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Liberal party’s demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn’t expect his government to move on electoral reform, despite his party membership calling for a national council to examine the issue. This weekend, grassroots Liberals voted in favour of a resolution that asks the government to create a national citizen’s assembly on electoral reform. The proposal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waters starting to recede in Quebec, but officials warn spring flood season not over
By Coralie Laplante, The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec’s Public Security Department says water levels across the province have started to decline, but warned the spring flood season is not yet over. The Outaouais region in western Quebec and the Laurentians region northwest of Montreal remain the most affected parts of the province, the department said Sunday. In Outaouais, 23 municipalities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waters starting the recede in Quebec, but officials warn spring flood season not over
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec’s Public Security Department says water levels are declining across the province, but the spring flood season is not yet over. The Outaouais region in western Quebec and the Laurentians region northwest of Montreal remain the most affected parts of the province. In Outaouais, 23 municipalities have been affected by flooding, while 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Out-of-control wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to worsen due to strong winds
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
The two out-of-control wildfires in northeastern British Columbia that have already forced some residents leave their homes are expected to grow bigger in the next few days. The Peace River Regional District says in a statement that strong winds are “expected to contribute to the continued growth” of both the Boundary Lake and Red Creek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating death of Gaspé man found trapped under farm tractor
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
NEW-RICHMOND, Que. – Quebec provincial police say they’re investigating the death of a 29-year-old man who was trapped under a tractor on a farm on the province’s Gaspé Peninsula. Police spokesman Sgt. Stéphane Tremblay says emergency services were called to the farm in New Richmond, Que., across Chaleur Bay from New Brunswick, shortly before 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Use visit by India trade chief to push forward negotiations, business council says
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
OTTAWA – As India’s trade minister visits Ontario this week, corporate Canada is hoping both countries will commit to signing a trade agreement this year after more than a decade of talks. “It just seems to me like a no-brainer,” said Goldy Hyder, head of the Business Council of Canada. “We need to have the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision on Chinese diplomats being made ‘very, very carefully:’ Trudeau
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any decision to expel Chinese diplomats over alleged attempts to threaten a Conservative MP is being made “very, very carefully.” Trudeau says his government needs to consider potential Chinese backlash and what that would mean for the safety of Canadians and the prosperity of the country. “This is a serious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision on Chinese diplomat being made ‘very, very carefully:’ Trudeau
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any decision to expel a Chinese diplomat over alleged attempts to threaten a Conservative MP is being made “very, very carefully.” Trudeau says his government needs to consider potential Chinese backlash and what that would mean for the safety of Canadians and the prosperity of the country. Conservative MP Michael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau says King Charles is ‘deeply aligned’ with Canadian priorities
By The Canadian Press on May 7th, 2023
LONDON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says King Charles is deeply aligned with the fundamental priorities of Canadians on reconciliation and the environment. Trudeau made the comments while speaking with reporters in London, a day after the King’s coronation. Trudeau says he has known Charles for decades as an environmentalist and someone committed to preserving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Why?’ Mother and child fatally stabbed outside Edmonton school, police shoot suspect
By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
EDMONTON – Dozens of people gathered Saturday around a memorial of flowers and stuffed animals in a park as Indigenous drummers sang in honour of a slain mother and her 11-year-old. Family members identified the victims of the Friday afternoon attack outside an elementary school as Carolann Robillard, 35, and Sarah Miller, who had started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta declares state of emergency due to fires, more than 24,000 out of homes
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has declared a state of emergency due to the threat of wildfires. Smith says the safety of Albertans is a priority. She says the state of emergency gives the government greater power to access emergency funds and mobilize additional support. Several communities and rural areas have ... Read More »
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