Category Archives: Canada
Quicksketch: A look at Canada's next governor general, Louise Arbour
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour has been named as Canada's next governor general to replace Mary Simon, who was appointed to the role in 2021 on the advice of former prime minister Justin Trudeau. She is expec...
May 05, 2026
From Supreme Court justice to governor general: who is Louise Arbour?
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour has prosecuted international war criminals, sat as a justice on Canada's highest court, and exposed human rights violations in multiple countries as United Nations high commissi...
May 05, 2026
Scholar tracks uptick in Iran threats on diaspora, others question deporting official
OTTAWA - A scholar researching transnational repression says he's seeing an uptick in Iran's regime threatening diaspora in Canada, as experts suggest Ottawa get tougher on countries targeting communi...
May 05, 2026
A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation
OTTAWA - A list of governors general who have served in Canada: Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026 Mary Simon: 2021-2026 Julie Payette: 2017-2021 David Johnston: 2010-2017 Michalle Jean:...
May 05, 2026
Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
OTTAWA - Canadians will soon be receiving their census forms, and while the mailout says it needs to be returned by May 12, Statistics Canada says this is a "reference date" rather than a deadline. It...
May 05, 2026
Sea-Doo rider hurt after slamming into whale off Vancouver, animal's fate unclear
VANCOUVER - Andy Zofka and his wife had set up their cameras on the seawall at Stanley Park in Vancouver on Monday evening, hoping to "admire nature" and maybe get a glimpse of a pod of orcas or the g...
May 05, 2026
In the news today: New governor general, Legislature returns, ticket resale woes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney expected to name new governor general today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new go...
May 05, 2026
Vigil held on Parliament Hill for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Bridget Tolley said the thought of coming to Parliament Hill on Tuesday morning was overwhelming. "I cried this morning, because I didn't want to be here. I don't want to be here, but I have ...
May 05, 2026
Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Frchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break - and October's general election. ...
May 05, 2026
Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour named as next governor general
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney named retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday, hailing her as a storied defender of human rights. The celebrated ju...
May 05, 2026