Tag: Canada
Canada reducing Haiti embassy staff amid ‘volatile situation’
Only 'essential personnel' will remain at Canada’s embassy in Haiti as Ottawa says it is temporarily reducing the size of its mission in the Caribbean nation.
Canadians in Haiti warned to shelter in place as gang violence continues
Canadians are advised to stock up on essentials and shelter in place, or if they cannot to limit their movements as Haiti sees escalating gang violence.
Chinese tourism to Canada still lags behind pre-pandemic levels, data shows
Data shows Chinese tourism in Canada is lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. An industry expert said tourists from the People's Republic brought in $2 billion in 2019.
Canada UN ambassador to attend emergency meeting about crisis in Haiti
Unrelenting gang attacks have paralyzed Haiti for more than a week and left it with dwindling supplies of basic goods.
Canada resumes UNRWA funding paused after alleged staff role in Israel attacks
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced Friday that Canada would resume funding the Palestinian aid agency.
Canada echoes U.S. warning of ‘imminent terrorism risk’ in Moscow
The Canadian government is echoing a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia of an 'imminent terrorism risk' in Moscow over the next 48 hours.
U.S. warns citizens to avoid crowds in Moscow over potential attacks
The U.S. embassy in Moscow is advising citizens in Moscow to avoid crowds for the next 48 hours due to concerns of "imminent plans" by extremists to target large gatherings.
Sweden officially joins NATO military alliance
Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Thursday. The military alliance announced the move on Thursday in a statement.
Michael Spavor’s lawyer says legal fight with Ottawa is ‘resolved’
The lawyer for Michael Spavor, who was detained in China for more than 1,000 days, says the "matter" between his client and the federal government has been resolved.
Parrot fever has killed 5 people in Europe. Should Canadians be worried?
Parrot fever is an infectious disease that is most often transmitted to humans through exposure to infected birds, especially parrots, cockatiels, parakeets and similar pet birds.
‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair
Canada will consider sending soldiers to Ukraine in a non-combat role to resume training if 'certain conditions' are met, but not yet, Defence Minister Bill Blair says.
FAA discovers more faults with Boeing planes, issues new safety guidelines
The FAA issued safety guidance for different Boeing models to address a fault that could affect the 737 MAX 9 and another that has affected the 787 Dreamliner.
France holding historic vote on abortion rights
French lawmakers will vote Monday whether to enshrine a right to abortion in the country's constitution. It would be the first country to do so.
Canada sanctions more Russian officials in response to Navalny death
Mélanie Joly announced the sanctions Sunday, saying the officials were involved in the violation of Navalny’s "human rights, his cruel punishment and ultimately, his death."
‘Need is even greater’: Fundraising events being held in B.C. for Ukraine
Two events are being held in B.C. to raise funds for Ukraine near the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
