The Latest Breaking News from Canada

Canada sets up C$300 million recovery fund for storm-hit eastern provinces

The Canadian government has set up a C$300 million ($220.4 million) fund to help Atlantic provinces and parts of Quebec recover from destruction left behind by storm Fiona last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

Analysis-Canada top court ruling on asylum-seeker pact with U.S. may have ripple effects, lawyers say

A years-long fight over what Canada owes would-be refugees will have its day in the country's highest court Thursday and the decision could have implications beyond the asylum system, affecting how Canada's laws are challenged and how people prove their rights have been breached.

Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

HSBC explores sale of Canadian operations after calls for break-up

HSBC has come under pressure from its largest shareholder to improve profits

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022

Ringo Starr tour on hold as he recovers from COVID-19

Ringo Starr has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the former Beatle to cancel several scheduled concerts in Canada with his All Starr Band

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Canada Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran Citing Death of Mahsa Amini

Canada imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Monday for alleged human rights violations, including the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian Kurdistan who died while in custody of Iran's "morality police," the Canadian government said. "These sanctions are in response to gross human rights violations that have been…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Canada imposes fresh sanctions on Iran citing death of Mahsa Amini

Canada imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Monday for alleged human rights violations, including the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian Kurdistan who passed away after being taken into custody by Iran's "morality police," the Canadian government said.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Indigenous food sovereignty requires better and more accurate data collection

Indigenous communities are increasingly investing in agriculture to sustain their cultures and economies. Indigenous Peoples have a long history with agriculture — a history that wasn’t always recognized.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2022

BJP expresses concern over vandalisation on Hindu community in Canada

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also issued an advisory for Indian citizens

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2022

Lauren Jackson delivers one last time in her Australian Opals farewell at FIBA World Cup

Lauren Jackson gave fans a final reminder of her greatness as she helped the Opals secure the bronze medal at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney, writes Hayley Wilde.

ABC News · Oct 1, 2022

Jackson on fire as Opals win WC bronze

Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.

AAP · Oct 1, 2022