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Canadian Rail Union Challenges Back-To-Work Orders In Lawsuits

Canadian rail union challenges back-to-work orders through lawsuits in Ottawa, sparking legal battle with government over labor disputes.

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Shadow Government: The Consulting Firms Telling Ottawa What to Do

Trudeau’s $840 million spending spree has led to hidden deals, wasted money, and useless improvements

The Walrus

Why Canada Should Worry about Trump’s Second Coming

The alarming cross-border influence of America’s political turmoil

The Walrus

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Early or not? Trudeau and Ford eye one another over when to call elections

Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford may not often see eye-to-eye, but they face the same political predicament. Namely, whether to call an early election.

The Conversation

Ottawa’s first ‘night mayor’ is on a mission to shed city’s boring reputation

Mathieu Grondin aims to shake off capital city’s reputation and make it a ‘nightlife destination of choice’

The Guardian - US

Why Canada must act urgently to give undocumented migrants legal status

Since the Canadian government announced in December 2021 its intention to address the estimated 300,000 to 600,000 migrants living without authorization in Canada, civil society organizations and migrant representatives have called for Ottawa to deliver a broad and inclusive regularization program that gives status to undocumented people.

The Conversation

Gregor Townsend starts five uncapped players for Scotland’s clash with Canada

Ten players in the 23-man squad could make their debuts at the TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, which kicks off their four-match summer tour.

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India’s Election Shake-Up Will Impact Canada

Narendra Modi’s weakened third term forces Trudeau’s government to rethink its complicated relationship with India

The Walrus

Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group

Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for human rights’.

Al Jazeera

Ottawa’s Response to the Trucker Protest Was Doomed from the Start

The “Freedom Convoy” shook Canada’s capital—and exposed our divisions

The Walrus

Is Canada finally taking far-right extremism seriously? Latest arrests are a positive sign

In late summer 2023, the RCMP made headlines with the arrests of two men in Ottawa and Kingsey Falls, Québec, on terrorism and hate propaganda charges. The arrests marked a significant victory in a three-year investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team targeting the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division.

The Conversation

It's Christmas In June For Ottawa Filmmakers

It's Christmas in Ottawa, with filmmakers this spring and summer capturing couples smooching under mistletoe, reindeer running amok and Santa Claus leaving presents under evergreens lavishly decorated with lights and ornaments.

International Business Times

Decriminalization failures show half measures are not enough to address drug use problems and the opioid crisis

Ottawa’s recent rejection of the City of Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of controlled drugs is the latest shoe to drop in the resurgence of conservative anti-drug sentiment sweeping the country, and backtracking on reforms achieved in other jurisdictions.

The Conversation

Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war

Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.

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Canada: Quebec warns of 'humanitarian crisis' amid surge in asylum requests

In the space of a year, asylum applications in Canada have jumped 56 percent. In an official letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Quebec Premier François Legault claims that "the situation [in Quebec] has become unsustainable", with the province saying it receives 55 percent of the country's asylum seekers. With…

The Hindu

Plastic treaty talks conclude in Ottawa with little progress

Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa deemed disappointing by environmental groups due to lack of progress in eliminating plastic pollution.

The Guardian - UK

Developed countries accused of bowing to lobbyists at plastic pollution talks

Campaigners say last-minute compromise plays into the hands of petrostates and industry influences

The Guardian - UK

World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks

Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa

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Dow CEO: My company is a major plastic producer. We must end plastic pollution

This month, an intergovernmental meeting convenes in Ottawa in hopes of advancing a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution.

Al Jazeera

Why is Canada accusing India and Pakistan of election interference?

The South Asian rivals have been waging parallel influence operations in Canada, according to Ottawa’s top spy agency.

The Walrus

Justin Trudeau’s Last Stand

In an exclusive interview, a confident prime minister addresses his doubters

The Guardian - US

Ottawa: two-month-old among four children and two adults killed in attack

Man, 19, charged with six counts of first-degree murder as police condemn ‘senseless act of violence’ in Barrhaven neighbourhood

Top News

Ottawa Police Arrest Suspect After Six Found Dead

Ottawa police arrest suspect after six individuals found dead in a residence, community in shock. Investigations ongoing.

The Walrus

The Emergencies Act Is Outdated and Polarizing

Will it ever be appropriate and reasonable for the government to shut down a protest again?

International Business Times

UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle

British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.

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