Category Archives: Canada
Quebec politician Pierre Paradis suffers concussion after falling off horse
Quebec Agriculture Minister Pierre Paradis is stepping away from his cabinet duties temporarily after falling off a horse and suffering a concussion. He will be replaced by Transport Minister Laurent ...
Jan 25, 2017
Impact of U.S.-China tension on Canada unclear, new ambassador says
OTTAWA - The federal government’s new ambassador to China says Canada can cultivate strong ties there without jeopardizing its relationship with the U.S. But John McCallum, the former immigratio...
Jan 25, 2017
Report to offer 'ideas' for stemming crisis in Canada's media sector: author
OTTAWA - Canada’s news industry finds itself at a mission-critical crossroads, and needs a helping hand if it is to resume its role as a guardian of democracy, says the author of a major study c...
Jan 25, 2017
Carbon tax won't adversely hurt Saskatchewan: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan shouldn’t be adversely affected by the federal government’s proposed carbon levy, despite heavy criticism from the premier and industry groups, Prime Minister Just...
Jan 25, 2017
Federal reviews unearth frustration, lack of knowledge about Canada Pension Plan
OTTAWA - Internal evaluations of the Canada Pension Plan show the retirement system is poorly understood by most of the public - a problem retiree Evan Brett avoided only through luck and meticulous r...
Jan 25, 2017
A few quick facts about the benefits, provisions of the Canada Pension Plan
OTTAWA - A series of internal government evaluations shows many Canadians know very little about the Canada Pension Plan. Here are some facts about the public pension scheme that you should know: - To...
Jan 25, 2017
Man accused of killing Winnipeg girl wants review of police actions
WINNIPEG - A man accused of killing a Winnipeg girl whose body was found in the Red River is waiting to see whether he will get a review of his treatment by police. Raymond Cormier is charged with sec...
Jan 25, 2017
Car stolen in Newfoundland and returned to scene of crime a day later
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Police in Newfoundland are scratching their heads after a pizza delivery man’s car was stolen from a St. John’s street - and returned to the scene of the crime a d...
Jan 25, 2017
Son of Vader's victims demands action from Ottawa on Criminal Code 'zombie laws'
OTTAWA - A man whose parents vanished in 2010 took the federal government to task Wednesday for failing to strip the Criminal Code of unconstitutional “zombie laws” like the one that turne...
Jan 25, 2017
Democracy Watch loses conflict argument involving premier in B.C. court
VANCOUVER - An advocacy group has lost its legal bid to have two rulings by B.C.’s conflict of interest commissioner involving Premier Christy Clark set aside. Democracy Watch released a copy We...
Jan 25, 2017