42 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

62 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

62 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

3 d. ago Canada’s historic first cargo of LNG sets sail for buyers in Asia

GasLog Glasgow, a vessel chartered by Shell, is expected to deliver liquefied natural gas to Asia in coming days

Transport

6 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

6 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

6 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.

Other

7 d. ago Is Canada setting itself up for a big home price spike in 2030?

Down to Business podcast talks to Mike Moffatt, founding director of the Missing Middle Initiative, about where the housing crisis started and where we should go from here

Economics

8 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

8 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

8 d. ago FIRST READING: Ottawa sets target to keep Canada labour force 25 per cent immigrant

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada instructed to ensure one quarter of labour force "is made up of immigrants and refugees”

Other

8 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

9 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

1 week ago New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AG

A U.S. settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family came days after a B.C.-led lawsuit against McKinsey for its alleged role in Canada's opioid crisis was certified.

Other

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 EU Faces Struggle to Cut Russia Oil Price Cap on Mideast Risk

The European Union faces an uphill struggle to lower the Russian oil price cap after US opposition at the Group of Seven summit and a crude price spike driven by Iran-Israel tensions.

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 Canadian and U.S. stocks down after Israeli attacks on Iran, price of oil jumps

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down along with U.S. markets Friday as investors turned cautious following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets. The attacks, which prompted Iran to fire missiles at Israel in retaliation, raised fears the conflict could escalate further and led to a spike in the price of oil. […]

Economics