The US, Canada, and their European allies have levied sanctions against Chinese officials in collective action in response to China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims and significant human rights …
Second Canadian Is Tried in China on Spying Charges
Michael Kovrig was detained for more than two years in China on espionage charges and was tried in secret on Monday in a Chinese court. The former diplomat was tried in a court in Beijing and more …
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China’s Espionage Trial of Canadian Citizen Ends, Verdict Awaited
A case at the center of a diplomatic standoff between the US, Canada, and China has ended. The case involves espionage charges for Michael Spavor, a Canadian national. China alleges that Spavor was …
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As Huawei Talks Stall, Detention of Two Canadians in China Drags On
Two Canadian nationals apprehended in Beijing have remained there for two years, former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor. The two Canadians have been at the center of a …
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Canada declares the Proud Boys a terrorist group
Following the January 6th attacks on the US capitol, Canada has added the Proud Boys to their ongoing list of terrorist entities including groups like al-Qaeda, ISIS, and al-Shabab. This move comes as …
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Clearview Facial-Recognition Technology Ruled Illegal in Canada
This week, Canadian authorities ruled that the use of facial recognition technology from Clearview is prohibited due to violations of federal and provincial privacy laws. Clearview has received …
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Canada Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Pfizer and BioNTech
Canada has become the third country to authorize the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. The country will begin to administer the vaccine to its most vulnerable citizens as early as next week. …
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Canada, struggling to control a second wave of coronavirus infections, announces billions more in stimulus
The second wave of COVID-19 infections is occurring in Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $77 billion in stimulus for Canadian people and businesses. Trudeau …
Suspect in medieval clothing killed 2 and injured 5 in Quebec City sword attack, police say
According to local law enforcement, a 24-year-old suspect residing in Montreal sporting medieval clothing and carrying a sword attacked residents on Halloween night. The attack left two dead and five …
Second Canadian Sent to China’s Death Row in as Many Days
China recently imposed the death penalty on another Canadian citizen over drug offenses, deepening the rift between Canada and China after Canada arrested a well-known Chinese tech executive. Ye …
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