Carney says Canada ‘will never’ join war on Iran, as CSIS steps up vigilance over potential extremist violence
NDP’s Davies says Carney’s Iran war position is ‘contradictory’ ‘Iranians are done with the regime’: Iranian Canadian on Middle East unrest Could the new supreme leader be a ‘reformer’ for Iran? How high will the U.S.-Israel war with Iran push gas prices? \| About That White House says oil prices will drop once Iran war […]
Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills
The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption. The new Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response will support workers and job seekers in the province’s softwood lumber, steel and automotive industries — […]
Canada commits nearly $1B to drone and airborne defence research
Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) is pouring over $900 million into a long-term plan to establish a drone research facility and purchase a Canadian-built Bombardier Global 6500 to support defence research. The funding is coming from the [recently established Defence Industrial Strategy](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/defence-industry-canada-military-buildup-9.7091567). “Canada’s security depends on our ability to innovate at home,” said Industry Minister […]
Ford defends health-care record as hospitals say financial ‘crisis’ is coming
Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit. Ontario’s premier has repeatedly pushed back in recent weeks against criticism that his government is not providing the province’s hospital system with enough funding to address problems like […]
Gap narrows in Alberta as federal Conservatives shed some support to Liberals: poll
The Conservative Party continues to hold the majority favour in what tends to be reliably-blue Alberta, but it has lost some support to the gain of the Liberals, according to a new poll. The Abacus Data poll suggests the Conservatives boast a 51-per-cent share of the intended vote in the province. That is down 13 […]
City councillor shares memories of OPS officer who died Friday
City councillor shares memories of OPS officer who died Friday City councillor shares memories of OPS officer who died Friday Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stéphanie Plante says Sgt. Robert Cleroux, whom the Ottawa Police Association said died Friday morning by suicide, was “a very special human” with whom she collaborated on community programs. 2:05 1:41 2:02 3:28 […]
New deal with Ottawa lets Alberta ‘take control’ of its project approvals: Smith
New deal with Ottawa lets Alberta ‘take control’ of its project approvals: Smith New deal with Ottawa lets Alberta ‘take control’ of its project approvals: Smith Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for its major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more […]
Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices
Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. As of Friday evening, average retail prices in Canada had climbed to 150 cents per litre — close to 20 cents higher than the 133.4 cents per litre seen a week ago […]
As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has made his desire to cut Canada’s economic dependence on the United States crystal clear. And along the way, he’s referenced Europe as a top destination for Canadian goods. “As the most European of the non-European countries, Canada looks first to the European Union to build a better […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge
B.C. Premier David Eby says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after it emerged the AI giant didn’t report a mass shooter’s account to authorities. The company behind ChatGPT is facing [waves of criticism](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7104885) after it came out that the account of 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar […]