Category Archives: National
Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race
OTTAWA — With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Those running have until April 19
A look at Canada’s sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine.Canada has sanctioned more than 900 Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian entities and individuals it says are enabling and supporting President Vladimir Putin'...
Verbatim: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Canada’s Parliament
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Tuesday, where he appeared through a video link. Here is a full transcript of his speech, as translated into English from the ...
Injured Canadian says there was no warning ahead of missile attack on Ukrainian base
FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on Sunday says the deadly attack came with no warning. Hunter Francis of the Eel Ground First Nation in
Quick Quotes: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to Canada’s Parliament
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for more support and the closure of his country's airspace during a virtual address to Canadian members of Parliament and senators in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Here a...
As new Omicron variant looms, White House urges Congress to restore COVID-19 funding
WASHINGTON — With inflation spiralling, gas prices soaring and the soil of Ukraine now sown with the seeds of another great-powers conflict, the White House issued a pointed reminder Tuesday about another international crisis the United States isn't qu...
Window-blind makers ask Health Canada for rules delay as COVID snarls supply chains
OTTAWA — An association of window-blind makers is warning of a steep financial hit to companies, and potentially the loss of thousands of jobs, in a few weeks unless Health Canada delays enacting a new set of safety rules. Ralph Vasami,
Doug Ford says neither he nor caucus members will endorse anyone for Tory race
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says neither he nor his Progressive Conservative caucus members will be endorsing anyone for the leadership of the federal Conservative party. When asked about it Tuesday at an unrelated announcement in Brampt...
Imagine the war in your cities, Zelenskyy says as he pleads for more help from Canada
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate plea for a no-fly zone and more sanctions to starve out Russia's finances in a speech to the Canadian Parliament Tuesday. Appearing by video link from Ukraine, Zelenskyy asked Cana...
‘Lucky young man’: Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine
A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back home. Chris Ecklund of Fight For Ukraine
