Man accused in Amanda Todd harassment case found guilty on all charges

A Dutch man accused of tormenting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd via online threats has been found guilty of all charges he faced in connection with the case, a jury ruled on Saturday. Aydin Coban was accused of extortion, harassment, communication with a young person to commit a sexual offence and possession and distribution of […]

Pandemic benefits were too generous with businesses, stringent with workers: experts

Benefits rolled out at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic allowed vulnerable Canadians to stay healthy while maintaining an income, but business supports were excessive and show the outsized influence of business groups on public policy, economists say. Nearly two and a half years ago, the federal government faced an unprecedented task of shutting down […]

Hockey Canada board Chair Michael Brind’Amour stepping down from position

The Chair of Hockey Canada’s board of directors is stepping down from his position effective immediately. Hockey Canada says Michael Brind’Amour informed the board of his decision on Friday evening as the organization deals with intense scrutiny for its handling of sexual assault allegations and its culture of silence. Brind’Amour issued a statement saying he […]

China’s live-fire exercises off Taiwan an ‘unnecessary escalation,’ defence minister says

China’s live-fire exercises off the coast of Taiwan has been an “unnecessary escalation,” according to Canada’s defence minister. Anita Anand made the comments on CBC’s Radio’s The House this weekend and the remarks came one day after Beijing announced it was ending all contact with the United States on major issues — including climate cooperation. […]

Susan Holt wins N.B. Liberal leadership, promising ‘breath of fresh air’ in politics

New Brunswick Liberal Party members have chosen a political newcomer as their new leader after a campaign that saw her promote herself as a fresh voice in troubled times. Susan Holt, who worked as an adviser to former premier Brian Gallant’s government, said in a speech on Saturday she hopes citizens discouraged by soaring inflation […]

Senegal’s government accuses Canadian police of ‘savagely’ beating Ottawa embassy diplomat

The Republic of Senegal says one of its on-duty diplomats in Ottawa was beaten at her home by police earlier this week, while Quebec’s Gatineau Police Service says its members subdued and arrested a person who was violent toward officers. The Embassy of Senegal posted a French-language news release from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

Canada is banning the importation of handguns, effective Aug. 19

The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push ahead with the importation ban without the approval of Parliament, moving to make the policy change through regulations. The […]

After UN chief calls out ‘scandalous’ profits, Ottawa offers no plan to hike taxes on oil and gas industry

Canada’s Ministry of Finance says it’s aiming to make everyone pay “their fair share of tax” but is not committing to an elevated tax on energy companies who are reporting sizeable windfalls while consumers feel pinched at the gas pumps. The ministry’s statement comes on the heels of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres sharply […]

Artists to cash in when work is resold with update of copyright laws

Artists are to get paid when their work is resold in a shakeup of copyright laws that would give them a slice of collectors’ profits. Painters, sculptors and other visual artists stand to get a payout when their work is resold at auction and by galleries, in a government move designed to help sustain thousands […]

Featured Ink

Today in Canada’s Political History: Milestone Day in Liberal Party and Canadian history!

I have no doubt that today is one of the most important anniversary days on the calendar for my Liberal friends to celebrate. On this date in 1919, the great William Lyon Mackenzie King was elected the party’s leader at Canada’s first-ever delegated leadership convention. Mr. King would go onto to become our longest serving […]

Harper Attempts To Pacify CPC Over Poilievre

As demons go, Stephen Harper always left something to be desired. While the media and his political opponents painted a picture of a diabolical schemer bent of hoarding power, Harper mostly bored ordinary Canadians. For all the strenuous efforts of newsrooms and chat rooms tapping him as Trump, The Harp lacked a certain je ne […]

This is really just a vanity project for Jean Charest

Jean Charest will not commit to supporting the Conservative Party of Canada in the next federal election unless he wins the party’s leadership next month. That makes his campaign nothing more than a vanity project. It’s all about Jean. All along, Charest’s campaign has been distinguished by its smug elitism and contempt for the Conservative […]

PM is entitled to vacations — taxpayers are entitled to know where

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on a two-week vacation with his family in Costa Rica and that’s fine — other than the fact his climate change agenda in Canada would suggest a vacation closer to home, to lead by example. But that’s different from recognizing that being PM is a tough job and he’s entitled […]

