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The long-awaited public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics is set to begin Monday with hearings on how much information it can, in fact, make public. Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s inquiry, facing tight timelines to report on a complex national security issue, is scheduled to hold five days of hearings …
Read More »Canada’s foreign interference inquiry plans to probe India allegations – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 24, 2024 11:32 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine alleged meddling by India in the last two general elections. In a statement today, the commission …
Read More »The Bank of Canada’s rate decision will reflect inflation’s difficult ‘last mile’ – National
As the Bank of Canada prepares to make its first interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday, economists say headwinds in the “last mile” of the inflation fight will serve as a final hurdle before rate cuts can begin. Inflation has cooled significantly from highs of 8.1 per cent …
Read More »Canada’s immigration minister expected to announce study permits plan
Immigration Minister Marc Miller is expected to outline a plan Monday to reduce the number of international students issued permits to study in Canada. The move comes as the federal cabinet is in the midst of a three-day retreat in Montreal preparing for the upcoming sitting of Parliament. It also …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Milestone reached in Winnipeg a reminder of Canada’s goalie drought – Winnipeg
Last Sunday, the Winnipeg Jets were part of hockey history we might not ever see again. And no, I’m not talking about Cole Perfetti and Ryan Hartman. Please. No. Marc-André Fleury played his 1,000th NHL regular-season game. He joins three other Quebec natives — Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo and Patrick …
Read More »Manitoban Nolan Thiessen appointed Curling Canada’s new chief executive – Winnipeg
Nolan Thiessen has gone from decorated athlete to Canadian curling’s big chair. The 43-year-old from Pilot Mound, Man., was introduced Wednesday as Curling Canada’s chief executive officer. He replaces Katherine Henderson who departed in August to become Hockey Canada’s CEO. Danny Lamoureux served as interim CEO. Thiessen is a world …
Read More »Site for Canada’s underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year
A critical milestone is on the horizon for Canada’s 175-year-long plan to bury its nuclear waste underground, with two pairs of Ontario communities set to decide if they would be willing hosts. Late next year, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization plans to select the site for Canada’s deep geological repository, …
Read More »Are Canada’s water bombers fit to fight climate change fuelled wildfires?
They’re an easily recognizable part of Canada’s fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames. Water bombers can look as though they might land in a burning forest, their wings almost skimming the smoky canopy before dumping down thousands of litres of water …
Read More »Canada’s plant hardiness zones map ready to bloom for 1st time in 10 years
Natural Resources Canada is working on the first update to its plant hardiness zones map since 2014, hoping to have the map – which gardeners rely on when determining what plants will thrive in their region – available sometime in 2024. The update comes on the heels of the United …
Read More »Biden not concerned about Canada’s 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says – National
Canada’s tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn’t seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Trudeau said “not once” did …
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