Elizabeth May, leader of Canada’s Green Party, announced this morning she is staying on in the position as leader. Last week Ms. May announced she was taking some time to reflect on her future after the party voted to support… »
Highlights / Year: 2016
History: August 22, 1914: War Measures Act
At the start of First World War, the Canadian Government voted in an “Act to confer certain powers upon the Governor-in-Council in the event of war, invasion, or insurrection, real or apprehended”. The proposal came in effect on August 22,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Sockeye salmon numbers plunge
The official forecast for sockeye salmon in western Canada’s Fraser River has dropped from 2.3 million to 1.1 million, reports CBC. If it holds, that would be the lowest number on record. The government has suspended all sockeye fisheries there… »
Canadian duck producers ramping up output
Canadian duck producers are planning to double their output even though they face tough competition from cheaper imports, reports Canadian Press (CP). Their production costs are higher and strong safety regulations make their products less competitive in terms of price.… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada has warm relations with India
There have been irritants between Canada and India in the past, but fences were mended by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and relations are likely to continue to be positive, says Carleton University professor Vivek Dehejia. Much in common,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Corporate water bottling coming under increased opposition in Ontario
The central province of Ontario has experienced a major heat wave and drought this summer putting a great strain on water supplies. Indeed residents in most communities all across Canada now regularly face water usage restrictions in summer. In spite… »
Royal visit an autumn encounter
Kensington Palace has confirmed the dates and released the itinerary of the royal family’s upcoming visit to Canada. It is the second visit for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who visited as newlyweds in 2011. Now they are reportedly… »
Renaming Montreal’s Vimy Park controversy-update
Almost on the actual 100th anniversary date of the historic battle of Vimy Ridge, Montreal council announced that it intended to rename a small park changing it from honouring the battle to instead honour a controversial Quebec separatist politician. A… »
Talking about diabetes: news and reports by RCI
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association over 3.4 million Canadians lived with diabetes in 2015 and that number is expected to rise to 5 million in 2025, representing over 12% of the population. In 2008-2009, 1 in 10 deaths in Canada… »
Bardish Chagger new House Leader
Bardish Chagger is the new government House Leader in Ottawa. The Member of Parliament for Waterloo, Ontario, she was named Minister of Small Business and Tourism after being elected for the first time last October. Bardish Chagger was sworn-in as… »
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