China announces anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola, chemicals Ministry of Commerce’s investigation comes after Ottawa announced 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs. Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2024
China To Launch Anti-dumping Probes Into Canadian Canola, Chemicals China said Tuesday it would launch an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola and chemical products, in apparent retaliation for Ottawa's new restrictions on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). International Business Times · Sep 3, 2024
Canadian Rail Union Challenges Back-To-Work Orders In Lawsuits Canadian rail union challenges back-to-work orders through lawsuits in Ottawa, sparking legal battle with government over labor disputes. Top News · Aug 30, 2024
Shadow Government: The Consulting Firms Telling Ottawa What to Do Trudeau’s $840 million spending spree has led to hidden deals, wasted money, and useless improvements The Walrus · Jul 31, 2024
Why Canada Should Worry about Trump’s Second Coming The alarming cross-border influence of America’s political turmoil The Walrus · Jul 22, 2024
Early or not? Trudeau and Ford eye one another over when to call elections Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford may not often see eye-to-eye, but they face the same political predicament. Namely, whether to call an early election. The Conversation · Jul 14, 2024
Ottawa’s first ‘night mayor’ is on a mission to shed city’s boring reputation Mathieu Grondin aims to shake off capital city’s reputation and make it a ‘nightlife destination of choice’ The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2024
Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 its intention to address the estimated 300,000 to 600,000 migrants living without authorization in Canada, civil society organizations and migrant representatives have called for Ottawa to deliver a broad and inclusive regularization program that gives status to undocumented people. The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024
Gregor Townsend starts five uncapped players for Scotland’s clash with Canada Ten players in the 23-man squad could make their debuts at the TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, which kicks off their four-match summer tour. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024
India’s Election Shake-Up Will Impact Canada Narendra Modi’s weakened third term forces Trudeau’s government to rethink its complicated relationship with India The Walrus · Jun 24, 2024
Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for human rights’. Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024
Ottawa’s Response to the Trucker Protest Was Doomed from the Start The “Freedom Convoy” shook Canada’s capital—and exposed our divisions The Walrus · Jun 14, 2024
Is Canada finally taking far-right extremism seriously? Latest arrests are a positive sign In late summer 2023, the RCMP made headlines with the arrests of two men in Ottawa and Kingsey Falls, Québec, on terrorism and hate propaganda charges. The arrests marked a significant victory in a three-year investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team targeting the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024
It's Christmas In June For Ottawa Filmmakers It's Christmas in Ottawa, with filmmakers this spring and summer capturing couples smooching under mistletoe, reindeer running amok and Santa Claus leaving presents under evergreens lavishly decorated with lights and ornaments. International Business Times · Jun 5, 2024
The Conversation · May 26, 2024 Decriminalization failures show half measures are not enough to address drug use problems and the opioid crisis Ottawa’s recent rejection of the City of Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of controlled drugs is the latest shoe to drop in the resurgence of conservative anti-drug sentiment sweeping the country, and backtracking on reforms achieved in other jurisdictions.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.
France 24 · May 7, 2024 Canada: Quebec warns of 'humanitarian crisis' amid surge in asylum requests In the space of a year, asylum applications in Canada have jumped 56 percent. In an official letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Quebec Premier François Legault claims that "the situation [in Quebec] has become unsustainable", with the province saying it receives 55 percent of the country's asylum seekers. With…
The Hindu · May 1, 2024 Plastic treaty talks conclude in Ottawa with little progress Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa deemed disappointing by environmental groups due to lack of progress in eliminating plastic pollution.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024 Developed countries accused of bowing to lobbyists at plastic pollution talks Campaigners say last-minute compromise plays into the hands of petrostates and industry influences
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa
Fortune · Apr 16, 2024 Dow CEO: My company is a major plastic producer. We must end plastic pollution This month, an intergovernmental meeting convenes in Ottawa in hopes of advancing a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2024 Why is Canada accusing India and Pakistan of election interference? The South Asian rivals have been waging parallel influence operations in Canada, according to Ottawa’s top spy agency.
The Walrus · Apr 10, 2024 Justin Trudeau’s Last Stand In an exclusive interview, a confident prime minister addresses his doubters
The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2024 Ottawa: two-month-old among four children and two adults killed in attack Man, 19, charged with six counts of first-degree murder as police condemn ‘senseless act of violence’ in Barrhaven neighbourhood
Top News · Mar 7, 2024 Ottawa Police Arrest Suspect After Six Found Dead Ottawa police arrest suspect after six individuals found dead in a residence, community in shock. Investigations ongoing.