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