Trudeau’s departure could cause problems for the Liberals in Quebec

“Will Trudeau know when the moment is right for leaving?” was the title of the analysis authored by La Presse’s Bureau Chief on Parliament Hill. In a column published last Tuesday, Joël-Denis Bellavance, a well-informed reporter, speculated that the prime minister might use his vacation time in Costa Rica to reflect on his future. If, […]

Danielle Smith, what her latest poll numbers tell her and us

The math tells one heck of a yarn. Danielle Smith winning the UCP leadership on the fourth ballot, with 46.4% support on the very first ballot, 20 points ahead of her nearest rival, Travis Toews. Smith’s get-tough-with-Ottawa Sovereignty Act popular with UCP members. Ditto legal protection under human rights law for the unvaccinated. Danielle Smith, […]

Battle of the bull just a warm-up for UCP candidate Leela Aheer

UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer became a big story the moment she jumped into a melee with a rampaging bull, bravely trying to save a young man who was being trampled. Aheer says she doesn’t remember anything after she plunged in. “I honestly thought the kid was gonna die,” she said. “I jumped and the […]

Conspiracy theories aren’t theories, they’re stories. Let’s treat them that way.

Back in the good old days of conspiratorial fantasy, when lies had to be propagated via slow mail, books and magazine articles, the angry man imagining government plots and secret societies was a solitary, lonely fellow. He, because back then conspiracy peddlers were almost all men, was a figure of curiosity and scorn, the weirdo […]

A dangerous rage is sweeping the land

This country appears to have gone mad – a portion of it, at least. And I don’t mean that these people are no longer in control of their faculties. I mean literally consumed by anger. And much of it seems directed at our public figures, particularly politicians, and more specifically Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Late […]

The Conservative Party is about to become Pierre Poilievre’s personal property

Pierre Poilievre’s decision to boycott Wednesday night’s leadership debate confirms the schism between his faction of the Conservative Party and the more moderate faction led by former Quebec premier Jean Charest. This could be seen as bad news for the party. Traditionally, the conservative coalition has been strongest when Blue Tories and Red Tories work […]

The fundamental tension at the heart of the Conservative party

The battle for the soul of the Conservative party has been, and will always be, a struggle between ideology and political power. The question many inside and outside the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) have been asking is whether Pierre Poilievre will pivot and try to appeal to centrist voters, should he become the next […]

Sustainable Procurement for a Greener Economy

The Federal Budget 2022 saw the Government of Canada return to many pressing social priorities that had been put on the backburner by the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology companies who work with the Canadian government should place close attention to new sustainability procurement rules. The concept of sustainable procurement is widely known and adopted globally but […]

Did Jean Charest’s cri de coeur make a difference to undecided party members?

Jean Charest may have missed his chance. The former Quebec premier and current Conservative leadership candidate hoped Wednesday’s third official debate would introduce him to more members and boost his chances of winning the party’s Sept. 10 contest, but his relatively calm performance may have failed to make the case that the perceived front-runner Pierre […]

The Trudeau rescue plan

Weather this week is warm but rainy in much of Costa Rica, where the Trudeaus are enjoying a summer vacation. Everyone gets a vacation, is this corner’s firm policy on such matters. The big question is what he’ll do next. Justin Trudeau often uses his vacations to do some planning. Or before he leaves, he […]

Justin Trudeau is spending two weeks in Costa Rica. So what?

Of all the things we begrudge politicians, taking personal vacation time with their families has to be the pettiest. No politician is really immune: George W. Bush was often criticized for his frequent trips away from the White House when he was U.S. president, including a five-week getaway to his Texas ranch in 2005. Ontario […]

Stop punishing Trudeau for having a private life

Another day, another attempt to manufacture outrage by Canada’s conservative media ecosystem. This time, it’s over the prime minister’s two-week summer vacation, one that has outlets like True North tweeting: “Amid concerns about a looming recession in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hitting the beaches of Costa Rica for a two-week vacation — and […]

Pierre Poilievre is eating Jagmeet Singh’s lunch

The slow bleed of younger millennials and older Gen Zers to the Conservative party has turned into a torrent that could realign Canadian politics in unexpected ways. Abacus Data’s latest survey of how Canadians would vote if a federal election were held tomorrow finds 37 per cent of 18-29 year olds in favour of the […]

Today in Canada’s Political History: PC Leader Brian Mulroney promises to bring Quebec into the Constitution with “honour and enthusiasm”

