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Anand: U.S., Israel have ‘no blank cheque’ in Iran and are bound by international law
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — The United States and Israel do not have a “blank cheque” in their bombing campaign in Iran, and are still bound by international law, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said on Friday, as the war in the Middle East approaches the seven-day mark. “International law binds all parties and there is no blank ... Read More »
1 responseMontreal teacher challenges policy for trans students to hide identity from parents
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Superior Court is hearing arguments in a case about a teacher who claimed her Charter rights were violated when she was ordered to hide a student’s gender identity from the student’s parents. Provincial policy allows children 14 years and older to change their name and pronouns in school without parental consent. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains: experts
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains and compound price pressures at the grocery store in the weeks to come. Global oil prices have risen sharply in recent days as Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran threaten to escalate into a wider conflict ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman says she felt like a ‘prisoner’ during alleged 1992 event with Quebec cardinal
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MONTREAL — A witness told a civil defamation trial today that she felt like a “prisoner” during a 1992 encounter with Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet. Marie-Louise Moreau said Ouellet came up behind her while she was preparing items for a mass at a church in Montreal, put his hands on either side of her, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBlanc to meet Greer in Washington as Ottawa looks to upcoming CUSMA review
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump’s trade czar in Washington today. LeBlanc’s office says he will meet with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the upcoming mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, known as CUSMA, as well as other bilateral concerns. The meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chartered flights and buses helping to get Canadians out of the Middle East: Anand
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday a chartered flight is set to take 180 Canadians fleeing the Middle East war zone from Dubai to Istanbul on Saturday. Anand said the flight will operate on a cost-recovery basis. The government has also block-booked about 50 seats each on a few Air Arabia flights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand: U.S., Israel have “no blank cheque” and are bound by international law in Iran
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the U.S. and Israel do not have a “blank cheque” in their bombing campaign in Iran. Ahead of a call with caucus members set for today, Anand says her diplomatic focus is on de-escalation and protecting civilians in the conflict that Washington launched last weekend. Anand will take part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces. This marks the third ruling against the Quebec government on the matter. In a decision today, the court says that blocking refugee claimants from subsidized daycare threatens to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court says asylum seekers entitled to subsidized Quebec daycare
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces. This marks the third ruling against the Quebec government on the matter. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chartered flights and buses helping move Canadians in the Middle East: minister
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a chartered flight is scheduled to leave from Dubai to Istanbul Saturday, carrying 180 Canadians exiting the Middle East war zone. Anand says the flight will operate on a cost-recovery basis. The government has block-booked seats on a few Air Arabia flights, securing about 50 seats on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
TOKYO — Canada and Japan have signed a new strategic partnership agreement that aims to boost co-operation on defence, energy, trade and technology. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Tokyo today, where he met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The leaders have outlined a long list of areas where the two countries plan to collaborate. ... Read More »
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