Etiket: Canadas
Maude Charron and Andre De Grasse to be Canada’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that weightlifter Maude Charron and sprinter Andre De Grasse will be Canada’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.…
Charlotte Cardin judges on Canada’s Drag Race
Charlotte Cardin is one of the guest judges at Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World. Published at 12:36 p.m. Updated at 1:37 p.m. The singer will appear in the…
NATO 75th Anniversary | Justin Trudeau on the Defensive Over Canada’s Defence Spending
(Washington) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared defensive about Canada’s defence spending as he delivered remarks ahead of a summit of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders in Washington on Tuesday.…
Canada’s Defence Minister outlines plan to buy new weapons and meet NATO target of 2% of GDP
Canada’s defence minister has touted in Washington a plan for new military spending that could help the country meet the NATO target of 2% of GDP, something that a report…
Canada’s global reputation has suffered under Justin Trudeau, says Marc Garneau
(Ottawa) Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada has lost its standing in the world under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he criticizes as an ill-prepared leader who prioritizes…
Tehran considers Canada’s decision to put the Islamic Revolutionary Guards on its list of terrorist entities “irresponsible”
Iran on Thursday condemned as “irresponsible” the decision of the Canadian government to put the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic, on its list of terrorist entities.…
Human Rights | UN-affiliated global body to review Canada’s rating
(Ottawa) The United Nations-affiliated Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions says it is reviewing the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s (CHRC) compliance with international principles. Updated yesterday at 6:45 p.m.…
Foreign interference is in Canada’s DNA
“When you do something, know that you will have against you those who would like to do the same thing, those who wanted the opposite and the vast majority of…
Canada’s unemployment rate rose slightly in May
The unemployment rate in the country increased by 0.1 percentage point to stand at 6.2% in May, according to Statistics Canada, while it remained at 5.1% in Quebec. According to…
Hamilton | Police say they have arrested one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives
(Hamilton) Hamilton police say they have arrested one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives while conducting another investigation. Published yesterday at 8:35 p.m. Habiton Solomon, 21, was sixth on the list…
Canada’s total residential mortgage debt stands at $2.16 trillion, says CMHC
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says the country’s total residential mortgage debt stood at $2.16 trillion in February of this year, up 3.4% year-over-year and representing the fastest…
National Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan: a petition to erase the current project
The battle resumes around the highly controversial National Memorial to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan. A petition relayed on the House of Commons website (noscommunes.ca) requests the cancellation of the project…
The Israeli strike in Rafah is a new affront to international law and Canada’s position
Israeli nighttime bombings killed at least 45 displaced Palestinians occupying tents in a Rafah camp, according to the health ministry in Gaza. The attack which would have lasted several hours…
Competition Bureau scrutinizes prices and concentration in Canada’s airline sector
The Competition Bureau says market concentration, pricing and a growing number of customer complaints are fueling its study of the Canadian airline industry. The regulator points out that two companies…
Canada’s Food Guide does not meet all needs
This text is part of the special Health and well-being section The recommendations of the Canada’s Food Guide are not all adapted to the nutrient needs of people aged 65…
Israel deplores Canada’s change of tone towards it
Israel feels unfairly targeted when the Trudeau government insists on the importance of respecting international law in the armed conflict in Gaza, says its representative in Canada. “It sounds like…
Canada’s upper house adopts new rules that could further strengthen its independence
Canada’s upper house has adopted a new set of rules that the Liberal government says will further strengthen the independence of the Senate. The vast majority of senators voted in…
Marc Tanguay wants half of Canada’s population to speak French by 2050
(Quebec) Shunned by French speakers in Quebec, the interim leader of the Liberal Party (PLQ), Marc Tanguay, is making an ambitious proposal for those who speak the language of Molière…
Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants | My bunny always on top
According to the Canada’s 100 Best list, the “best” restaurant in the country is in Montreal. My rabbit, a table as rigorous as it is festive, comes in first position…
World Hockey Championship | Connor Bedard gets three points in Canada’s win
(Prague) Connor Bedard had two goals and an assist on Sunday, helping Canada defeat the Danes 5-1 at the world hockey championship. Posted at 2:47 p.m. Bedard scored early in…