Tag: Canada
Sending Canadian ship to Cuba near Russian fleet was ‘carefully’ planned: minister
A spokesman for National Defence Minister Bill Blair's office said the visit to Havana's port 'was carefully and fulsomely planned.'
Canada to continue diplomacy with alleged foreign interference actors: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada won't cut off engagement with China and India despite allegations they have interfered in Canada's democratic institutions.
Canada to host G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta., in 2025
Canada says it will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
G7 leaders pledge action against foreign interference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit. Trudeau congratulated Modi for winning a third term in office.
Airports demand millions in unpaid fees from defunct Lynx Air
Authorities for the Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg airports are asking for an order instructing Lynx to hand over $4.1 million in unpaid fees.
Canada’s Arctic boost puts it on track to meet NATO target: minister
After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014, NATO allies agreed to move toward spending two per cent of their gross domestic product on defence within a decade.
Dengue fever is on the rise in Europe. Should Canadian travellers worry?
The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention pointed to the Asian tiger mosquito, setting up shop in at least 13 European countries, as the likely cause of the spread.
Canada lays new Russia sanctions, says Moscow meddling in Moldova election
The actions come as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G7 Summit in Italy, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains a key topic.
G7 leaders agree on US$50B loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
G7 leaders have agreed to engineer a US$50-billion loan to help Ukraine that would use interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets as collateral.
Trudeau headed for G7 summit in Italy. What’s on the agenda?
Leaders of the seven wealthy democratic nations are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, artificial intelligence and collaboration with Africa.
Bank of Canada should consider better communication of monetary policy: IMF
In a statement, the IMF said strengthening communications could include explanations on how quickly the Bank of Canada thinks the policy rate could return to neutral.
World juniors sex assault case: Trial date could be determined in August
The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton is due back on Aug. 13 to potentially set a date for trial.
Nobel Peace Prize winner pleads for Putin arrest: ‘Biggest child kidnapper’
Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk is urging the international community to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin who she calls the “biggest child kidnapper in the world.”
Montreal police arrest 15, disperse protesters at McGill administration building
In an update early Friday morning, the SPVM said 13 people were arrested for breaking and entering and two other people being arrested for obstructing police work.
As Canada marks D-Day anniversary, Trudeau says democracy ‘still under threat’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his French counterpart Gabriel Attal and Prince William were among dignitaries visiting Juno Beach to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
