As Justin Trudeau and his Canadian delegation arrive in Singapore for his second ASEAN summit Tuesday, they may find this year’s round of Asia-Pacific talks less stressful than they were in 2017.
Canadian spy chief has heard audio of Khashoggi murder, CSIS says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence officials have listened to a recording of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trudeau told Trump in Paris he wants to ‘resolve’ tariffs issue before G20 in Argentina
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a face-time talk with Donald Trump in Paris on Saturday night, and raised the issue of the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs that still have not been lifted despite the successful conclusion of the NAFTA talks.
Sides ‘far apart’ in Canada Post talks despite mediation, postal union says
Union negotiators say there was little progress during the 2½ weeks that a special mediator was assigned to the Canada Post labour dispute. The lack of a breakthrough means rotating strikes will resume Tuesday.
Canada falling short on flu vaccinations: internal report
The Public Health Agency of Canada is failing to meet its flu vaccination goals as Canadians continue to balk at rolling up their sleeves.
Canada still hopes to secure comprehensive free-trade deal with China
Canada is still hoping to secure a comprehensive trade deal with China despite suggestions last week it was instead aiming for sector-by-sector agreements.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty ‘conscience’ award
Amnesty International has withdrawn its most prestigious human rights prize from Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing the Myanmar leader of perpetuating human rights abuses by not speaking out about violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Liberals planning national tourism strategy as part of election-year economic pitch
The federal government is creating an advisory council on tourism to help develop a national strategy in a bid to boost the role of tourism in Canada’s economy.
Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: senator
New research shows the forced sterilization of Indigenous women is not just a shameful part of Canadian history. Reports from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the territories suggest it is still happening.
The high cost of winning: How the First World War changed the way Canadians view conflict
One hundred years ago, Canadians helped to win a world war – and struggled for years afterward to reconcile that victory with the terrible price they paid for it.