Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after 'churlish' social media posts about Canada
OTTAWA -- U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials...
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Israeli expert seeks new crime against humanity for waging violence against families
OTTAWA -- The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas is calling for global bodies to...
Israeli expert urges justice for both Israeli, Palestinian victims of sexual violence
OTTAWA -- The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas is calling for global bodies to...
Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat amid Liberal tumult
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives are calling for Parliament to hold hearings in January on Canada-U.S. trade ahead of president-elect Donald...
Tories call for House hearings on tariffs amid Liberal tumult as firms seek strategy
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives are calling for Parliament to hold hearings in January on Canada-U.S. trade., ahead of president-elect Donald...
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity
Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on...
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity
OTTAWA — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports.
French-speaking LGBTQ+ activists want Canada to do more to address funding gap
DOUALA -- LGBTQ+ activists across francophone Africa say Western governments and global foundations are ignoring funding gaps for French-speaking countries...
LGBTQ+ refugees languish as Kenyan government blocks Canadians from resettling them
NAIROBI -- In a low-income neighbourhood on the outskirts of Nairobi, seven people gather in an air-conditioned home around a...
'It's not a right' -- Kenya blocking Canadians from resettling LGBTQ+ refugees
NAIROBI -- The United Nations says the Kenyan government is blocking Western countries like Canada from resettling LGBTQ+ refugees, leaving...
Head of Canada's diplomatic service holds interference briefing for foreign diplomats
OTTAWA -- The head of Canada's diplomatic service says he recently briefed diplomats working in Canada about where their work...
Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solution
OTTAWA -- Canada has again breached its years-long policy and voted in support of a United Nations motion critical of...
Joly touts 'private' diplomacy as Mexico criticizes Canada's culture, trade
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is not escalating a war of words with Mexico, after the Mexican president...
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote
OTTAWA -- The House of Commons Speaker has intervened to end a parliamentary impasse, ruling that opposition business will happen...
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote
The House of Commons Speaker has intervened to end a parliamentary impasse, ruling that opposition business will happen later this...
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote
OTTAWA -- The House of Commons Speaker has intervened to end a parliamentary impasse, ruling that members of Parliament must...
Traditional people worry Ghana anti-gay bill will target their Indigenous identities
ACCRA -- Traditional healer Naa Busuafi used to feel empowered when leaving tribal ceremonies held on the outskirts of Accra...
Ghana activists warn an anti-gay bill threatens the young democracy's institutions
ACCRA -- Frank gets disturbing flashbacks every time he sees a police officer.
From inside a Cameroon jail, gay youth say police exploit homophobia to seek bribes
DOUALA -- Pierre wakes up every morning atop a makeshift wooden table, in an open-air courtyard at the New Bell...
Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference
OTTAWA -- The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and...
LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand
MOMBASA -- Astraeus O'Levin is tired of strangers telling her they want to kill her.
Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the final leaders' statement from the G20 summit in Brazil is not strong enough on...
Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough
RIO DE JANEIRO, Ont. -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the final leaders' statement from the G20 summit in Brazil...
Trudeau, Biden talk rule of law at Brazil G20 summit amid meetings on global hunger
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent his first day at the G20 leaders' summit Monday speaking in closed-door meetings about issues...
Trudeau, Biden talk rule of law at Brazil G20 summit amid meetings on global hunger
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil.
Trudeau, Biden talk rule of law at Brazil G20 summit amid meetings on global hunger
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the importance of democracy the rule...
Trudeau talks root causes of hunger at G20, will meet with Biden, other leaders
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau argues gender equality has to be part of any solution to solving...
Trudeau to meet leaders of peer countries at G20, amid summit focus on ending hunger
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the G2...
Trudeau to meet with Biden at G20 summit as Canada crafts approach to emerging powers
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Brazil at the G2...
Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his embattled carbon-pricing program on the world stage, and he...
Trudeau says APEC leaders focused on how to trade with Trump administration
LIMA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru have been dominated by...
Trudeau pledges $35M for Pacific Rim projects, meets with APEC leaders in Peru
LIMA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing $35 million in Canadian funding for programs across the Pacific Rim ranging...
