4 h. ago Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says

Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws.

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4 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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30 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

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5 d. ago HealthPRO Canada Expands National Membership to Nine Provinces and Territories with Addition of Health PEI

Oakville, ON, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HealthPRO Canada is proud to welcome Health PEI as the newest member of its national healthcare procurement network, significantly enhancing collaboration and efficiency across Canada’s healthcare system. With membership now encompassing nine provinces and all three territories, HealthPRO Canada unifies healthcare providers in response to growing global […]

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6 d. ago Anand tells UN that Canada ‘does not retreat from duty’ amid global crises

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand delivered the speech instead of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was originally scheduled to take to the green marble podium.

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6 d. ago ’Canada does not retreat’ as crises shake multilateralism, Anand tells United Nations

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told the United Nations General Assembly today that Canada “does not retreat from duty” at a time of numerous global crises. Anand’s speech on behalf of Canada combined humanitarian and security concerns along with Ottawa’s desire to be what Anand called “an attractive destination for international capital.” She […]

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9 d. ago Port of Vancouver enables record trade in first half of 2025, supporting Canada and Canadians during global uncertainty

More than 85 million metric tonnes of cargo moved through Canada’s largest port over six months, as Canadians and their businesses increasingly look west Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Port of Vancouver moved record volumes of Canadian trade in the first six months of 2025, delivering vast quantities of made-in-Canada grain, […]

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9 d. ago U.S. ambassador lashes out at suggestion that Trump is uninformed, during Banff business forum

There was a prickly exchange involving the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, during the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., on Thursday.

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9 d. ago Foreigners Are Buying US Stocks at Record Pace Despite Trade War

As Donald Trump unleashed his trade war, mused about annexing Canada and generally roiled global sentiment toward the US last spring, worries mounted that foreign buyers would boycott American financial products.

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1 week ago ICTC and Mila Partner to Advance Responsible AI and Strengthen Canada’s Global Competitiveness

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute have entered a strategic learning partnership to accelerate responsible AI adoption in Canada and position the country as a global leader in digital innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. Canada’s economy faces well-documented productivity challenges […]

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1 week ago Global Affairs website lists Canada’s Tel Aviv embassy in “Palestine”

Change was made shortly after PM Carney formally recognized Palestine at the United Nations

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1 week ago Global economies including Canada are stable, but tariffs weighing: OECD

A new report shows the global economic outlook for the year is better than previously thought, but still cautious because of the evolving tariff landscape.

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1 week ago ABS and Persona AI Partner to Bring Humanoid Robotics to Shipyards, Advancing Safety and Productivity

Series of Pioneering Joint Development Projects Using NASA-Inspired Humanoid Robots HOUSTON — A groundbreaking collaboration to develop inspection technologies for Persona AI’s humanoid robot platform that enhances productivity and safety in shipyards was formalized today with the signing of an MOU between ABS and Persona AI. The initiative will focus on adapting Persona AI’s humanoid […]

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2 w. ago GCT Deltaport Transitions to 100% Renewable Fuels for Diesel Equipment in Collaboration with Tsawwassen First Nation and Parkland Corporation

Vancouver, BC, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Container Terminals (GCT) is proud to announce that GCT Deltaport — Canada’s flagship container terminal—has now fully transitioned to 100% renewable fuel for diesel equipment, marking a major step forward in the company’s decarbonization journey. This achievement was made possible through a strong partnership with Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) and […]

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2 w. ago New automated kiosks in Ontario will pay you for your old phone

EcoATM, a global leader in electronics recycling, officially launched in Canada through a partnership with Walmart.According to the company's press release, the initial launch will see 13 kiosks open in Walmarts across the Greater Toronto Area, mainly in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Burlington, with plans for further expansion.A report from the CBC states that Canadians generated nearly one million tonnes of e-waste in the year 2020 alone, with the e-waste per person jumping from 8.3 kilograms in 2000 to 25.3 kilograms. CBC's figure projects that the total e-waste per year will reach 1.2 million tonnes by the year 2030.According to Statcan, only 16 per cent of Canadian households returned an unwanted phone to a supplier. In the same survey, 14 per cent of households had an unwanted computer they needed to dispose of, while cellphones and televisions also had the same percentage.EcoATM has about 6,500 recycling kiosks across the United St...

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2 w. ago ‘She loved people’: Veteran Canadian journalist Beverly Thomson dead at 61

While she was most well known for her role as former co-host of CTV’S Canada AM, Beverly Thomson spent several years at Global News, anchoring Toronto’s evening news program.

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2 w. ago Canadian Credit Union Association Calls for Faster, Fairer Merger Reviews in New Report

OTTAWA, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a financial landscape increasingly dominated by big banks, FinTech disruptors, and global tech giants, Canada’s credit unions are working hard to remain competitive and community-focused. Today, the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), with the support of MLT Aikins LLP, released a landmark report, Stronger Together, Sooner, a […]

Economics

3 w. ago Anand says Canada summoned Russian ambassador over drone incursion into Poland

OTTAWA — Ottawa summoned Russia’s ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, over the incursion of Russian drones into Poland.  Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand tells The Canadian Press that Global Affairs Canada reprimanded Stepanov on Wednesday.  Multiple Russian drones entered Polish territory between Tuesday and Wednesday and NATO allies shot down some of the devices, though […]

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3 w. ago Two Canadian airlines just won big awards for stellar customer ratings

Air Canada and WestJet have just won prestigious international awards based on high passenger ratings.The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Awards were presented Thursday night. It's a global airline award that's entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX's partnership with TripIt, a travel-organizing app from Concur.The 2026 awards include over one million flights that have been rated by passengers spanning over 600 airlines from around the world using a five-star scale.Air Canada received an APEX Five-Star Global Airline Award for the sixth consecutive year. It's among a list of world-class airlines, including United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air France.The carrier's onboard Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell was also ranked for the Best In-Flight Connectivity. In May, Air Canada introduced free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members on several major routes."We remain committed...

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3 w. ago Unilever Food Solutions Unveils the Key Future Menus 2025 Trends in Canada

Canada embraces global food trends with Asian cuisines leading the way TORONTO — Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) proudly brought to life its third annual thought leadership whitepaper, Future Menus, at an exclusive Canadian launch event hosted at Prime Seafood Palace in Toronto. The evening brought together top customers and media to experience firsthand the four […]

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