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CanadaSep 06, 2023

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says economy is weakening

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, citing recent evidence that suggests the economy is weakening.The central bank says it decided not to raise its key rate given demand in the economy is slowing and previous rate hikes need more time to take effect.Forecasters were widely expecting today's decision after recent data showed the economy shrank in the second quarter, while the unemployment rate has been on the rise for three consecutive months.The announcement comes after the Bank of Canada raised interest rates at its last two meetings, bringing a previo
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CanadaSep 05, 2023

India envoy 'very satisfied' by Canada response to threats by Sikh separatist groups

India's envoy to Canada says he is satisfied the federal government is adequately protecting his country's diplomats after New Delhi raised concerns for their safety earlier this year.Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma says he's optimistic both countries can circumvent heated diaspora politics to form closer ties.Some members of Sikh communities in Canada advocate for part of Punjab to separate as an independent state but the Indian government perceives this as an extremist movement that endangers national security.The rhetoric escalated in June after the shooting death of the head of
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CanadaSep 05, 2023

Will political pressure work? BOC's decision on interest rates to come tomorrow

Two premiers have sent letters to Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem urging the central bank to halt rate hikes ahead of its next rate decision tomorrow.Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent a letter on Sunday saying families and businesses cannot afford the "crushing impact of further rate hikes," echoing a letter British Columbia Premier David Eby sent on Thursday.Associate professor and founding director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy, Christopher Ragan says it's "unfortunate" that the premiers felt that sending these letters was useful.Ragan says it brings a political e
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CanadaSep 05, 2023

Manitoba to vote on October 3

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is expected to call an election today.The vote is already scheduled for Oct. 3 and Stefanson will make a campaign announcement this morning where she is expected to launch the 28-day campaign.Stefanson, who became premier two years ago, is aiming to lead the Progressive Conservatives to a third consecutive majority.Opinion polls have suggested it will be an uphill battle, as support for the Tories dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Opposition New Democrats have been leading in the polls, especially in Winnipeg where most legislature seats are co
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CanadaSep 05, 2023

Greenbelt controversy: Steve Clark resigns, Doug Ford reshuffles cabinet

Ontario's Housing Minister Steve Clark resigned on Monday due to the Greenbelt controversy.The opposition was constantly demanding Clark's resignation.Premier Doug Ford made a minor cabinet reshuffle on Monday afternoon following Clarke's resignation.Paul Calandra has been named Ontario's new housing minister.Prior to this Paul had the Ministry of Long Term Care.Caroline Mulroney is now the President of the Treasury Board.Prabhmeet Sarkaria has been made the new Transport Minister of the state.Nina Tangri has been appointed Associate Minister of Small Business.It is worth mentioning that Steve
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CanadaSep 05, 2023

Justin Trudeau meets Indonesia's president to discuss trade

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in Jakarta today where he is kicking off a six-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region.Trudeau and his son Xavier were greeted with Indonesian dancers, with the prime minister being gifted a traditional scarf.Trudeau is set to spend two days in Jakarta where he will meet with President Joko Widodo this evening.Tomorrow, the prime minister will deliver remarks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the 10-nation bloc prepares to make Ottawa its latest strategic partner.Trudeau's focus on the trip will be about nurturing relationships with Asian leaders
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CanadaSep 01, 2023

Economy pulled back in Q2, revises Q1 growth lower: Statistics Canada

The Canadian economy appeared to stall in the second quarter as Statistics Canada says the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.2 per cent in the second quarter. The agency also revised its reading for growth in the first quarter to an annual pace of 2.6 per cent, down from 3.1 per cent. Economists say the latest spending data showing a contraction in the economy suggests the Bank of Canada's rate hiking campaign may be coming to an end. Statistics Canada says the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.2 per cent in the second quarter. The pullback in the second quarter came as
CanadaSep 01, 2023

Quebec school districts are improperly handling teacher misconduct cases: Report

Quebec's education minister says it doesn't make sense that a teacher can commit sexual misconduct and then be transferred without consequences to another school district. Bernard Drainville made his comments today in reaction to a report that identified numerous shortcomings in how misconduct cases against teachers are treated within the school network. Drainville requested the report earlier this year after several allegations of sexual misconduct in schools came to light. The report raises several problems with the way teachers' files are handled, including a lack of communication between
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CanadaSep 01, 2023

Online News Act could see Google, Meta pay combined $234 million to Canadian media

Canadian federal government has put a price tag on how much it would like to see Google and Facebook spend under an act requiring the tech giants to compensate media for news articles. Federal officials estimate Google would need to offer $172 million and Facebook $62 million in compensation to satisfy criteria they're proposing be used to give exemptions under the Online News Act. The criteria listed as part of a draft set of regulations would allow compensation provided by tech giants to be both monetary and non-monetary.While the guidelines do not specify what non-monetary contributions wou

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CanadaAug 13, 2026

Groups Urge Canada to Block RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Entry

Leaders of several Sikh, Muslim and human rights organizations in Canada are urging the federal government to prevent RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat from entering the country. During a press conference in Ottawa, representatives of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, World Sikh Organization of Canada, Hindus for Human Rights and Justice for All Canada called on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree to declare Bhagwat inadmissible to Canada. New Democratic Party MP Heather McPherson also supported the demand, saying the Canadian government is moving in the wrong direction by allegedly givin
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BCAug 13, 2026

Shots Fired in Surrey’s Newton Neighbourhood Under Investigation

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shots-fired incident in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood. Police were called at around 10:34 a.m. on August 12 after a homeowner near 76 Avenue and 124 Street reported finding what appeared to be gunshot damage to an outbuilding on the property. Frontline officers arrived minutes later and confirmed that the exterior damage had been caused by gunfire. No one was injured in the incident. Police say it is currently unknown whether the shooting was related to extortion. SPS is asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and witne
CanadaAug 13, 2026

Ontario Government Introduces Strict New Framework for Data Centres

The Ontario government has announced a new, stricter policy for data centres as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continues to grow rapidly. Under the new framework, new data centres in the province will be required to pay 100 per cent of their electricity costs, while the government will not provide cash incentives to attract these projects. Premier Doug Ford’s government introduced the framework at a time when several Ontario municipalities, including Toronto and Hamilton, had been calling on the province for clearer guidelines to manage the rapid expansion of data cen
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BCAug 13, 2026

B.C. Dog Owner Charged After Woman Suffers ‘Life-Altering’ Injuries in Mauling

A dog owner in Port Moody, B.C., has been criminally charged after two large dogs allegedly mauled a woman, leaving her with serious and potentially life-altering injuries. Police were called to the Metro Vancouver community on May 20 following reports that a woman had been seriously injured in a dog attack. She was taken to hospital for treatment. While police have not released details about the full extent of her injuries, they have described them as “serious” and “life-altering.” Investigators say the two dogs had already been deemed aggressive by city officials before the incident.
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BCAug 13, 2026

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Attacks Carney Over GDP Growth

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Mark Carney over the latest GDP growth figures, accusing his government of leaving Canada with the worst-performing economy in the G7. Poiliev argued that one quarter of economic growth does not change what he described as Canada’s broader economic challenges under Carney’s leadership. He claimed Canada now has the lowest growth rate in the G7, the highest food inflation, the highest debt levels and the second-highest unemployment rate among G7 countries. The Conservative leader also alleged that inves