Tag: Canada
Rail shutdown likely as labour minister says ‘significant issues’ remain
Freight trains across Canada are expected to come to a grinding halt as soon as 12:01 a.m. Thursday with roughly 9,000 railway employees nearing a looming strike or lockout date.
A Canadian has been arrested in Russia, officials say
Global Affairs Canada said it is 'aware of an arrest involving a Canadian in Russia,' adding that officials have reached out to local authorities to offer consular assistance.
Canada pledges $5.7M aid for Ukraine as minister visits Kyiv
The funding includes $2 million for Save the Children Canada, which has helped Ukrainian kids with food, education and psychosocial support.
How contagious is mpox? Why scientists say this strain is ‘worrisome’
Known as clade 1b mpox, the strain has been spreading across much of Africa since first detected in the Kamituga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mpox strain spreading in Africa could come to Canada, experts say
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say.
Mpox is on the rise. What Canadians need to know as the virus spreads
As mpox cases escalate in Africa and increase in other countries like Canada, the World Health Organization on Wednesday again declared the virus a global public health emergency.
Canada’s temporary foreign workers subject to range of abuses: UN report
The final report by a United Nations special rapporteur who visited Canada last year says a power imbalance prevents temporary foreign workers from exercising their rights.
Canada and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions, urge prisoners’ release
The new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.
Judge rules against billionaire who wanted off Canada’s sanctions list
Igor Makarov challenged sanctions Canada imposed on him in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Canadian North Korea expert detained in Switzerland on espionage charges: reports
The reports were part of a joint investigation by the German news outlet Der Spiegel, the Swiss media company Tamedia and North Korea-focused website NK News.
Canada pulls diplomats’ families out of Israel as fears of a spiral grow
“Global Affairs Canada approved the temporary relocation of dependent children and their legal guardians from Tel Aviv to a safe third country,” says Ottawa.
Travelling to the U.K. amid unrest? Canada urges caution in advisory
The government is cautioning Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom to avoid areas where demonstrations, protests and large gatherings are taking place.
Conservatives demand government explain how terror suspects immigrated to Canada
Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer wants the House of Commons to recall its public safety committee to dig into the situation.
Canadian markets open lower amid global selloff aftershocks
Canada's main stock index took a hit to start trading on Tuesday, a day after a global stock selloff saw sharp declines in indices around the world.
Toronto terror arrests raise questions about security screening
One of the men charged with terrorism offences has been charged with committing an aggravated assault for the so-called Islamic State.
