The Latest Breaking News from Canada

Canada to ban Iran's IRGC leaders from entry, expand sanctions

Canada on Friday increased pressure on Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corp, saying it would ban half of its leaders from entering the country and promising stepped-up sanctions.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

Damon Motorcycles Announces $90M Order Backlog

Damon Motorcycles releases a statement that the company has amassed a $90M order backlog as it continues to build out a long-term production facility in Canada.

RideApart · Oct 7, 2022

Alberta Becomes First Canadian Province To Regulate Psychedelics-Assisted Therapy

As of January 2023, Canada’s 4th largest province will be the first to offer supervised treatments involving psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ketamine to those among its 4.5 million population suffering from mental health disorders.

Benzinga · Oct 7, 2022

Premier-designate of Canada's oil-rich Alberta promises showdown with Ottawa

(This Oct. 6 story has been corrected to change the headline to say premier-designate instead of premier-elect)

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

How Danielle Smith won in Alberta and what it means for Canada

Danielle Smith rode a wave of Alberta populism to win the United Conservative Party leadership on the sixth ballot.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2022

Canada stabbing spree suspect committed killings alone: Police

Damien Sanderson, initially named as second suspect in last month’s attacks, was ‘a victim of homicide’, police say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2022

Canada-U.S. asylum-seeker pact fight goes to Canada's Supreme Court

Canada's Supreme Court Justices questioned whether asylum-seekers that Canada sends back to the United States are really automatically detained and if "safety valves" are available, peppering lawyers with questions during a hearing on Thursday over a U.S.-Canada asylum-seeker pact.

Reuters · Oct 6, 2022

Trudeau intervenes as sexual abuse scandal rocks Canada’s ice hockey body

Prime minister hints at setting up new governing body after major firms pull support for Hockey Canada over handling of allegations

The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2022

The Toronto Star is making the right move by renaming the Lou Marsh trophy

The Toronto Star recently announced it will be changing the name of the Lou Marsh Award, effective this year.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

Cop15: ‘World leaders might have to invite themselves’ to summit

In its role as president, China has sent invitations only to ministers and NGO heads, raising fears it is downplaying the crucial talks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022