92 m. 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

1 hour ago Parker: Calgary firm Carbon Upcycling turns industrial waste into valuable cement products

Carbon Upcycling has blossomed into a strong Canadian tech company built and commercialized in Canada, able to attract huge investments that will be beneficial to the local Calgary economy

Economics

2 h. ago Child killed after being hit by starting gate at horse race in New Brunswick

The horse racing commission in Atlantic Canada said the event happened on June 14 at Woodstock Raceway in New Brunswick and confirmed the child's death.

Events

2 h. ago Carney, Trump set to meet during G7 summit amid ‘sensitive’ talks

It's Trump's first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should become an American state, leading Canadians to boo the American anthem at hockey games.

Politics

2 h. ago Une rencontre attendue entre Carney et Trump aura lieu lundi matin au G7

Il s’agit de la première visite du républicain au Canada depuis qu’il a commencé à proférer ses menaces d’annexion.

Politics

2 h. ago La grève des employés d’entretien de la STM reprend pour deux autres journées

La première véritable rencontre de médiation entre la direction de la STM et le syndicat doit se tenir lundi.

Society

3 h. ago Canada’s Food System Campaign Brings National Food Security to the Forefront at G7 Parallel Forum

OLDS, Alberta, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global leaders gather in Kananaskis for the 2025 G7 Summit, the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) is proud to represent the Canada’s Food System initiative at the Americas Agriculture & Food Security Forum, hosted by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) at Olds […]

Politics

4 h. ago Spirit Blockchain Provides Clarification on Investor Relations Activities

Vancouver, Canada, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (“Spirit” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on January 30, 2025 it engaged 2686363 Ontario Corporation dba CanaCom Group (the “Service Provider”) firms to design, develop and execute a company awareness program through TheDeepDive.ca blog that will help engage […]

Other

7 h. ago Les faux taxis s’en sont donné à cœur joie pendant le Grand Prix

Les chauffeurs de «taxis fantômes» qui opèrent illégalement ont rôdé au centre-ville de Montréal pendant la fin de semaine du Grand Prix du Canada.

Economics

8 h. ago Université de Moncton and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Solve Urban Development Challenges in Canada with Virtual Twins

New project, announced at VivaTech 2025, aims to address housing, urban densification and ecological conservation challenges in the southeastern region of New Brunswick Collaborative virtual environments will enable stakeholders to model, analyze and plan sustainable solutions for growing populations in Dieppe and Moncton Dassault Systèmes will use its 3DEXPERIENCE platform to create a virtual twin […]

Society

8 h. ago Le contrat du Grand Prix du Canada avec la F1 sera prolongé à Montréal jusqu’à 2035

Les bailleurs de fonds en feront l’annonce demain.

Other

9 h. ago Un nouveau député à la Chambre des communes porte la cause du français à bout de bras

Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault place l’immigration francophone et la défense des communautés en tête de ses priorités.

Other

9 h. ago Un G7 avec Trump sous haute tension: Trump met les pieds au Canada pour la première fois depuis qu'il a commencé à nous menacer d'annexion économique

Le président met les pieds au Canada pour la première fois après avoir commencé à nous menacer d'annexion économique.

Politics

9 h. ago Tesla Québec a demandé pour plus de 20 M$ de subventions fédérales en trois jours

Un point de vente à Québec a fait près de la moitié des demandes de subventions de Tesla au Canada durant cette période.

Politics

10 h. ago Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Hargrove has died

Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW from 1992 […]

Society

11 h. ago Trump arrive au Canada pour un sommet du G7 sous tension en plein conflit entre Iran et Israël

Trump est arrivé au Canada pour un sommet du G7 sous tension en plein conflit entre Iran et Israël.

Politics

12 h. ago Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW […]

Society

13 h. ago Formule 1: une marmotte a presque ruiné la course de Lewis Hamilton

Le pilote de Ferrari s'est dit «dévasté».

Other

14 h. ago Trump dominates G7 where leaders will be bracing for trade clashes and Middle East conflict

As conflict grows in the Middle East and tariff threats loom, world leaders meeting hoping to mollify the U.S. president

Politics

14 h. ago G7 world leaders arrive in Alberta amid Middle East crisis and global tariff uncertainty

On many issues including trade and the Israel-Hamas war, the G7 summit is like a game of tug-of-war

Politics