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Ottawa’s national security review, shutdown order ‘procedurally unfair': Hikvision

Ottawa’s national security review, shutdown order ‘procedurally unfair': Hikvision

OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems says the national security review process that led the federal government to order it to shut down its Canadian operations was unfair.
Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

hose flying to the U.S. through the pre-clearance sections of Canadian airports have been required to remove their shoes.
Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

Ontario bakers look to heat up friendly competition with B.C. over Nanaimo bar record

"We understand that the Nanaimo bar is near and dear to Nanaimo, B.C., and this is something they should be very proud of."
Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

Ottawa set to miss 2026 deadline for establishing $10-a-day child care: report

The $10-a-day child care program, announced in 2021, was a signature policy of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

According to the most recent data from Natural Resources Canada, 88 per cent of Canada’s charging ports are in B.C., Ontario and Quebec — provinces which accounted for 92 per cent of new EV sales last year.
B.C. man charged with murdering Bailey Plover was convicted of assault hours earlier

B.C. man charged with murdering Bailey Plover was convicted of assault hours earlier

The man accused of murdering his estranged wife, Bailey Plover, in a Kelowna, B.C., parking lot last week had been convicted of choking someone and uttering threats just hours before Friday's attack that also left a second woman seriously hurt.
Texas flood to create safety planning 'ripple effect' at Canadian camps: organizers

Texas flood to create safety planning 'ripple effect' at Canadian camps: organizers

EDMONTON — Canadian summer camp organizers say they expect a ripple effect of bolstered emergency plans and preparations after more than two dozen campers and counsellors were killed by severe flash floods in Texas.
Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza.
The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 — and spent even more

The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 — and spent even more

OTTAWA — The Conservative party's spending outstripped its record fundraising total in 2024 as it ramped up advertising and internal polling ahead of the federal election.
Quebec won't accept some applications for sponsorship of immigrants until 2026

Quebec won't accept some applications for sponsorship of immigrants until 2026

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it won't accept new applications from residents who want to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners or adult children for immigration until next year.