Backgrounder: Canada imposes additional sanctions against Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security through destabilizing activities across the Middle East and the world. Source link

Company countersues Ontario government, alleging reputational harm

TORONTO — A mental health company being sued by the Ontario government over alleged fraudulent misrepresentation has filed a statement of defence and a counterclaim against the province, alleging it…

Tumbler Ridge Vigil; commentaries from Coyne & Smith; observations about US-Canada relations; Olympic Catch-up

First, some posts about the Tumbler Ridge Vigil CARNEY: “When you wake up tomorrow, and the world feels impossible, know that millions of Canadians are with you … Because Canada…

Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts

OTTAWA — Several law firms in Ottawa say they’re getting an influx of calls from federal workers looking to learn what their options are and how to negotiate or push…

Minister Anand announces additional sanctions against Iran

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 7 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (Iran regulations). Source link

Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference

All the world’s a stage for California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The second-term governor and likely 2028 presidential candidate has taken his Donald Trump-bashing tour to the Munich Security Conference, weeks…

Minister Anand meets with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara…

A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

President Donald Trump’s administration cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a judge said…

Minister Anand meets with India’s External Affairs Minister

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was pleased to welcome today Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara…

Liberals quiet on whether government will support Senate changes to First Nations bill that would end second-generation cut-off

The rule denies Indian status to people who had a non-First Nation parent and grandparent, and has been criticized as a colonial policy that allows Ottawa to determine who qualifies…