CanadaFeb 19, 2025
Convoy organizer sentencing, CAF class action lawsuit falls short
'Freedom Convoy' organizer faces sentencing
Pat King, one of the organizers of the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa, is set to be sentenced in an Ottawa courtroom today.
Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland found King guilty on five counts in November, including mischief and disobeying a court order. King was found not guilty on three counts of intimidation and one count of obstructing police.
The Crown is seeking a sentence of 10 years for King — the maximum penalty His defence is asking for time served and probation, since King spent about five months in jail after his initial arrest in F
CanadaFeb 18, 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Warns Google
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned Google that legal action will be taken against the company if it presents the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on a map for US-based users.Sheinbaum stated that the order issued by former President Trump applies only to the part of the Gulf controlled by the US.
She added that Mexico is awaiting a response from Google to ensure that the company fully restores the name "Gulf of Mexico" on its Google Maps before legal action is pursued.
The Mexican official emphasized that under no circumstances will Mexico accept the renaming of any geograph
CanadaFeb 18, 2025
Mark Carney trouncing Liberal leadership rivals at fundraising
Former central banker Mark Carney is dominating the fundraising field in the race for the federal Liberal leadership.
And his main rival appears to be trailing at the back of the pack.
Financial data published by Elections Canada shows Carney raised $1.9 million for his leadership bid — more than eight times the sum collected by his nearest fundraising competitor.
Former Liberal House leader Karina Gould raised about $236,000 from more than 600 donors, while Montreal businessman Frank Baylis raised more than $227,000 from 59 people.
Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland — widely consid
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.
10 a.m.
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