politics
Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110
Burdett “Burd” Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world’s oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday. Source link
How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months. Source link
One year after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canada's auto sector, here's how industry leaders say it's going
One year after U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on the Canadian auto industry, industry leaders say they are eager to see an arrangement that restores predictability to the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. Source link
Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?
The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation in Canada and reduce the burden on Ottawa to do the work alone, but experts say if it’s not done correctly, these other-conserved areas may end up existing on paper but not providing the level of protection necessary for ecosystems to thrive. Source link
Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
The Liberal government’s second attempt at giving police and spies easier access to Canadians’ information includes what’s anticipated to be costly demands on a range of private businesses to to change how they manage their data. Source link
Federal government saying little about Toronto's call to block ICE from World Cup
The federal government is not responding directly to a Toronto city council motion opposing the presence of any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at upcoming FIFA World Cup games. Source link
Top Canadian bankers join finance minister on Chinese trade mission
Representatives from some of the country’s most powerful financial institutions have joined a trade mission to China to promote Canada in one of the world’s largest markets. Source link
Supreme Court won't hear case contesting constitutionality of Canada's voting system
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system. Source link
If court halts separatists' referendum bid, they'll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway
A First Nation’s injunction request, to be heard April 7, claims the independence petition drive threatens treaty rights. Source link
Poilievre calls for federal tax holiday on fuel as gas prices spike
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the government to temporarily pause federal taxes on gas and diesel for the remainder of the year. Source link