Canada

7 ways the war in Iran could affect Canadians: From grocery costs to terrorism

The war Washington launched against Iran could have implications for Canadians' pocketbooks and security. "This is not going to end any time soon," said Carleton University defence expert Stephen Saideman. "It's...

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Clocks springing forward this weekend, B.C. adopts year-round daylight time

OTTAWA — Clocks are set to spring forward on Sunday as most of Canada moves to daylight time until the fall. Daylight time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, when clocks move forward one hour, until...

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Social media ban for kids under consideration in online harms bill: Carney

TOKYO — While there should be "debate" in Canada about a social media ban for children, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has not made up his own mind on the issue yet. "I think this is something that...

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Carney calls for Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from line of succession

TOKYO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession for his "deplorable" actions. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Carney says the actions...

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Air Canada extends suspension of Tel Aviv, Dubai flights

The military conflict in Iran and surrounding nations has prompted Air Canada to extend its suspension of flights to Israel and the UAE for several more weeks. The airline says its flights from Toronto...

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection says at least 45 days needed for tariff refunds

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be able to immediately begin issuing refunds for President Donald Trump's tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court. In a filing to court...

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Canaccord to pay over $100 million for violations of U.S. Bank Secrecy Act

TORONTO — Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. has agreed to pay a little over $100 million in a settlement reached with three U.S. financial regulators for "wilful violations" of anti-money laundering laws. The...

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Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains: experts

OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains and compound price pressures at the grocery store. Global oil prices have risen sharply...

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Canadians arriving in Toronto from Dubai relieved to return home amid war

There was tangible relief among Canadians who landed Friday morning in Toronto on a flight from Dubai, as an escalating conflict in the Middle East causes travel chaos that has included thousands of flight...

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Permanent daylight saving time isn't the answer. Here’s why

This weekend, just like the early March weekend last year, and the year before, the clocks will spring forward an hour. Not only that, but also the age-old debate of whether or not we should ditch the...

March 6, 2026 8:27 am EST EST