Having shipped artillery shells to Ukraine, Canada asks S.Korea for more
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL – Canada has asked South Korea to supply it with artillery rounds, Seoul said on Monday, apparently to “backfill” supplies that …
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Transport Canada probing cause of Tesla fire in Vancouver
(Reuters) – The Canadian auto safety agency said on Friday it is probing the cause of a Tesla fire in Vancouver that drew attention after …
Canada reports 10 new cases of monkeypox, including the first in Ontario
(Reuters) – The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed 10 new cases of monkeypox, including the first case in the province of Ontario, bringing …
Two Honduran citizens suspected of conspiring to transport illegal aliens from Canada into the United States appear in court
GREAT FALLS — Two men from Honduras appeared in court today on immigration-related charges after U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested them and detained others following …
Factbox-How Canada, Australia, UK changed laws after mass shootings
(Reuters) – A shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children and two teachers has revived a push for new gun safety laws …
Bank of Canada 50-basis-point June 1 hike a done deal, economists say: Reuters poll
By Shrutee Sarkar BENGALURU – The Bank of Canada will hike its overnight rate by 50 basis points on June 1, according to all 30 …
Jersey Guy Who Found Pizza Success in Canada Gets High Score in One Bite Review by Dave Portnoy
TORONTO, ON – Just a bit south of Toronto, in Mississauga, you’ll find Pizza Nostra, a pizzeria opened in 2014 by Jersey brothers Andrea and …
Air Canada sees business travel rebound as early as Sept., executive says
MONTREAL – Air Canada sees higher-margin business travel coming “quite close” to pre-pandemic levels by as early as September, in the latest encouraging sign for …
Canada-U.S. asylum-seeker pact has adequate safeguards, Canada argues in court documents
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO – The agreement under which Canada turns back asylum-seekers crossing from the United States has adequate safety valves, and the …
Canada says it is in favour of ‘quick’ accession to NATO for Sweden, Finland
WASHINGTON – Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Canada was in favour of a “quick” accession to the NATO military alliance for Sweden and Finland. …
Analysis-Trudeau foe attacks Bank of Canada in party leadership bid
By Steve Scherer and Julie Gordon OTTAWA – The front-runner to head Canada’s Conservatives and likely challenger to Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is staging …
Canada says hopes for ratification of Finland, Sweden in NATO “within weeks”
BERLIN – Canada hopes for a swift ratification process should Finland and Sweden decide to apply for NATO membership, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on …
Canada banks face ‘greenwashing’ claims as oil & gas firms obtain sustainable financing
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO – For banks in Canada, one of the world’s largest oil producers, it’s not easy being green. In the past two …
Bank of Canada turns to interest rate guidance as it battles inflation
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Faced with runaway inflation, Canada’s central bank has taken the rare step of providing guidance on the path of interest …
Canada in ‘active discussions’ with EV supply chain companies – minister
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA – Canada is talking to a number of companies interested in setting up production in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, …
Kambi Group PLC Signs Mobile Sportsbook Agreement with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment in Ontario, Canada
Operated by MGE, Fallsview Casino is the largest gaming resort facility in Canada, and one of the most recognisable gaming brands in the country, with …
Canada records second surplus of fiscal 2021/22 in February as year-to-date deficit continues to shrink
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Canada recorded its second surplus of fiscal 2021/22 in February, as its budget deficit for the first 11 months of …
Bank of Canada to consider another half-percentage-point rate hike, Macklem says
By Julie Gordon and Steve Scherer OTTAWA -The Bank of Canada will likely consider another half-percentage-point rate increase in its next policy decision, as “too-high” …
As COVID restrictions ended, a busy winter for asylum-seekers at the Canada border
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO – Snowy northern winters tend to see a drop in asylum-seekers crossing from the United States into Canada at Roxham …
Canada draws 1 million travelers in one week for first time since pandemic
By Jenna Zucker TORONTO – Canada attracted more than one million travelers in a week for the first time since the pandemic, government data showed …
Canada March producer prices up 4.0%, biggest monthly gain in 66 years
(Reuters) – Producer prices in Canada rose by a record 4.0% in March from February, on higher prices for energy and petroleum products, Statistics Canada …
Mexico president says to meet U.S. and Canada entrepreneurs Friday
MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he would meet with entrepreneurs from the United States and Canada on Friday. Speaking from …
Bank of Canada to hike rates by 50 basis points in April- Reuters poll
By Shrutee Sarkar BENGALURU – The Bank of Canada will raise its overnight interest rate by 50 basis points at its next policy meeting on …
Royal Bank of Canada offers $2.1 billion for UK’s Brewin Dolphin
By Huw Jones and Nichola Saminather LONDON -Royal Bank of Canada became the latest Canadian lender to expand overseas with a 1.6 billion pound ($2.1 …
