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China’s Xi Jinping calls for mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccines
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccines based on the World Health Organization’s emergency use list, according t…
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More education needed to fight human trafficking, experts say
More education in human trafficking is needed across Canada to combat the growing issue, which has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.
30 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Sudan military coup: Thousands gather for nationwide protests
Tens of thousands of Sudanese on Saturday staged protests in Khartoum and other cities to demand the restoration of a civilian-led government to put the country bac…
30 Oct 2021 | Politics -
The COP26 climate summit is set to begin. Will it actually do anything?
World leaders are in Glasgow this weekend to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26.
30 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Gen. Jonathan Vance obstruction of justice case headed for trial in May 2023
Retired Gen. Jonathan Vance‘s obstruction of justice case will go to trial in May 2023.
29 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Jim Carr says he respects Trudeau’s decision to drop him from federal cabinet
Jim Carr says he believes his two-year stint as Justin Trudeau’s special envoy for the Prairies helped deliver two extra seats for the Liberals in last month’s fede…
29 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Afghan ambassador to Canada makes urgent call for food aid and to ‘expedite’ refugees
The Afghan ambassador is urging Canada to send officials to Pakistan and other countries bordering Afghanistan to help “accelerate” the passage of refugees fleeing …
28 Oct 2021 | Politics -
B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo surgery to remove growth in throat
B.C. Premier John Horgan made a personal statement to the media Thursday morning.
28 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Ottawa should not appeal tribunal order to pay Indigenous kids: advocates
The Liberal government has just two days to decide whether it will once again appeal a court order — one that told the government to both compensate and provide ser…
27 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Former Alberta UCP staffer alleges sexual harassment, heavy drinking in lawsuit against premier’s office
A former UCP staff member has launched a lawsuit against the office of the premier of Alberta and it has at least one UCP MLA calling on Jason Kenney to resign.
27 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Canadians falling prey to conspiracy theories despite strong trust in institutions: poll
The good news is Canadians have a lot of trust in their institutions.
27 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Painting gifted to France in Tory ‘act of cultural vandalism’ heralds Liberal cabinet swearing-in
Because it’s an abstract work of art, the top portion of the Jean-Paul Riopelle masterpiece that formed the backdrop of Tuesday’s swearing-in of the new federal Lib…
27 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Trudeau taps Melanie Joly to be Canada’s 5th top diplomat in 6 years
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is changing his top diplomat for the fifth time in six years.
26 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Social media giants YouTube, TikTok, Snap questioned at Senate hearing over kids’ safety
Bearing down on hugely popular social media platforms and their impact on children, the leaders of a Senate panel have called executives from YouTube, TikTok and Sn…
26 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Sajjan out as defence minister; Anand takes helm of embattled military amid misconduct crisis
After months of criticism over his handling of the military sexual misconduct crisis, Harjit Sajjan will no longer serve as the minister of national defence – Anita…
26 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Trudeau to unveil new cabinet, shuffle senior ministers and drop Garneau: sources
Justin Trudeau will overhaul his cabinet today as he gears up to rapidly deliver on a host of priorities for his third term as prime minister.
26 Oct 2021 | Politics -
From climate to COVID: Trudeau’s cabinet to face pressing policy choices
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s next cabinet will have to grapple with an ongoing pandemic and its economic fallout, the persistent international threat of climate …
25 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Facebook Papers are a ‘call to arms’ over pressing need to regulate: MPs
The Facebook Papers make clear the pressing need for governments around the world to crack down and put meaningful regulations on the social media giant, say two Ca…
25 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Brazil to move up goal to end illegal deforestation of Amazon rainforest: vice president
Brazil plans to bring forward its 2030 goal of ending illegal deforestation by two or three years, Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Monday, six days before a …
25 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Trudeau travelling to Europe for 1st in-person G20 meeting since pandemic hit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Europe later this week touting Canada’s climate plan and post-pandemic recovery progress at leaders’ summits in Italy and…
25 Oct 2021 | Politics -
PM Trudeau to unveil cabinet ministers in ceremony on Tuesday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s tricky task of crafting a new cabinet is hitting its final hours before the team of ministers is unveiled.
25 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Explainer: What are the Facebook Papers?
The Facebook Papers project represents a unique collaboration among 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press. Journalists from a variety of ne…
25 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Vancouver Island municipality offers homebuyers down payment grants
The Victoria-area city of Langford is offering a helping hand to those who have a dream of owning their own home by providing a five per cent down payment on their …
24 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Bloc leader’s threat to unleash ‘fires of hell’ over Quebec seat proposal might just backfire
A proposed rejigging of Canada’s electoral map could see Quebec lose one of its seats in the House of Commons by 2024 while Alberta gains three and Ontario and B.C.…
23 Oct 2021 | Politics -
North Korea slams U.S. for ‘reckless’ support of Taiwan as tensions with China grow
North Korea on Saturday accused the Biden administration of raising military tensions with China through its “reckless” backing of Taiwan, and said that the growing…
23 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Fortin appeals Federal Court ruling that removal complaint must go through military
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is appealing the Federal Court ruling that directed him to take concerns to the military grievance system over his removal as head of the COVI…
22 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Quebec should gain seats in federal riding distribution: Blanchet
Yves-François Blanchet says Quebec deserves more seats in Ottawa, not fewer, as proposed by Elections Canada.
22 Oct 2021 | Politics -
‘Handful’ of Conservative MPs remain unvaccinated: sources
A “handful” of Conservative MPs remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, multiple sources tell Global News, setting up a potential showdown with their Commons colleagu…
22 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Adm. Art McDonald’s letter ‘will be taken into account’ on deciding his fate: Trudeau
Adm. Art McDonald‘s decision to send a letter to senior military staff claiming his exoneration from a sexual misconduct allegation against him and urging his “imme…
21 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Trump launching ‘Truth Social’ app to rival big tech firms that shut him out
Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s launc…
21 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Tories decry COVID-19 vaccine mandate for MPs but likely out of luck on challenge: expert
The federal Conservatives say “under no circumstances” will the party support virtual parliamentary proceedings when the House of Commons returns this fall, despite…
20 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Trudeau consults opposition leaders on COVID-19 protocols as parliament resumes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will continue today consulting with opposition leaders about how the House of Commons should resume work and what the priorities shoul…
20 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Alberta’s equalization vote won’t force changes. Here’s what you need to know
The results of Alberta‘s referendum on equalization payments likely won’t be entirely clear until next week — but in the meantime, constitutional experts say it’s i…
19 Oct 2021 | Politics -
FDA set to authorize mix and matching for 3rd COVID-19 booster shots in U.S.
Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster doses this week in an effort to provide flexibility as the campaign for ext…
19 Oct 2021 | Politics -
Postelection review to probe where Conservatives bled votes to PPC and NDP
The former MP leading the review into the Conservatives’ election performance says it will examine how Tories lost votes to Maxime Bernier‘s People’s Party of Canad…
19 Oct 2021 | Politics