KANANASKIS, Alta. — Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada and India will reappoint high commissioners, easing the diplomatic crisis between the two countries, and reaffirmed the need for Russia to commit to an unconditional ceasefire. In his closing remarks at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Carney spoke to reporters amid a number of international crises, including Israel’s escalating war with Iran, Russia’s invasion … Continue reading Carney says Canada, India to reappoint high commissioners in apparent diplomatic thaw

KANANASKIS, ALTA. — A joint G7 statement supporting Ukraine in the face of its invasion by Russia was kiboshed during the summit after the U.S. refused to sign on unless it was watered down, according to a Canadian government official. But during her closing press conference at the summit, Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni denied there was a plan for a joint statement on the … Continue reading G7 statement supporting Ukraine kiboshed after U.S. demand to ‘water down’ language

The condo market in Canada’s two largest cities has experienced significant decline from 2022 to the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to the most recent report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Though most smaller markets are still stable. The report, released Monday, said that condo sales in Toronto are down 75 per cent. In Vancouver they have fallen 37 per … Continue reading Condo sales plummet in Toronto and Vancouver but more resilient elsewhere

The Ontario chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees is sponsoring a demonstration outside the American consulate in Toronto in protest of support for Israel amid its ongoing efforts to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. “Hands off Iran,” the advertisement for the Sunday event reads in all caps. Nearly a dozen sponsoring groups are listed on the poster alongside CUPE Ontario, including the Palestinian Youth … Continue reading CUPE Ontario sponsoring ‘Hands off Iran’ rally outside U.S. consulate this Sunday

BANFF, ALTA. — The leaders of the world’s seven wealthiest democracies ended their annual summit Tuesday with promises to tackle six pressing policy issues, including artificial intelligence, transnational repression and migrant smuggling. As the two-day summit in Kananaskis, Alta., came to a close, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, the U.S. and the U.K. issued six joint statements tackling wildfires, quantum and critical minerals as well … Continue reading G7 leaders vow to tackle migrant smuggling and foreign interference

OTTAWA — Health Canada isn’t quarrelling with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement that most Albertans will soon have to pay out of pocket for COVID-19 shots. Nicholas Janveau, a spokesperson for the federal agency, said Tuesday that the decision is entirely the premier’s to make. “Provinces and territories are responsible for the delivery and administration of their respective vaccination programs including determining which vaccines are … Continue reading Health Canada won’t fight Alberta’s plan to charge for COVID vaccines

HALIFAX, N.S. — A parole board hearing scheduled for June 18, will give a Nova Scotia convicted killer a chance to persuade members and the public that she is not the same person who admitted to packing twine in the trunk of her car in 2008 before murdering her 12-year-old daughter. Now 51, Penny Boudreau is serving a life sentence at the Nova Institution for … Continue reading Penny Boudreau, who strangled her 12-year-old daughter, tries for ‘early’ release

BANFF, ALTA. — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced wide-ranging new support for Ukraine as he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including new sanctions against Russia and $2 billion in military funding. Carney announced the new package as he began a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy in Kananaskis, Alta., on the final day of the annual G7 summit. “To be absolutely clear, this support will be unwavering … Continue reading Carney announces billions in funding for Ukraine at G7 meeting

OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government’s major projects bill is headed to a House of Commons committee to be studied on Tuesday and Wednesday, after the Conservatives voted to fast-track the legislation and for it to pass second reading late Monday evening. Around 11:40 p.m. on Monday, C-5 was adopted at second reading in the House of Commons by 304-29 votes. The Liberals and Conservatives … Continue reading Major projects bill to be swiftly studied in committee after Conservatives vote to fast-track it

BANFF, ALTA. — As Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he announced wide-ranging new support for Ukraine, including sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues and its 200-vessel shadow fleet, $2 billion in new funding to purchase drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles, and a new $2.3-billion loan for Ukraine to rebuild infrastructure shattered by Russia’s assault. “To be absolutely clear, this support will … Continue reading Carney announces billions in funding for Ukraine at G7 meeting