politics
Government looking to give boost to high-wage workers in express entry system
Ottawa is looking at overhauling the express entry system to make it easier for people with high-paying job offers to apply for permanent residency. Source link
Video of Israeli minister taunting flotilla activists 'deeply troubling': Canada's foreign minister
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said a video shared by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showing him walking around hundreds of detained activists involved in the Gaza aid flotilla is “deeply troubling and absolutely unacceptable.” Source link
Hosting FIFA World Cup will cost taxpayers $1B: watchdog report
Hosting the 2026 World Cup will cost governments across Canada more than a billion dollars, putting the cost per game at $82 million, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Source link
Canada taps Gen. Jennie Carignan for NATO's top military chair
The Liberal government has nominated Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carignan, to be the next chair of NATO’s military committee — the alliance’s senior military advisory post. The move comes as NATO wrestles with political friction, war in Ukraine and growing pressure over allied defence spending and cohesion. Source link
Despite change to lobbying rules, foreign governments and groups still funding MP travel
A small change to Canada’s lobbying rules has led to a big drop in free trips for members of Parliament, a CBC News analysis found — however many MPs continue to head to destinations like Taiwan, China and India courtesy of foreign governments and groups not registered to lobby. Source link
Poilievre names new chief of staff after Ian Todd announces retirement
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is getting a new top aide after Ian Todd announced plans to retire this summer. Source link
Carney downplays Washington's decision to pause bilateral defence board
Prime Minister Mark Carney seems unshaken by an abrupt decision by the United States to pause a joint defence board and put its future under review. Source link
Snowbirds to be grounded following 2026 season until new aircraft arrive
Canada’s iconic Snowbirds demonstration squadron will be grounded following the 2026 flying season until new aircraft arrive, the Department of National Defence said Tuesday. Source link
Agnico Eagle to go ahead with Hope Bay gold mine project in Nunavut
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. says it’s going ahead with a redevelopment of its Hope Bay gold mine project in Nunavut. Source link
Trump administration quits Canada-U.S. advisory board on defence
The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body that works on Canada-U.S. defence initiatives, claiming Canada has failed to meet its commitments on defence spending. Source link