Five women accusing Peter Nygard of sexual assault completed their testimonies this week as prosecutors prepare to close their case in Toronto.
Author: Vjosa Isai
A New Speaker for Canada After a Misstep That ‘Deeply Embarrassed Parliament’
The House of Commons will elect a new speaker on Tuesday, following the resignation of its current speaker under historic circumstances.
Police Investigate About 100 Suicides Linked To Canadian Man
The Canadian police charged Kenneth Law with aiding 14 suicides, including that of Ashtyn Prosser, and 88 other deaths are being reviewed by Britain’s National Crime Agency.
Peter Nygard, Disgraced Fashion Designer, Faces Trial in Toronto
Mr. Nygard, the 82-year-old former executive behind a defunct women’s clothing company, is accused of sexual assault and forcible confinement.
Canada Moves Forward With New Tech Tax
An international overhaul to tax tech companies is at a standstill, so Canada is forging ahead with another plan.
Meta Removes News From Platform in Canada
A Canadian law that will require tech companies to compensate domestic publishers has led Meta to start blocking news articles on its social networks.
Trudeau Reshuffles His Cabinet
Canada’s prime minister revamped his cabinet, demoting some ministers and reassigning key portfolios to get in fighting form for an election.
Toronto Prepares For Its ‘Beyoncé Weekend’
Beyoncé is starting the North American leg of her Renaissance tour on Saturday in Toronto, where fans are giddy and the gridlock is imminent.
Canada’s Child Care Program Eases Day Care Fees for Parents
A national program is reducing day care fees to as low as 10 Canadian dollars, about $7.60, per day, a relief for families even as a surge in demand has created obstacles.
Killing of Sikh Leader Raises Fears in British Columbia
Members of the Sikh community in Surrey believe that Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of a local temple, was killed because of his political views.