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Rallies in Toronto, across Canada, challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Hundreds of protesters gathered at Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto on Saturday afternoon, which included a coalition of progressive civil society groups organizing against elements of the new Liberal government’s agenda. Protesters’ concerns ranged across Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects, expected public service cuts as well as other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Progressive rally in Toronto challenges elements of Carney’s agenda
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Protesters gathered at Sankofa Square on Saturday afternoon, which included a coalition of progressive civil society groups organizing against elements of the new Liberal government’s agenda. Protesters’ concerns ranged across Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects, expected public service cuts as well as other issues like Indigenous rights, anti-war ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lac-MĂ©gantic rail bypass to be assessed by transportation agency
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
MONTREAL — A long-awaited rail project to bypass the town of Lac-MĂ©gantic, Que., is one step closer to being built. Transport Minister Steven McKinnon says an official application has been submitted to the Canadian Transportation Agency, and the project will be “ready to go” once it receives the agency’s approval. A 2013 derailment in Lac-MĂ©gantic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP arrest 16 people trying to cross Canada-U.S. border into Quebec
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
MONTREAL — The RCMP have arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada near St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Friday night. They say the individuals were part of a group of 18 people, and the two others are still being sought by police. They say the group was trying to cross the border illegally. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec strips Abbé Pierre of National Order of Quebec after sex-assault allegations
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stripped French priest AbbĂ© Pierre of the National Order of Quebec over sexual abuse allegations. Premier François Legault made the decision following a unanimous recommendation from the council that oversees the highest distinction awarded by the Quebec government. Sexual assault allegations were first published about Henri Grouès, better known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champagne tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister says the country could be a “supplier of choice” for European markets looking to bolster energy security and defence capabilities. François-Philippe Champagne says Canadian critical mineral and energy exports could help European economies become more resilient while diversifying Canada’s trade relationships. He spoke to reporters this morning from Copenhagen following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to attend United Nations General Assembly at pivotal time for the institution
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since becoming prime minister — just as war in the Middle East and U.S. President Donald Trump’s push against multilateralism hang over the gathering of world leaders. Carney will not give a speech in front of the 80th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewish groups, antisemitism envoy urge politicians not to use hate to score points
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — After an outgoing federal envoy denounced some politicians for using antisemitism as a “partisan” prop, Jewish Canadian leaders are now calling on political parties to stop using it to score political points. “It maddens me when they use Holocaust Remembrance Day as an opportunity to even advance positive actions for the Jewish people,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
By Canadian Press on September 20th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is “misleading” and “reckless,” says the head of a federal union. Carney was asked by reporters last week whether he plans to keep his election promise to cap — not cut — the public service as his government looks to find ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. RCMP officer testifies of hope for ‘balanced’ view of actions versus words
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over messages sent on a private group chat and on the force’s data terminals says he hopes his use of inappropriate language is balanced against his actions over years of policing. Const. Mersad Mesbah is one of three officers stationed at the Coquitlam, B.C., detachment facing allegations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coquitlam RCMP officer testifies of hope for ‘balanced’ view of actions versus words
By Canadian Press on September 19th, 2025
RICHMOND — A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over a private group chat and messages sent over the force’s data terminals says he hopes his use of inappropriate language is balanced against his actions during years of policing. Const. Mersad Mesbah is one of three officers stationed at the Coquitlam, B.C., detachment facing ... Read More »
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