CanadaFeb 18, 2025
Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election
The Green Party's leaders say they will have a full slate of candidates for the next election, which could be called as soon as Mar. 10.
Party co-leader Elizabeth May says the party is still vetting potential candidates but it expects to run someone in every federal riding.
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney has not ruled out the possibility of calling a snap election if he becomes prime minister on Mar. 9.
May says the party's preparations for a spring election include a new logo — a green circle.
Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault says that more policy proposals will come soon and the logo
CanadaFeb 18, 2025
Canada's Annual Inflation Rate Rises in January: Statistics Canada
Canada's inflation rate has risen. According to a report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, the country's annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in January, marking the first full month in which the GST exemption was in effect. In comparison, the annual inflation rate was 1.8 percent in December.
It is worth noting that this slight increase in inflation comes at a time when the threat of President Trump's tariffs on Canada looms. Following the latest inflation report, the currency market is pricing in a 44 percent chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut on March 12. However, if Presiden
CanadaFeb 18, 2025
Delta plane crashes and flips upside down at Toronto airport
A Delta Air Lines plane heading from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped on the tarmac at Pearson airport on Monday afternoon, injuring multiple passengers.
Here's the latest on the crash aftermath and the ongoing investigation. All times eastern.
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Delta Air Lines says 19 passengers taken to Toronto-area hospitals after the plane crash have been released as of this morning.
Delta says 21 injured passengers were initially taken to various hospitals and the airline's incident response team was deployed to Pearson airport on Monday evening.
The airline says it is offering support to
CanadaFeb 18, 2025
Baby bitten by dog in Alberta home dies in hospital: RCMP
Police say a dog that fatally attacked a newborn in a Home west of Edmonton was surrendered to officials.
Const. Julie-Ann Strilaiff says the dog was set to be evaluated today by a veterinarian for things like rabies or inbreeding, and an application would possibly be submitted under the Dangerous Dogs Act to have it put down.
The newborn was airlifted to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton after the attack Sunday in the hamlet of Entwistle, about 90 kilometres west of the provincial capital, but officials announced yesterday the baby had died. The breed of dog hadn't been confir
CanadaFeb 14, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threats
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has strongly criticized President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canadian steel. He warned that if Trump attacks Canadian steelworkers, the consequences would be severe. Singh emphasized that an NDP government would take immediate action, imposing dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs while ensuring support for every worker affected by these tariffs.
Singh also called for unity in the country during this critical time. He made it clear that the Canadian government must stand firm in the face of such threats. Along with this, he took aim at Elon Musk, one of Trump’
CanadaFeb 14, 2025
GST Exemption for Canadians Ends February 15: Impact on Businesses and Consumers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s GST exemption for Canadians will end tomorrow, February 15, at midnight. All businesses will resume charging GST on previously exempt goods and services.
To ease the burden of inflation, the Trudeau government introduced a two-month GST exemption from December 14 to February 15 on items such as groceries, restaurant meals, children’s clothing, toys, diapers, and even beer and wine. The government also encouraged provinces to temporarily waive their taxes during this period.
Nik Nanos, head of Nanos Research, compared the return of GST to the frustration of r
CanadaFeb 13, 2025
Liberal party denies Ruby Dhalla translator for French debate
The Liberal party says it will not accommodate leadership hopeful Ruby Dhalla's request for a translator at the upcoming French debate in Montreal.
Party spokesman Parker Lund says only the candidates and the moderator will be allowed on the debate stage and no translation will be provided. Dhalla said in a recent interview that her campaign planned to ask this week for a translator for the French debate because she is not fluent in the language. But she plans to attend either way and will make opening and closing statements in French.
The Liberals have two upcoming leadership debates planned
CanadaFeb 13, 2025
Former AHS CEO suing Alberta government, alleges coverup
The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal and high-level government corruption surrounding medical contracts.
A statement of claim alleges Athana Mentzelopoulos (ment-ZAH'-lop-oh-luss) was fired last month for investigating overpriced contracts and conflicts of interest between government staff and companies being contracted. The lawsuit alleges Health Minister Adriana LaGrange (lah-GRAYNGE') tried to shut down the investigation and demanded Mentzelopoulos be fired.
The allegations have not been proven in court, and LaGrange says many of them are
CanadaFeb 13, 2025
NDP tells candidates to prepare for an early election, according to internal memo
The NDP's national campaign director has sent a memo to all candidates and campaign staff warning them to be prepared for a snap federal election as early as March 10.
If Mark Carney does win the leadership, we are hearing from many Ottawa sources that he intends on calling an election shortly after becoming Liberal leader. On that basis, we believe the rumours of Mr. Carney calling a snap election are credible, the memo states. Taking a page from Doug Ford's playbook, the Liberals believe that they can turn this crisis into a political benefit for them.
In Ontario, Ford is calling a snap ele