22 h. ago Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them.

A Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.

Economics

22 h. ago Vaccine injury programs elsewhere also face challenges, criticism

Some Britons have also criticized their program as too slow to assess injury cases, while setting thresholds too high to qualify, and payouts made too low for those who get them.

Other

42 h. ago Ottawa set to host Canada Day celebration with Prince Edward, PM Carney

Ottawa's Canada Day ceremony will be getting the royal treatment Tuesday, with Prince Edward set to make a speech during a noon event at LeBreton Flats Park.

Culture

42 h. ago Ottawa set to host Canada Day celebration with Prince Edward, Mark Carney

Canada Day this year coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag and the 45th anniversary of the official adoption of O Canada as the national anthem

Culture

5 d. ago Almost 22 million Canadians getting income tax cut next week

Canada is set to move forward with its proposed middle-class income tax cut on Tuesday.The federal government will deliver tax relief to Canadians by reducing the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15 per cent to 14 per cent, effective July 1.According to Finance Canada, nearly 22 million Canadians are expected to benefit from the income tax cut.The measure would reduce the tax rate that is applied to the first $57,375 of an individual's taxable income in 2025, regardless of their income level.A majority of the tax relief will go to Canadians in the two lowest tax brackets (those with taxable income under $114,750 in 2025), including nearly half to those in the first bracket ($57,375 and below in 2025).Ottawa says the maximum tax savings will be $420 per person and $840 per couple in 2026. All in all, this is expected to deliver over $27 billion in tax savings to Canadians over five years, starting in the 2025/2026 tax year.Since the tax cut will take effect halfway t...

Economics

5 d. ago Rising Canadian tennis star Gabriel Diallo aims to build on strong season at Wimbledon

At the start of the season, Canada’s Gabriel Diallo set a goal of cracking the top 50 in the world rankings in 2025. Mission accomplished on that front and we’re still in the first half of the year. Diallo earned his first career ATP Tour title this month and is currently at a career-high No. […]

Sport

5 d. ago Kitimat's LNG Canada set to make its first shipment: Here's what to know

A decade after the project first received regulatory approval, government says the first shipment heralds the largest private sector investment in B.C. history.

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7 d. ago Ontario putting $14B into Mississauga hospital with more than 350 new beds

Doug Ford has announced the government is pouring $14 billion into a new hospital in Mississauga that the province says is set to become the largest teaching hospital in Canada.

Economics

7 d. ago Sports store announces it will close 5 of its Ontario retail locations

Another retailer is set to shut its doors in Canada, as French sports brand Decathlon announced the closure of five of its Ontario stores. The sports store announced on its website that it would be closing its locations in Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough and Vaughan.The move comes in an attempt to evolve the brand's "retail strategy" in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the company's site said."We are staying agile in our retail strategy, considering our options for quicker, more efficient service that meet our customers where they are with the products they love," they said."This includes our recently launched same-day shipping service, where products leave our warehouse the day customers in select regions place online orders."Decathlon said it would continue to serve affected customers through its website and 15 other locations across the country, including remaining stores in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec and B...

Sport

7 d. ago Ottawa won’t release its budget for Canada Day festivities in the capital

OTTAWA — The federal government has set a budget for Canada Day programming in the National Capital Region this year but is refusing to say what it is. The budget for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa and across the river in Gatineau, Que., typically ranges in the millions of dollars and pays for things like […]

Economics

8 d. ago Punishing temperatures returns to Central Canada during record

A heat wave is set to deliver another day of punishing heat and humidity to parts of Ontario and Quebec. Heat warnings are in place from Windsor through to Quebec City as record-breaking temperatures hit Central Canada. Toronto set a new June 22 temperature record when the mercury topped out at over 34 degrees. Environment […]

Sport

1 week ago Extreme heat can turn dangerous fast. Who is most vulnerable?

Do you know the signs of dangerous heat stroke? With a scorching heat wave set for parts of central Canada, what to know about who is most at risk.

Events

2 w. ago Senate passes bill to protect supply management from any future trade deals

'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s national trade policy to such an extent,' said Sen. Paula Simons

Economics

2 w. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

Politics

2 w. ago What are the stakes for Canada as it hosts the G7 leaders’ summit?

Canada is set to host leaders from the world's largest economies for the annual  G7 summit beginning Sunday, and the stakes could not be higher.

Politics

2 w. ago India and Canada Reach Deal to Share Intelligence on Terrorism, Crime

The governments of Canada and India are set to establish a new structure to share information about cross-border crimes, their latest step toward rebuilding ties nearly two years after Canadian officials accused India of orchestrating the murder of a Sikh activist near Vancouver.

Events

2 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.

Other

2 w. ago Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi’kmaw Chiefs

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s continued failure to consult with First Nations on uranium exploration is a mistake that will further erode the province’s relationship with Mi’kmaq communities, says the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and a lawyer from Sipekne’katik First Nation. Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Tamara Young said the Mi’kmaq people were neither […]

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3 w. ago Carney’s ’Canada Strong Pass’ to come into effect on June 20

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised “Canada Strong Pass” next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take effect later this month. A Liberal government spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the pass will be available from June 20 until the end of August. During the recent […]

Transport

3 w. ago Hockey Canada trial: Crown says Michael McLeod 'set up' woman for group sex

When allegations of sexual assault against members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team were first investigated, player Michael McLeod volunteered to make a statement to London police. It’s what he didn’t say to now-retired Det. Stephen Newton on Nov. 17, 2018, that the Crown says should concern Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia at the […]

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