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CanadaSep 20, 2022

Pierre Poilievre makes Conservative leadership debut in the House of Commons

Pierre Poilievre is making his Conservative leadership debut in the House of Commons today. Poilievre's first questions all demanded the government cancel the carbon price and stop increasing what he calls "payroll taxes" like Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance deductions.Poilievre became the third Conservative leader since 2015 after cruising to an easy victory in the contest that ended September 10th.
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CanadaSep 19, 2022

Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

A video circulating on social media appears to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau singing ``Bohemian Rhapsody'' in London, where he was to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. The Prime Minister's Office says that after dinner on Saturday, Trudeau and other members of the Canadian delegation gathered for a sing-along. In a statement, the PMO says renowned Quebec entertainer Gregory Charles was playing the piano in the London hotel lobby, while others _ including Trudeau joined in. A 14 second video posted on Twitter, which has garnered nearly one million views, appears to depict Trude
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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.

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IndiaOct 13, 2026

Punjab Bandh Called for October 15 Over Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh

Punjab is witnessing widespread anger among the family members and supporters of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh, who was shot dead in broad daylight in Mansa on Tuesday. A Punjab bandh has been called for October 15 to protest the killing. The activist’s supporters have alleged a nexus between drug traffickers and the police in Punjab and demanded the resignations of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). Meanwhile, the Congress has accused AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of running a drug nexus in Punjab, while the BJP has urged the Governor to orde
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BCOct 13, 2026

David Eby Announces Three Women’s Health Initiatives in B.C.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced three women’s health initiatives during a campaign event in Vancouver on Tuesday, including a commitment to establish a perinatal mental health unit at BC Women’s Hospital. The proposed unit would provide specialized care for women experiencing mental health challenges and depression during pregnancy and after childbirth. Eby also promised to improve access to menopause-related medical services and introduce a province-wide women’s health strategy. However, Eby faced questions during the news conference about the childcare subsidy controversy. He did n
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CanadaOct 13, 2026

Anita Anand Visits India for High-Level Talks as Canada-India Ties Advance

Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand is on a two-day visit to India starting today, marking her third trip to the country since June 2025. During her visit, Anand will hold high-level talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. Ahead of Anand’s arrival, Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, described the coordination between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as excellent. He said relations between the two countries are currently at their highest point in history. Speaking about recent high-level meeting
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BCOct 13, 2026

Man Injured in Police-Involved Shooting in Burnaby, IIO Investigating

A man was injured in a police-involved shooting in Burnaby and was taken to hospital for treatment. According to the B.C. RCMP, police received a report of a disturbance at a home on Kingsway Avenue at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, a man allegedly approached them while carrying a sharp-edged weapon. In response to the perceived threat, one of the officers fired their service weapon, injuring the man. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. has taken over the investigation. The agency is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come
AlbertaOct 13, 2026

Former Alberta Premiers Unite to Oppose Separation from Canada

Two former Alberta premiers who once stood on opposite sides of provincial politics have joined forces to oppose Alberta’s separation from Canada. Former United Conservative Party Premier Jason Kenney and former NDP Premier Rachel Notley are scheduled to speak at an event organized by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Kenney defeated Notley’s NDP government in the 2019 provincial election. Their joint appearance comes just one week before Albertans vote in a 10-question referendum that includes the issue of separation from Canada.