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Canada sees surge in hate crimes during pandemic, new data shows

New statistics prompt calls by advocates for the government in Ottawa to pass anti-racism law.

Canada employment falls for 2nd month as labour force shrinks

The economy shed 30,600 jobs last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday in Ottawa, a surprise negative reading compared to the…

Ukraine envoy warns Canada that waiver for Gazprom will drag out Putin’s war

A House committee is studying the Trudeau government’s decision to waive sanctions for six Gazprom Nord Stream 1 pipeline turbines.

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In protests and politics, Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' reverberates

In late January five friends, just a few years out of high school, piled into a rented camper van and…

U.S. ambassador says Biden is ‘eager’ to visit Canada — when timing permits

David Cohen: “There's a thirst for a restoration of the full friendship and full partnership and full ally-ship.”

How Canada’s Bob Dylan Ended up a Taxi Driver

Poet and songwriter Bill Hawkins rubbed elbows with Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, and other stars. Why didn’t he become one…

Canada Express Entry: These 10 cities to offer most jobs to immigrants. Tap to read for vacancies, PR details

Brantford, Ottawa, Kelowna, Quebec, Calgary, Saskatoon, Abbotsford, Halifax, Victoria and Toronto are the top cities where you can find most…

Trudeau rebukes Hockey Canada over alleged gang rape

Ottawa (AFP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday blasted Hockey Canada over its handling of an alleged gang rape…

Canada Indigenous schools abuse: a timeline

Ottawa (AFP) - For a century, tens of thousands of Indigenous, Inuit and Metis children in Canada were forcibly enrolled…

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Is Canada's immigration ministry purposely refusing visas to French-speaking African students?

Although Ottawa defends itself, the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration found that Canada’s immigration process could be ridden with…

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts slowed in June compared with May

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in June slowed compared with May.

The Canadian Press

Canada exempts Russian gas turbine from sanctions amid Europe energy crisis

Ottawa defies Ukraine’s objections to return of equipment for Nord Stream 1 pipeline, saying it needs to support Europe’s access…

The Guardian - AU

Canada's massive network outage hits police, banks and cashless payments

The police in several Canadian cities including the capital Ottawa and Toronto came out with a warning that people were…

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Canada's indigenous communities strive for reform after decades of discrimination

Canada's government signed the most significant compensation agreement in its history in December 2021. After a nearly 15-year legal battle,…

Chicago Blackhawks trade Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach, then select defenseman Kevin Korchinski with the No. 7 pick of the draft

The Chicago Blackhawks traded All-Star winger Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators for the Nos. 7 and 39 picks in…

Chicago Tribune

Canada posts largest trade surplus in 14 years

Ottawa (AFP) - Canada posted in May its largest trade surplus since 2008, riding a surge in oil prices as…

Canada's Ukrainians urge Trudeau to refuse Russian demand to return gas turbine

Canada's Ukrainian community is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to refuse to compromise the country's sanctions against Russia in order…

Canadian diplomats denied access to tycoon's trial in China: embassy

Beijing (AFP) - Canadian diplomats were denied access to the trial of Canadian-Chinese tycoon Xiao Jianhua in China, Ottawa's embassy…

Take a number, sit in line: Canada troubleshoots passport line chaos with a bulk order for chairs

‘I will continue to direct staff to do all they can to create a more hospitable environment,’ Minister of Children,…

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Trial of Chinese-Canadian tycoon who disappeared in 2017 begins in China

Beijing (AFP) - Canadian-Chinese tycoon Xiao Jianhua is standing trial on Monday, Ottawa's embassy in Beijing said in a statement,…

Under tight security on Canada Day, Trudeau shows the flag

Festivities draw Freedom Convoy protesters back to Parliament Hill.

Ottawa kicks off Canada Day expecting anti-government protests

The first in-person Canada Day celebrations in three years kicked off on Friday with a huge police presence and street…

Protests in Ottawa are a recurring disaster, affecting neighbourhoods and residents

As Canada’s capital city approaches Canada Day, the July 1 national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, Ottawa…

The Conversation

Ottawa braced for Canada Day protest by ‘freedom convoy’ supporters

Members of anti-vax convoy have vowed to maintain a presence over the summer initially mingling with the annual celebrations

The Guardian - US

Has the meaning behind the Canadian flag changed? — Podcast

As we approach Canada Day — and the prospect of the return of “freedom” protests in Ottawa — let’s consider…

The Conversation