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Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country’s “highly concentrated” aviation industry. In a market study released Thursday, the watchdog suggested a new class of airline that operates only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union while negotiations continue with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The Crown corporation says the new collective agreement with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association comes after 18 months of negotiations, the same span of time it’s been in talks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney defends decision to restore diplomacy with India, calls it ‘foundational’
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Reinstating key diplomats in Canada and India is a “foundational” step toward restoring the relationship between the two countries, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. But Carney still refused to say whether he raised the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L’hĂ©taĂŻre at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The group is calling for the Canadian government to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s decision Wednesday to more than double the catch in this year’s northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Noel Cadigan modelled the northern cod stock for years as a scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He said the move to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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