‘Hamas is applauding’: Mississauga mayor pushed to call off vigil for terrorist commander Yahya Sinwar
A controversial vigil commemorating the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar appears set to proceed as planned, despite statements from Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish suggesting that a flyer featuring poppies over a black-and-white image of Sinwar was not associated with any legitimate event. The vigil, scheduled for November 26 at Celebration Square in Mississauga, west…
Dockworkers in Montreal and British Columbia lock out, putting Canada’s supply chains at risk
Experts are warning that Canada is facing a looming supply chain crisis with far-reaching effects on the economy, as terminal operators began locking out dockworkers in Montreal, following a similar action in British Columbia a week earlier. Both dockworkers in Montreal and foremen on the West Coast are demanding better working conditions, and with contracts…
As COP29 begins, what role will Canada have in climate financing negotiations?
The 29th annual United Nations climate conference, COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to focus on negotiating financial commitments from wealthy nations like Canada to support developing countries in combating climate change. Historically high-emitting nations, including Canada, the U.S., Japan, and Western European countries, bear a disproportionate responsibility for climate change, having contributed about…
Free transit does exist, and you might be surprised where?
While many Canadian cities face challenges with rising transit fares and declining ridership, Orangeville, Ontario, is experiencing a remarkable turnaround. Ridership in the town has more than doubled over the past two years, following the introduction of a fare-free transit program in 2023, which will continue through 2027. The success of this initiative is generating…
Canada tightens rules and eliminates automatic 10-year multiple-entry visitor visa
Canada has introduced changes to its visitor visa policies, which will end the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas. According to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) posted on November 6, multiple-entry visas granted for the maximum validity period will no longer be considered the standard. Previously, visitors could receive multiple-entry visas…
Food inspection agency claims that metal pieces in bread are not ‘high-risk’; fails to notify grocers of recall
A recall of multiple bread products in Canada due to the discovery of metal fragments has sparked frustration and confusion, particularly among independent grocers. Gary Sands, Vice President of Government Relations at the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), expressed disbelief at how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) handled the situation. Typically, when a…
Canada passes a motion opposing China’s sovereignty claim on Taiwan
On November 7, the Canadian House of Commons unanimously passed a motion affirming that UN Resolution 2758 does not grant the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it determine Taiwan’s future participation in the United Nations or other international organizations. The motion, introduced by Yves Perron, president of the Bloc Québécois,…
Canada blocked the Australia Today outlet hours after Jaishankar’s press conference with counterpart Penny Wong: MEA of India
Canada has banned Australia Today, a prominent Australian outlet, just hours after it aired a press conference of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Australia. During the press conference, Jaishankar addressed the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, specifically criticizing Canada’s handling of Khalistani extremism and its approach to India-Canada relations. India responded…
U.S. election: Trump wins crucial battleground states on way to presidency
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was on track to secure a second term in the White House following a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Trump had gained significant wins in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, while also leading in other crucial swing states such…