CanadaMar 02, 2026
Air Canada suspends Israel and Dubai flights until March 22 amid Middle East conflict
Air Canada says it is suspending all flights to Israel and Dubai until March 22 because of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a passenger advisory, the airline said services are expected to resume March 23 if conditions permit. The suspension applies to flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai, according to the company’s statement.
Air Canada said customers affected by the cancellations can change their bookings without additional charges. Travellers who choose to cancel their trip will receive a full refund, the airline said.
The carrier also issued a flexibility policy for some Middle East route
CanadaMar 02, 2026
Cocaine seizure at Blue Water Bridge totals 111 kilograms, two men charged
The Canada Border Services Agency says officers seized more than 111 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry on Feb. 19.
According to a CBSA news release, a commercial truck arriving from the United States was referred for secondary inspection. During examination of the trailer, border services officers located and seized 111.4 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
CBSA said Sarkaren Vir Singh, 29, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Chamkaur Singh, 25, of Belleville, Ontario, were arrested. The agency said both individuals and the seized drugs were transferred to the Royal
CanadaMar 02, 2026
Canada, India sign $5.5B in commercial agreements during leaders’ meeting
Canada and India have signed more than 10 commercial agreements worth $5.5 billion during meetings between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
In a statement summarizing the bilateral talks, the Prime Minister’s Office said the agreements cover defence, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, energy and cultural cooperation. The largest deal announced is a $2.6 billion uranium agreement, described by officials as a major component of the overall package.
During a joint press conference, Carney referenced Indian s
CanadaFeb 27, 2026
Police seek second suspect in fatal Brampton shooting; Canada-wide warrant issued
Peel Regional Police homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a second suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Brampton last summer.
In a news release, police say two men entered a residence near Castlemore Road and Humberwest Parkway on Aug. 19, 2025, where two people were shot. One victim died at the scene. The second person was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and later released.
In October 2025, police arrested 24-year-old Dilpreet Singh of Brampton and charged him with first-degree murder. Investigators have now identified a second suspect as 2
CanadaFeb 27, 2026
Canada’s Economy Contracts in Fourth Quarter of 2025 as Annual Growth Slows
Canada’s economy recorded a contraction in the final three months of 2025, defying earlier expectations of stable growth, according to new data released by Statistics Canada on Friday.
The federal agency reported that real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 0.6 per cent in the October to December quarter. Economists had anticipated little to no change during that period. The slowdown was attributed in part to weaker residential investment and lower inventory rebuilding by manufacturers.
Statistics Canada said companies met demand by drawing down existing inventories ins
CanadaFeb 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney begins India visit focused on trade, investment, and rebuilding ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney has begun a visit to India as part of a broader Indo-Pacific trip aimed at expanding Canada’s trade and investment partnerships.
In a statement issued ahead of the trip, the Prime Minister’s Office said Carney will travel to India, Australia and Japan from Feb. 26 to March 7, 2026 to deepen partnerships across sectors including trade, energy, technology and defence.India’s Ministry of External Affairs published the official schedule for the visit, stating Carney arrives in Mumbai on Feb. 27 and then travels to New Delhi on March 1, with delegation-level talks
CanadaFeb 26, 2026
Public Safety Minister says more safeguards needed against alleged foreign interference linked to India
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Canada still has work ahead to ensure individuals acting on behalf of India are not intimidating or coercing people on Canadian soil.
Speaking to reporters during Mark Carney’s visit to India, Anandasangaree said there remain unresolved concerns related to the safety and security of Canadians. His comments follow questions about whether agents connected to the Indian government are currently involved in extortion or threats of violence in Canada.
A senior federal official, speaking on background during the same briefing, said Ottawa believes su
CanadaFeb 26, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney begins 10 day Indo Pacific tour with first official visit to India
Prime Minister Mark Carney is departing today on a 10 day tour of the Indo Pacific region, beginning with his first official visit to India since taking office. He is expected to arrive in Mumbai on Thursday as part of efforts to rebuild diplomatic and trade ties between the two countries.
Senior federal officials signalled ahead of the visit that Canada no longer views India as being involved in foreign interference or violent incidents within Canada. The shift is being described in Ottawa as a significant diplomatic reset following a period of strained relations between the two governments.
CanadaFeb 25, 2026
Federal ministers signal possible AI safety reforms after OpenAI handling of B.C. shooting case
Federal ministers say Ottawa is prepared to consider new safeguards around artificial intelligence tools following questions about how OpenAI handled warning signs linked to a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
The issue has drawn national attention after reports revealed that the accused shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had been removed from OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform months before the February 10 killings. According to reporting first published by The Wall Street Journal, the account was shut down over troubling posts that referenced violent scenarios, including gun use. Howe
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