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5 things to know about Canada being disinvited from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Senior federal government officials told reporters travelling to China with Prime Minister Mark Carney last week that he was accepting an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.” Less than a week later, Trump said Carney’s invitation had been rescinded — and the board appears to be morphing into something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico: FBI
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico, capping off a yearslong manhunt and dealing what U.S. officials called a significant blow to a violent criminal network that has endangered communities across several borders. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice first announced Wedding’s capture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives prepare for national convention, anniversary of Harper’s historic win
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — On the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, newspapers across the Prairies spread the word with headlines like, “The West Is In!” and “Tories Turn The Tide!” Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party had just been elected, eking out a minority in his second election as leader of the still-new party and ending 12 years of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government to bring forward online harms bill, AI minister says
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the federal government is working on online harms legislation. Solomon says Culture Minister Marc Miller will bring that bill forward. The bill would be separate from privacy legislation Solomon will introduce, and from a justice bill the government tabled last year that includes elements criminalizing some deepfakes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American aquariums say they are working to provide future for Marineland’s belugas
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — American aquariums say they visited Marineland last week with the goal of “providing hope and a future” for 30 beluga whales that face euthanasia should they not be moved. The Niagara Falls, Ont., park presented a plan to the federal government this week to export its belugas and four dolphins south of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost 10,000 federal workers were told this week they may be laid off: unions
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Almost 10,000 federal public servants have received notices in the past week warning them that their jobs may be cut, say the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received what are called “workforce adjustment notices” this week. They include staff working at Global ... Read More »
1 responseProtecting Canada’s sovereignty emerges as key topic at cabinet retreat
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are using their second day of meetings in Quebec City to discuss safeguarding Canada’s sovereignty, says a minister at the retreat. Speaking to reporters Friday morning, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon said ministers are focused on creating good jobs for Canadians and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism, calls Alberta ‘natural partner for the U.S.’
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province’s politics. While appearing on the right-wing TV station Real America’s Voice, Bessent claimed Canada won’t let Alberta build a pipeline to the Pacific. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christine Fréchette to launch campaign on Sunday to succeed Legault as CAQ leader
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Economy Minister Christine Fréchette will officially enter the race to succeed François Legault as Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec leader on Sunday. A source close to Fréchette who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the news to The Canadian Press. Fréchette has already received the support of several caucus members and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec government removing the British crown from province’s coat of arms
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette and French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge say the province’s decision reaffirms the autonomy of the Quebec nation. The coat of arms consists of a crown sitting atop a shield featuring three gold fleurs-de-lis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FBI director confirms arrest of Canadian ex-Olympian and fugitive Ryan Wedding
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel says in a social media post that Wedding was taken into custody last night and is being transported from Mexico to the United States ... Read More »
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