As U.S., U.K. and EU sanction violent Israeli settlers, Canada hangs back

As U.S., U.K. and EU sanction violent Israeli settlers, Canada hangs back

The Trudeau government still won’t say if it’s considering imposing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in the wake of travel bans announced by both the U.S. and the United Kingdom in recent days. The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said last week that he will recommend EU sanctions as well.  Canada, like its American, British … Read more

Tesla recalling over 2 million cars in the U.S. and Canada over system that checks if drivers are alert

Tesla recalling over 2 million cars in the U.S. and Canada over system that checks if drivers are alert

Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles it sold in the U.S. and 193,000 sold in Canada to fix a defective system that is supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot. Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the company will send out a software update to fix the problems, and notification … Read more

Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over Canada’s UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire

Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over Canada’s UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire

The federal government’s decision to back a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict without certain conditions has prompted a mix of reactions from Liberal MPs. Some say they hope it will bring about peace. Others say it amounts to Canada abandoning Israel while it’s at war with extremists. Some Liberal MPs take issue … Read more