Category Archives: Canada
Border tax might damage American economy more than Canada's: Morneau
OTTAWA - Canada’s finance minister warned business leaders in New York on Monday that a proposed U.S. border tax threatens to make both countries poorer - and might even hurt Americans more. In ...
Apr 03, 2017
Quebec public inquiry begins into protection of journalists' sources
MONTREAL - The provisions that currently exist to protect journalists’ sources are insufficient, three senior Quebec newsroom supervisors testified Monday at a provincial inquiry looking into th...
Apr 03, 2017
Lawsuit alleges police handling of sex assault case showed systemic discrimination
A woman whose sexual assault complaint was deemed unfounded by London, Ont., police is suing the force, alleging the way investigators handle such cases constitutes systemic discrimination. In a lawsu...
Apr 03, 2017
Charges laid in blast that damaged entrance to Saskatoon courthouse
SASKATOON - A threatening phone call led to charges being laid in an explosion last week outside Saskatoon’s provincial courthouse. The blast happened late Wednesday evening near the front doors...
Apr 03, 2017
Air Miles users furious over lower limits for in-store cash miles redemptions
Some Air Miles collectors reacted with anger Monday after learning the reward program is lowering the cap on in-store cash miles redemptions to $50 per day as it prepares to resume the program Wednesd...
Apr 03, 2017
Opposition filibuster in committee over suggested changes to procedure delayed
OTTAWA - A group of MPs were just settling in for what they thought would be another marathon meeting over the ins and outs of parliamentary procedures, some wondering whether this would be another lo...
Apr 03, 2017
Bombardier CEO says company did 'bad job' communicating pay increases
MONTREAL - Bombardier did “a bad job” explaining its decision to raise executive compensation, but the company has listened to the public and is now ready to turn the page, CEO Alain Belle...
Apr 03, 2017
Acadian federation warns of legal action if ridings not restored before election
HALIFAX - The Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia is warning the province’s Liberal government it will face legal action if an election is called before the electoral map is redrawn to restore thr...
Apr 03, 2017
Floodwater start to subside in Manitoba but not out of the woods yet: officials
CARMAN, Man. - Some of the floodwater that prompted states of emergencies and evacuations in small Manitoba communities is starting to subside, although officials say the danger is not over yet. Risin...
Apr 03, 2017
Blind woman says lack of help renewing passport highlights need for better access
An Ontario woman says the federal government is letting down residents with disabilities by forbidding staff at Passport Canada from helping applicants fill out their forms. Rebecca Blaevoet of Windso...
Apr 03, 2017