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CanadaSep 16, 2022

PM Trudeau leaves for London, Governor General and 4 former PM's are part of Canadian delegation to attend funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be landing in London later today. Trudeau, Governor General Mary Simon and four former prime ministers are part of a Canadian delegation who will attend Monday's funeral for Queen Elizabeth the Second. Security is high in London as world leaders begin to arrive for the funeral that's expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Streets around the Palace of Westminster have been blocked off with metal barricades today, with police officers from across the UK directing the crowd waiting to pay their respects to the late queen. It's expected th
CanadaSep 13, 2022

Poilievre targets PM Trudeau in his first appearance in front of reporters since becoming the new Conservative leader

Pierre Poilievre blasted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in his first appearance in front of reporters since winning the federal Conservative leadership. Trudeau announced policies today to respond to the cost-of-living crisis spurred by high inflation. The policies include a plan to double the GST benefit, introduce a temporary dental care benefit and provide a one-time 500-dollar payment for low-income renters. Poilievre says the measures aren't enough to tackle the problem.
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CanadaSep 13, 2022

Provinces and businesses scrambling to react after PM Trudeau announced that next Monday will be a federal holiday to mourn the Queen

Ontario won't be giving residents a provincial holiday next Monday for the queen's funeral. Instead, the government says the day will be a provincial day of mourning with residents able to observe a moment of silence at 1 pm. Premier Doug Ford says that will give Ontarians a chance to reflect on the queen's remarkable life and allow students to be in school learning about her contributions. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared the day a federal holiday to mark the queen's state funeral in London. Prince Edward Island is declaring next Monday a one-time statutory holiday for all provinc
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CanadaSep 13, 2022

Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen's state funeral

Next Monday, September 19th, will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth the Second on the day of her state funeral at Westminster Hall in London. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, where the Liberal caucus is meeting. Trudeau says he and the opposition leaders' offices are also working on a final list for the delegation that will attend the Queen's funeral in person. A military transport plane is carrying the monarch's coffin from Scotland to London, where she will lie in state before the funeral.
CanadaSep 13, 2022

Poilievre uses first speech to challenge the PM, in reply Trudeau slams Poilievre's economic policies

New Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre used his first speech to his caucus today to issue a challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He says if Trudeau understands the suffering of Canadians due to inflation, he should commit to no new tax increases for workers and seniors. Meanwhile, Trudeau is slamming Poilievre's economic policies as irresponsible. The prime minister is currently meeting with his caucus ahead of the House of Commons resuming next week.
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CanadaSep 08, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks of Queen's 'affection for Canadians'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted with sorrow to word of the passing of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96. Trudeau says the Queen had an "obvious, deep and abiding love and affection for Canadians." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to tell Canadians about new measures to help with the rising cost of living, but the announcement has been delayed by the death of the Queen. The federal government will temporarily double GST rebate cheques, increase aid to help low-income Canadians pay their rent and launch the first part of a national dental care plan. But news of the death of Queen Eliza
CanadaSep 03, 2022

8 people sent to hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland

Eight people have been sent to hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland. Braya Renewable Fuels, which owns the facility, says it will do everything it can to support the injured workers and their families. It says the incident has been contained and emergency crews are on the scene. Premier Andrew Furey has tweeted his condolences and thanked those responding.
CanadaSep 01, 2022

Filomena Tassi, Helena Jaczek swap federal cabinet roles in minor shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has swapped two ministers within his cabinet in a mini-shuffle. Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi and Helena Jaczek, the economic development minister for southern Ontario, were sworn-in at a ceremony at Rideau Hall today. Tassi moves from the Procurement Department to become the minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, while Jaczek moves to the procurement portfolio. Sources told The Canadian Press the shuffle came at the request of Tassi, who they say asked Trudeau for a lighter workload because of a family health mat
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CanadaSep 01, 2022

Hockey Canada's leadership has lost the confidence of not only the federal government, but of Canadians too: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling out Hockey Canada for a second time over its handling of sexual assault allegations involving players from two world junior teams. Trudeau says Hockey Canada's leadership has lost the confidence of not only the federal government, but of Canadians too. He says the longer it takes the governing body to realize that, the more difficulties it will face. Trudeau spoke to reporters today after Hockey Canada's board of directors released a statement earlier this week saying it supported president Scott Smith and his executive team despite calls for a change

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Surrey police seek more victims after two charged in child exploitation investigation

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Carney reshuffles senior public service as Ottawa heads into new year

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a series of senior public service appointments, reorganizing key deputy minister roles as the federal government prepares for a busy policy agenda in the new year. Among the most prominent changes, Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue has been named deputy minister of justice and deputy attorney general of Canada. Hogue previously led the federal public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections, which concluded earlier this year that there was limited evidence of successful interference affecting election outcomes. At the Depa
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WorldDec 19, 2025

Putin opens annual news conference amid renewed international focus on Ukraine war

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WorldDec 19, 2025

EU approves 90 billion euro loan package to support Ukraine through 2027

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro interest-free loan aimed at supporting the country’s military operations and stabilizing its economy over the next two years. The decision was confirmed Friday by European Council President Antonio Costa following late-night negotiations among member states. In a statement posted on social media, Costa said the funding package for 2026 and 2027 reflects the bloc’s long-term commitment to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Details on how the loan will be financed have not yet been
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IndiaDec 19, 2025

Supreme Court declines interim bail to Majithia, issues notice to Punjab government

The Supreme Court of India has declined to grant interim bail to senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case, while issuing a notice to the Punjab government seeking its response to his bail plea. A bench of the top court directed the state government to file its reply within four weeks. The matter has been listed for further hearing on January 19, after the state submits its response. Majithia is facing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with investigators alleging he amassed assets worth more than Rs. 540 crore beyond his known sourc