Trudeau talking trade with South American leaders at APEC in Peru, will address media
LIMA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with South American leaders in Peru today, in his second day at...
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact, Trudeau touts nuclear energy for Indo-Pacific
LIMA -- Canada has concluded trade negotiations with Indonesia, paving the way to sign a deal with the world's fourth-most...
Other countries seeking out advice from Canada ahead of Trump return: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Donald Trump's return to the White House has boosted Canada's influence in the world...
Other countries seeking out advice from Canada ahead of Trump return: Joly
LIMA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Donald Trump's return to the White House has boosted Canada's influence in...
Trudeau in Peru for APEC meeting as leaders seek to reinforce multilateralism
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Peru, kicking off five days of meetings with leaders from around the globe as...
Trudeau in Peru for APEC meeting as leaders seek to reinforce multilateralism
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Peru, kicking off five days of meetings with leaders from around the...
Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Lima, Peru, where he will attend the APEC summit before heading...
Trudeau off to APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave this afternoon for the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, followed by the...
Trudeau off to APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave this afternoon for the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, followed...
Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy -- something the government appeared to...
Africa strategy back on the table, as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals have revived their plan to launch an Africa strategy, and are announcing new embassies and...
India halts some consular visits amid Sikh-Hindu clashes
OTTAWA -- India's consulate in Toronto is suspending some of its diplomatic visits to process paperwork at places like religious...
Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit
OTTAWA -- Leaders of the three main federal parties are calling out violence today at a Hindu temple in the...
Liberals extend Lebanon donation-match deadline as aid workers plead for more support
OTTAWA -- The federal Liberals are extending their timeline for matching donations to support people in Lebanon.
Israel envoy seeks hostages 'at any cost,' says Canada has strained ties during war
Israel's ambassador to Canada says the war that started a year ago has profoundly changed Israelis' views on peace in...
Israel envoy seeks hostages 'at any cost,' says Canada has strained ties during war
OTTAWA -- Israel's ambassador to Canada says the war that started a year ago has profoundly changed Israelis' views on...
Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is attending a conference on Lebanon as leaders try to help the country...
India again rejects Canada's claims it works with gangs targeting Sikh separatists
OTTAWA -- India's foreign ministry says Ottawa is trying to smear New Delhi, as the country doubles down on rejecting...
Trudeau says death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar 'ends a reign of terror'
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip "ends a...
U.K. calls for India co-operation in probe, analyst warns allies might limit response
OTTAWA -- The British government says India should co-operate with Canada's investigation into accusations that New Delhi has been involved...
Washington mum on Canada's latest allegations against India, expulsion of diplomats
OTTAWA -- American officials did not condemn India's response to explosive accusations that its government has been involved in an...
Canada and U.S. list Samidoun as terrorist group, U.S. adds Canadian to terror list
OTTAWA -- Canada listed the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist entity Tuesday, a week after Public Safety Minister Dominic...
Washington mum on Canada's fresh allegations against India, expulsion of diplomats
OTTAWA -- American officials have opted against condemning India's response to the explosive accusations that its diplomats were involved in...
Washington mum on Canada's fresh allegations against India, expulsion of diplomats
Ottawa -- American officials have opted against condemning India's response to the explosive accusations that its diplomats were involved in...
Canada spat leads India newspapers, as analysts await reactions from peer countries
OTTAWA -- Canada's decision to expel New Delhi's top envoy and five other diplomats is front-page news in India, as...
Carbon pricing rebates land in bank accounts as Liberals defend embattled policy
OTTAWA -- Canadians are set to receive carbon pricing rebates Tuesday, as the Liberals defend one of their most embattled...
Why India and Canada are in an escalating rift, with each expelling diplomats
OTTAWA -- Ottawa's decision Monday to expel India's top envoy and five other diplomats is just the latest development in...
Allegations of murder, extortion, coercion by India spark diplomatic retaliations
OTTAWA -- Accusations of widespread murder, extortion and coercion across Canada linked to agents of the government of India sparked...