Tag: Politics
Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action
Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
A new global pandemic agreement is near. But why can’t countries agree on a plan?
After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed — for now — to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic.
Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents
Haitians with temporary resident status in Canada can now apply for a study permit, open work permit or status extension at no cost.
Labour leader Keir Starmer will face Rishi Sunak in U.K.’s election. Who is he?
Keir Starmer, the Labour party’s 61-year-old leader, is current favourite to win the country’s July 4 election and would be the first Labour prime minister since 2010.
Canada ranked 7th in foreign aid spending among richest nations
While Canada is one of the top contributors to foreign aid among some of the world's richest countries, a fifth of the spending never leaves Canada's borders.
U.K.’s Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for summer
Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has been in power since 2010, the longest reign for a party in the U.K. in modern times, but his party has fallen out of favour.
Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UN
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority.
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move
Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation.
Canada lays new sanctions on Russia over North Korean weapons transfer
Canada is imposing new sanctions against Russia over Moscow's alleged use of North Korean missiles in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.
Trudeau mum on ICC warrant requests as other Israel allies voice support
While no one faces imminent arrest, the announcement deepens Israel's global isolation as it faces growing criticism from even its closest allies over the conflict in Gaza.
Flag of Israel flying at Calgary City Hall
The City of Calgary is defending its decision to fly the Israeli flag Tuesday at city hall in recognition of Israel's Independence Day.
Blair ‘confident’ Canada will meet NATO targets with push for more spending
Defence Minister Bill Blair says that he is looking to replace Canada's tanks and purchase new submarines, but he still needs to finalize the "business case."
U.K. to expel Russian defence attaché for ‘malign activity’
A British minister said the country will expel a Russian military attaché accused of being an undeclared military intelligence officer.
UBC president addresses Gaza encampment demands
The president of UBC says its endowment fund doesn't directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment.
Joly says Israeli Rafah invasion would be ‘unacceptable,’ urges ceasefire
As Israeli forces take control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warns of a 'catastrophic' situation.