politics
Canada supports U.S. actions in destroying Iran's nuclear program, says Carney
As U.S. President Donald Trump charges ahead with a major attack on Iran, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada supports at least one component of the American mission: destroying Iran’s nuclear program. Source link
He was hired to fight for Wales's future generations. Does Canada need a job like that?
For the last three years, Derek Walker has been advocating for the rights of Wales’s youngest generations — and generations still to come. As Canadian youth grapple with issues like climate change, affordability and the rise of AI, advocates say it’s time the federal government appoints its own champion for generational fairness. Source link
Canadian passports are about to get more expensive
The cost of a Canadian passport is about to rise and plans by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to overhaul the way it sets prices could result in them being even more expensive in the future. Source link
Minister leaves door open to tabling new police search powers bill after 1st attempt faced backlash
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is adamant Canada’s police and intelligence agencies are getting additional search powers, leaving the door open to introducing a new lawful access bill after his government’s first attempt faced backlash. Source link
Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is planning his first official international trip as opposition leader next week, with plans to meet with parliamentary colleagues and business leaders in both London and Germany. Source link
AI minister says OpenAI still not doing enough in wake of B.C. shooting, will meet CEO Altman
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI’s recent commitments to adjust its policies in the wake of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., do not go far enough and plans to meet with CEO Sam Altman. Source link
College of Family Physicians of Canada calls on Ottawa to increase support for family doctors
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is urging the government to reduce administrative burdens and barriers for family physicians so that they can deliver better patient care. Source link
Canada's economy contracted unexpectedly in fourth quarter of 2025
Gross domestic product contracted at an annualized pace of 0.6 per cent in the quarter running from October to December, Statistics Canada said. The country’s overall growth for 2025 was 1.7 per cent — in line with Bank of Canada expectations, but the slowest pace of annual growth since the decline in 2020. Source link