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Minister says Canadian Forces to help stranded Air India passengers in Iqaluit

Minister says Canadian Forces to help stranded Air India passengers in Iqaluit

IQALUIT — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s emergency preparedness minister says the passengers of an Air India flight that landed in Iqaluit due to a bomb threat remain stuck there, and he has approved a request for the military to help them.
What sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s row with India means for an already underperforming trade relationship

What sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s row with India means for an already underperforming trade relationship

The diplomatic row between sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and India could derail a trading relationship that already underperforms its potential, experts warn.
Washington mum on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s latest allegations against India, expulsion of diplomats

Washington mum on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'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 escalating number of violent crimes in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.
Labour minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal

Labour minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is proposing a special mediator in contract talks at the Port of Montreal for a three-month period during which strikes and lockouts would be off the table.
Massive U.S. fine against TD Bank highlights relatively modest penalties in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Massive U.S. fine against TD Bank highlights relatively modest penalties in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

TORONTO — The more than US$3-billion settlement TD Bank Group reached with U.S. regulators for its failures to oversee money laundering risks has underlined what some say are relatively weak enforcement efforts in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.
Beck touts health-care plan; Moe would continue to withhold carbon levy

Beck touts health-care plan; Moe would continue to withhold carbon levy

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck was on the campaign trail Tuesday promising better health care, while the Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe proposed to continue withholding federal carbon levy payments.
Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has launched a national ad campaign targeting the federal government's incoming emissions cap for the oil and gas sector. Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday it's a de facto production cap that will stifle the economy.
Oil plunge drags down S&P/TSX composite, as tech stocks also take a hit

Oil plunge drags down S&P/TSX composite, as tech stocks also take a hit

Falling energy prices tugged sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s main stock index downward on Tuesday as producers responded to developments in the Middle East and China. The S&P/TSX composite index dipped by 32.09 points to 24,439.08. The 4.
Manitoba taps former federal cabinet minister to lead Winnipeg rail relocation study

Manitoba taps former federal cabinet minister to lead Winnipeg rail relocation study

WINNIPEG — Longtime federal Liberal cabinet minister Lloyd Axworthy has been tapped by the Manitoba government to lead a study into the decades-old issue of relocating rail lines in Winnipeg.
Taylor Swift tour dates expected to inject hundreds of millions into Toronto economy

Taylor Swift tour dates expected to inject hundreds of millions into Toronto economy

TORONTO — Taylor Swift fans headed to Toronto for a run of six concerts next month are expected to bring with them hundreds of millions of dollars in local economic activity, according to new modelling from a tourism organization.