White House: Canada stabbing spree was ‘senseless’ and ‘devastating’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday a a stabbing spree in Canada , where mass violence is rare, is …
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Canada police investigating reports of shooting in Saskatchewan
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Police in Canada’s Saskatchewan province said on Monday they were investigating reports of a shooting on Witchekan Lake First Nation and warned …
Canada factory activity shrinks on sagging output, new orders
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian manufacturing activity contracted in August for the first time since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, amid stronger declines in …
Russia bans entry to 55 military and political officials from Canada
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has banned entry to 55 military and political officials from Canada in a tit-for-tat move, the Russian foreign ministry said on …
Canada challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties under USMCA trade pact
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canadian government said on Monday it challenged U.S. softwood lumber duties under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), calling the duties “unwarranted” …
Canada records April-June budget surplus of C$10.2 billion on higher tax revenues
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Canada recorded a C$10.20 billion ($7.89 billion) budget surplus for the first three months of the 2022/23 …
Washington residents convicted of transporting Mexican nationals who crossed illegally into United States from Canada
MISSOULA — Two Washington residents suspected of picking up six Mexican nationals who crossed illegally into the United States from Canada through a remote area …
Canada July wholesale trade most likely fell 0.6% – Statscan flash estimate
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian wholesale trade mostly likely fell 0.6% in July from June, largely driven by lower sales of motor vehicles and motor vehicle …
VW, Mercedes sign MoUs with Canada to cooperate on battery development
TORONTO (Reuters) – German carmakers Volkswagen and Mercedes signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Canadian government on Tuesday to cooperate on the development of batteries. …
Canada sanctions Russian officials, defense entity over Ukraine invasion
(Reuters) – Canada has sanctioned 62 individuals and one defense sector entity over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement …
Prominent Vatican cardinal named in Canada sexual assault lawsuit -filing
(Reuters) – Vatican Cardinal Marc Ouellet is the highest-ranking clergyman accused in a court document in Canada made public on Tuesday as part of a …
Canada inflation may have peaked but still too high -BoC’s Macklem
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian inflation may have peaked, but it remains far too high, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said in …
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Builds Excitement for Legit. Texas. Barbecue. With New Location in Canada
World’s largest barbecue concept expands its iconic cuisine with its new location in St. Albert Dallas, TX (PRESS RELEASE) The world’s largest barbecue concept has …
Canada to challenge U.S. softwood lumber duties under USMCA rules
OTTAWA – Canada said on Thursday it would launch a trade challenge against the United States over what it called the “unfair” duties Washington is …
In fighting gun crime, Canada has an American problem
By Steve Scherer and Anna Mehler Paperny OTTAWA/TORONTO – A Texas man bought dozens of guns from licensed dealers in the state before illegally reselling …
Canada asks France to extradite accused priest -French diplomatic source
By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS – France has received a request from Canada to extradite retired Roman Catholic priest Johannes Rivoire so he can face a …
Bank of Canada rate hikes to sting many home equity borrowers
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO – Canadians whose use of home equity lines of credit (HELOC) has climbed recently following a surge in real estate values …
United Airlines expands code-sharing pact with Air Canada
(Reuters) – United Airlines Holdings Inc and Air Canada on Friday expanded their code-sharing agreement, as the carriers look to accelerate their post-pandemic recovery and …
Factbox: Key facts on Pope’s Canada visit to apologize for residential school abuse
By Nia Williams (Reuters) – Pope Francis arrives in Canada on Sunday to apologize for the wrongs done to indigenous people by Roman Catholic priests …
‘Canada Is The Freest Country In The World’: Dem Rep Starts Shouting Match At House Judiciary Hearing
‘Canada Is The Freest Country In The World’: Dem Rep Starts Shouting Match At House Judiciary Hearing Harold Hutchison on July 15, 2022 Democratic Rep. …
Analysis-Bank of Canada uses ‘shock and awe’ to bolster inflation-fighting credibility
By Steve Scherer and Fergal Smith OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada unveiled a ‘shock-and-awe’ full-percentage-point interest rate hike on Wednesday, a surprise move that …
Bank of Canada makes a splash with developed economies’ first 100 pointer
(Reuters) – The Bank of Canada on Wednesday delivered the first 100-basis-point rate increase among the world’s advanced economies in the current policy-tightening cycle as …
Top Bank of Canada officials speak after rate decision
TORONTO – Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on …
Bank of Canada rate hikes and policy moves
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada hiked its policy rate to 2.5% on Wednesday from 1.5%, a surprise 100-basis-point move and its largest increase since …
Bank of Canada says recent inflation forecast errors due mainly to global shocks
OTTAWA, July 13 (Reuters)- The Bank of Canada on Wednesday said its consistent underestimation of inflation since the spring of last year has been mostly …
