Raisa Patel

1 week ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel |Tonda MacCharles

OTTAWA—Sikh groups say they remain “uneasy” after Canada and India appeared to broker a détente on the sidelines of the G7 summit following nearly two years of strained relations. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and India’s Narendra Modi took part in a bilateral meeting, where they agreed to name new high commissioners in their respective countries, reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, and discussed how to deepen their trading relationship.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel

OTTAWA — The Liberals are downplaying a Conservative victory tied to a key vote on Wednesday: the first test of confidence in Mark Carney’s government in a minority Parliament that is more uncertain than the last. On Monday evening, all opposition parties except the Greens voted in favour of a Conservative amendment to a motion related to last week’s throne speech, narrowly defeating the Liberals in a vote 166 to 164. “It was a non-binding advisory resolution of the House of Commons.

4 weeks ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel

OTTAWA–Mayor Olivia Chow says she is refreshed by the urgency with which the Mark Carney government is tackling the housing crisis, following a trip to the capital where she laid out her demands to spur development in Toronto. “There was a very, very strong sense that there’s no time to waste,” Chow told the Star on Friday, the morning after she met with Carney for the first time.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel |Mark Ramzy

OTTAWA—According to retired lieutenant John Howie, U.S. President Donald Trump has given Canada a precious gift. “Unfortunately, we have these tariffs, but it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened. It has brought Canada together, stronger than anybody ever could imagine,” the 74-year-old military chaplain said, as he stood in front of the National War memorial waiting for King Charles to arrive for a wreath-laying ceremony.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel

You are the owner of this article. You have permission to edit this article. Home Politics Federal Politics This is Sergeant Wendy Jocko, who will serve as wreath-bearer alongside the King today. The wreath, pictured on the left, will be placed in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.