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Canada to buy $406-million surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine

Canada to buy $406-million surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada is buying a U.S. surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine nearly a year after Russia's invasion of the country began.
Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

Force airlines to automatically compensate travellers, passengers' advocate says

OTTAWA — Canada should make it so air travellers are automatically entitled to compensation from airlines when their flights are disrupted, rather than having to make claims on their own, a passenger advocate said Tuesday.
Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

OTTAWA — The federal government announced Tuesday it wasappointing a ministerial special representative who will be tasked with providing recommendations for the creation of an Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role.
Uber public policy head wants Ontario to move 'faster and further' on gig economy

Uber public policy head wants Ontario to move 'faster and further' on gig economy

Uber's vice-president and global head of public policy wants Ontario to speed up its efforts to deliver gig economy legislation and act on its pitch to boost gig worker benefits.
Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

TORONTO — Nokia is opening a new office in downtown Toronto's Harbourfront community. The company says the new location is part of its efforts to expand its presence in Canada.
Canadian Olympic sport talent identification program adds Indigenous component

Canadian Olympic sport talent identification program adds Indigenous component

Recruitment of Indigenous athletes with Olympic dreams has been added to a Canadian talent identification program for 2023. In its eighth year, Training Ground is a joint project of the Canadian Olympic Committee and sponsor RBC.
Canada and the F-35: What are we buying, and how is it different from last time?

Canada and the F-35: What are we buying, and how is it different from last time?

OTTAWA — After more than a decade of partisan politics and government mismanagement, Canada is buying the F-35 fighter jet. But while the announcement has been welcomed by some, questions remain.
A close call for Calgary man rescued after he was compacted in a garbage truck

A close call for Calgary man rescued after he was compacted in a garbage truck

CALGARY — A man sustained what Calgary fire officials are calling moderate injuries after he was rescued from the back of a garbage truck.
Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said he was surprised when informed that government records were found by his attorneys at his former office space in Washington.
Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

NEW YORK (AP) — Planes were stuck on the ground for hours across the United States on Wednesday, leading to thousands of canceled and delayed flights after a government system used to give pilots safety and other information broke down overnight.
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