Category Archives: Canada
Federal poll finds nearly half of Canadians think country takes 'too many immigrants'
OTTAWA - A survey commissioned by the federal government late last year suggests nearly half of Canadians believe the country is admitting too many immigrants - but the share of respondents who think ...
Jun 01, 2026
Congolese Montrealers have plans upended by Canada's Ebola travel restrictions
MONTREAL - An international student from the Democratic Republic of Congo says she was blocked from returning to Montreal because of Ebola-related travel restrictions - despite the fact she hasn't vis...
Jun 01, 2026
Quebec opens investigation into police response after officer shot and killed teen
MONTREAL - Months after promising an investigation, Quebec's domestic security minister said Monday his department has started to examine allegations that police on Montreal's South Shore acted inappr...
Jun 01, 2026
Algoma Steel would supply material for land vehicles: Hanwha
OTTAWA - South Korean defence firm Hanwha announced a deal with Algoma Steel on Monday to supply military-grade steel for the possible manufacturing of land defence vehicles in Canada. The new arrange...
Jun 01, 2026
Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn't serve modern workforce
Canada's employment insurance system no longer serves the broader workforce as more people take up gig work or part-time jobs, says a new report from Food Banks Canada. In its latest poverty report ca...
Jun 01, 2026
In the news today: Carney on antisemitism, Canada Post vote, 'Heated Rivalry' at CSAs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to outline how Ottawa plans to combat antisemitism, Jewish hate Prime Minister Mark Carney is toda...
Jun 01, 2026
Carney says national unity council will study surge in antisemitism
OTTAWA - The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data collection on hate incidents, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday. Speaki...
Jun 01, 2026
'Just be amazed:' Alberta is seeing a cyclical outbreak of caterpillars
EDMONTON - Forest tent caterpillars are not entomologist Ken Fry's favourite insect but the black-coloured critters with vibrant blue-and-yellow marks do have a soft spot in his heart. They're why his...
Jun 01, 2026
Connected vehicle data 'can have intelligence value' to adversaries: federal document
OTTAWA - Data from an advanced electric vehicle that falls into the wrong hands could be used to track people or carry out surveillance, an internal government document warns. The Public Safety Canada...
Jun 01, 2026
Canada Post workers vote overwhelmingly to accept new contract
MONTREAL - After more than two years of labour strife, postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract, casting their ballots overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement that will boost ...
Jun 01, 2026