Air Canada signs interline agreement with Mexico’s Aeromar
MEXICO CITY – Carrier Air Canada and Mexico’s Aeromar signed an agreement to jointly market routes through Mexico, the airlines announced in a statement on …
Canada to present its 2022 budget next week as inflation soars
OTTAWA -Canada’s federal government will present its 2022 budget on April 7, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, as it plans to boost spending …
Manulife to open all Canada offices for staffers from April 25 -memo
(Corrects first paragraph to say that return to office is regardless of vaccination status) (Reuters) – Canadian insurer Manulife Financial Corp said on Tuesday that …
Investors expect Bank of Canada shift to half-percentage-point rate hikes
By Fergal Smith TORONTO – As Canada’s inflation outlook worsens, investors are betting the country’s central bank will begin hiking its key interest rate in …
US, UK, Canada export credit agencies halt support to Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
WASHINGTON – The export credit agencies of the United States, Britain and Canada said on Wednesday that they are withdrawing new export credit support for …
Canada retail sales up 3.2% in January, seen falling 0.5% in February
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales bounced back in January, beating expectations, as shoppers ventured out to car dealerships and home improvement shops, …
Russia and Canada in Twitter spat over ‘kindergarten-level’ UN letter post
– Russia accused Canada on Thursday of childishly annotating a letter it sent at the United Nations seeking support for its draft resolution on providing …
Canada to ditch pre-arrival COVID testing requirement for travelers -source
-Canada will remove the need for incoming fully vaccinated travelers to get tested for COVID-19 before entering the country, starting on April 1, a source …
Canada launches $190 million fund to tackle gun violence
By Alex Schummer TORONTO – Canada launched a C$250 million ($191 million) fund to curb gun violence, earmarking a significant amount to stop gun smuggling …
Exclusive: India boosts fertiliser imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply disrupted
By Nidhi Verma and Rajendra Jadhav NEW DELHI – India is boosting fertiliser imports from nations including Canada and Israel to ensure sufficient supplies for …
Canada imposes sanctions on 15 Russian officials
– Canada said on Tuesday it was imposing sanctions on 15 Russian officials who enabled and supported President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine to apply …
Canada housing starts rise 8% in February
OTTAWA – Canadian housing starts rose 8% in February compared with the previous month on gains in both multiple urban starts and single detached urban …
Canada will send Ukraine another shipment of military equipment, Trudeau says
– Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a call that Canada will send Ukraine another shipment …
Canada to send 150 additional troops to Latvia
BRUSSELS – Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday his country was sending 150 additional troops to Latvia and extending its military operations in …
Canada tells citizens to leave Russia due to unpredictable security situation
OTTAWA – Canada told its citizens on Saturday to leave Russia “while commercial means are still available,” saying security conditions were unpredictable and could deteriorate …
Credit Suisse names Rawra head of clean tech banking for Canada – memo
– Credit Suisse has named Saad Rawra as its head of clean-energy technology banking and Canadian head of diversified industries group to help drive the …
Canada Goose suspends sales in Russia after Ukraine invasion
– Luxury retailer Canada Goose Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would suspend all wholesale and e-commerce sales to Russia, becoming the latest company to …
Bank of Canada seen set to hike for first time since 2018
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is poised to hike its key overnight interest rate for the first time in three years …
Canada home prices to defy gravity this year, correction unlikely: Reuters poll
By Shrutee Sarkar BENGALURU – Canada’s runaway house prices will keep growing at a robust pace this year, despite several rate rises expected from the …
U.S., UK, Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT – statement
WASHINGTON – The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia’s access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of …
Canada imposes sanctions on Russia’s Putin -PM Trudeau
– Canada is imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. Canada will also …
Canada posts budget surplus in December 2021, first since pandemic onset
OTTAWA, Feb 25 – – Canada in December recorded its first monthly surplus since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while its deficit in the …
Canada wholesale trade likely up 3.9% in January – Statscan flash estimate
OTTAWA – Canadian wholesale trade was most up 3.9% in January from December, on higher sales in building material and supplies, along with machinery equipment …
Canada January factory sales likely up 1.3% – Statscan flash estimate
OTTAWA – Canadian factory sales most likely rose 1.3% in January from December, largely driven by higher sales in the petroleum and coal product industry, …
Bank of Canada March interest rate hike a done deal, say economists: Reuters poll
By Shrutee Sarkar BENGALURU – The Bank of Canada will raise interest rates by 25 basis points on March 2, earlier than previously thought and …
Canada January retail sales seen rebounding from December decline
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales most likely rose 2.4% in January from December, preliminary data from Statistics Canada showed on Friday, following …