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Survivors call on Ottawa to pass bill to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Survivors are calling on Ottawa to pass legislation to criminalize non-consensual sterilization. Heather Bear, who was sterilized without proper consent, says the bill will help protect other women like her and bring accountability and justice. The bill would amend the Criminal Code to make sterilizing a person without obtaining informed consent an act ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand won’t say if Canadians should cancel Mexico trips as airlines resume flights
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service on the weekend. But Canada’s foreign affairs minister would not say Monday whether Canadians should reconsider upcoming travel plans to Mexico. Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines have all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuban ambassador to testify as Ottawa promises aid is on the way
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — As Ottawa continues to say it will send aid to Cuba at some point, the island nation’s ambassador to Canada is set to testify before the House foreign affairs committee Tuesday afternoon. Ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz is scheduled to address the committee after it hears from officials at Global Affairs Canada responsible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Russia. Carney says the new sanctions will target 100 vessels in the “shadow fleet” which are involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian oil sales. Moscow invaded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MONTREAL — Federal regulators are giving the thumbs-up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada. A Transport Canada database shows that it certified the American company’s latest private planes on Monday, roughly a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada OKs latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Federal regulators are giving the thumbs-up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets after tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status. A Transport Canada database shows that it certified the American company’s latest private planes on Monday, roughly a week after green-lighting two older Gulfstream models. Trump threatened last month to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine and more sanctions against Russia. The sanctions involve 100 vessels in what is called the “shadow fleet” involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian oil sales. Carney’s announcement comes as Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canada flights to Mexico, Tumbler Ridge AI, Atlantic Canada storm
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend. Air Canada, Air Transat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend. Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines have all announced they will be resuming flights to and from the popular western Mexican resort city, with WestJet also offering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending flights to the region due to widespread violence, following similar announcements by Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat. A post from Toronto-based Porter on X said it intends to restart service Tuesday, with complimentary changes being available for Puerto Vallarta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why forcing AI firms to report online threats may not be simple
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
A cybersecurity law expert says Canada could introduce laws requiring artificial intelligence companies to notify police of online threats, but the process would not be a simple one, since reporting every suspicion is “just not workable.” Emily Laidlaw, a Canada Research Chair in cybersecurity law at the University of Calgary, said every AI company sets ... Read More »
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