Section: National Newswatch (Canada)
NATO chief sees Canada’s troop commitment as ‘open-ended’
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg applauded Canada’s decision to contribute land troops to a small force aimed at deterring Russia in Eastern Europe, a commitment that he describes as “open-ended.” In an exclusive interview with CBC News ahead of this week’s pivotal NATO summit in Warsaw, the secretary general also dismissed critics...
NATO head applauds Canada’s decision to boost presence in Eastern Europe
OTTAWA — The head of NATO has singled out Canada with praise for agreeing to take a leadership role in the standoff with Russia. Speaking in Brussels on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Canada’s promise to lead a 1,000-strong force in Eastern Europe sends a clear signal that the alliance is strong and united. “This...
The night Lester Pearson (and Michael Ignatieff’s dad) outdrank the Soviets
The first toast would have been to “zdorovye” (health). Then came a toast for “the dead.” Then several toasts for the women. A toast to President Eisenhower. A toast to Prime Minister St. Laurent. A toast to the Canadian wheat surplus. Ounce after ounce of pepper vodka. The Canadian delegation could barely put down their glasses before their...
Ottawa won’t say if former Ukrainian prime minister is now a Canadian citizen, as Russian media report
Late last week, a spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada refused to comment on reports that appeared in Russian media last year saying former Ukrainian prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk has been granted Canadian citizenship. “Due to privacy concerns we cannot comment on specific cases without consent,” stated IRCC...
Obama used Ottawa speech to send NATO solidarity message, says U.S. envoy
OTTAWA — President Barack Obama used his speech to Canada’s Parliament to set the table for a strong show of solidarity against Russia at next week’s NATO summit, says the U.S. ambassador to Canada. “He was sending a strong message, not only to Canada, but to all of our NATO partners that we’re going into Warsaw and...
Complete text of U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech to House of Commons
OTTAWA — Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Speaker, members of the House, members of the Senate, distinguished guests, people of Canada, thank you for this extraordinary welcome, which tempts me to just shut up and leave. Because it can’t get any better than this. Obviously, I’m grateful for the warm welcome. I’m extraordinarily grateful...
The Latest: Hollande: EU must make changes to move
LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 11:30 a.m. French President Francois Hollande said he profoundly regrets the British vote to leave the European Union, but that the union must make changes in order to move forward. In a brief televised statement, Hollande said the vote will put...
The Latest: Slovak leader demands ‘fundamental changes’
LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 11 a.m. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says the EU will have to react quickly to Britain’s decision to leave. Fico, whose country is taking over the rotating EU presidency in July, says the bloc’s key policies have to change. In a...
The Latest: Hungary says immigration decided British vote
LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Hungary’s prime minister says the issue of immigration and how the British “can keep their island” determined the vote on Britain leaving the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who says the ideal number of...
Five stories in the news today, June 2
Five stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— CPP DEAL REACHED, PREMIUMS RISE IN 2019 Both Canadian workers and their employers will soon be on the hook for higher contributions to the Canada Pension Plan now that the federal government has an agreement with most of the provinces to revamp the program for the first time in nearly...
