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Canada's conservative PM leads polls

Tue, 03 May 2011 06:54:46 GMT

Preliminary results from Canadian parliamentary elections show that the Conservative Party of Prime Minister Stephen Harper has won majority of the seats.

• Canada dissolves parliament
• Canadian government collapses
• Canada: Election turf wars erupt among candidates

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Canada's human rights policies slammed

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:18:55 GMT

The head of a major international rights group has censured Canada's human rights policies for its deliberate refusal to question Israeli human rights violations.

Canadians hold anti-war rallies

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:19:07 GMT

Hundreds of Canadian citizens and peace activists have gathered in various cities to speak out against Canada's participation in the Afghanistan mission.

Canada dissolves parliament

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:27:56 GMT

The Canadian governor general has dissolved parliament and set May 2 as an election date, after Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government collapsed.

Canadian general leads NATO in Libya

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:51:08 GMT

The deputy commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has taken charge of NATO's operations in Libya for enforcing a no-fly zone.

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Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:42:03 GMT

Canadian government collapses

Conservative Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has received a vote of no-confidence over "abuse of power" allegations, leading to the collapse of the government.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:32:16 GMT

Canadian jets join invasion of Libya

Canada's Defense Minister Peter MacKay has announced that Ottawa's jet fighters have joined a US-led Western coalition conducting a military operation over Libya.

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:46:35 GMT

Rallies held in Canada to back Libyans

Hundreds of Libyan-Canadian protesters have rallied in Toronto to express their solidarity with Libyan people as the revolution continues to rage in the African country.

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:29:21 GMT

Canada pipeline blast shuts highway

A huge gas pipeline explosion has closed part of the Trans Canada Highway for several hours, in northern Ontario, Canada.

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:34:14 GMT

Hackers shutdown Canada gov't database

Canada's Finance Department and Treasury Board have been forced to cut their internet servers after hackers gained access to government databases.

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:10:45 GMT

Canada's double standard on asbestos

Canada continues to sell -- and advocate -- cancer-causing asbestos to other countries despite strictly limiting the domestic use of the mineral.

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:34:38 GMT

Canada to boost carcinogen production

Despite global bans on asbestos, a carcinogen responsible for over 90,000 annual deaths worldwide, Canada continues to be one of the main exporters of the substance.

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:24:29 GMT

Canada arrests suspect in murder case

Following measures taken by Iran's Foreign Ministry and Embassy in Ottawa, Canada has arrested a person suspected of killing an Iranian national in the country.

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:13:50 GMT

Canadian PM in 'minor' cabinet reshuffle

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make a minor cabinet reshuffle to fill the gap left by the resignation of the environment minister.

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:09:55 GMT

US blizzard to wreak havoc in E Canada

A powerful snowstorm which paralyzed much of northeast America is heading toward eastern Canada where it has already begun to dump huge amounts of snow.

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:21:54 GMT

Sex-tainted Canadian commander quits

A Canadian Army general facing court martial over an alleged sexual affair with a female subordinate has tendered his resignation.

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:06:29 GMT

Canadian archbishop in pedophile case

Canadian police have charged the head of the Archdiocese of Canada of the Orthodox Church in America with two counts of sexual assault on young boys.

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:07:43 GMT

Canadian vets protest over benefits

Canadian military veterans have held demonstrations across the country to protest against the government's New Veterans Charter and their unsatisfactory pension benefits.

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 07:39:24 GMT

NATO to keep nuclear arsenal

Commander of NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) General Stephane Abrial says the Western military alliance has to keep its tactical nuclear arsenal.

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:06:20 GMT

Canada agrees to repatriate Khadr

Canada has agreed to allow the repatriation of Toronto-born Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr after he finishes a year of incarceration in the United States.

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:20:19 GMT

Canadian cmdr. could be 'serial killer'‎

A former Canadian air force commander, who is charged with two counts of murder, could be a “serial killer”, says a law expert.

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:45:55 GMT

Canadian col. video confessions shown

A court in Canada has shown chilling confessions of a former air force commander, charged with 88 criminal charges, including two counts of murder.

