13 h. ago Netanayhu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war

JERUSALEM — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio said hours ahead of his visit to Israel that its strike against Hamas in Qatar would not derail their alliance. “The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don’t care about the people […]

Politics

21 h. ago Au Népal, la première ministre au chevet des victimes des émeutes

L’ex-cheffe de la Cour suprême a entamé au pas de charge son mandat provisoire.

Politics

25 h. ago Saturday's letters: Don't follow U.S. on COVID vaccine policy

I received an email from Minister LaGrange notifying me of the protocol for receiving COVID vaccines. This decision is shortsighted as there will not be sufficient hospital capacity for those that will need hospitalization as a result of contracting the virus. What Minister LaGrange has not considered are the higher costs to the medical system […]

Events

31 h. ago Jack Lang: «Défendre la langue arabe, c’est défendre la démocratie»

Pour l’ex-ministre français, l’arabe est une chance pour son pays et un rempart contre les dérives populistes.

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37 h. ago Federal pot tax amounted to $244M in revenues last year: REPORT

When cannabis was legalized in 2018, cabinet had predicted revenues of up to a billion a year

Economics

38 h. ago Canada summoned Russian ambassador after Polish drone incursion

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand tells The Canadian Press Ottawa summoned Russia’s ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, on Wednesday over the incursion of Russian drones into Poland. More coming.

Events

38 h. 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 […]

Events

38 h. ago Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: Minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector’s emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday.  At a news conference in Winnipeg, Hodgson said both the province and industry agree with the federal government that there needs to be a “fundamental change in […]

Politics

38 h. ago Nova Scotia estimates initial capital cost of Wind West at $60 billion

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government document on the proposed initial phase of the Wind West offshore project pegs the capital cost at $60 billion. The estimate is contained in the document released Thursday, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Ottawa is prepared to work with Nova Scotia to ramp up the ambitious plan. […]

Economics

39 h. ago Sonia LeBel doit «réparer les pots cassés» en éducation, dit GND

Il a rappelé les compressions de 570 millions$ annoncées au réseau en juin, puis la volte-face du ministre Drainville.

Society

39 h. ago Les professeurs de droit de l’UdeM auront droit à une prime, tranche la Cour supérieure

La direction a «agi illégalement» en annulant la prime salariale de 25 % versée aux professeurs de droit.

Other

39 h. ago Ottawa a proposé de prolonger le gel du parrainage des réfugiés jusqu’en 2028

Le ministère de l’Immigration a en fait la suggestion en novembre dernier pour éliminer les retards dans le système.

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39 h. ago Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist’s death

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine had shared another person’s post that described Kirk as racist, sexist and transphobic, calling him a “white nationalist mouthpiece.” The post’s author said they had no empathy for […]

Politics

40 h. ago Kevin Klein: Wab Kinew must remove Nahanni Fontaine from office immediately for Charlie Kirk comments

After Kirk was fatally shot 'what followed from Fontaine, a sitting minister in the NDP government, was not empathy ... It was a disgrace,' writes Klein

Economics

40 h. ago Calgary Flames bet on Dustin Wolf’s prime and the salary cap is on their side

The Flames signed young goaltender to a seven-year $52.5-million deal before his second full NHL season.

Other

41 h. ago Proposed $26M CIBC settlement could soon put money in Canadians' pockets

Canadians could soon claim a part of a multimillion-dollar proposed CIBC mutual funds settlement.Law firm Siskinds LLP announced on Friday that a $26-million settlement has been reached with CIBC and CIBC Trust Corporation to resolve a class action against various mutual fund trustees and managers, challenging the trailing commissions they have paid to discount brokers on mutual funds under their management.Trailing commissions, also known as trailer fees, are compensation for mutual fund dealers who advise investors. However, over the years, these commissions were also paid to discount brokers, who are not allowed to provide investment advice."It is alleged by the plaintiffs that, since no advice is provided to investors who purchase mutual funds through discount brokers, these investors receive no value for the trailing commissions that reduce the value of their mutual fund investments," reads the class action.This settlement is still subject to approval by the Onta...

Economics

41 h. ago Ménage dans la bureaucratie: Legault veut éliminer des milliers d’emplois dans la fonction publique

Même s’il se défend d’être un émule d’Elon Musk, le premier ministre François Legault promet d’éliminer des milliers d’emplois.

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41 h. ago ‘Have empathy’: Manitoba cabinet minister criticized for comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Premier Wab Kinew says he intends to have a conversation with a Manitoba cabinet minister Friday after a controversial post she shared on social media.

Politics

42 h. ago Le nouveau ministre «en mode ouverture» sur la controversée réforme du régime forestier

Nommé mercredi, Jean-François Simard entend «regarder les grands enjeux et consulter les partenaires».

Politics

43 h. ago Remaniement ministériel, ligne bleue et Charlie Kirk: le Défi de l’info du 12 septembre

Venez tester vos connaissances de l’actualité en 10 questions.

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