Ontario farmland crackdown raises bigger question: who really controls land use?

“In rural areas, municipalities might be able to do more than actually a province because of the demand on housing in central areas,” MacDonald said. Ontario’s push to restrict foreign…

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Crown abruptly closes case in B.C. trial of ex-Mountie accused of security offence

VANCOUVER — The trial of a former RCMP officer accused of a security offence in relation to his alleged work for the Chinese government has been abruptly adjourned as prosecutors…

Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment

October 17, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Robert Sinclair will become Ambassador Extraordinary…

‘What’s he ever negotiated?’ — Carney fires back at Poilievre’s criticism on Canada-U.S. trade

“What’s he ever negotiated,” shot back Carney, making a mocking gesture with his hands to mirror the movement of someone talking. The gesture is usually used to make fun of…

Does Housing First literally save money? – The Progressive Economics Forum

Housing First refers to the provision of deeply subsidized permanent housing, combined with social work support, to a person who has experienced long-term homelessness. It’s often claimed that this approach…

The US has a long history of gerrymandering legislative voting districts. Is it legal?

The gerrymandering of House districts is becoming more rampant across the U.S. The word “gerrymander” was coined in America more than 200 years ago as an unflattering way to describe…

Minister Sidhu promotes trade diversification through Canada Trade Mission to Italy

October 18, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, led a Canada Trade Mission to Italy this past week, joined by…

Royals to build a $1.9B ballpark at Crown Center as part of a $3B downtown KC redevelopment project

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are moving from their longtime home at Kauffman Stadium to the downtown Crown Center area, partnering with Hallmark Cards on a…

Secretary of State Sarai hosts G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting and participates in 2025 annual meetings of World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund

October 18, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), concluded a visit to Washington, D.C., where he convened G7 development…