Ottawa’s silence necessary during U.S. election uncertainty: democracy experts
OTTAWA — The political silence in Ottawa was deafening on Wednesday after Donald Trump’s bombastic declarations of victory in the U.S. presidential election and his threat to take his re-election fight...
View ArticleCanada could roll out COVID-19 vaccine early 2021, if one is ready
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Ottawa is trying to figure out how it will distribute a COVID-19 vaccine across Canada once one is approved and available. A meeting with representatives from more than 70...
View ArticlePrime minister again refuses to share thoughts on U.S. election
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still refusing to share his thoughts on the U.S. presidential race, simply saying he’s ready to work with whoever wins. “We will continue to be...
View ArticleFive ways Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election could affect...
OTTAWA — The election of Democrat Joe Biden as the next president of the United States is expected to have wide-ranging implications for Canadian politics and policy. Here are five areas to watch....
View ArticlePolice saw crime dip in first six months of pandemic, Statistics Canada says
OTTAWA — Newly released statistics point to a notable drop in police-recorded crime during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics Canada says 17 police services across Canada...
View ArticleTrudeau says he expects trade deal with UK can be done before 2021
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects Canada can make a new trade deal with the U.K. before the calendar hits 2021. Speaking at a digital event hosted by the Financial Times, Trudeau...
View ArticleDire warning from PM, Canada’s top doctor as COVID-19 cases continue to spike
OTTAWA – With COVID-19 cases surging across the country, the prime minister is urging provinces and Canadians to do all they can to stop the spread of the virus. “We have to reverse these trends now,”...
View ArticleWhat the end of the Trump era could mean for Canadian Conservatives
OTTAWA — When Donald Trump leaves the White House, a regular feature of the last four years of Canadian politics is going to change: Conservatives will no longer constantly have to distance themselves...
View ArticleCanada faces fresh calls to help fight terrorism, facilitate peace talks in Mali
OTTAWA — Canada is being urged to step up in Mali, including through the provision of military assistance to help fight Islamic militants in the region and a diplomatic push to lead peace and...
View ArticleBusinesses push back against national COVID-19 lockdown
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) — The business industry is pushing back as a group of Canadian doctors and other medical experts suggest the country should go into a full lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19....
View ArticleCanada surpasses 300,000 COVID cases, more than 100,000 in past month
Canada reached a troubling milestone on Monday, surpassing 300,000 total COVID cases since the pandemic began earlier this year, and health experts are alarmed — but not surprised — by the rapid growth...
View ArticleOttawa to keep Boeing 737 MAX grounded for now, despite U.S. decision
OTTAWA — Canada will not immediately follow the U.S. in allowing the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to return to Canadian airspace. Minister of Transport Marc Garneau said in a statement Wednesday that Canada...
View ArticleLiberals to unveil road map to a net-zero emissions Canada today
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will show Canadians his path to net zero today, when he tables climate legislation in the House of Commons. The legislation fulfils a promise in the...
View ArticleTrudeau government tables legislation, targets net-zero emissions by 2050
OTTAWA – The federal government is looking to fulfill an environmental election promise, tabling new legislation Thursday with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions. Canada has a poor track record...
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Broad support for wealth tax in Canada during pandemic: poll
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Inequality has been thrust into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people are growing frustrated about the wealthiest people and corporations raking in more cash...
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UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
LONDON — The U.K. signed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving it more time to negotiate future trading rules as the British government prepares the country for business life outside...
View ArticleCOVID-19 case loads keep surging in Canada as 3 provinces report new one-day...
OTTAWA — At least three provinces have reported new highs for daily COVID-19 infections a day after the federal government’ urged Canadians to be more proactive in helping to bring the surging virus...
View ArticleExclusion of mental illness in assisted dying-bill slammed by psychiatrists
OTTAWA — The federal bill revising the rules on medically assisted death in Canada has raised the ire of the Canadian Psychiatric Association over the proposed law’s explicit rejection of mental...
View ArticleGreen MP defends, explains participation in ‘Zoom to Free Meng Wanzhou’
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A B.C. Member of Parliament set to take part in an online forum “Zoom to free Meng Wanzhou” says the event isn’t a rally for her release but rather a forum to discuss how the...
View ArticleDelay likely for Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine without domestic production,...
OTTAWA – There’s good news and bad news when it comes to Canada and a vaccine for COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits we have no domestic production and will have to depend on other...
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