Only a month before his election with the largest majority victory in Canadian history, Brian Mulroney promised his fellow Quebecers that he would end their symbolic exclusion from Canada’s reformed constitution. “We are on the threshold of true national renewal,” he famously said in an election speech at Sept-Iles, Quebec. “Let us end the bias […]

‘Unrelenting’ abuse: What it’s like being a politician on social media

It’s over. The feeling of relief was intense as I finally clicked the button that would deactivate my public-facing social media accounts. It had only been a week since I was defeated in my bid for re-election to the provincial parliament. And despite a whirlwind of different emotions—high and lows—one thing was very clear to […]

Union leader Jerry Dias does not deserve public humiliation

There are few trade union leaders in North America who resemble the giants on whose shoulders they stand. Many are often too concerned to hold on to their jobs, and their shrinking membership, than to launch big and risky battles. Only a few challenge the efforts of Amazon, the fast food monopolies, and massive employers […]

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Actress Anne Heche has ‘long recovery ahead’ after car crash

Anne Heche remains hospitalized and in intensive care after a car she was driving crashed into a residence in Los Angeles on Friday and became engulfed in flames. “Anne is in the ICU, she’s lucky to be alive. She has severe burns and has a long recovery ahead. Her team and her family are still […]

Jacob Hoggard sexual assault case back before northeastern Ontario court today

Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About Use of Psychedelics, Mental Health

Vin Scully, legendary ‘voice of the Dodgers,’ dies at 94

Norman says Tiger Woods turned down US$700-800M Saudi offer

Canadian military’s special operations members helping train Ukrainians: sources

Alberta jobs minister Doug Schweitzer quits cabinet, to resign seat soon, too

Russia sanctions LGBTQ activist, Freeland and Joly’s staff, singer Chantal Kreviazuk

Two months of job losses a sign of shifting economy, economist suggests

Quebec senator leaving Conservative caucus but says he will remain a member of party

Mélanie Joly invites committee to study whether Ottawa knew of Russian threat to Ukrainian embassy staff

Provincial federations demand answers from Hockey Canada ahead of payment deadline

COVID worries continue to decline

Social conservatives view growth in Conservative membership as an opportunity

‘Called the wrong bluff’: Ministers criticized for Canada’s Russian turbine return during tense hearing

Federal minister says carbon pricing doesn’t have to create hardships for N.S.

Kitchener man pleads guilty to threatening Trudeau

While Poilievre mocks, his Conservative leadership rivals offer a few parting words

Canada to join British-led mission to train Ukrainian recruits

Jean Charest got his final debate audience, but will the support he seeks follow?

Ex-mayor of Ontario town claims Glen Murray promised to make complaint ‘go away’ if she approved new homes

Hockey Canada commissions former Supreme Court justice to lead review into governance

Ukraine’s ambassador to tell MPs Canada must reverse Russian turbine decision

Business councils call on federal government to secure trade agreement with India

As Russia strangles gas flow, Canada has ‘responsibility’ to step up on LNG: Freeland

Ottawa police opt against laying charges after ‘desecration’ at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

International

Ceasefire between Palestinians, Israel takes effect in Gaza

Alex Jones must pay more than $45 million in punitive damages to the family of a Sandy Hook massacre victim, jury orders

China suspends dialogue with U.S., sanctions Pelosi over Taiwan visit

Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million

Basketball star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook shooting ‘100% real’ at defamation trial

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan as China issues warning

World just one misstep away from ‘nuclear annihilation,’ UN chief warns

Biden hopes strike that killed al Qaeda leader brings comfort to 9/11 victims

Climate Corner

The Role of Energy Transition in Addressing Climate Change

Canada and EVs? We need to pick a lane

Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats

Canadian on-air weather personalities shifting tone amid worsening climate change

Oil and gas industry could get more time to meet 2030 emissions targets, minister says

Think Tanks

Submarines: Canada’s Strategic Requirement

The Role of Energy Transition in Addressing Climate Change

Trudeau policies—an economically dangerous déjà vu

A Plea for Greening Canada’s Housing Policy

Canada’s CANnabis, or CAN’Tabis ?

How the War in Ukraine Could Redefine Canada’s Place in the World

Canada’s Window of Opportunity to Tackle ‘Buy American’

A Successful Commercial Indo-Pacific Strategy Begins at Home

How Canada can make up ground on its global nature goals

Four Cheers for the Office of the Auditor General