Canadian military told to consider firing members after first offense of unwanted sexual touching
Defence Minister David McGuinty wants the military to review a trend in civilian court toward judges supporting workplaces firing Canadians for any unwanted sexual touching on the job — even if it happened once. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is launching new advisory panels
Alberta’s premier has demanded an apology from the fire-stricken city of Jasper
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer’s devastating blaze. Smith also blames the federal government for failing in the fire response by not asking sooner
Amnesty Canada says the Building Canada Act is a ‘disturbing threat’ to the rights of Indigenous peoples.
A global human rights organization has added to calls condemning federal legislation that many say will impact Indigenous rights in Canada. In a news release Tuesday, Amnesty International Canada said the Building Canada Act (Bill C-5) a law that will allow projects deemed beneficial to
Ford, Carney governments told to do ‘some homework’ on First Nations duties
Prime minister has called meetings with Indigenous leaders to allay concerns over major projects law The group of Ontario First Nations taking the federal and provincial governments to court over fast-track legislation, which will sidestep or suspend a range of legal protections, says the
Daniel Smith gets friendly, anti-Ottawa crowd at Alberta Next town hall
Premier Danielle Smith and her hand-picked Alberta Next Panel heard from several residents Tuesday who argued the only way to get the province a fair deal from Ottawa is to leave confederation. The event in Red Deer was the first in a series of town
Poilievre says Canada needs US trade deal but shouldn’t have set a deadline for negotiations
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada urgently needs to land a trade deal with the United States but it should not have set a deadline for negotiations because U.S. President Donald Trump “will try to take advantage” of the time crunch. “The challenge
N.H. green card holder denied re-entry to U.S. after visiting native Canada
He’s lived in the U.S. since he was 3. At 46, he was denied re-entry at the border. A New Hampshire man is not being allowed to return home after taking a family trip to Canada. Chris Landry is a legal U.S. resident
Sask.Opposition criticizes province’s handling of homelessness crisis amid vacant housing units
Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP held simultaneous media conferences in Regina and Saskatoon on Wednesday to reapply pressure on the province to address the ongoing homelessness crisis. In Regina, NDP social services critic Brent Blakley accused the province of mishandling the crisis despite thousands of vacant
RCMP has accused military members of allegedly plotting to form a militia and seize land
3 Quebec men face terrorism-related charges after 2-year investigation The RCMP has charged four men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with being part of an extremist plot that allegedly involved creating an anti-government militia with a massive trove of weapons. In a
Canada National Day 2025 celebration
Every year on July 1st, communities across Canada come alive with celebration, reflection, and national pride. Canada Day marks the anniversary of the formation of the country we know today – and in 2025, it offers another powerful moment to honour the past, celebrate the
