Tag: Canada
Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in Alberta for G7
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit in Kananaskis.
Non-G7 leaders set to tackle climate, economy and security at summit
As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses, including from outside the G7, as he attempts to shape Canada's foreign policy and global geopolitics.
Canadian killed in Air India crash was Ontario-based dentist: family
The Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff is a dentist who worked in Mississauga, Ont., her family has confirmed.
Calgary residents asked to be patient ahead of G7 summit in Kananaskis
Days away from the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is asking for some of the patience and hospitality residents always show when large events come to Alberta.
Canada joins allies in sanctioning 2 Israeli ministers for Gaza comments
Canada, the U.K. and three other countries are imposing sanctions including a travel ban on two Israeli ministers for comments made about Gaza.
Australia sends crews to help Canada in its fight against wildfires
As wildfires burn from northwest Ontario to British Columbia, Canada is getting help from firefighters in Australia with a 96-personnel-strong contingent deployed.
Canada invites Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman to G7 summit: sources
It is not yet known if bin Salman has accepted the invitation. He did not attend last year's G7 summit in Italy despite being invited there as well.
Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety
The director general of the European Space Agency said economic uncertainty and global conflict are pushing Europe's space sector to reassert links with allies.
India’s Modi to attend G7 leaders’ summit in Canada this month
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will be attending the upcoming G7 leaders' summit, thanking Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for his invitation.
Canada reviewing defence spending ‘top to bottom’ as NATO eyes 5%: minister
David McGuinty said the federal government will have more to say "very soon" about its alliance spending commitments and will be "making announcements in this regard."
Body of Canadian killed in Hamas attack recovered, Israel PM says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation.
Canada ‘deeply alarmed’ by Gaza violence as aid group pauses food delivery
Global Affairs Canada again called on Israel to allow the United Nations to resume humanitarian work in Gaza after days of shooting incidents at aid distribution sites.
Amid the trade war, OECD has lowered its global economic growth projections
A newly revised report on the global economic outlook by the 38-nation OECD shows that expectations for global growth have been lowered in the face of the trade war.
Canada calls for international help to battle massive wildfires
Canada is putting out an international call for help to battle 180 wildfires raging across the country, 90 of which are burning out of control. 25,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate. Josh Crabb of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporat...
Canadian diplomat says West Africa terror threat has grown since his capture
Robert Fowler says it would take 'a very large and serious effort to eradicate' Islamic terrorism groups in West Africa, which U.S. military officials warn could attack America.