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Israel's provocative settlement response may force Canada to back up its words

May 30 , 2025 at 03:18:53 p.m. EDT • :

Canada has little choice but to sanction Israel or lose international credibility, say a former ambassador and former defence official, after the Netanyahu government responded to a joint statement demanding an end to settlement expansions with a major West Bank settlement announcement.

Russian national charged in Toronto with illegally exporting goods to Russia

May 30 , 2025 at 05:11:10 p.m. EDT • :

A man who lives in Toronto and runs a Hong Kong-based business that exports microelectronic parts is facing charges for allegedly violating Canada's sanctions against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.

Canada's GDP grew by annualized rate of 2.2% in first quarter

May 30 , 2025 at 08:38:21 a.m. EDT • :

Canada's economy grew by 2.2 per cent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, expanding at a rate faster than expected.

Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite Indian PM Modi to G7 summit

May 30 , 2025 at 12:14:05 p.m. EDT • :

Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by not inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit.

Halting spy operation placed CSIS team in unnecessary danger, watchdog report says

May 30 , 2025 at 09:48:38 a.m. EDT • :

A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation was suddenly halted by government officials, 'creating unnecessary danger for the CSIS team' and raising questions about ministerial accountability.