Defence Minister Bill Blair announced that Canada will send $64.8 million in additional military assistance to Ukraine, reaffirming the country’s continued commitment to supporting Kyiv in its defence against Russia’s invasion. Speaking at a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Blair said Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia remains one of the alliance’s top priorities. The new package will provide more than $50 million in weapons, ammunition, and military drones, along with uniforms and protective gear for Ukrainian soldiers. The remaining funds will support training programs f

The federal and Manitoba governments have signed a new agreement to expand access to school food programs, part of a national effort to improve child nutrition and food security in classrooms. Under the deal, Manitoba will receive $17.2 million over the next three years to support meal and snack programs in schools, especially those serving low-income and high-needs communities. The funding comes from the $1-billion federal commitment announced in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2024 budget, following sustained advocacy by the federal New Democrats to establish a Canada-wide school food prog

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip marks the end of what he called a “reign of terror,” while reiterating Canada’s call for a ceasefire and humanitarian relief in the region. Israeli forces confirmed on Friday that Sinwar was killed during a Wednesday battle, with his death verified through DNA testing. Sinwar was widely seen as a key architect of the October 2023 attacks on Israel, which triggered a devastating war and regional instability that continues to affect civilians across the Middle East. Calling Sinwar a “brutal lead

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to reshuffle his federal cabinet once again, following confirmation that four senior ministers have decided not to seek re-election in the next federal vote. Filomena Tassi, who currently serves as the Minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, publicly announced she will not be running again, citing personal reasons. According to a senior government source, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Carla Qualtrough, and Dan Vandal have also informed the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) that they will not appear on the ballot in the upcoming

The Alberta government has announced that long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer fall under the provincial Health Ministry, as part of its ongoing restructuring of Alberta’s health-care system. Instead, responsibility for continuing care programs will move to Seniors and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon, the province confirmed Friday. The change is part of Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to divide Alberta Health Services (AHS) into four new agencies, each handling specific aspects of health care. One of these agencies will focus exclusively on continuing care, which

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has recovered 1,945 stolen vehicles from ports and railyards across the country so far this year - already exceeding the total number recovered in all of 2023, according to Transport Minister Anita Anand. Anand said the majority of recovered vehicles were found in Quebec, with Ontario also accounting for a large share of thefts. Many stolen vehicles are being routed through the Port of Montreal, from where they are shipped overseas as part of organized international smuggling operations. The surge in recoveries follows the federal government’s national ac

Montreal police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man at the Guy-Concordia metro station in downtown Montreal late Saturday night. Investigators say the suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 37-year-old victim, who was attacked on the metro platform around 11:20 p.m. The victim was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Police confirmed that the suspect and victim were known to each other, suggesting the incident was not a random attack. The accused was arrested Tuesday night in Montreal Nor

First Nations chiefs from across Canada have gathered in Calgary today for a crucial vote on a $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement with the federal government - a deal described as one of the most significant Indigenous child welfare settlements in Canadian history. The proposed agreement, reached in July, is the result of a nearly 20-year legal battle involving Canada, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). It aims to reform on-reserve child welfare systems and compensate First Nations children and families who suffered from systemic un

The Alberta government has unveiled a new $7-million national advertising campaign aimed at opposing the federal government’s proposed emissions cap for the oil and gas industry - calling it a “production cap in disguise” that threatens jobs and economic stability. Premier Danielle Smith announced the “Scrap the Cap” campaign on Friday, arguing that Ottawa’s planned regulations, expected later this year, would hurt Alberta’s energy sector and make it harder for families to afford everyday essentials. “This cap will kill jobs, drive away investment, and raise costs for Canadians