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:02:35 GMT

Ex-Canadian cmdr. admits to murder

Former commander of Canada's largest air force base Colonel Russell Williams has pleaded guilty to all charges against him, including murder, rape, and several sexually motivated break-ins.

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:31:36 GMT

Cupids cannon site found in Canada

Archeologists have unearthed the remains of a 400-year-old cannon site built to defend Cupids, a 17th-century colony known as Canada's earliest English settlement.

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:06:06 GMT

Canada's jobless rate above 8%

Despite creating around 36,000 jobs in August, Canada's labor market remains stagnant with the unemployment rate standing at more than eight percent.

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:23:18 GMT

Earl kills 1 in Canada, loses strength

Earl has killed one person and caused power outages affecting almost one million people in Canada, before losing its tropical storm status.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:59:43 GMT

G20 protesters appear in Canada court

Hundreds of people have appeared at a courthouse in Toronto to face charges of involvement in street protests and vandalism in the Canadian capital during last June's G20 summit.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:24:01 GMT

Amnesty slams Canada for rights abuse

Amnesty International's new secretary general has sharply criticized the Canadian government for its "serious" human rights violations.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:36:30 GMT

Canada intercepts Sri Lankan refugees

Acting on a tip from Sri Lankan authorities, Canadian officials have decided to inspect a ship carrying 490 asylum-seekers to ascertain no Tamil Tiger rebels are onboard.

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:26:05 GMT

Canada rejects US extradition request

A Toronto judge has ordered the release of Abdullah Khadr and stayed an extradition hearing requested by the US, which has charged the 28-year-old with terrorism.

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:49:23 GMT

Fire aircraft crashes in Canada

Two members of a Canadian water-bombing plane have gone missing after their aircraft crashed while battling British Columbia's wildfires.

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:03:51 GMT

Dog Communion angers Christians

Christians across Canada have been angered by an Anglican priest, who offered Holy Communion to a dog accompanying a newcomer in the congregation.

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:59:47 GMT

Canada in biggest military deal with US

Canada has signed its biggest military purchase deal ever with the US valued USD 9 billion to buy 65 Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:39:07 GMT

G20 protesters put on most wanted list

The Toronto police department has released a top ten most wanted list with the aim of charging protesters who torched police cars and smashed shops during the June 26-27 G20 summit.

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:40:23 GMT

Iranian-Canadian convicted on 9 counts

An Iranian-Canadian man has been found guilty by the Ontario Court of Justice of allegedly trying to export nuclear-related pressure transducers to Tehran.

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:03:54 GMT

G20 cops threaten reporters with 'rape'

Numerous journalists covering protests during the G20 summit in Toronto, Canada, have been strip-searched by police.

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:02:26 GMT

India, Canada sign nuclear deal

Canada and India -- which is yet to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) -- have signed a nuclear deal to cooperate on developing civilian nuclear energy.

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:42:00 GMT

G20 ends in fiscal policy rift

The Group of 20 summit has concluded without a major breakthrough amid signs of an economic policy rift between US President Barack Obama and other world leaders.

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:14:26 GMT

About 500 protesters arrested in Canada

Almost 500 people have been arrested in Toronto, as violent protests have broken out against the G20 summit in the Canadian city.

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:28:22 GMT

In Canada, G20 demo turns violent

Demonstrations have turned violent at the G20 summit in Toronto, where world leaders are convening to discuss ways to end the global financial crisis.

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:46:26 GMT

Toronto protests as G20 convenes

About 2,000 anti-poverty demonstrators have marched through Toronto's streets in protest against the G20 Summit, which is being held in the city.

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:02:55 GMT

G8 leaders hold summit in Canada

The Group of Eight held a summit at a lakeside resort north of Toronto on Friday to explore ways to kick-start a global economic recovery.

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:46:15 GMT

Canadian officials under sway: Spy chief

Canada's top intelligence official has revealed that some cabinet ministers from two provinces are being influenced by foreign governments.

