Canada

TORONTO — Rents in Canada rose at a record pace last year as they posted the lowest vacancy rate since 2001, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said. In a report released Thursday, the Federal Housing Administration said average rents for two-bedroom private apartments, which it uses as a representative sample, increased 5.6% compared…

The number of commercial pilot licences issued in Canada has declined by more than 80 per cent since 2019, even as aviation experts warn of an ever-growing labour shortage that threatens to disrupt Canada’s airline industry. Transport Canada numbers show that the number of commercial pilot licences awarded each year was relatively consistent for much…

The two dominant national airlines are increasingly focusing on regional strengths rather than offering nationwide service to improve financial performance and fend off increasing competition. These pressures are why experts say Air Canada is prioritizing eastern markets such as Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, while WestJet is focused on Alberta. These strategies have cut many services…

Back to Publications Hans Island (Tartupaluk) looking toward the west with Ellesmere Island in the background. The newly established international border runs approximately from the top left to the lower right, with Denmark/Greenland on the left and Canada on the right. Photo: Toubletap On June 14, 2022, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada,…

The military does not take administrative action against major generals. Danny Fortin, after his commanding officer concluded that he did not believe Fortin had committed a sexual assault on campus when he was a cadet over 30 years ago. A Quebec judge acquitted Fortin in December of a sexual assault indictment in response to a…

breadcrumb trail link politics news Most of the skepticism stems from the fear that an avalanche of new entrants will exacerbate the two current crises. Canada is now hosting the highest number of immigrants in its history. Photo by Darryl Dyke/Canadian Press/Files Article content Canada is the most pro-immigration country on the planet by almost…

Israel’s ambassador to Canada has said he intends to leave his post in Ottawa over political disagreements with the new Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Ronen Hoffman served as Israel’s envoy to Canada for just over a year. Announced in a tweet on Saturday He hoped to be recalled by the Israeli government soon,…

Eileen Goo’s halfpipe is ready for the Winter X Games. The 19-year-old freestyle skier won his second World Cup in Calgary, with Canada’s Rachael Karker claiming his second silver medal behind Gu on Saturday night. USA’s Alex Ferreira and Burke Irving finished 1-2 in the men’s event, while Calgary’s Noah Bowman took bronze. The American-born…

Family members of a man who died fighting in World War I say they initially thought they had been scammed when they received a call asking for DNA samples to identify distant relatives. Cpl. Percy Haworth said his battalion, the 7th Canadian Infantry British, was only 23 years old when he was reported missing during…

Canada needs to reorganize its military and focus more on the first two missions. Defend Canada first, then North America. Commentary by a retired Navy Commander in Victoria. The Canadian military should focus on protecting Canada. The military’s mission is to provide a combat-effective, multi-purpose force at home and abroad to protect Canada and Canadians,…

The Minnesota Lynx, which features Canadians Bridget Carlton and Natalie Achongwa, will face Chicago Sky in a preseason matchup at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on May 13. TORONTO — The WNBA comes to Toronto for at least one game. The Minnesota Lynx, which features Canadians Bridget Carlton and Natalie Achongwa, will play a preseason matchup against…