CanadaMar 09, 2026
Liberals propose House of Commons debate on Iran conflict and implications for Canadians abroad
The federal Liberal government has proposed holding a House of Commons debate Monday evening on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the potential impact on Canadians in the region, according to government House leader Steven MacKinnon.
MacKinnon, who also serves as transport minister, said in a Sunday post on the social platform X that the government had put forward the proposal to opposition parties. The debate would focus on hostilities involving Iran and the implications for Canadians abroad.
Media representatives for the New Democratic Party and the Conservative Party of Canada did not
BCMar 06, 2026
Premier Eby tours progress at the new Surrey hospital and BC Cancer Centre construction site
Premier David Eby was in Surrey today. At around 10 a.m., he toured the new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre, being built near 180 Street and James Hill Drive in Surrey.
He held technical discussions with trades team and the hospital representatives regarding construction works and the hospital.
Speaking to the media after the visit, Premier said “the last time I came to this place, this seemed like a big hole in the ground, and today the construction work of the hospital is progressing in the right direction.”
The Premier, while explaining the information gathered from the sites duri
CanadaMar 06, 2026
LeBlanc to meet U.S. trade representative in Washington ahead of CUSMA review
Canada’s Minister of Canada–U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington today as both countries prepare for a mandatory review of the continental trade agreement known as Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement.
LeBlanc’s office said the meeting will focus on the upcoming review of the pact, commonly called CUSMA, as well as other bilateral trade issues between Canada and the United States. The agreement, which also includes Mexico, requires a joint review by member countries to determine whether the deal will continue or
BCMar 06, 2026
B.C. legislature passes Trade Recognition Act allowing goods sold in Canada to be sold in province
The British Columbia legislature has passed Bill 5, the Trade Recognition Act, with support from all parties, a move the provincial government says will reduce interprovincial trade barriers and expand market access for businesses.
The legislation allows goods and services that are legally sold in another Canadian province or territory to be sold in British Columbia without requiring duplicate provincial certification, according to the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.
Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon said the measure builds on previous efforts to streamline i
BCMar 06, 2026
Coroner says B.C. teen drowned after dingo attack on Australian island
An Australian coroner says a 19-year-old woman from British Columbia drowned after being attacked by a pack of dingoes during an early morning walk on an island off Queensland.
Piper James was on a backpacking trip and had been working on K'Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, when she died on Jan. 19.
According to the Coroners Court of Queensland, a forensic pathologist with Queensland Health determined James drowned after sustaining multiple injuries during the attack. A spokesperson for the coroner said the injuries occurred “due to or as a consequence of” the dingo attack.
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