politics
Carney says Gordie Howe bridge opening could be delayed but 'there's no big drama'
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Gordie Howe bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan might not open at the end of the week as he initially said, but insisted “there’s no big drama.” Source link
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate at 2.25% as it tries to balance competing economic risks
The central bank was largely expected to hold its benchmark rate at 2.25 — a fifth consecutive hold. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said the decision to stay on pause was made in effort to balance inflation threats from high oil prices, and sluggishness in the economy brought on by the uncertainty of the […]
Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland publishing book about Canada-U.S. relations
The book is titled Unreliable Boyfriend and will be by Simon & Schuster Canada on Oct. 13. Source link
Ex-member of top climate body says Alberta pipeline deal is not compatible with net-zero
A former member of Canada’s top climate body said the pipeline deal Canada signed with Alberta is incompatible with Carney government’s net-zero target. Source link
Feds extend amnesty period for firearms ban pending Supreme Court ruling
The Liberal government is extending the amnesty period for gun owners to comply with its “assault-style” firearm ban pending a Supreme Court ruling on the policy. Source link
Canada's top justice says tight resources are delaying trials, harming judges' health
Underfunding of Canada’s judicial system is causing trials to drag on past their legal limits, significantly boosting the number of unrepresented people and worsening mental and physical health of the country’s judges, says the country’s highest-ranking justice. Source link
Minister now open to trimming 1-year data retention period in lawful access bill
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he is now open to shortening the time electronic service providers would be required to keep digital metadata under a proposed bill intended to help police and spies. Source link
Ottawa's soon-to-be introduced digital safety bill poised to include a social media ban
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to table legislation as soon as Wednesday that could restrict young Canadians’ access to social media platforms. Source link
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry take their romance to the red carpet
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have taken their relationship to the red carpet, smiling and canoodling for the cameras at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival on Monday evening. Source link
Carney confirms Trump-delayed Gordie Howe bridge will open this week
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday the Gordie Howe International Bridge poised to connect Ontario and Michigan will open “at the end of the week.” Source link