Etiket: Canadas
Secret trial ‘does not help the cause of justice,’ says Canada’s Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of Canada, Richard Wagner, severely criticizes in turn the holding of a secret criminal trial in Quebec. He sees it as a departure from the “fundamental principle”…
Bjarni Tryggvason, one of Canada’s first astronauts, dies at 76
One of Canada’s first astronauts has died. Posted at 6:20 p.m. The Canadian Space Agency has announced that Bjarni Tryggvason, one of the first six Canadian space travelers, has died…
World Cup | CF Montreal sporting director believes in Canada’s chances
The verdict is in. Canada will be part of Group F at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November. The maple leaf will have on its way Belgium, the…
Washington denounces Canada’s trade restrictions on milk
American milk producers do not have sufficient access to the Canadian market despite the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement, deplored the American Trade Representative on Wednesday, who…
Canada’s big five banks have increased their aid to fossil fuels by 70% in 2021
Despite acknowledging the need to cut emissions, Canada’s big five banks – RBC, Scotiabank, TD, BMO and CIBC – have increased their support for the fossil fuel sector by 70%…
Canada’s GHG emissions | Good, but not enough, critics say
There is good, a lot of good, in the Trudeau government’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, say environmental groups and even some opposition parties. But good as they are, the proposed…
Canada’s qualification for the World Cup will wait
Mark-Anthony Kaye was expelled from the game in the 34th minute and handicapped the Canadian selection which was looking for its first qualification for the World Cup since 1986. A…
World Cup 2022: Canada’s qualification will wait
Canada suffered its first loss of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar, losing 1-0 to Costa Rica on Thursday in San Jose. The representatives…
Tabling of a bill to align finance with Canada’s climate commitments
Forcing the hand of the Canadian financial sector to participate in the fight against climate change is the objective of the bill tabled Thursday by Senator Rosa Galvez in the…
Cracks in Canada’s defense illuminated by the war in Ukraine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Western leaders are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to coordinate NATO’s response to the Russian attack in Ukraine. A good opportunity to recall all…
Abraham Tachjian named head of Canada’s open banking system
(OTTAWA) The federal government announced on Tuesday the appointment of Abraham Tachjian as head of its open banking system. Posted at 5:54 p.m. The Director of Financial Services at PwC…
Labor shortages limit growth in Canada’s oil sector
Labor shortages in Canada’s oil and gas sector could limit its ability to move quickly to fill the vacuum left by U.S. sanctions on Russia, industry experts say. The sector…
Alithya: a contract concluded with one of Canada’s “Big 6” banks
The Alithya Group, specializing in digital transformation, has signed a three-year contract with one of the six major Canadian banks. • Read also: Record revenue growth for Alithya Worth $4.7…
Justin Trudeau extends Canada’s mission in Europe
Canada’s mission in Central and Eastern Europe, which aims to deter Russia from starting an armed conflict, will be extended, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed on Tuesday, while in Riga,…
Electric cars | Canada’s auto industry breathes easier after Biden’s speech
(Washington) A few words missing from Joe Biden’s state of the union speech make some Canadians breathe a little easier on Wednesday morning. Posted at 2:40 p.m. The US president…
Isabelle Weidemann, Canada’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games
Long track speed skater Isabelle Weidemann will be Canada’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on Sunday. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) made the announcement in…
Closing Ceremony | Isabelle Weidemann will be Canada’s flag bearer
Isabelle Weidemann will be the flag bearer for the Canadian team at the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on Sunday. Posted at 6:46 p.m. Updated at 7:05 p.m. Jean-Francois…
Women’s Hockey | Canada’s attack will be tested in the final against the United States
(Beijing) Another chapter in this decades-old rivalry is about to be written at the Beijing Games. Posted at 10:44 a.m. Donna Spencer The Canadian Press The duel between Canada and…
Demonstration in Ottawa | Two members of Canada’s special forces are under investigation
Two members of the Canadian Army Special Forces are under military investigation into their alleged involvement in the occupation of Ottawa by protesters. Posted at 6:01 p.m. Major-General Steve Boivin,…
Meryeta O’Dine adds to Canada’s snowboard success
Meryeta O’Dine won the bronze medal in the women’s snowboard cross on Wednesday. As American veteran Lindsey Jacobellis glided brilliantly to the finish line for her first Olympic title at…