politics
Canada joins allies in condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
Canada and 13 other countries issued a joint statement Wednesday condemning the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Source link
Canada needs to stand firm as trade talks approach, says Unifor president
As Canada approaches a review of its key free trade deal with the United States next year, Unifor national president Lana Payne says it’s important to stand firm for a good deal. Source link
Sir John A. Macdonald was erased from some public spaces. Now there's a movement to bring him back
The racial reckoning of the COVID era saw Canada grapple with its checkered past — a process that led to statues of some foundational figures being removed, in some instances by force. Five years on, there’s a growing movement to restore some of what was taken down in that tumultuous period. Source link
Hundreds of pest reports in federal buildings raise health and safety concerns, say unions
Public Services and Procurement Canada, the agency in charge of federal buildings’ daily operations, says there have been over 549 pests recently reported across 93 Crown-owned buildings in the National Capital Region. Source link
Quebec Liberals to choose next leader in March 2026
The Quebec Liberal Party leadership race will officially kick off on Jan. 12, 2026, after Pablo Rodriguez’s six-month tenure. Source link
Interim budget officer says he regrets comment about feds' fiscal management
Jason Jacques says he learned a lot about the importance of choosing his words carefully in his first few months as the interim parliamentary budget officer. Source link
CUSMA is up for review in 2026, and here's what Trump might want
A mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade kicks into high gear next year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his campaign to realign global trade and poach key industries from the country’s closest neighbours. Source link
Canadian economy shrank by 0.3% in October, the biggest slump in almost 3 years
The drop was largely due to contraction in the goods and services sectors. Analysts had predicted that growth would dip by 0.2 per cent ahead of the release. Source link
For decades, Canada's military had no combat uniforms designed for women. That's about to change
More than 30 years after Canada’s military allowed women to serve in combat roles, it’s now specifically designing uniforms and body armour systems to fit their bodies. Source link
Ottawa offers over $35.5B for First Nations child welfare reform
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is presenting a new plan worth more than $35.5 billion to keep First Nations children connected to their communities, culture and families. Source link