Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Canadian Heritage aware of turmoil in Indigenous languages office months before audit
OTTAWA - Documents show the Canadian Heritage department was aware of internal strife at the Indigenous languages office for months before it launched a financial audit of the organization. Half a doz...
Jun 04, 2026

Ottawa pumps the brakes on proposed changes to major project environmental reviews
OTTAWA - The federal government is pumping the brakes on its proposed changes to how major projects are reviewed, and says it won't table legislation on the changes until the fall. Last month Ottawa r...
Jun 04, 2026

Inmate dies at Donnacona Institution in Quebec after altercation with other prisoners
MONTREAL - A 30-year-old inmate has died at Donnacona Institution in Quebec after an altercation with other inmates. Correctional Service Canada says Tarek Baydoun died of his injuries at the maximum ...
Jun 04, 2026

Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola to mark return to Klopp-style playing approach after Slot departure
Liverpool has hired Andoni Iraola as head coach, less than a week after firing Arne Slot. The 43-year-old Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of the season after three seasons in charge, has signe...
Jun 04, 2026

Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would force people seeking training in fields such as machining, cabinet making and professional cooking to study in French. The legislation...
Jun 04, 2026

Maxime Crépeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup
MONTREAL - Maxime Crpeau watched Canada's last men's World Cup from his couch with a cast around his leg, devastated after suffering the fracture mere days before flying to Qatar. The next time Canada...
Jun 04, 2026

Toronto officials, advocates criticize FIFA reusable bottle ban in World Cup stadiums
TORONTO - Toronto environmental advocates and local officials have condemned FIFA's decision to ban reusable water bottles at World Cup stadiums and are urging the city to push back against the policy...
Jun 04, 2026

Creative industry slams government on move to dismantle CanCon obligations for streamers
TORONTO - Groups representing writers and filmmakers are criticizing the government's move to dismantle Canadian content obligations for U.S.-based streamers. The Directors Guild of Canada, ACTRA and ...
Jun 04, 2026

Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council
OTTAWA - Advocates for Black Canadians say the Carney government is reinforcing the barriers they face by launching an inclusivity council that does not include any Black people. They said the decisio...
Jun 04, 2026

Quick Quotes: How business, labour and others are reacting to Canada's AI strategy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's new artificial intelligence strategy Thursday and the document drew swift reactions from many different corners. Here is what the prime minister, ...
Jun 04, 2026