politics
Canadian citizen has died 'at the hands of the Iranian authorities:' Anand
A Canadian citizen has died in Iran “at the hands of the Iranian authorities,” according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Source link
Culture minister says hockey romance Heated Rivalry is a Cancon triumph
The Canadian TV show Heated Rivalry is winning fans all around the world — including Culture Minister Marc Miller, who calls the show a Cancon triumph. Source link
Manitoba's Leah Gazan endorses Avi Lewis to be next federal NDP leader
Manitoba NDP MP Leah Gazan is formally endorsing documentarian Avi Lewis for the party’s leadership, making her the first sitting MP to officially back a candidate. Source link
Carney's 1st day in China secures agreements on energy — but no tariff breakthrough yet
Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of an agreement to co-operate more with China on clean and conventional energy the first day of talks in Beijing on Thursday, after years of difficult relations between the two countries. But at this point, none of the agreements included a resolution to tariffs. Source link
Top court asked to allow challenge of decision clearing Trudeau of ethics breach in WE Charity controversy
Canada’s top court is hearing final arguments on Thursday in a case resurfacing former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s role in the WE Charity scandal, which could bring sweeping changes to how Canadians hold their elected officials accountable. Source link
Denmark sets a military tripwire. It's a message to Trump more than Russia or China
On paper, this token force is being deployed to bolster the island’s security in response to U.S. complaints. What is extraordinary, perhaps even unprecedented, is that it serves as message more to the U.S. than it does to NATO’s adversaries. Source link
Quebec Premier François Legault expected to resign, sources say
Quebec Premier François Legault is expected to step down at a news conference at 11 a.m., according to Radio-Canada sources. Source link
Carney lands in Beijing, kicking off China trade mission
Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Beijing, marking the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to China in eight years. Source link
Saab wants Canada to buy 72 Gripens and 6 GlobalEyes to fulfil promise of 12,600 jobs
The Canadian Armed Forces would need to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for Swedish manufacturer Saab to deliver on its pledge of creating 12,600 jobs in Canada, CBC News has learned. Source link