Trudeau says government will have update shortly on solution to rail lockout
The federal government will have “more to say shortly” on what it’s doing to resolve a lockout at Canada’s two biggest rail companies, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll
A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change
Rail companies, union resume talks as lockout shuts down both major railways
Trains across the country have ground to a halt as both of Canada’s major railways locked out 9,300 workers after they failed to agree on a new contract before a 12:01 a.m. EDT deadline
Business groups call on feds to prevent Canada rail work stoppage
A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada’s two biggest railways
Canada’s inflation rate falls to 2.5%, paving way for another interest rate cut
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month, matching economists’ forecasts and solidifying expectations for another interest rate cut in September
Canadian ambassador builds connections at Democratic convention
Canada’s ambassador to the United States says she’s telling Americans about the important relationship between the neighbours as Democrats develop their foreign policy and build unity behind Vice-President Kamala Harris at the party’s national convention
Work stoppage this week at CN and CPKC would hurt businesses: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says a potential work stoppage at Canada’s major railways this week could be devastating for small businesses
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice
More than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries
Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn’t appeared before, Canadian experts say
Canada demands investigation into water well destroyed by Israeli troops in Gaza
The Canadian government is still calling for an investigation into Israel’s destruction nearly a month ago of a large water facility in an area of the Gaza Strip where Ottawa is known for supporting Palestinians
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales down 0.6% in June
Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, fell 0.6 per cent to $82.4 billion in June
‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Chris Barber’s lawyers make final arguments
Defence lawyers are making final arguments on behalf of one of the prominent “Freedom Convoy” organizers on trial in Ottawa today
Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire
The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation has called for help and says the province is failing to act hours after issuing an evacuation order for Sandy Bay, Sask. due to an escalating wildfire
Closing arguments set to continue in trial for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers
The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.
Canada’s foreign worker program ‘breeding ground’ for modern slavery: report
A recently released international report says Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for contemporary slavery.
Quebec municipalities hit by remnants of tropical storm Debby face months of cleanup
Quebec municipalities hit by the remnants of tropical storm Debby say they’re looking at months of recovery
Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday
People who live in Jasper, Alta., can begin returning on Friday after wildfires forced some 5,000 residents to flee the Rocky Mountain tourist town last month
Poilievre calls for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, solar panels, batteries and steel
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would impose big new import taxes on a host of Chinese-made goods including electric cars, solar panels and semiconductors if his party wins the next election