Centre Block renovations on track, but other spending faces audit questions
Canada’s auditor general has released new reports scrutinizing government spending, and says flaws in decision making and transparency can mar progress.
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Canada sanctions more Iran guard corps members, police after Toronto rally criticism
The sanctions follow criticism of the Liberals this weekend at a large rally called the Tirgan Festival at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Israeli diplomats in Canada join strike amid Netanyahu judicial overhaul
The strike by the Histadrut umbrella group, which represents nearly 800,000 workers in health, transit and banking, among many other fields, could paralyze Israel’s economy.
MEA Summons Canada High Commissioner After Security Breach At Indian Consulate In Ottawa
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday summoned the High Commissioner of Canada after the security breach at the Indian embassy in Ottawa."The High Commissioner of Canada was summoned yesterday to convey our strong concern about the actions of separatist and extremist elements against our diplomatic Mission and Consulates in Canada this week," the MEA said in a statement released
Ukraine urges Security Council meeting over Russia’s Belarus nuclear plans
“The world must be united against someone who endangers the future of human civilization.,” Ukraine’s foreign minister urged in his call.
New allegations and a resignation strain already fraught China-Canada relations
Han Dong’s departure escalates row over allegations that Beijing meddled in Canada’s elections as friction between countries growsThe abrupt resignation of a Canadian lawmaker over allegations he secretly met with a Chinese diplomat has escalated a row…
India Reaches Out To FATF, UNODC To Rein In Khalistanis
A sticker of Khalistani ‘Waris Punjab De’ Sangathan was found from the car of the accusedNew Delhi has provided evidence-based inputs to these international organisations, urging them to help block the funding of the outlawed outfits operating from foreign soilNew Delhi: Amid the growing anti-India activities by pro-Khalistan groups in the UK, the US, Australia and some other countries, India has
Migrants on Foot Make Last Dash Into Canada Before Rules Tighten
A freer era of migration into Canada ended on Saturday when officials stopped accepting asylum petitions from people who walk in at unofficial crossings.
200,000-Dollar Fine Aims to Expose Money Laundering in Canada
In a new bid to end the use of shell companies to hide crimes and avoid taxes, the federal government will require clear records of corporate ownership. Will provincial governments follow?
BBC’s Race Across the World stirs Canadian hopes of UK tourist boom
British viewers are showing an interest in travelling to Canada after launch of reality show’s third seriesCanada’s tourism industry this week expressed hopes for a rise in UK visitors after the third series of BBC’s Race Across the World launched in t…