politics
Ugandans, Congolese and South Sudanese in Canada got visas suspended in wake of ebola travel restrictions
An untold number of Ugandans, Congolese and South Sudanese nationals who were already in Canada when the federal government brought in ebolavirus-related travel restrictions for residents of those three countries have had their visas suspended, CBC News has learned. Source link
Health minister doubles down on Ebola-related travel suspension for 3 African countries
Health Minister Marjorie Michel said the move was taken due to considerations over Canada hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer, rather than advice from public health officials. Source link
Sask. legislature adds dedicated washroom for female MLAs after 114 years
Iris Lang, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, lobbied for funding and even gave up her own office space to make it happen. Source link
Bloc MP to resign his seat to run provincially for Parti Québécois this fall
Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay is expected to resign his seat once the House rises for the summer break in order to run in this fall’s Quebec provincial election, Radio-Canada has learned. Source link
Wildfire activity low so far — but a hot and dry summer could change that, officials warn
The start to the 2026 wildfire season has been slow with the number of fires raging across the country well below average, but government officials warn that as the summer progresses there’s a risk things could get much worse. Source link
Canada, U.S., Mexico announce Ebola travel measures for FIFA World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday said they will align their respective public health travel measures for people travelling to the FIFA World Cup from parts of Africa that are at the greatest risk from Ebola as the three host countries aim to protect citizens and visitors during the weeks-long event. Source link
Carney to pitch Canada as investment hub in New York
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York City Thursday to meet with business leaders as the relationship between Canada and the United States remains rocky ahead of a review of the continental trade pact. Source link
Canada mulls legal action against Colombia over cancelled contract with national defence ministry
A federal Crown corporation is mulling legal action against Colombia after the country’s Ministry of National Defence cancelled a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars to construct new ministry headquarters. Source link
It's crunch time for Canada's trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico
Sluggish trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. are finally showing signs of life as a milestone looms for renewal of CUSMA, their three-way trade deal with Mexico. Source link
Liberals to amend police data interception bill following searing criticism
The Liberal government says it will amend its hot-button lawful access legislation — which would make it easier for police and spies to tap private communications — as it faces blowback from critics who argue the bill would actually put cybersecurity at risk. Source link