A new multilateral defence bank aims to help Canada and its allies build their militaries to meet looming threats in an increasingly hostile world while also giving Canadian industry a leg up when it comes to producing weaponry and military kit to tackle those threats head on. And its Canadian president is hoping it will have a major presence in Toronto. Announced this past spring, … Continue reading How a multibillion dollar defence bank could help Canada increase its military spending

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says he intends to raise concerns to Prime Minister Mark Carney about the decision to invite India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada as part of a meeting of G7 leaders later this month.  Sukh Dhaliwal represents the Surrey, B.C., riding that was home to Sikh activist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whom Canada said in 2023 was killed … Continue reading ‘They’re worried’: Liberal MP plans to raise concerns about Modi visit to Carney

In addition to hearts and lungs, wildfire smoke may mess with the human brain, emerging research suggests. Fine particulate matter carried in wildfire smoke can enter the brain via the bloodstream, causing inflammation and oxidative stress, a condition resulting from too many cell-damaging molecules called free radicals and not enough antioxidants to mop them up, one theory holds. Recently, scientists have linked exposure to wildfire … Continue reading Why is the air quality so bad? What to know about the health dangers of wildfire smoke

A new bill introduced in the House of Commons is offering a way for some to obtain Canadian citizenship. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act , was tabled by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada (IRCC) Lena Metlege Diab on Thursday. The bill would automatically grant Canadian citizenship to anyone who would be a citizen today if it weren’t for the … Continue reading What is citizenship by descent? Canada offers new way for some to become citizens

A new study reveals what drinking tea and eating dark chocolate and berries did for a group of more than 120,000 people. Those foods, as well as fruits like grapes, apples, oranges, and beverages like red wine, all contain flavonoids, which are compounds found in many plant products. Flavonoids can “help your body function more efficiently while protecting it against everyday toxins and stressors,” per … Continue reading What eating foods like dark chocolate and berries did to a study group of more than 120,000 people

Against a backdrop of fresh talk of Alberta separation and the constant spectre of Quebec’s sovereignty movement, a new national opinion poll found that most Canadians say breaking up will be hard to do. A large majority of respondents nationally said any secession by one province would require negotiation with all provinces and must be supported by a clear majority of voters in the province, … Continue reading As separatist talk simmers in Alberta and Quebec, Canadians say breaking up will be hard to do: poll

OTTAWA — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will attend the G7 meeting in Kananaskis this month after receiving an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney. “As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit,” said Modi, on social media . … Continue reading India’s Modi says he will attend G7 meeting in Canada this month

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to remove federal trade barriers by recognizing the rules provinces have in place, National Post has learned. The measures are set to be introduced in a “One Canadian Economy” bill aimed at knocking down federal trade barriers and fast-tracking the approvals process for major energy and infrastructure projects to be introduced Friday. The full title of the … Continue reading Liberals to remove federal trade barriers, fast-track major projects in new bill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to remove federal trade barriers by recognizing the rules provinces have in place, the National Post has learned. The measures are set to be introduced in a “One Canadian Economy” bill aimed at knocking down federal trade barriers and fast-tracking the approvals process for major energy and infrastructure projects to be introduced Friday. The full title of … Continue reading Liberals to remove federal trade barriers, fast-track major projects in new bill

In ‘Super Agers: An Evidence Based Approach to Longevity,’ Dr. Eric Topol lays out how to stay healthy as you age. Here’s a peek at his actionable advice. Continue reading Want to feel 50 at 80? ‘Super Agers’ researcher shares his do’s and don’ts