Canadian economy grew 4.6% in 2021
Statistics Canada said Tuesday the economy grew 4.6 per cent last year, compared with a decline of 5.2 per cent in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growth in the fourth quarter came in at an annualized rate of 6.7 per cent.
Statistics Canada said the largest contributor to economic growth last year was household spending and residential construction as new home construction, resales and renovations increased at near-record levels.
Canada closes airspace to all Russian aircraft
The Canadian government says that Canada's airspace is now closed to all Russian aircraft.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra made the announcement on Sunday morning.
In a tweet, Alghabra says "Effective immediately, Canada’s airspace is closed to all Russian aircraft operators."
Ceasefire urged as group says three children killed during Russian attack on Ukraine
The head of Save the Children Canada says at least three children have been killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is calling on both sides to cease their fighting.
Danny Glenwright, the organization's president, says aid workers with his group have verified the deaths of two children in shelling in eastern Ukraine, while a 17-year-old boy was killed in an attack on a village in the country's southern region.
Glenwright called on Canadians to donate funds to help the humanitarian efforts on the ground as the fighting continues.
Ceasefire urged as group says three children killed during Russian attack on Ukraine
The head of Save the Children Canada says at least three children have been killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is calling on both sides to cease their fighting.
Danny Glenwright, the organization's president, says aid workers with his group have verified the deaths of two children in shelling in eastern Ukraine, while a 17-year-old boy was killed in an attack on a village in the country's southern region.
Glenwright called on Canadians to donate funds to help the humanitarian efforts on the ground as the fighting continues.
Canada must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert
Europe is facing a massive new migration crisis because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Canada should prepare to provide asylum to those fleeing the violence, says a Canadian security expert.
"This would be a chance for Canada to really, really step up to the plate," said Michael Bociurkiw, a Canadian in Ukraine who served as the spokesman for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe during the height of tensions following Russia's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine. A look at the measures and other actions Canada is taking:
Sanctions
—Canada has sanctioned 58 people and entities connected to Russia, including key political leaders, oligarchs and their families, as well as the paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group and several major Russian banks.
—Also on the list are members of the Russian Security Council, including key cabinet ministers close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A look at Canada's sanctions and other actions against Russia
Canada has toughened sanctions against Russia following Moscow's attack on neighbouring Ukraine. A look at the measures and other actions Canada is taking:
Sanctions
—Canada has sanctioned 58 people and entities connected to Russia, including key political leaders, oligarchs and their families, as well as the paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group and several major Russian banks.
—Also on the list are members of the Russian Security Council, including key cabinet ministers close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trudeau announces more severe sanctions on Russia
Written by Katherine Ludwig
As of late last night, and early this morning, Russia released airstrikes and shelled Ukraine. Now they’ve completely invaded and are attacking while Ukrainian residents are trying to flee the country.
G-7 members, including Canada, met early this morning to discuss and decide what they would all collectively do to impose more sanctions on Russia.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed Canadians on Thursday to announce what sanctions the Canadian government will be implementing on Russia.
Politicians condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine, say Russia will suffer consequences
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine and calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw all military forces from the country.
"Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine," Trudeau said in a statement late Wednesday.
"These unprovoked actions are a clear further violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the Charter of the United Nations."
Politicians condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine, say Russia will suffer consequences
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine and calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw all military forces from the country.
"Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine," Trudeau said in a statement late Wednesday.
"These unprovoked actions are a clear further violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the Charter of the United Nations."