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- An ‘aggressive schedule’ would be needed to wrap up the case by early next year, a Canadian court hearing was told
- Meng almost revealed her private number to reporters during Wednesday’s hearing, conducted mostly by phone
The Investment Industry Association of Canada wants the much-criticised federal immigrant investor programme restarted, but a professor who studied the Chinese-dominated scheme called it a ‘dismal failure’.
The Investment Industry Association of Canada wants the much-criticised federal immigrant investor programme restarted, but a professor who studied the Chinese-dominated scheme called it a ‘dismal failure’.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paused for more than 20 seconds before answering a reporter's question about US President Donald Trump's call for military action against protesters in US cities. Trudeau was speaking at a press conference on June 2, 2020.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paused for more than 20 seconds before answering a reporter's question about US President Donald Trump's call for military action against protesters in US cities. Trudeau was speaking at a press conference on June 2, 2020.
Canadian telecoms operator BCE has selected Sweden’s Ericsson to supply it with 5G network equipment, while rival Telus Corp picked both Finland’s Nokia and Ericsson for its 5G infrastructure roll-out.
Canadian telecoms operator BCE has selected Sweden’s Ericsson to supply it with 5G network equipment, while rival Telus Corp picked both Finland’s Nokia and Ericsson for its 5G infrastructure roll-out.
Her Las Vegas show broke records by selling US$681 million in tickets, she has a 10,000-pair shoe collection, but just how rich is the Canadian superstar singer?
Her Las Vegas show broke records by selling US$681 million in tickets, she has a 10,000-pair shoe collection, but just how rich is the Canadian superstar singer?
US allies call on China to honour the Sino-British Joint Declaration in a statement.
US allies call on China to honour the Sino-British Joint Declaration in a statement.
Anti-Asian attacks in Canada have increased since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls a racist attack against her on May 9, 2020.
Anti-Asian attacks in Canada have increased since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls a racist attack against her on May 9, 2020.
Canadian judge rules that US fraud charges against Meng satisfy ‘double criminality’ rule, and her extradition case must continue; China’s embassy accuses Canada of taking part in a ‘grave political incident’.
Canadian judge rules that US fraud charges against Meng satisfy ‘double criminality’ rule, and her extradition case must continue; China’s embassy accuses Canada of taking part in a ‘grave political incident’.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman on May 26, 2020, urged Canada to immediately free Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to safeguard ties with Beijing. Meng was arrested by Canadian police last year at the request of US authorities, who want her extradited to face fraud charges in New York.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman on May 26, 2020, urged Canada to immediately free Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to safeguard ties with Beijing. Meng was arrested by Canadian police last year at the request of US authorities, who want her extradited to face fraud charges in New York.
A judge in Vancouver will decide on Wednesday if the US extradition bid for the Huawei executive satisfies the requirement of ‘double criminality’ or if the case should be thrown out.
A judge in Vancouver will decide on Wednesday if the US extradition bid for the Huawei executive satisfies the requirement of ‘double criminality’ or if the case should be thrown out.
Soldiers helping to manage the outbreak describe a dire situation at care facilities, with staff ignoring residents’ cries for help and reusing unsterilised equipment
Soldiers helping to manage the outbreak describe a dire situation at care facilities, with staff ignoring residents’ cries for help and reusing unsterilised equipment
East Asians in BC are substantially more enthusiastic than European residents about reopening businesses – but have also been stronger adherents to Covid-19 distancing measures.
East Asians in BC are substantially more enthusiastic than European residents about reopening businesses – but have also been stronger adherents to Covid-19 distancing measures.
Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes will decide next Wednesday whether the US fraud charges against Meng satisfy Canada’s double criminality rule.
Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes will decide next Wednesday whether the US fraud charges against Meng satisfy Canada’s double criminality rule.
Prime minister cites Beijing’s ‘distressing’ linkage of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s case with detention of two Canadians in China.
Prime minister cites Beijing’s ‘distressing’ linkage of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s case with detention of two Canadians in China.
US president says he is considering conducting the upcoming G7 summit in Camp David, indicating he would want an in-person meeting rather than a teleconferencing session.
US president says he is considering conducting the upcoming G7 summit in Camp David, indicating he would want an in-person meeting rather than a teleconferencing session.
Prime minister says he puts on face covering in halls of parliament or when going to office, when he can’t keep two metres away from others.
Prime minister says he puts on face covering in halls of parliament or when going to office, when he can’t keep two metres away from others.
17-year-old accused of killing woman at massage parlour was allegedly inspired by online group of women-hating men.
17-year-old accused of killing woman at massage parlour was allegedly inspired by online group of women-hating men.
