Politics

Lower immigration will slow economic growth, but won't cause recession: report

TORONTO — A new report suggests the federal government's rapidly reduced immigration targets will significantly slow economic growth, but not enough to trigger a recession.

Dec 6, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Federal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department is proposing new elver quotas for the 2025 season that would significantly cut the share of baby eels fished by existing commercial licence holders.

Dec 6, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S.

Dec 6, 2024 10:31 AM Read more >

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of ex

Dec 6, 2024 10:18 AM Read more >

Trump talks up his transition and election victory as he receives Fox Nation award

GREENVALE, N.Y. (AP) — Not yet even in office, Donald Trump said Thursday he's already accomplished more than President Joe Biden did in his entire term, an outsized claim by the president-elect just a month out from the election.

Dec 6, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Conservatives intervene to delay debate on NDP motion in House of Commons

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are stalling an NDP opposition day motion in the House of Commons, after the New Democrats intervened in the Tories' opposition day on Thursday.

Dec 6, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Boston City Council member is arrested on fraud and theft charges

Boston city councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested Friday on federal fraud charges, accused of funneling part of an inflated bonus payment to a staffer to whom she was related into her own pockets during an exchange at a City Hall bathroom,

Dec 6, 2024 9:03 AM Read more >

Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first

WASHINGTON (AP) — Soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump said Friday that preparing to enter the White House for the second time looks a lot different from the first go-around. Now, she and her husband know what to expect.

Dec 6, 2024 8:44 AM Read more >

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S. The U.S.

Dec 6, 2024 8:37 AM Read more >

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of exc

Dec 6, 2024 7:54 AM Read more >