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Liberals press Poilievre to apologize after calling RCMP leadership ‘despicable’
The federal Liberals are calling on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to apologize for questioning the independence and integrity of the RCMP after he accused the nation’s police of covering up for the Liberal government. Source link
Court challenge begins to federal election result in Quebec riding won by single vote
The lawyer for a former Bloc Quebecois MP who lost her riding by a single vote in the April federal election says a do-over is required. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Celebrating Diwali around the world
Millions of people are celebrating Diwali with gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Source link
Italian news program refuses to be silenced after bomb explodes outside journalist's home
A bomb exploded outside the home of Italian investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci, damaging two cars belonging to his family and drawing widespread condemnation from advocates of the free press. Source link
Colombia recalls U.S. ambassador after Trump threats on tariffs, aid
Colombia’s foreign ministry said on Monday the country has recalled its ambassador from the United States after President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on the South American nation and stop all payments to it, in a feud stemming from U.S. military strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs. Source link
Liberals announce plan for national financial crime agency targeting online scams
The federal Liberals plan to create a new financial crimes agency to tackle online scams as part of a national anti-fraud strategy, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Monday. Source link
Molson Coors cutting 9% of workforce in the Americas as beermaker restructures
Beer maker Molson Coors Beverage Company said on Monday it would cut about 400 jobs, or nine per cent of its salaried workforce in the Americas by year end as part of a corporate restructuring plan. Source link
Business sentiment improves but firms still cautious amid U.S. tariffs, says Bank of Canada
Canadian firms feel conditions are slightly better than earlier in the year but they are unlikely to boost investments or hiring given the dampening effect of U.S. tariffs, a Bank of Canada survey showed on Monday. Source link
Guidance to feed babies peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid allergies, study finds
U.S. researchers found that peanut allergies in children ages zero to three declined by more than 27 per cent after guidance for high-risk kids was first issued in 2015. Before then, doctors had recommended delaying feeding children peanuts and other foods likely to trigger allergies until age three. Source link