Bank of Canada again hikes inflation forecast, eyes slower growth but no recession
OTTAWA, July 13 (Reuters)- The Bank of Canada on Wednesday dramatically upped its near-term inflation forecasts and said there was an increased risk of higher …
Unifor union, Bell Canada reach impasse on labor negotiations
(Reuters) – Talks between Canadian clerical workers and telecom services provider Bell Canada broke down after a week of negotiations, Unifor, the nation’s biggest private-sector …
U.S., Canada, Mexico discuss Mexican energy policy, labor issues
OTTAWA/WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY – U.S., Canadian and Mexican authorities discussed concerns over Mexican energy policy and labor issues, representatives from the three countries said on Friday …
Canada fertilizer sales to Brazil soar as farmers gear up for next crop season
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO – Brazil imported record volumes of potassium chloride (Kcl) from Canada in the first half of the year, a sign …
Canada trade surplus rides energy price boom to 14-year high
By Julie Gordon and Ismail Shakil OTTAWA – Canada’s exports surged in May, mainly on lofty energy prices, helping drive its surplus with the rest …
Rogers, Shaw start Canada antitrust talks over blocked C$20 billion merger
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO – Canada’s antitrust authority, Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications will begin two-day negotiations on Monday to discuss possible remedies to the …
Uber agrees to Australia minimum pay body after similar moves in Britain, Canada
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY – Uber Technologies Inc and Australia’s main transport union agreed on Tuesday to back a federal body that enforces minimum pay …
Ottawa police call in Canada Day reinforcements for ‘freedom’ protests
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA – Ottawa officials said on Monday they are closing roads and calling in reinforcements to keep anti-government “freedom” protesters from disrupting …
Mining firms poised to lead capital raisings in Canada, TSX CEO says
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO – Mining companies seeking to accelerate exploration of scarce critical minerals are set to lead capital raisings in Canada this year, …
In Canada, hot inflation opens rare attack on central bank
By Julie Gordon and Steve Scherer OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada has come under a rare attack from critics after misjudging inflation and locking …
Canada passes bill to compel local content on streaming platforms
OTTAWA – Canada’s lower house of the parliament passed legislation on Tuesday that would bring online streaming platforms under the stewardship of the country’s broadcast …
Canada seeks to prosecute some extremely intoxicated people who harm others
By Anna Mehler Paperny and Ismail Shakil TORONTO -Canada’s federal government introduced a bill on Friday to hold some people criminally responsible if they harm …
Novak says Russia waiting on Siemens, Canada over return of turbine
(Reuters) – Russia must wait and see what Germany’s Siemens Energy and Canada offer in regard to equipment for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, …
Canada home price index growth slows pace in May – Teranet
OTTAWA – The pace of Canadian home price growth slowed in May, edging off April’s record high, but prices still rose both on the month …
U.S. Senator likely would block passage of EV tax credits – Canada minister
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA – Canada’s minister of natural resources on Tuesday said U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, a key Democrat, would likely block the passage …
Canada wants companies to report cyber attacks and hacking incidents
OTTAWA – Canadian businesses operating in critical infrastructure sectors would be required to report cyber attacks to the federal government and would have to fortify …
Bank of Canada: some Canadians could see mortgage payments jump by 45% in 2025-26 as rates rise
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA – Some Canadians who took out mortgages in 2020-21 could see their monthly payments jump by as much as 45% in …
As Bank of Canada sprints to neutral, bets of recession climb
By Julie Gordon and Fergal Smith OTTAWA – Canada’s central bank has signaled plans to race ahead with a series of oversized hikes to curb …
Hot Canada inflation not yet causing a wage spiral – budget watchdog
OTTAWA – Prices in Canada are rising at their quickest pace in 31 years, but that is not yet feeding in to a wage spiral, …
Canada says Chinese warplanes harassed its patrol aircraft on N.Korea sanctions mission
By Josh Smith SEOUL – Canada’s military has accused Chinese warplanes of harassing its patrol aircraft as they monitor North Korea sanction evasions, sometimes forcing …
U.S. in talks with Spain, Canada about taking more refugees -sources
By Matt Spetalnick and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is in talks with Spain and Canada about taking more Western Hemisphere refugees for …
Bank of Canada hikes rates to 1.5%, says will act ‘more forcefully’ if needed
OTTAWA, June 1 (Reuters)- The Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised its policy interest rate to 1.5% from 1.0%, its second consecutive 50-basis-point hike, and …
Canada Plans Complete Freeze On Handgun Ownership
Canada Plans Complete Freeze On Handgun Ownership Harold Hutchison on May 31, 2022 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation to freeze handgun purchases and …
Canada housing boom to halt next year on higher mortgage rates – Reuters poll
By Shrutee Sarkar BENGALURU – Canadian house price inflation will slow to 10% this year as the Bank of Canada raises interest rates aggressively, a …
U.S., Canada investigate Hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic strawberries
WASHINGTON – Food safety regulators in the United States and Canada are investigating a Hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to tainted organic strawberries that has …