Articles about Canada

Michael Rousseau faced mockery for speaking English and not French while addressing fatal LaGuardia airport crashThe head of Canada’s largest airline is stepping down after his video tribute to pilots killed in a fatal collision became a public relations nightmare for Air Canada, prompting a wave of mockery and indignation at him from both the public and politicians for not speaking French.Air Canada’s CEO, Michael Rousseau, will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, the company said Monday. He will continue to lead the company and serve on the board of directors until that time, the carrier said. Continue reading...

Michael Rousseau says his lack of French overshadowed families’ grief after Mark Carney and Quebec denounced his videoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe chief executive of Air Canada has apologized for his inability to express himself in French after politicians called for his resignation for his English-only message of condolence after Sunday’s deadly crash in New York.Air Canada’s CEO, Michael Rousseau, has been criticized for the four-minute condolence video posted online that included only two French words – “bonjour” and “merci”. Continue reading...

The prime minister says the condolence video after the fatal LaGuardia crash revived anger over linguistic rightsCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has said a decision by Air Canada’s top executive to post an English-only message of condolence after a deadly crash in New York showed a “lack of judgment, a lack of compassion”.Amid growing calls for his resignation, the airline chief’s misstep has once again revived frustrations and fears over linguistic rights protections in the province of Quebec, where French is the only official language. Continue reading...

The regulator has issued a ground stop for all planes and New York’s emergency management authority warned people to expect cancellations and delaysNew York’s LaGuardia airport was closed to flights early on Monday after an Air Canada flight and Port Authority vehicle collided.The New York police department confirmed the collision but could not immediately offer further information. The update came after flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said in post on X late on Monday that an Air Canada Express plane had collided with a ground vehicle at the airport. Continue reading...

Foreign minister Anita Anand says she has drafted principles to reduce risk of regional spillover and wider shocksMiddle East crisis – live updatesCanada is pushing for a collective G7 and Middle East approach to de-escalating the Iran war, including off ramps that might bring an end to the conflict, the Canadian foreign minister, Anita Anand, has told the Guardian.In London to meet the UK’s foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, after of talks with the her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, she said she hoped a G7 meeting chaired by France, this year’s president of the group, might start to build a broader collective approach to the crisis. Continue reading...

Ottawa wants to modernize a region in the north that’s about six times the size of Texas, ‘just like in the 1800s’Picture an Arctic territory, marginalized by its own country, almost entirely lacking roads, ports and power sources, but rich in mining potential and suddenly feeling vulnerable to outside threats.It’s not Greenland; it’s the Canadian Arctic. Continue reading...

Charges follow discovery of body of Masood Masjoody, who was a critic of the Tehran regime and the exiled shahTwo people have been charged with the murder of an Iranian activist in Canada, in a case which has intensified fears over transnational repression of critics of the regime in Tehran.Masood Masjoody, a former university maths teacher, went missing in early February in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia. He had been critical of Iran’s theocratic regime and the exiled family of the former shah. Continue reading...

• Tricky negotiations to renew the USMCA trade pact begin Monday, March 16, 2026, involving U.S., Mexico, and Canada amid 50% steel tariffs and 17% on Mexican tomatoes. • Trump shows waning enthusiasm, calling the effort 'irrelevant,' while Mexico's Marcelo Ebrard seeks stronger dispute resolution. • Pact faces expiration risks by 2036 unless improved; could reshape North American economic bloc versus China.

Parts of US face another winter storm with severe conditions also pushing into Ontario, Quebec, and NewfoundlandNearly two months since a major storm brought widespread heavy snow and freezing rain to eastern parts of the US, a new winter storm is sweeping across north-eastern US states and south-eastern Canada.An area of low pressure, which first developed in north-western parts of the US late last week, intensified rapidly as it pushed north-east through central parts of the US. Continue reading...

The United States defeated Canada 5-3 on Friday night in Houston to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals, rebounding from a shocking 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play that had threatened their tournament survival. Aaron Judge doubled while Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each contributed two hits in the victory, with the team demonstrating renewed focus after manager Mark DeRosa's premature comments about advancing had drawn criticism. The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in Sunday's semifinal in Miami, with Paul Skenes starting against Luis Severino in what Manager DeRosa called "one of the best games of all time." This marks the team's third straight appearance in the WBC semifinals and fourth overall.

The United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night in Houston to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with Aaron Judge doubling and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each recording two hits. The Americans rebounded after an earlier 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play that had left them needing assistance to reach this stage, marking their third consecutive appearance in the WBC semifinals and fourth overall. The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in a semifinal matchup on Sunday in Miami, with Paul Skenes scheduled to start against Luis Severino. This victory continues the U.S. team's strong international performance, following the American hockey team's 2-1 overtime gold medal win against Canada at the Milan Olympics last month.

Canada's employment situation deteriorated significantly in February, with the national unemployment rate rising to 6.7 percent—a 0.2 percent increase from January and the worst monthly job performance in four years. Economic analysts attribute the decline partly to growing global volatility stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict and international tensions. The labor market weakness raises concerns that persistent inflation could worsen as geopolitical instability disrupts supply chains and energy markets. Canadian policymakers face mounting pressure to address employment challenges while managing inflationary pressures linked to rising oil prices and defense spending.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals pit the U.S. against Canada at 8 p.m. ET in Houston on FOX, following Korea vs. Dominican Republic at 6:30 p.m. on FS2 in Miami. This matchup highlights top international talent with U.S. stars facing Canadian rivals in a high-stakes elimination game. The tournament's progression captivates U.S. fans amid MLB spring training, boosting baseball excitement ahead of the season. Winners advance toward the semifinals in the coming days.