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Halifax security forum gathers as Trump’s support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question
By Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
HALIFAX – Uncertainty is a key theme this year at the annual, three-day gathering in Halifax of political leaders, defence officials and policy analysts who aim to promote democratic values around the globe. The 300 delegates from 60 countries will take part in the Halifax International Security Forum, which begins Friday, less than three weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phone, banking records shown to jury in human smuggling trial
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – The jury in a human smuggling trial was presented with phone, banking and other information Thursday that the prosecution says shows two accused men carried out plans to sneak people across the Canada-U.S. border between Manitoba and Minnesota. Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel are charged with participating in several smuggling operations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts water fluoridation vote by Montreal council
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
MONTREAL – Municipal officials are considering an end to water fluoridation on the island of Montreal in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities on the island will vote this evening on whether to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Consul general reiterates he had no influence on $9M Manhattan condo purchase
By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s consul general in New York doubled-down Thursday on his past claim that he exerted no influence on the decision of Global Affairs Canada to buy a $9 million condo in Manhattan. Tom Clark was summoned back to testify before a parliamentary committee looking into the purchase after media reports earlier this month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec fiscal update: $2.1B in new spending, end of tax credit for some older workers
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
Quebec’s finance minister has tabled an economic update with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what Eric Girard describes as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year’s economic slowdown. Girard painted a positive picture of the province’s finances today despite a projected $11-billion deficit that remains unchanged from March’s budget. The new spending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre’s official residence in Ottawa
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
Ottawa police say two people were arrested this morning after an “unlawful” demonstration outside Stornoway, the official residence the Opposition leader. Greenpeace Canada says its activists blocked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s house and two of them locked themselves to a replica oil pumpjack placed in the driveway. The non-profit has been critical of Poilievre’s climate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals’ promised GST/HST break?
By Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children’s clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15. “Our government can’t set prices at checkout, but we can put more money in people’s pockets,” Trudeau said at a press conference announcing the measures. The government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BC Hydro says most power outages fixed after bomb cyclone, but new storm looms
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
VANCOUVER – BC Hydro says it has restored power to 90 per cent of customers who lost electricity this week when hurricane-force winds slammed into parts of the British Columbia coast, but forecasters say a new storm is on the way. Winds from the so-called bomb cyclone weather system exceeded 100 km/h in some places ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal government plans to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring. Trudeau announced the proposed affordability measures in Toronto alongside Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland this morning, ahead of the government’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Federal government plans to send $250 cheques to millions of Canadians
By The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
OTTAWA – More than 18.7 million Canadians will be getting a $250 cheque from the federal government this spring as part of a suite of measures the Liberals are proposing that will also temporarily cut the GST on items like toys, restaurant meals, and beer and wine. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joly says next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra will help advance ‘shared priorities’
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on November 21st, 2024
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is welcoming president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa. Joly posted on social media that the Canadian government looks forward to working with Pete Hoekstra to strengthen bilateral ties and advance shared priorities between the two nations. Trump announced on Wednesday that Hoekstra, a ... Read More »
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