Ontario is proposing the expansion of “strong mayor powers” to the leaders of 169 new municipalities starting May 1, effectively tripling the number of mayors possessing such authority. The proposed expansion comes as Ontario is struggling to meet the pace required to achieve its goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031. Municipal Affairs Minister
News Analysis A range of news headlines this week about the nature of a Beijing information operation focused on Liberal Leader Mark Carney portrayed the situation in various ways, with some saying he was being targeted and others saying he was being praised. Other news reports took a more neutral approach and focused on Beijing’s
Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America’s top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations, with President Donald Trump hitting Canada with tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum and continuing to hold out the threat
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is delaying its plan to balance the books for another year, with a new budget forecasting a $372-million deficit as the province navigates uncertainty from decisions made south of the border. With United States President Donald Trump threatening and, in some cases, implementing tariffs on Canadian goods, Finance Minister Siobhan
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched a Canada-wide warrant for a violent offender with a history of attacking children, just weeks after his release from prison to a Toronto residential facility. The OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad said 44-year-old Simon Gares, whom Toronto police has previously identified as a threat to public
The owner of the Keystone pipeline says a segment that ruptured in North Dakota has been isolated and the oil spill has been contained. Calgary-based South Bow Corp. says it estimates 3,500 barrels were released, equivalent to more than 556,000 litres. South Bow says its control centre detected a pressure drop on Tuesday morning and
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says he is proud to be a Canadian and plans to “stay in his lane” as an athlete rather than wading into the political arena. Gretzky downplayed his ties to U.S. President Donald Trump during an April 7 appearance on radio program “The Ben Mulroney Show,” saying he’s “proud” of his
Canadians who chose to avoid the cold winter months by travelling to the United States may find themselves facing extra expenses when they return home, the federal border agency is warning. Tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump could increase costs for snowbirds at the border, depending on the items they choose to bring home,
Commentary Imagine you were to ask a random group of Canadian parents to describe the primary mission of schools. Most parents would say something along the lines of ensuring that all students learn basic academic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Fewer parents are likely to say that schools should focus on reducing their
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will travel to Quebec and Ontario this week to meet with industry leaders in Montreal and international representatives in Ottawa, aiming to identify new trading opportunities for her province. Smith will visit Montreal on April 9 to meet with Quebec-based private sector representatives in energy, manufacturing, aviation, and transportation, according to