22 h. ago Trump’s trade war in focus as ministers, Ford talk tariffs with U.S.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are meeting with Howard Lutnick.

Economics

59 h. ago ‘This is public safety’: Concerns raised about RCMP dispatcher vacancies

CUPE 104, the union representing RCMP dispatchers and operators, is sounding the alarm as 43 per cent of jobs are vacant across Canada.

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64 h. ago Staff Shortages Among RCMP Operators and Dispatchers at Breaking Point

OTTAWA, Ontario — The staffing shortage among RCMP operators and dispatchers is now a full-blown crisis, says CUPE 104, the union representing operators and dispatchers. Almost 43 per cent of positions are now vacant. In a letter sent to the Minister of Public Safety and the President of the Treasury Board, the president of CUPE […]

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3 d. ago Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is re-examining its trade strategy in the wake of American tariffs on Canadian goods, looking to focus on opening up new markets and attracting more overseas investment once the immediate economic threat passes. The province does about $500 billion in annual two-way trade with the United States. It’s the largest trading partner […]

Economics

4 d. ago National Police Federation Congratulates Mark Carney; Looks Forward to Building on Government’s Public Safety Improvements

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The following is a statement from National Police Federation President and C.E.O., Brian Sauvé, on the Liberal Party of Canada’s election of Mark Carney as Leader, and public safety progress made under outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership: “We congratulate Mark Carney on becoming the Leader of […]

Politics

4 d. ago Trump Says US Economy Faces ‘Transition,’ Avoids Recession Call

President Donald Trump said the US economy faces “a period of transition,” deflecting concerns about the risks of a US slowdown as his early focus on tariffs and federal job cuts cause market turmoil.

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7 d. ago Stronger policies, enforcement mechanisms urged to combat Intimate Partner Violence

The provincial and federal governments are being urged to continue collaboration on justice reform and better public safety measures to counter the growing crisis of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). In recognition of International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Peel Police Service Board and Peel Regional Police penned a letter to Premier Doug Ford, Solicitor General Michael […]

Events

7 d. ago 72% of Consumers Consider Organic Ingredients Important in Personal Care Products

Research from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products GUELPH, Ontario — NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has released new consumer data that demonstrates the importance of health and sustainability in personal care purchasing habits. “NSF’s survey results clearly […]

Economics

7 d. ago Amy Hamm: It’s not CSIS’s job to worry about ‘Islamophobia’ accusations

Spy agency director's priority should be public safety, not the complaints of government-funded activists

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8 d. ago European Stocks Advance as Auto Shares Rally on Tariffs Delay

European stocks rose, with automakers rallying on news that President Donald Trump was delaying some tariffs on Mexico and China. Focus is also on the European Central Bank meeting later in the day.

Economics

8 d. ago European Stocks Erase Gains as Bond Rout Deepens Ahead of ECB

European stocks gave up early gains as bonds sold off across the world, while automakers rallied following a delay in some US tariffs on Mexico and China. Focus is also on the European Central Bank meeting later in the day.

Economics

9 d. ago Hytera’s 5G MCX Device Sets New Standard for Secure Communication

BARCELONA, Spain — Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has unveiled the PNC660 5G Mission-Critical Ruggedized Smart Device at MWC25. Combining advanced mission-critical communication capabilities, multi-layered security features, and a user-centric design, the PNC660 is the ideal communication solution for sectors such as public safety, airports, and […]

Technology

9 d. ago Focus on tariffs squeezes crime and public safety to side note in B.C. budget

The budget includes just $325 million in new spending over three years focused on public safety measures and is virtually silent on the hot-button issue of involuntary treatment.

Economics

9 d. ago Victim of ‘brazen’ Surrey shooting had connections to organized crime: police

'This was a targeted, brazen shooting in a high-traffic area,' Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT said in a statement. 'Those involved displayed a complete disregard for public safety.'

Events

9 d. ago Bessent Shrugs Off Tariff Selloff, Says Wall Street Isn’t Focus

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projected confidence in President Donald Trump’s expansive plans to tariff foreign nations even as the stock market slumped in reaction to the first round of levies on Canada and Mexico.

Economics

9 d. ago Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issues statement on U.S. tariffs on Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be holding a press conference later this morning at 10:30 a.m. EST to discuss Canada's response to the U.S. tariffs and the previously announced countermeasures on American products that has now gone into effect. Trudeau will be joined by Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, and the Minister of Public Safety, David J. McGuinty.In a statement released yesterday, Trudeau said there was "no justification" for the U.S. tariffs and confirmed that Canada's tariffs on the U.S. would take effect today.Here is the full statement from Prime Minister Justin TrudeauToday, after a 30-day pause, the United States administration has decided to proceed with imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy. Let me be unequivocally clear – there is no justification for these actions.While less than 1 per cent ...

Politics

1 week ago Euro Climbs as Traders Focus on Ukraine, Tariffs: Markets Wrap

The euro gained in early trading with East European currencies as the region’s leaders scrambled to offer Ukraine their support amid concerns of a US pullback.

Economics

1 week ago Euro, Stocks Climb as Traders Focus on Ukraine: Markets Wrap

The euro gained in early trading with Eastern European currencies as the region’s leaders scrambled to offer Ukraine their support amid concerns of a US pullback.

Economics

2 w. ago Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned. “Any test that was put on this country, on Canada, in terms of showing progress and meeting […]

Politics

2 w. ago How different product labelling rules hurt internal trade in Canada

The U.S. tariff threat has put a renewed focus on internal trade in Canada, Some legal experts say different product labelling rules pose interprovincial barriers.

Economics