Canadian News

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Immigration minister appears unaware of court ruling that guarantees Charter rights for refugees
Refugee rights advocates say they are shocked to hear that the federal immigration minister appeared in an interview with Radio-Canada to be unfamiliar with the landmark Supreme Court decision widely considered to be the cornerstone of the Canadian r...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Should kids living with obesity be on GLP-1s? New global guidance says yes — in some cases
The first-ever international guidelines on managing childhood obesity are raising the profile of GLP-1 treatments for kids and teens — but with strict criteria and a high degree of caution.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Immigration, high-speed rail and Bill 21: Where new PQ government could test Ottawa
Before he even attempts to trigger a promised referendum on independence, Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has a more immediate agenda — and much of it relates to the federal government. But he may not be looking to co-operate.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
How the Canada-U.S. trade war could affect Canadian consumers
Experts say last month's trade war escalation between Canada and the U.S. may be felt less in empty store shelves than in higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits for some products.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:30:56 EDT
Niagara nurse among 4 Canadians on lost medical air transport out of Hamilton
The U.S. Coast Guard has released the names of the four Canadians who were on the medical air transport jet out of Hamilton that was lost in the Atlantic Ocean en route to Boston from Bermuda early Saturday morning.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:38:28 EDT
U.S. resident charged with offering advice, money to Tumbler Ridge killer in months before mass shooting

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:54:06 EDT
B.C. council candidates turn to humour, eye-catching stunts in bid to break through
With 37 candidates competing for eight seats on Kelowna city council, some first-time candidates are looking beyond traditional signs, pamphlets and door-knocking to get voters’ attention.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:53:15 EDT
Long-awaited small craft harbour in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, expected to open in 2030
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout announced a $77-million federal investment for the construction of the project first announced in 2019 and initially expected to be completed by 2025. Last week’s announcement is part of a $106-million commitment the governme...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:30:14 EDT
How did Quebec separatists win if most Quebecers oppose separation? | About That
For the first time in over a decade, Quebec has elected a separatist party in its provincial elections, even though most Quebecers don’t want to secede from Canada. Andrew Chang explains how the fall of the incumbent Coalition Avenir Québec led to...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:04:32 EDT
Government to reveal next steps for medically assisted dying, justice minister says
Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will announce its planned path forward for medical assistance in dying on Wednesday.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:50:00 EDT
'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski spent investors' money on exotic cars, private jet flights: Crown
The Crown provided an overview of it's case against self-described 'Crypto King' Aiden Pleterski at the first day of his trial Tuesday. Prosecutors allege the 27-year-old spent investor money on himself, including exotic cars, flights on private jets...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:49:00 EDT
Christine Fréchette stepping down as CAQ leader after searing election defeat
Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s outgoing premier, announced Tuesday that she will be stepping down as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec party.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:42:29 EDT
Calgary councillors call for federal support as Ottawa's counter-tariffs create costly risk, warns city
Nearly two-thirds of the estimated tariff-related risk Calgary faces comes from counter-measures by the federal government, according to a new update from city administration. Now, city councillors are calling for more relief from Ottawa.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:19 EDT
Ottawa gives defence buying agency more muscle — and more independence
Ottawa is turning its Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation, giving it broader powers to negotiate contracts, invest in strategic industries and accelerate military purchases. The government promises oversight will remain, but critics wa...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:21:24 EDT
Michelin Guide awards Vancouver restaurant with city's first 2-star designation
The famed culinary guide named AnnaLena as the city’s first-ever restaurant to be honoured with the distinction, an upgrade from its previous one-star designation.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:35:26 EDT
Past Alberta separatist meetings in U.S. don't fall under foreign influence registry: watchdog
Meetings between advocates of Alberta separation and American government officials don't have to be included in Canada's new foreign influence registry because they took place before the registry went into effect, says Canada's foreign influence watc...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:59:46 EDT
Works by Canadian authors Margaret Atwood and Ryan North among books banned in U.S. schools
Nearly 12,000 bans took place in American public schools over the past year, according to a new study from PEN America, the highest total since the free expression organization began tracking removals five years ago.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:46:43 EDT
Unifor to hold strike authorization votes at Stellantis
Unifor national president Lana Payne, Stellantis Master Bargaining Committee chair James Stewart and vice-chair Vito Beato said the union had hoped to reach a tentative agreement without a strike vote, as it did earlier this year with Ford and Genera...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:57:28 EDT
‘Agreement will sell itself,’ says N.L. premier on PQ election possibly impacting Churchill Falls deal
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham is expressing optimism that work to reach a new Churchill Falls agreement will carry on regardless of the Parti Québécois being elected in Quebec.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:19:07 EDT
Carney speaks with incoming Parti Québécois premier about priorities and working together
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the morning after the separatist Parti Québécois's electoral victory that the province and Canada can together fight for the prosperity of their people to ensure "we can live the way we want to live."

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