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In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a ‘failure’
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree apologized Thursday afternoon on behalf of the federal government for its role in the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948, saying it is “long overdue.” “The Government of Canada deeply regrets the decisions that led to your relocations and the suffering that resulted from them. We recognize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal-area mayors outraged as Quebec tables bill to expand hazardous landfill
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal-area mayors are denouncing the Quebec government’s decision to force the City of Blainville to cede a piece of land for the expansion of a hazardous waste disposal site. Blainville Mayor Liza Poulin described the government’s move as scandalous, inexplicable, and incomprehensible. Quebec’s natural resources minister said today she had tabled a bill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gretzky remains silent as wife Janet joins Trump, Orr in hockey legend’s defence
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
The wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says it has “broken his heart” to read “mean comments” as he faces intense criticism in Canada. Janet Gretzky posted on Instagram on Thursday to thank Bobby Orr, another hockey great, for defending Wayne Gretzky amid backlash over his support for U.S. President Donald Trump. “Thank you Mr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board scandal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
QUÉBEC — A long-serving minister in Quebec’s Coalition Avenir Québec government has resigned amid a scandal over major cost overruns with the auto insurance board’s online platform. Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Éric Caire said today on social media he has nothing to reproach himself for, but will step down because he has become a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from Canada ‘irresponsible’
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rejecting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June. At an event in Montreal today, Trudeau said he sees the idea of banning Trump as an “irresponsible” approach to governance and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board scandal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
QUÉBEC — A long-serving minister in Quebec’s Coalition Avenir Québec government has resigned amid a scandal over the auto insurance board’s online platform. Quebec Premier François Legault says Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Éric Caire had become a distraction. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man sentenced for 3D-printed guns, online hate speech against Jews
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including hate speech against Jews and the 3D printing of firearms. Pascal Tribout, 38, was sentenced Wednesday at the courthouse in St-Jérôme, north of Montreal. He pleaded guilty in December to possession and distribution of data to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Members of diaspora communities are urging Ottawa to get its planned foreign influence transparency registry up and running before the coming general election. Countries engaging in foreign interference to advance political goals might employ people to act on their behalf without disclosing those ties. The foreign influence transparency registry will require certain individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainians express fear and worry as Urkraine-Russia war enters fourth year
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
KYIV — The memorials fade but the memories remain and the emotions burn hot as Ukraine enters its fourth year of war. In Kyiv’s St. Michael’s Square, the Memory Wall of the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine had been a focal point in the war with Russia. But at the third anniversary mark of the invasion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal government moves closer to taking over Russian cargo plane for Ukraine
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government is moving closer to gaining full control over a massive Russian cargo plane parked in Toronto and hopes to use the proceeds to support Ukraine. In June 2023, the federal government officially seized an aircraft that had been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport since February 2022. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Angus calls for Amazon boycott after company closes seven Quebec warehouses
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is calling for a countrywide consumer boycott of Amazon to protest the online retail giant’s closure of seven of its warehouses in Quebec. The closures have eliminated thousands of permanent full-time jobs, along with jobs at subcontracted suppliers. Angus and union officials — including Félix Trudeau, union president ... Read More »
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