Indigenous people in Canada are often mistaken as Asian, and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs has offered sympathy to Asian communities targeted by racism amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Indigenous people in Canada are often mistaken as Asian, and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs has offered sympathy to Asian communities targeted by racism amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A Canadian aerobatic jet crashed into a British Columbia neighbourhood during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic, killing one crew member.
A Canadian aerobatic jet crashed into a British Columbia neighbourhood during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic, killing one crew member.
A Canadian zoo has decided to send two adult giant pandas back to China because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted essential deliveries of fresh bamboo. The Calgary Zoo in Alberta made the decision after flights cancelled to fight the spread of Covid-19 also cut off their supply of bamboo for pandas Er Shun and Da Mao.
A Canadian zoo has decided to send two adult giant pandas back to China because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted essential deliveries of fresh bamboo. The Calgary Zoo in Alberta made the decision after flights cancelled to fight the spread of Covid-19 also cut off their supply of bamboo for pandas Er Shun and Da Mao.
Development was announced one day after police issued a plea for help to identify a man who abused two women and beat a third who came to their aid.
Development was announced one day after police issued a plea for help to identify a man who abused two women and beat a third who came to their aid.
More Canadians see Asian superpower in negative light than at any point in past 15 years, new poll shows.
More Canadians see Asian superpower in negative light than at any point in past 15 years, new poll shows.
Calgary Zoo to ship pair back home after pandemic upends delivery of essential fresh product.
Calgary Zoo to ship pair back home after pandemic upends delivery of essential fresh product.
Vancouver police have released footage of a man who allegedly assaulted a woman on a bus on April 15, 2020, after she defended two Asian women from a racist tirade. The incident came amid a spate of attacks in Canada on mask-wearing Asian people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vancouver police have released footage of a man who allegedly assaulted a woman on a bus on April 15, 2020, after she defended two Asian women from a racist tirade. The incident came amid a spate of attacks in Canada on mask-wearing Asian people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Three incidents in Canada in eight days have targeted women wearing face masks, as an expert warns that overseas Asians have become ‘clear targets’ amid the pandemic
Three incidents in Canada in eight days have targeted women wearing face masks, as an expert warns that overseas Asians have become ‘clear targets’ amid the pandemic
Canadian rocker apologises after urging Chinese people to ‘go vegan’ while complaining on Twitter and Instagram about gigs being cancelled due to pandemic.
Canadian rocker apologises after urging Chinese people to ‘go vegan’ while complaining on Twitter and Instagram about gigs being cancelled due to pandemic.
Professor Samuel Yeung-shan Wong, author of a new study, says Canada should follow Hong Kong’s lead by supporting public mask wearing and testing all arrivals at airports for coronavirus.
Professor Samuel Yeung-shan Wong, author of a new study, says Canada should follow Hong Kong’s lead by supporting public mask wearing and testing all arrivals at airports for coronavirus.
They have called for an investigation into China’s handling of Covid-19, but fear it could be ‘sidetracked by a racial-discrimination issue’ amid a spate of hate crimes in Vancouver.
They have called for an investigation into China’s handling of Covid-19, but fear it could be ‘sidetracked by a racial-discrimination issue’ amid a spate of hate crimes in Vancouver.
Workers fear that new measures firms have put in place aren’t enough to guarantee their safety as operations resume.
Workers fear that new measures firms have put in place aren’t enough to guarantee their safety as operations resume.
Vancouver police released a closed-circuit TV clip on Twitter on May 5, 2020, pleading for help to identify a suspect who punched a 22-year-old Asian woman on the street on April 12. While the motive for the attack is unknown, police described the act as “disgusting” and said that anti-Asian hate crime in the city on Canada’s west coast is on the rise amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Vancouver police released a closed-circuit TV clip on Twitter on May 5, 2020, pleading for help to identify a suspect who punched a 22-year-old Asian woman on the street on April 12. While the motive for the attack is unknown, police described the act as “disgusting” and said that anti-Asian hate crime in the city on Canada’s west coast is on the rise amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Taiwan, Canada and the Hong Kong opposition have been taking costly lessons about depending on America.
Advice by Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam that ‘putting a mask on an asymptomatic person is not beneficial’ flies in the face of evidence and logic.
British Columbia’s health officer Dr Bonnie Henry has been a beacon of calm authority amid the Covid-19 outbreak – but some doctors want her to get tough.
Photos of British Columbians gathering in big numbers at Kitsilano Beach and Whistler show they have much to learn about social distancing.
Disasters have a way of exposing a country’s weaknesses and strengths, both of which need to be accounted for to arrive at an objective and fair assessment.
Handing Canada what may be the world’s biggest IPO would be a gesture of goodwill that would satisfy full disclosure on finances, governance and ownership structure and help clear the way for Ottawa’s approval of the 5G pioneer.