CanadaJan 20, 2026
Carney promotes Canada as global investment destination at Davos forum
Prime Minister Mark Carney is using the World Economic Forum in Davos to promote Canada as a stable and competitive destination for global investment, as economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to shape international markets.
Carney is scheduled to deliver a speech and take part in a series of meetings with political leaders and corporate executives during the annual gathering, which brings together decision makers from governments, finance, and industry. He is also expected to meet later today with French President Emmanuel Macron, whose country is chairing the G7 this year.
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CanadaJan 20, 2026
Trudeau speaks on diplomacy at Davos as World Economic Forum gets underway
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made a brief appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, using the global stage to speak about the role of diplomacy and soft power in international relations.
During a panel discussion, Trudeau emphasized that Canada’s influence abroad has traditionally relied on cooperation and respect for sovereignty, rather than interference in other countries’ internal affairs or competition over natural resources. His remarks were met with attention from delegates as global tensions and shifting alliances continue to dominate discussions in Europe
CanadaJan 19, 2026
Thousands of federal employees receive potential layoff notices
Federal public service employees across multiple departments have been notified that their positions could be affected by upcoming workforce reductions. The notices, often called workforce adjustment notices, signal that job cuts may be coming but do not confirm who will ultimately lose employment.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada reported that 1,775 of its members received notices last week. Affected employees work in areas including Public Services and Procurement Canada, Shared Services Canada, Statistics Canada, and the Treasury Board Secretariat.
Similarly, the Professional Institute
BCJan 19, 2026
Public hearing opens into 2015 death of Myles Gray following Vancouver police altercation
A public hearing examining the 2015 death of Myles Gray during an encounter with Vancouver police begins today in Vancouver. The hearing, conducted by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, is expected to continue for 10 weeks and will investigate the circumstances surrounding Gray’s fatal injuries following a confrontation with multiple officers in Burnaby, B.C.
The hearing was requested by Gray’s family after a discipline authority cleared all seven officers involved of misconduct in 2024. Margaret Gray, the mother of the 26-year-old, is scheduled to be the first witness. She h
AlbertaJan 19, 2026
Keyera temporarily closes Alberta Envirofuels plant after equipment failure
Keyera Corp. has temporarily shut down its Alberta Envirofuels facility following the failure of a critical component, the company confirmed. The unplanned outage began earlier this month, affecting the company’s biofuels operations in the province.
The Calgary-based energy company, which operates pipelines, storage terminals, and natural gas processing facilities across Canada and the United States, said it anticipates the plant will resume operations in May.
In light of the unexpected shutdown, Keyera plans to advance a six-week major turnaround originally scheduled for the fall, completin