Trudeau is congratulating his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on his re-election, while reinforcing the importance of the rule of law
Trudeau congratulates Modi re-election, raises rule of law in India relationship
What the Bank of Canada rate cut means for mortgages, consumer loans and investments
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent. Here’s what it could mean for your finances.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for 1st time in more than 4 years
Forecasters are widely expecting the central bank to lower its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, which would mark the first rate cut in more than four years
Trudeau travelling to Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Freeland says committee finding that some MPs aided foreign interference ‘concerning’
Canada’s deputy prime minister says the finding that some Canadian members of Parliament were “wittingly” helping foreign state actors is “concerning,” but she trusts that law enforcement will do its job.
Public servants often disregarded rules when awarding McKinsey contracts, AG finds
Government organizations frequently disregarded federal contracting and procurement rules when awarding contracts to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the auditor general concluded in a report released Tuesday.
Bread, milk, apples: Federal NDP wants price cap for grocery store staples
The federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can’t convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves.
Children, people with disabilities to qualify for national dental care on June 27
The Liberal government says it will expand eligibility for the federal dental program to children and people with disabilities on June 27
Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico’s new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult
Trudeau is welcoming the election of Mexico’s next president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and pitching closer ties between the two counties as they ponder the future of North American relations
Air Canada expands service to India, to offer non-stop flights from Toronto to Mumbai
Air Canada says it is ramping up its flights to India this year, including new non-stop service from Toronto to Mumbai
U of T convocations to begin as campus protest continues
Graduation ceremonies for University of Toronto students are set to begin today as a pro-Palestinian encampment remains on campus despite looming legal action
Trudeau endorses proposal outlined by Biden to wind down Israel-Hamas war
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is endorsing a proposal put forward by U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday that seeks to bring about the end of the Israel-Hamas war.
National task force not lowering age for routine breast cancer screening to 40
A national task force that provides guidance for primary health-care providers is not lowering the recommended breast cancer screening age to 40, despite urging from several cancer specialists, surgeons and radiologists.
Largest vaccine production plant in Canada opens in Toronto
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the opening of a major vaccine production plant in Toronto on Thursday — part of Canada’s efforts to build up the domestic biomanufacturing sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police move on pro-Palestinian protesters at University of B.C. campus
Police have moved on pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, with video on social media showing lines of officers advancing on demonstrators rallying at a main intersection
Blair announces billions in training, equipment deals at military trade show
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced an $11-billion deal to train Air Force pilots at a defence trade show in Ottawa this morning
Trudeau to attend G7 summit in Italy, Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend the G7 leaders’ summit next month in Italy, followed by the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland
Canada to see warm summer, wildfire risks loom for some regions: Weather Network
The weather broadcaster’s annual summer forecast released Wednesday indicates Canada will be blanketed in heat over the next three months as the country sees fewer rainy days and several regions experience humid conditions