Politicians need to listen to each other on national unity, N.S. premier says Stephen McNeil worries Canada has an ‘East-West feel to it’ and says it ‘is not a healthy thing’ Canada’s politicians have to listen to one another to address economic rifts that could hinder national unity, Nova Scotia’s premier says, as he adds his voice to calls for changes to the federal government’s fiscal stabilization program. “I worry that the country … Read More
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes west of Port Hardy, Canada: USGS An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck 177 km (109.98 miles) west of Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the quake, which was 10 km deep. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the quake struck 518 kms west of Vancouver. There is no current … Read More
Trudeau says Canadian farmers hit by trade disputes should be helped faster Canada’s Agriculture Ministry should move more quickly to help farmers harmed by protectionist measures imposed by other nations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. Canadian farmers are caught up in a trade and diplomatic dispute between Ottawa and Beijing. In a formal letter of instruction to Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Trudeau said she should draw on lessons from recent … Read More
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer resigns, vows to stay on until new leader chosen Canada’s Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is stepping down after facing criticism for failing to oust Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in October’s election. He told the House of Commons it was “one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made”. Mr Scheer said he would stay on in his role until the party chooses a new leader. He only … Read More
‘Dynamic’ Francois-Philippe Champagne set to be tested as foreign minister in new cabinet François-Philippe Champagne is Canada’s new foreign affairs minister. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne was elected the Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain on October 19, 2015. Champagne, a former trade lawyer, has served as minister of international trade in the past. Businessman, lawyer and international trade specialist, Minister Champagne has more than 20 years of experience at large international companies in Europe, … Read More
Man who attacked Canada police officer with truck guilty of attempted murder A Somali immigrant who ran down a Canadian police officer with a truck and then stabbed him repeatedly was found guilty on Friday of attempted murder, the Crown prosecutor’s office said. Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, 32, had denied the charges in connection with the incident in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sept. 30, 2017, when authorities say he attacked the officer then struck … Read More
Liberals win a minority government Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hung onto power after a tight election on Monday that saw his government reduced to a minority, results that will likely push his agenda to the left while alienating energy producing provinces. Trudeau, one of the world’s most prominent progressive politicians, struggled domestic scandals. He now looks set to govern with support from the left-leaning … Read More
Catholic school teachers union will vote on Ontario-wide strike Ontario’s Catholic teachers’ union says it is now scheduling strike votes across the province to fight what it calls the “reckless cuts” of the Doug Ford government.The move adds to the pressure already mounting on the Ford government given the province’s public elementary and secondary teachers are already holding votes.In a statement released Sunday, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association … Read More
PM Trudeau has apologized for wearing a white turban and dark make-up in a school’s “Arabian Night” function in 2001 PM Trudeau has apologized for wearing a white turban and dark make-up in a school’s “Arabian Night” function in 2001 (apparently a racist behavior), ‘Time’ reported. Poles still suggest that he would be the next Prime Minister, certainly with fewer seats. Greens and NDPs both are praying for a peace in a minority government. In a new revelation, Trudeau also … Read More
After US Open triumph, Bianca Andreescu has a day and street named after her A day after Bianca Andreescu was honoured in her hometown Mississauga with a “She The North” rally that was attended by thousand of people, neighboring Toronto proclaimed Monday as “Bianca Andreescu Day” in honour of the newly crowned US Open champion.Andreescu defeated Serena Williams in straight sets at the US Open final to become Canda’s first Garnd Slam singles championa … Read More
