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New Ports, Pipelines and Trading Partners Are Not Enough to Secure Canadians’ Prosperity
By Elizabeth Mulholland Securing Canadians’ future prosperity requires more than new ports, pipelines and trading partners – our community services also require urgent attention and investment if Canadians are to weather the economic turmoil ahead...

Tom Flanagan: Apologizing for slavery would be a distortion of history
After the Conquest, more African slaves were brought in from the United States and the Caribbean, but the English conquerors also imported the philosophy of abolition, then starting to make headway in England and its colonies. In 1793, the...

UAE President invited to G7 summit in Canada
President Sheikh Mohamed has been invited to attend the G7 summit in Canada. The invitation was sent by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the June 15 to 17 event, state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday. The invitation reflects the...

Behind the “Canada Strong Pass”, a subtle but sweeping attempt to rewrite how Canadians travel and remember
In a bid to unite Canadians through shared experiences and ease the cost of travel and cultural access this summer, the federal government will officially launch the Canada Strong Pass on June 20, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed...
Iranian missiles hospitalise scores of Israelis as Tel Aviv bombarded by waves of retaliatory strikes
13 June 2025, 19:43 | Updated: 14 June 2025, 06:27 Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. Picture: Alamy Scores of Israelis were injured in strikes overnight after Iran's...

Maple Leaf shareholders approve Canada Packers spinoff
The shareholders of Maple Leaf Foods voted resoundingly to approve the proposed spin-off of the company's pork operations to form Canada Packers Inc. at its 2025 annual and special meeting of shareholders on June 11. Maple Leaf Foods"The...

SNP 'overlooking Scottish industry' as historic bus manufacturer threatens move to England
The SNP Government has been accused of "overlooking Scottish industry" after an historic bus manufacturer announced plans to close two factories and switch production to England. More than 400 jobs are at risk after Alexander Dennis said this week...

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in new capital investments by 2040 if it wants to meet domestic demand for the critical minerals key to a green economy transition. TORONTO — A newly released report...

G7 Summit marks turning point in India-Canada relations, says former minister Ujjal Dosanjh
Vancouver [Canada], June 12 (ANI): As India cements its place as the world's fourth-largest economy, the global balance of power is shifting -- and Canada must take note, says Ujjal Dosanjh, former Canadian Minister of Health, senior lawyer, and...

Defund the Left: Trump’s Cultural Warfare Explained
Since assuming power in January, President Donald Trump has ordered the destruction of the so-called administrative state (social services, regulatory agencies), revoked and threatened to revoke funding from universities that don’t bend to his...

Indo-Canadian ties under Carney: Is it a new beginning?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Canada for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was recently asked by the media why he had invited India’s Prime Minister for the G7...

Project Pelican: Canada busts $50 million drug racket, ISI-Khalistani nexus linked to anti-India activities
Project Pelican, a major investigation conducted by Peel Regional Police, has busted a big narco-terror network based out of Canada and individuals suspected to be Khalistan sympathisers. In a sweeping blow to a narco-terror syndicate, Peel...

Today-History-Jun12
Today in History for June 12: In 1690, Hudson's Bay Co. employee Henry Kelsey began a two-year journey from York Factory in what is now northern Manitoba. Today in History for June 12: In 1690, Hudson's Bay Co. employee Henry Kelsey began a...

Italian Day returns to the Drive
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the important cultural festival By: Abigail Streifel, Peak Associate On June 8, Italian Day returns to Commercial Drive! The annual festival celebrates the culture and heritage of Italian Canadians with live...

‘Set up for group sex’: Shocking final claims rock Hockey Canada trial as judge prepares landmark ruling on July 24
The quiet courtroom in London, Ontario, became the stage for a tense legal battle this week as prosecutors made their final arguments in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team. The accused,...

Canadian space firm PCI Geomatics expands operations in Scotland
PCI Geomatics (doing business as Catalyst), a leading Earth Observation (EO) company with over 40 years of experience supporting major space sector players, has chosen Edinburgh as the latest hub in its ongoing global expansion. The new office,...

World News | G7 Summit Marks Turning Point in India-Canada Relations, Says Former Minister Ujjal Dosanjh
Vancouver [Canada], June 12 (ANI): As India cements its place as the world's fourth-largest economy, the global balance of power is shifting -- and Canada must take note, says Ujjal Dosanjh, former Canadian Minister of Health, senior lawyer, and...

Summer McIntosh Shatters 400m Medley World Record At Canadian Trials
Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 11:59 IST Summer McIntosh set her third world record in days, timing 4:23.65 in the 400 medley at the Canadian Swimming Trials. The 18-year-old aims for more at the World Championships. McIntosh is on a record-breaking...

AI offers Canada an open opportunity
It’s well-tread territory by now that artificial intelligence is moving up the global policy agenda. Government, industry, civil society, and academia of all kinds are looking for meaningful direction on how to leverage AI to turbocharge our...

USask graduate encourages Indigenous students to ‘keep going’
Indigenous Arts and Science student plans to pursue master’s degree in Indigenous literature. SASKATOON — Indigenous University of Saskatchewan (USask) student Arin Bear has been surrounded by books and a love of reading their entire life. “I was...