2 h. ago EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer […]

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4 h. ago EU official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker […]

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6 h. ago Federal government ‘exploring all options’ to modernize Canada Post, as it launches overdue mandate review

With Canada Post facing a dire fiscal future, the federal government is taking the first steps towards a possible overhaul of its mandate

Politics

2 d. ago Canada Post, union say still no date for offer vote: ‘Chaos and confusion’

The union representing postal workers at Canada Post described a process of 'chaos and confusion' as work continues towards a vote ordered by the federal jobs minister.

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7 d. ago OPINION: Shakedown attempt by Canada Post underscores need for privatization  

For the second time in just six months, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is threatening strike action. As Canadians know all too well, postal strikes can be highly disruptive, given that the federal government provides Canada Post with a near-monopoly on letter mail across the country. CUPW is well aware of this and […]

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1 week ago Trump says he’s terminating trade talks with Canada over tax on technology firms

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s immediately suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country.” Trump, in a post on his social media network on Friday, said that Canada had just informed the U.S. […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump ’terminating’ trade talks with Canada over digital tax

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s immediately suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called “a direct and blatant attack on our country.” Trump, in a post on his social media network on Friday, said that Canada had just informed the U.S. […]

Economics

1 week ago Canada just made it harder for international students to get work permits

Canada has made another change to work permit eligibility for international students.Starting Thursday, June 26, international students in Canada in non-degree programs for 178 fields of study will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).According to an announcement by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), these fields of study were cut because they are no longer linked to jobs in long-term labour shortages.While several were slashed, the federal government added 119 new fields of study in key sectors, including healthcare, social services, education, and trades.This update has resulted in 920 fields of study eligible for a PGWP.You can check if your area of study is still eligible in Canada on the post-grad work permit site.Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their permit, regardless of whether it has since been removed.Las...

Society

1 week ago How startup UniUni is beating Canada Post as it tries to become the country’s newest unicorn

The delivery challenger taking on the crown corporation is facing a litany of labour complaints amid explosive growth

Culture

2 w. ago Canadians chime in after social media post accidentally invents 'No Name' brand

To anyone outside of Canada, the concept of a grocery store with generic branding may seem novel.This became clear after a content creator from India shared a concept of a store with no branding on X, and it went viral."Imagine a minimal store named 'Store' that sells nothing but products with no branding whatsoever," posted @immasiddx, with concept photos of a white "Store" and products with generic titles.It has garnered over 55 million views and received thousands of replies and reposts since being posted on Friday.Many replies and quote reposts came from Canadians who broke the news to the content creator that the concept has existed in Canada for decades as the No Name brand."You can tell someone isn't from Canada when they post stuff like this," reads one repost."Canada beat you to it," added another. The No Name brand is owned by Canadian grocery giant Loblaw. It's a staple at grocers like Real Canadian Superstore a...

Events

3 w. ago Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

More than 70 per cent of Canadians said they would reduce mail delivery to three days a week

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3 w. ago American busted with $300K of pot after wrong turn at U.S. border with Ontario

A GPS error sent a man toward the U.S.-Canada border, where he was arrested after authorities discovered boxes of marijuana in his vehicle.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) states that 43-year-old U.S. citizen Ronald Nunn is facing felony drug charges after authorities searched his rental truck following a wrong turn at the U.S.-Canada border. A CBP post on X reveals that Nunn is from California.The incident occurred on Sunday, June 15, in Buffalo, New York, when Nunn was driving while following directions on his phone. He alleged that, unbeknownst to him, the directions were leading him to Canada.He made the wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge at the U.S.-Canada border, then headed back to the U.S. At the border, he allegedly told a CBP officer that his truck was empty."However, upon further inspection by the CBP officers, several boxes were discovered in the back of the truck, contradicting the man's claim," reads the release. "The rental truck and Nunn were...

Economics

3 w. ago Today's letters: Canada Post is the backbone of charitable contributions

Monday, June 16: The postal service is far from irrelevant, one letter-writer says, while others lament long delivery delays. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Canada Post unveils 1st of 3 new stamps coming later this month

Canada Post on Friday unveiled the first of three new stamps to be released later this month, which are part of a new series from the national postal service.

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3 w. ago Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up to a vote by union members

OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday she’s putting Canada Post’s latest offers to unionized postal workers up for a vote in the hope of breaking a long-standing impasse between the parties. She said in a social media post it’s in the “public interest” to give members of the Canadian Union of Postal […]

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3 w. ago Ottawa will have CUPW members vote on Canada Post’s ‘final” offer

Minister of Jobs Patty Hajdu says Canada Industrial Relations Board will be directed to conduct the vote 'as soon as possible'

Sport

3 w. ago Canada Post’s latest offer set to go to a vote by union members

Canada Post workers will soon be asked to cast their votes on whether to ratify the employer's final offer in the ongoing labour dispute, despite union opposition.

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4 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Air quality warning in Calgary | Canada Post halts some deliveries | MEG Energy restores connection

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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4 w. ago Wildfire live updates: MD of Greenview lifts evacuation order I Air quality warning in Calgary | Canada Post halts some deliveries

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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4 w. ago Wildfire live updates: MD of Greenview lifts evacuation order | Canada Post halts some deliveries | MEG Energy restores connection

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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