OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government’s signature benefit for people whose jobs have vanished amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended by eight weeks. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit has paid $500 a week for a maximum of 16 weeks depending on when people signed up for the help either because they lost their jobs or saw...
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Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended 30 days, until July 21
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to limit non-essential travel between the two countries until at least July 21. Despite mounting pressure from business interests and border communities, however, Trudeau is offering no clues about how the border restrictions will be eased when the time finally comes. The 30-day restrictions were first imposed in...
MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE IN CELEBRATION OF THE 122ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
One of the most significant dates in the Philippines ’ history is Independence Day (Araw ng Kasarinlan or Araw ng Kalayaan) because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. June 12 is an annual national holiday in the Philippines and celebrated by Filipinos around the world.
Immigration application system set for massive revamp after COVID-19
The Liberal government had intended to welcome as many as 371,000 new permanent residents in 2020, a number that will fall dramatically due to COVID-19.
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Philippines to teach space tech to other nations
MANILA – Japanese and British people have taught Filipino engineers about space technology. Now Filipinos will share their learnings with...
Malacañang congratulates president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., VP-elect Sara Duterte
In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said “today’s proclamation ceremony by Congress marks another historic milestone in our political life as a nation...that we are, indeed, a showcase and beacon of democracy in this part of the world.”
Jason Kenney to remain Alberta premier until new UCP leader chosen by party
Kenney announced his departure Wednesday night after receiving 51 per cent support in a mail-in ballot of party members. The total was enough for him to technically stay in the job, but Kenney said it was not enough to maintain confidence and quell disharmony in the ranks.
Canada’s first two monkeypox cases confirmed in Quebec, others under investigation
The Public Health Agency of Canada says two cases of monkeypox in Quebec are the first confirmed cases in the...
Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian tour but calls for reconciliation continue
A whirlwind visit by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has ended but the calls for meaningful reconciliation with...
Canada banning China’s Huawei Technologies, ZTE from 5G telecom networks
The Liberal government is banning Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE from Canada’s long-awaited blueprint for next-generation mobile networks. “Telecommunication...
‘Learning moment:’ Embarrassing loss to Flames was catalyst for Oilers’ playoff push
It was not the Edmonton Oilers’ finest hour, but a big loss to their Battle of Alberta archrivals might have been instrumental...
Inflation sets fresh three-decade high at 6.8% in April with little sign of cooling
Consumer price index for April rose 6.8 percent compared with a year ago, up from a gain of 6.7 per cent for March--the highest since January 1991, when the annual rate was 6.9 percent.