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Assembly of First Nations vote Francis Verreault-Paul as Quebec-Labrador grand chief
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected the new regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations for Quebec and Labrador. Verreault-Paul takes over from Ghislain Picard, who decided not to run again after 33 years in the role. The 37-year-old beat out three other candidates in a vote held during a meeting in Lac-Beauport, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More LGBTQ+ Americans are looking to come to Canada since Trump was elected
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — A LGBTQ+ aid organization says there was a massive spike in the number of Americans looking to leave the country immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump was re-elected. Rainbow Railroad reports it received nearly 1,200 inquires from LGBTQ+ Americans on Nov. 6, 2024 alone, after getting about 700 U.S.-based inquiries up to that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier ‘forever’
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he wants to be premier “forever” as he looks to secure a third consecutive majority government in Thursday’s election. Ford says his party is the only one that can stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats. Ontario’s main political party leaders are making multiple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House says tariffs moving forward but there’s still room for negotiation
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week — but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations. Trump’s executive order to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports, with a lower ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court of Canada moving away from social media platform X
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it’s moving away from the social media platform X. In an apparent farewell post to its more than 45,000 subscribers, the top court says it will focus its communication efforts on other platforms. It invites people to follow the court on its LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stiles pitches NDP as only party to bring ‘real change’ to Ontario
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Ontario New Democratic Leader Marit Stiles says her party is the only one that would provide real change, in her final pitch to voters ahead of election day. Stiles says the Liberals are no different than the Progressive Conservatives and she’ll bring in measures to make life more affordable. Ontario’s main political party leaders are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Liberals advance voting begins, Mark Carney still frontrunner
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberals to start casting ballots for leadership With the debates now done, Liberal party members can start casting advance ballots today to select their next leader a little under two weeks from now. They can cast their ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour congress hosting emergency meeting to discuss impact of tariffs on jobs
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on workers and communities. The meeting will be held virtually at 8 p.m. EST and will be attended by leaders from unions representing over three million workers from all sectors across Canada. A representative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal rank-and-file to start casting ballots in leadership race
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — With the debates now done, Liberal party members can start casting advance ballots today to select their next leader a little under two weeks from now. They can cast their ranked ballot choices by mail or in some instances by phone, and each electoral district counts for 100 points in the race. Former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario election: Party leaders making multiple stops on last full day of campaigning
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Ontario’s main political party leaders are making multiple stops across the province today with their final pitches to voters ahead of election day on Thursday. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is set to start the day with an announcement just outside of Windsor, the city where he launched his re-election campaign last month. Ford will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Media, telecom firms ask CRTC to ease up on regulation as they compete with streaming
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — As the Canadian broadcast system is upended by streaming, old-school media and telecom companies say they’re struggling to compete and they want the country’s broadcast regulator to take a lighter touch. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding consultations on how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from ... Read More »
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