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:17:38 GMT

5.0 quake hits Canada, shakes US

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck the Ontario-Quebec border region of Canada, shaking homes and businesses from Ottawa to some states in the US.

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:55:29 GMT

Inquiry: Tasing Pole to death shameful

The death of a Polish immigrant who was tasered by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been described as a "shameful conduct" by the force, says an inquiry.

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:45:47 GMT

Canada urges boost to econ recovery

The Canadian prime minister has warned against a lingering debt crisis in Europe, urging governments to work together for a speedy economic recovery.

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:40:50 GMT

Three hurt in Canada plane accident

At least three people have been injured when a passenger plane skidded off the runway while trying to make a landing in the Canadian capital Ottawa.

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:29:02 GMT

Toronto police unveil security tools

Toronto police have unveiled some of the tools they will be using to assure security during two global summits to be held in Canada this month.

Sun, 16 May 2010 05:11:02 GMT

Bomb threat in Canada-bound aircraft

A bomb threat has caused the Canadian military to send fighter jets to escort a Hong Kong airliner to the Vancouver International Airport, officials say.

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:14:58 GMT

Canada urged to release detainee data

Canada's parliament has urged the conservative government of Stephen Harper to release classified documents related to the alleged torture of Afghan prisoners.

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:36:41 GMT

Canada not to extend Afghan mission

Canada has rejected US calls for extending the presence of its troops in Afghanistan, standing opposed to Washington's strategy in the war-torn country.

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:19:13 GMT

Canada province mulls veil, burqa ban

A proposed legislation in the Canadian province of Quebec could spell an end to all government services to women in “simple [facial] veils and fully-covering burqas.”

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:28:02 GMT

Canada win over US marred by protests

Canada's homeless activists have taken advantage of the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics to take to streets of downtown Vancouver and raise awareness about the dire need for social housing.

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:24:56 GMT

Canadian student ship sinks near Brazil

A Canadian student ship has sunk off the Brazilian coast but all 64 people onboard, including crew members, have survived the accident.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:17:36 GMT

Canadian military chief charged with murder

A Canadian military base commander has been charged with the murder of two women and sexually assaulting two other women, according to police.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:53:41 GMT

Ottawa claims "Terrorists" seek to enter US via Canada

Canada has put its airliners and airports on high alert, following alleged reports that "terrorists" were trying to get into the country to infiltrate the US.

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:11:36 GMT

Canadian, American Muslims offended by terror attacks

Terrorist acts have offended the 10 million Muslims living in America and Canada, a group of imams living there said in a statement.

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:35:32 GMT

Harper to delay opening session of parliament

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper has decided to delay opening the next session of Parliament until after February's Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:50:26 GMT

Canadians say Afghan war unwinnable

As new troops pack their bags to go to the war in Afghanistan, a new poll shows that a majority of Canadians say the eight-year conflict is not winnable.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:19:13 GMT

Canada's top general admits knowing about torture

Canada's top military official has revealed that his military knew of at least one detainee who was tortured after being transferred into Afghan custody.

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:01:29 GMT

Harper defends Afghan mission, rejects 'torture'

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has defended the country's military mission in Afghanistan and denies Canadian troops' involvement in the "torture" of civilians.

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:29:41 GMT

Canada railway workers strike, demanding wage hike

Some 1,700 locomotive engineers working for Canadian National Railways walked off the job this weekend, demanding higher wages and lower workloads.

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:09:45 GMT

Canada, India agreement on nuclear deal

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has confirmed a new nuclear cooperation between Ottawa and New Delhi after more than three decades.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:41:18 GMT

HRW urges Canada to investigate Afghan torture case

Human Rights Watch urges Canada to conduct a full inquiry into the alleged torture of detainees turned over to Afghan custody by its forces back in 2006-7.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:32:30 GMT

Canada scolded for Afghan 'torture'

A senior Canadian diplomat has lambasted the military for its “link” in the “torture” of Afghan civilians and its “cleanup act” meant to silence critics.

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