Tag: Canada
France holding historic vote on abortion rights
French lawmakers will vote Monday whether to enshrine a right to abortion in the country's constitution. It would be the first country to do so.
Canada sanctions more Russian officials in response to Navalny death
Mélanie Joly announced the sanctions Sunday, saying the officials were involved in the violation of Navalny’s "human rights, his cruel punishment and ultimately, his death."
‘Need is even greater’: Fundraising events being held in B.C. for Ukraine
Two events are being held in B.C. to raise funds for Ukraine near the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Ottawa says it’s working to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza as soon as possible
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Ottawa was exploring new options to deliver aid to the besieged Palestinian territory as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.
Ottawa poised to restore visa requirements for Mexicans, Quebec says
The Quebec government says it has been told by Ottawa that the federal government plans to bring back visa requirements for Mexican nationals.
Ottawa releases documents on fired Winnipeg lab scientists after 4 years
Health Minister Mark Holland announced the tabling of the documents in Parliament on Wednesday, after a committee recommended they be released unredacted.
Poland wants allies to keep taking Ukraine war seriously, Canada ambassador says
With support for Ukraine reportedly waning in other Western countries, Canada's ambassador to Poland urges allies to remain engaged in the war against Russia.
Canada is facing ‘irrelevance’ on world stage, ex-defence chief warns
When asked what he thinks is Canada's biggest national security risk, retired general Rick Hillier says it is Canada's 'irrelevance' on the world stage.
Ukrainians seeking refuge in Calgary worry about support faltering on 2nd anniversary of invasion
Calgarians marked the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on Saturday.
2 years into Ukraine-Russia conflict, people reflect on hard choices, fractured families
Back in Ukraine, residents like Olyna Mischenko continue to deal not only with razed homes but with severed relationships.
Trudeau calls Putin a “weakling” for executing Navalny, other opponents
Speaking with reporters at the end of his visit to the capital Kiyv, Justin Trudeau accused Putin of "executing" opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Trudeau signs new Ukraine security pact during Kyiv visit
The agreement is aimed at fortifying both the Ukrainian military and the country's struggling economy, as world leaders mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Two years after Russian invasion, Ukrainians continue to arrive in Manitoba
Nearly 29,000 Ukrainians have presented to Manitoba's reception centre at the Winnipeg airport with more than 23,600 provincial health cards issued.
Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia for 2nd anniversary of Ukraine war
Canada has joined the United States and the European Union in slapping new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary its invasion of Ukraine
Ottawa sets $80.5M for Kenya-led multinational security mission in Haiti
The money will go towards a multinational security mission led by Kenya to support efforts by the Haitian National Police to combat gang violence, Global Affairs Canada said.