Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has swapped two ministers within his cabinet in a mini-shuffle. Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi and Helena Jaczek, the economic development minister for southern Ontario, were sworn-in at a ceremony at Rideau Hall today. Tassi moves from the Procurement Department to become the minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, while Jaczek moves to the procurement portfolio. Sources told The Canadian Press the shuffle came at the request of Tassi, who they say asked Trudeau for a lighter workload because of a family health mat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling out Hockey Canada for a second time over its handling of sexual assault allegations involving players from two world junior teams. Trudeau says Hockey Canada's leadership has lost the confidence of not only the federal government, but of Canadians too. He says the longer it takes the governing body to realize that, the more difficulties it will face. Trudeau spoke to reporters today after Hockey Canada's board of directors released a statement earlier this week saying it supported president Scott Smith and his executive team despite calls for a change

Canada's deputy prime minister will be spending more time in Alberta, days after she was verbally assaulted in her home province. Chrystia Freeland is going to tour a transport facility on the outskirts of Calgary today. Freeland has said what happened was wrong and no one should have to put up with threats and intimidation. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on all politicians and leaders to unequivocally condemn that kind of ``cowardly bullying.''

Surrey RCMP is currently on scene following an assault that has left one man deceased. On August 31, 2022 at 1:50 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to 14100-block of 61 Avenue after a report of an altercation between two men. Upon police attendance, an adult male was located in medical distress. Despite all attempts by first responders to save the man’s life, he succumbed to his injuries on scene. A suspect was taken into custody by police. The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and wil

Congress' interim president Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy, the party General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh informed on Wednesday. Smt Sonia Gandhi's mother, Mrs. Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy on Saturday the 27th August, 2022. The funeral took place yesterday," Jairam Ramesh tweeted. Sonia Gandhi and his son Rahul Gandhi including Priyanka Gandhi are in Italy. President Murmu condoles demise of Sonia Gandhi's mother. PM Modi also expresses grief over demise of Sonia Gandhi's mother.

In a development that may come as a surprise for many, the Ukrainian Army's growing need for ammunition amid the war with Russia is now being met with the help of Pakistan. Ukrainian artillerymen were spotted using 122mm HE artillery projectiles made by Pakistani Ordnance Factories (POF), according to a series of posts making rounds on Twitter. "Ukraine: The massive needs of the Ukrainian Army when it comes to artillery are being met from some unorthodox sources - Ukrainian artillerymen were spotted using 122mm HE artillery projectiles made by Pakistani Ordnance Factories (POF)," Ukraine Weap

A delegation, including Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, submitted a memorandum to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday and demanded a CBI inquiry into state excise policy. The delegation alleged a scam in the policy. "There has been a scam in Punjab Excise Policy just like it happened in Delhi. Just like the Delhi LG has ordered an inquiry into the Excise Policy case, we demand a CBI inquiry along the same lines in Punjab," said Badal. "For the first time, profit in album license has been increased from 5 to 10. So, we have demanded a CBI inquiry," he added. "Sub

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is on track for a $13.2-billion surplus in this budget year. That is above the $511-million surplus forecast when the provincial budget was introduced in February. The province is riding another wave of financial prosperity due to high oil and gas prices, along with higher royalty payouts from maturing oilsands projects. Kenney, currently on a government trip in South Korea, made the announcement in a video posted to Twitter.

Danielle Smith was facing renewed attacks Tuesday during the final debate in the campaign to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta's UCP leader and premier. Smith was criticized for her proposed Alberta sovereignty act and for leading a mass floor crossing to the Progressive Conservatives in late 2014. Smith was also attacked by multiple candidates for her policy plan to pass a bill giving the province the right to ignore federal laws and court rulings deemed harmful to its interests. Critics, including legal scholars, say such a bill is not only illegal but will create a constitutional crisis.