6 d. ago Métis National Council Announces National Métis Veterans Gathering in Spring 2026 with Support from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Métis National Council is proud to announce funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support a National Métis Veteran Gathering.   President Victoria Pruden emphasized how essential this dialogue and funding is to Métis Veterans and their families. “This funding is crucial to facilitate […]

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6 d. ago Helmets to Hardhats Expands Support for Veterans and Military Families Through Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches, Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is proud to announce the Building Skills, Building Futures project, an initiative designed to enhance the lives of transitioning Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families by providing comprehensive career transition support. This project prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that women, 2SLGBTQI+, […]

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6 d. ago Ottawa s’affaire à prolonger jusqu’en 2031 le programme de garderies à 10$ par jour

Onze provinces et territoires ont accepté de prolonger les accords en vigueur, mais pas l’Alberta et la Saskatchewan.

Economics

7 d. ago Water First and Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council Launch Water Operator Internship Program

Partnership will lead to the certification of 10 new Indigenous water operators KENORA, Ontario, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) participating communities and Big Island First Nation, is proud to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for […]

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8 d. ago U.S. specifically calls out Toronto drug problems as reason for trade war

The Trump administration is characterizing its trade war on Canada as a "drug war," with one official even calling out Toronto by name.The U.S. government imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Tuesday, though Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's National Economic Council Director, insists that the stiff economic penalties imposed on Canada are a result of the country's drug policies."Respectfully, this is not a trade war, it's a drug war," Hassett said during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday. Hasset claims that Trump is "extraordinarily disappointed" with Canada and Mexico's action on fentanyl crossing U.S. borders — despite the fact that less than one per cent of fentanyl entering the United States originates from Canada.Hassett went on to specifically call out Canada's largest city, Toronto, as an example of failed drug policy."Wander around Toronto and look and see if these people are serious about the drug war. And they're not."Curiously, Hassett ...

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8 d. ago Métis National Council Welcomes Progress on the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples Space Within Parliamentary Precinct

Ottawa, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today marks an important step toward lasting reconciliation as National Indigenous Organization leaders and the Government of Canada formalize the permanent presence of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis within the Parliamentary Precinct. Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden joined Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree, Assembly of First […]

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8 d. ago Après les combats, les déplacés en RDC retournent dans des ruines

Les critiques du Canada dans cette affaire sont «honteuses», affirme le ministère rwandais des Affaires étrangères.

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9 d. ago Khan and Hashmi: A Ramadan call to help alleviate food insecurity

Human Concern International has inaugurated a new food bank in Ottawa and the Canadian Council of Imams is launching the nationwide #FastFeed campaign.

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9 d. ago Québec et Ottawa se disent prêts à faire face aux tarifs de Trump

« Nous sommes prêts avec les contre-tarifs », a affirmé la ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada, Mélanie Joly.

Economics

1 week ago Global Imams Council calls on Canada to stamp out Islamic extremism

With the approach of Ramadan, the Imams and Spadina-Fort York MP Kevin Vuong said more needs to be done to stamp out Islamic extremism in Canada

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1 week ago Bill Weir, Keith Pelley, and Dr. James Orbinski to address students at the World Affairs Conference (WAC) on Wed., March 5 at Upper Canada College in Toronto

In partnership with Branksome Hall, WAC is the longest-running student-led conference in North America. New this year: Free registration for all students. Toronto, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The renowned World Affairs Conference (WAC) is pleased to announce that Bill Weir, Keith Pelley, and Dr. James Orbinski will be keynotes at this year’s student-led […]

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3 w. ago Joly says Canada is interested in ’being involved’ in Ukraine’s security after war

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Tuesday she wants Canada to play a role in keeping the peace in Ukraine after Russia’s war ends. “We want to be part of these conversations regarding security guarantees,” Joly told a virtual news conference from Brussels. “We want to be part of conversations linked to more […]

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