The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce this morning whether it will hear a challenge of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. In 2024, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the law, which prohibits some public sector workers such as teachers and police officers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Groups including the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the English Montreal School Board have sought leave to appeal that decision to the country's top court. The Quebec government has long argued the 2019 law is reasonabl

A former Calgary teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting two students in the 1990s. Police say they were made aware of the allegations last year when the male complainants came forward. They say one had tutoring sessions with the teacher after school, where it's believed the man inappropriately touched the 12-year-old. Police say the second student, also 12 at the time, didn't have classes with the teacher but spent a great deal of time with him and was allegedly assaulted at the man's home and in his vehicle. The accused, who is now 80, faces five charges, including two counts of

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party's candidate in Edmonton Strathcona. Nenshi didn't face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding. Former NDP leader Rachel Notley stepped down as the member for Edmonton-Strathcona on Dec. 30, which forces the government to call a byelection by the end of June. The governing United Conservative Party has yet to open a nomination contest in the riding. Notley won almost 80 per cent of votes in Edmonton-Strathcona in the 2023 general election, but her NDP was def

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for the Delhi Assembly Elections for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. He held roadshows in three assembly constituencies in Delhi and urged the public to vote for Aam Aadmi Party candidates. Addressing the people in the Narela assembly constituency, Mann stated that the people of Delhi have already decided to form the Aam Aadmi Party government, with only the formal announcement remaining on February 8. It is noteworthy that CM Bhagwant Mann has been a target of opposition parties due to his extensive campaigning for the Delhi Assembly Ele

Netflix is raising its prices in Canada. The U.S.-based streaming company announced that its cheapest plan, which includes ads, will increase by $2, bringing the monthly cost to $7.99. Similarly, the standard plan, which is ad-free, will become $2.50 more expensive, rising to $18.99 per month. The premium plan will also see a price increase of $3 per month, bringing its cost to $23.99. However, there will be no change to the fee for adding additional members. Netflix stated that the price increase is effective immediately for new customers, while existing members will see the change on their

Canada's premiers are meeting virtually with the prime minister today to talk about Donald Trump's early moves as president and the looming threat of tariffs. The first ministers have committed to weekly meetings now that Trump has been installed in the White House. Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing his government to study alleged unfair trade practices by Canada and Mexico and to file a report by April 1. Later that day, he mused about imposing 25 per cent tariffs on both countries by Feb. 1, calling Canada a "very bad abuser" for allowing illegal drugs and migrants to enter

B.C.’s opposition leader John Rustad has voiced support for deporting Zain Haq to Pakistan for allegedly violating his study permit. Haq is accused of participating in protests instead of focusing on his studies. In 2021, Haq was arrested along with 17 others during a demonstration on Burrard Bridge that disrupted traffic, including access to St. Paul’s Hospital. Rustad emphasized that individuals coming to B.C. to study should not break the law. Zain Haq, a prominent climate activist in B.C., was ordered deported on January 25. He and his wife Sophie are appealing to Immigration Minister

Harjit Singh Sajjan, the MP for Vancouver South and a long-time minister in Justin Trudeau’s government, has announced that he will not run in the next federal election. Sajjan stated that his goal was to represent the people of Vancouver South and address their concerns in Ottawa, a mission he feels he has accomplished. After nearly a decade in politics, he has decided to step away. He expressed gratitude to his constituents and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for their support. Sajjan was first elected in 2015 and served as the Minister of Defence before becoming the Minister of Emergency P

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on goods imported from China, citing concerns over the fentanyl crisis. He stated that the tariff is being considered because China sends fentanyl to Mexico and Canada. Fentanyl, a synthetic drug, is responsible for thousands of deaths annually in the US and Canada. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China believes there are no winners in a tariff or trade war and will firmly protect its interests. Notably, during his 2024 election campaign, Trump had threatened to impose t