Politics

Robert Kyagulanyi escaped house arrest on Jan. 17 and remains at large while security forces conduct a nationwide search; senior military officials have publicly vowed to capture him.

U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis as the administration named Tom Homan to lead federal immigration operations and report directly to the White House; the change follows a second fatal shooting by federal officers and a legal challenge to the enforcement surge.

A U.S.-based activist group reported at least 6,126 deaths and more than 41,800 arrests in Iran after nationwide protests, while Iranian officials give a lower figure and independent verification is limited.

Public support for aggressive ICE operations has weakened after recent deadly encounters during protests, and the administration has moved to place a border official on the ground in Minnesota while facing possible congressional objections to funding.

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed capping credit card interest at 10 per cent, which the article says could provide short-term relief but experts warn it may reduce credit availability and harm lower-income households over time.

Hundreds queued in Calgary to sign a Stay Free Alberta petition that organizers say aims for almost 178,000 signatures by May to prompt a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada, while opposition NDP leaders criticized the premier's comments.

A national report says cutting unnecessary paperwork could free the equivalent of 326 full-time doctors in Manitoba, where physicians spend about 9.7 hours per week on administrative tasks; the province says it is advancing work on eliminating sick notes and improving digital health systems.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a multibillion-dollar boost to the GST credit, including a one-time top-up in June and a 25% increase phased in over five years; the credit will be renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and is said to reach up to 12 million Canadians.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced GST rebate payments will rise by 25% over five years with a one-time 50% increase in June, and the federal government says the change will affect about 12 million Canadians.

Many Gazans are hoping the Rafah crossing will reopen after Israel said it recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza; officials have not given a reopening date.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Royal Canadian Navy Arctic patrol vessel will be present when she opens a new Canadian consulate in Nuuk, Greenland next week.

International Criminal Court judges ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial after medical assessments, and the court has rescheduled a pretrial hearing for Feb. 23; his defence announced it will seek an appeal.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer proposed a North American customs-union approach and President Trump reportedly threatened 100% tariffs on Canada; the article says a customs union would centralize external trade policy and could constrain Canada's independent trade choices.

The White House said law‑abiding Americans have a constitutional right to carry firearms while protesting, a position that conflicted with comments from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel following the death of Alex Pretti.

A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether to temporarily halt the federal immigration operation in Minnesota after two recent fatal shootings involving federal officers; a separate hearing on preserving evidence is also scheduled and the timing of any ruling is unclear.

Israel announced it has recovered and identified the remains of the last hostage in Gaza and said there are no more hostages in the enclave; officials linked the development to preparations for the ceasefire's next phase, including a likely reopening of the Rafah crossing.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canadian Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which includes an increase to the GST credit that returns part of the federal sales tax to lower-income Canadians.

Israel's military said it recovered and identified the remains of the last hostage in Gaza and that the remains will be returned for burial; officials linked the recovery to a condition of the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and to reopening the Rafah crossing.

Officials said recent Abu Dhabi talks involving envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were constructive, but no major breakthrough was reported and negotiators are set to meet again on Feb. 1.

Algonquin College has proposed cutting more than 30 programs, including its paralegal and law clerk programs; the board of governors will decide on the recommendations on Feb. 23.

A University of Michigan student from Myanmar was stranded in Singapore after President Trump's travel ban on 12 countries, including Myanmar, interrupted his attempt to renew a U.S. student visa.

Federal authorities have mounted a large ICE operation in Minnesota and the recent shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent has prompted sustained protests and political disputes.

The Timberwolves and Warriors resumed a postponed game after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal officer; both teams observed moments of silence and coaches spoke about the community's grief.

Quebec economy minister Christine Fréchette has announced she will run for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership and will launch her campaign in Trois‑Rivières; the party will choose its leader at a convention on April 12, 2026.

Israeli officials say a ceasefire plan cannot advance while the last hostage remains unreturned and Hamas remains armed; U.S. leaders in Davos reiterated the need for the hostage's return and for demilitarization.

Officials told The Globe and Mail that Canada has drafted plans to send a small contingent of soldiers to Greenland to join Danish-led NATO exercises, and the deployment is awaiting final approval from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is "100% ready" after two days of talks and is awaiting partners to set a signing date; the document would then go to the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian parliament for ratification.

ICE has launched a statewide operation called "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine, and Governor Janet Mills has said state officials will not assist with obscuring federal vehicle identities.

At the Parti Québécois convention in St-Hyacinthe, leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon urged members not to be swayed by fear as the party prepares for another referendum, and delegates are set to vote on a program that pledges a referendum in a first mandate.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has travelled to several countries since taking office and is expected to visit multiple nations and attend global summits in 2026 as part of efforts to expand trade and attract investment.