The Canadian government reached a deal with Google before a new law compelling tech giants to compensate news organizations comes into effect late next month.
Author: Vjosa Isai
In Canada, a Judge Sentences an Incel Killer as a Terrorist
A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.
Single-Use Plastics Ban Overturned by Canadian Court
Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s environment minister, said the government was “strongly considering” an appeal of the federal court’s ruling.
Canada Convicts Nathaniel Veltman In Killing Of Muslim Family
A judge is expected to rule on whether Nathaniel Veltman, 22, also committed terrorism when he rammed his pickup truck into a Muslim family in June 2021.
Peter Nygard, Former Fashion Mogul, Convicted of Sexual Assault
The verdict in Toronto concludes the first of Mr. Nygard’s criminal trials in Canada. The 82-year-old also faces charges in the United States.
Lured by Federal Dollars, Canadian Cities Rethink Zoning
Major Canadian cities are opening up development zoning to include fourplexes in exchange for federal funds to build housing.
Ex-Fashion Executive, Peter Nygard, Testifies in His Sexual Assault Trial
A lawyer for Peter Nygard, a former fashion executive accused of sexually assaulting five women, described their testimony as “revisionist history.’’
Peter Nygard Lured Women to His Office’s Bedroom, Witnesses Testified
Five women accusing Peter Nygard of sexual assault completed their testimonies this week as prosecutors prepare to close their case in Toronto.
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.