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Details coming soon on gun buyback program: minister
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — The public safety minister says details on the Liberal government’s gun buyback program will be released within the next couple of weeks. Gary Anandasangaree says the government will provide information on next steps and the mechanics of the program very soon. Anandasangaree says he is confident collection facilities will be available in Ontario ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Climate change made Atlantic Canada heat wave at least 10 times more likely: ECCC
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
A new analysis suggests that human-caused climate change made an August heat wave in Atlantic Canada at least 10 times more likely. The week-long heat event saw the region’s average peak daily temperatures soar almost 10 degrees above normal. Federal climate scientists studied July and August heat waves to figure out how much more likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada says Israel’s ‘horrific’ Gaza City offensive puts hostages in greater danger
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s latest ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and says it’s making the release of hostages still held by Hamas less likely. Israel escalated its bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. It says it is targeting what used to be the most populated city in the territory so that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, saying the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada’s auto sector. Carney met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe yesterday to talk about China’s canola ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta defends notwithstanding clause in arguments for Bill 21 Supreme Court case
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Alberta government says the notwithstanding clause is an essential part of the Canadian constitution and the country’s top court should not undermine it. The province’s attorney general filed its arguments this morning in a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case over Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21. Alberta says the notwithstanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby travels to Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is off to Ottawa to lobby the federal government for more investment in major infrastructure projects in the province. The Premier’s Office says in a statement that Eby is leading a mission to Ottawa that will last until Thursday, and the itinerary includes a meeting with Prime Minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada calls Israel’s Gaza surge ‘horrific,’ suggests it violates international law
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and suggests it violates international law. Israel escalated its bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, saying it is targeting what used to be the most populated city in the territory so that it can prevent Hamas from launching attacks. The military escalation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point today as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate now stands at 2.5 per cent, which breaks a streak of three consecutive holds since March. Governor Tiff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal union expands campaign denouncing cuts at Canada Revenue Agency
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal union representing workers at the Canada Revenue Agency has started the second phase of its online campaign denouncing staffing cuts. The “Canada on Hold” campaign was launched last month with a focus on CRA call centres but has now been expanded to draw attention to staffing cuts across the agency. Marc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Interest rate update, Alberta Next tour, and arts prizes awarded
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… BoC expected to cut key lending rate today The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision today, where it’s widely expected to lower its key lending rate. A quarter-point cut would bring the central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: lawyer
By Canadian Press on September 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo of an emaciated infant in the Gaza Strip, she said she felt helpless. The child is among about 50 Palestinians the Toronto-based lawyer is representing. She said each one was blocked without explanation from submitting applications under the temporary visa ... Read More »
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