Category Archives: Canada
It's not easy being Green after B.C. election as party could face tough choices
VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s Green party has emerged from Tuesday’s election with a unique opportunity that could help decide the province’s political future but it comes with risk...
May 10, 2017
Russia, Canada, U.S. try to leave disagreements outside Arctic Council
OTTAWA - Bitter disagreements over Syria. Concern over Russian interference in foreign politics. Worries about battling climate change. Assemble the foreign ministers of Russia, the U.S. and Canada, a...
May 10, 2017
Liberals to name ex-Ontario minister Madeleine Meilleur to official languages post
OTTAWA - The Canadian Press has learned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to name ex-Ontario cabinet minister Madeleine Meilleur as official languages commissioner. Meilleur announced her retiremen...
May 10, 2017
PM spends question period deflecting single query on Aga Khan ethics probe
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been devoting one day each week to showcasing his idea for reforming question period, standing in response to all queries from opposition party leaders and b...
May 10, 2017
Facts and figures from 2016 agriculture census released Wednesday
Statistics Canada says fewer and slightly older Canadian producers are planting more cropland on larger farms while canola is still the country’s most-planted commodity. Here are some highlights...
May 10, 2017
A look back at a few notable minority governments in Canadian history
Canada’s history with minority governments is a colourful one, featuring everything from feuding factions to harmonious collaboration. In fact, some of the country’s most critical legislat...
May 10, 2017
Barack Obama to deliver keynote speech to Montreal Board of Trade in June
MONTREAL - Former U.S. president Barack Obama will deliver a keynote speech to the Montreal Board of Trade on June 6, the organization announced Wednesday. Obama will speak as part of a series featuri...
May 10, 2017
International applications to Canadian universities surge after Trump election
MONTREAL - The so-called Trump effect is real when it comes to Canadian universities and Ottawa needs to take full advantage by making immigration easier, Concordia University’s president said W...
May 10, 2017
Nova Scotia election roundup
HALIFAX - (Liberals-Caregivers) The Liberals say they will spend $25 million expanding eligibility for the caregiver benefit over four years. The program gives about $400 a month to those caring for p...
May 10, 2017
Number of asylum seekers from Mexico down for first time since visa lift
OTTAWA - The number of asylum claims from Mexico dropped last month, halting the ongoing increase in claims that had coincided with the lifting of visa requirements for that country. Statistics from t...
May 10, 2017