A Canadian academic once linked by French authorities to a decades-old terrorist attack finds out early Friday morning whether an appeal court will uphold a decision to release him from a Paris jail and send him home to Canada.
Investigators dig for bomb motive, search postal facility in Florida
Investigators searched coast to coast Thursday for the culprit and motives behind the bizarre mail-bomb plot aimed at critics of the president, analyzing the innards of the crude devices to reveal whether they were intended to detonate or simply sow fear two weeks before the U.S. midterms.
Senate votes to implement Asia-Pacific trade deal, putting Canada in line to ratify early
Canada has cleared the last legislative hurdle involved in implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal, paving the way for Canada to be among the first six countries to ratify the pact that will govern trade across 11 member countries.
Controversial billionaire George Soros faces attacks on multiple fronts
A closer look at the day’s most notable stories with The National’s Jonathon Gatehouse: George Soros has become a magnet for conspiracy theories; Stephen Poloz offers perspective on economy’s direction; carbon taxes and campaign platforms; how health care is riling midterm voters
Misleading sales practices not a ‘systemic’ problem, telecom firms tell CRTC
Canada’s cable and internet companies defend themselves against claims they use misleading or aggressive sales tactics. The companies say the CRTC should target companies breaking existing rules rather than write new ones.
Supreme Court clears way for Air Canada cargo price fixing lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit against Air Canada and British Airways to proceed by dismissing an appeal by Canada’s largest airline.
Ford recalls 136,272 Focus cars in Canada for fuel valve problem
Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million Focus compact cars in North America because a fuel system problem can cause the engines to stall without warning.
How much do we owe, and what are we doing about it?
Canadians are positively swimming in debt, and this week’s rate hike could mean the difference between treading water and drowning for many. But Canadians who’ve gone under and lived to tell the tale have good news — there’s a way out, if you’re willing to reach for it.
Bank of Canada’s economic cheer will be painful for some: Don Pittis
The Bank of Canada says worries persist over U.S. China trade dispute, but the surging U.S. economy could lead to a faster pace of Canadian rate hikes.
Canada’s threat level hasn’t changed in response to U.S. attempted bombings, says Goodale
Canada will not raise its threat level in response to a series of attempted bombings targeting Democratic politicians in the United States and news outlet CNN, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said.