Tag Archives: Politics

ST. JOHN'S - There was turmoil in and outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature Monday as a four-day debate about a tentative deal to share Labrador energy with Hydro-Qubec got underway. Gover...

OTTAWA - A permanent residency sponsorship exemption for some refugees was allowed to expire earlier this month due to unspecified "potential integrity concerns," an Immigration Department spokesperso...

Leaving your work cellphone behind as you embark on a days-long hike or head out for dinner at your favourite restaurant is a clear indication: you're off the clock. But that separation of devices als...

OTTAWA - Three prime ministers were on hand in Toronto to mark one of the largest private sector investments in Canadian history on Monday -- the opening salvo in Mark Carney's two-day summit aimed at...

CALGARY - Naheed Nenshi's NDP on Monday declared victory in a south Calgary byelection after unofficial results showed the Opposition party snatched up the longtime Conservative stronghold of Calgary-...

TORONTO - In 1990, Brian Mulroney's upturned face was sculpted onto the languorous body of a swine, like one of Odysseus's men transforming under Circe's spell. The figurine's gaping maw was carved in...

An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia is underway with the province's Indigenous rights legislation high on the agenda, along with housing and public safety, among othe...

MONTREAL - There are a number of signs scattered along the suburban streets of the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, across the river from Montreal. A few of them have messages that read "Every Child Mat...

OTTAWA - Google is bringing its age assurance technology - which uses artificial intelligence to detect underage users - to Canada. "Our age estimation model uses machine learning to interpret a varie...

TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not looking to become a member of the European Union, but is seeking a "unique alliance" with the economic bloc. Carney was asked Sunday about a Wal...