Tag: Politics
Michael Spavor’s lawyer says legal fight with Ottawa is ‘resolved’
The lawyer for Michael Spavor, who was detained in China for more than 1,000 days, says the "matter" between his client and the federal government has been resolved.
‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair
Canada will consider sending soldiers to Ukraine in a non-combat role to resume training if 'certain conditions' are met, but not yet, Defence Minister Bill Blair says.
Abortion is now a constitutional right in France
France has become the first country in the world to create a right to abortion, guaranteeing citizens access. Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the measure.
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."
Alexei Navalny’s family, supporters gather for his funeral
Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic inside Russia, died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony on Feb. 16.
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.
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.
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
2 years since war began, how Ukrainians are building a home in Canada
Since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, Canada has welcomed 221,231 Ukrainians into the country under a temporary stream of entry.
Canada summons Russian ambassador over Navalny’s death, urges full inquiry
A government spokesperson told Global News that a senior official from Global Affairs Canada conveyed Canada's condemnation and urged the Kremlin to release Navalny's body.
Navalny’s death is a warning to Putin challengers, activist Bill Browder says
Activist Bill Browder says he believes Vladimir Putin killed Alexei Navalny because he stood up to the Russian president, despite an official cause of death yet.
Alexei Navalny, fierce Putin critic and jailed opposition leader, dead: reports
Alexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, according to media reports citing Russian prison officials.
Canada briefed on intelligence White House says concerns Russian weapon
The White House publicly confirmed Thursday the U.S. has intelligence that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that can be launched into space.