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Global News
a day ago
- Politics
- Global News
Ford government reverses short-lived plan to give asylum seekers work permits
Less than a week after declaring Ontario would be 'issuing our own work permits' for asylum seekers, Premier Doug Ford has reversed the plan and is instead asking for the federal government to speed up immigration processing times. At the close of the Council of the Federation, Ford led the charge on behalf of the country's premiers, lambasting the federal government for delays in processing asylum seekers. Ford claimed at the time it 'takes over two years' for asylum seekers to be granted a work permit. He said the province would not be 'waiting any longer' and would give out work permits. The federal government said the wait is actually less than two months. On Monday, Ford reversed course and appeared to concede his figures were based on anecdotes. Story continues below advertisement 'I just go out there and I'm hearing it on the street,' Ford said, explaining where he came up with his two-year wait time statistic. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Go up Airport Road, pull over at the Tim Hortons by the Congress Centre, ask them how long they've been there, ask them if they want to work. They all want to work, but instead we're paying them to sit in a hotel room.' A spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada originally said the average processing time is 45 days between applying for asylum and receiving a work permit, if requested. That figure is a national average based on eight weeks of data from May and June this year, while the Ontario average is 48 days, they said. Ford's original plan, as explained by his office last week, relied on Section 95 of the Canadian Constitution. It allows provinces to make immigration decisions, 'as long and as far only as it is not repugnant' to any federal law. 'We have authority in that area,' Ford said previously. 'No one understands the sectors and their labour needs better than the premiers.' On Monday, however, the premier appeared to have abandoned his plan. 'We want to work with the federal government,' Ford said at Queen's Park. 'We don't want to take over the immigration system per se and take the burden on … but I do want to see these work permits, we aren't getting the data.' Story continues below advertisement Labour Minister David Piccini also confirmed the provincial government no longer planned to issue its own work permits. 'The premier said we need more autonomy,' Piccini said. 'And we all agree on that, we want more autonomy.' Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said Ford was 'flipping and flopping' by walking back his work permit plan. 'Here we are again, he's changing tack completely,' Stiles said. 'Meanwhile, people who want to be able to work here in the province are facing major backlogs, paperwork is not getting done and employers who need them to be working are also not winning here.' She added Ford should focus on 'what he is responsible for,' pointing to layoffs in the Ontario steel industry as a result of tariffs from the United States.
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police chief arrests 11-year-old after stolen van crashes into porch
A high-speed police chase of two stolen vehicles in central Hamilton ended Friday with a woman in hospital, the front porch of a home in splinters and an 11-year-old boy in handcuffs — clapped on by Chief Frank Bergen, no less. The chaotic incident began around 1:30 p.m. when Hamilton police received reports of a young kid driving an orange minivan in the area of Sanford Avenue North and Cannon Street East , near a Tim Hortons. Spokesperson Jackie Penman said the licence plate on the van came back as stolen. As officers responded, cruiser-equipped plate readers identified another stolen car, a Mercedes, driving alongside the van. Penman said the vehicles took off at a high-rate of speed when officers began a pursuit, with the van heading west on King Street and the Mercedes south on Wentworth Street. Kyle Warren points to where a stolen van smashed into a porch Friday — just missing him and two others sitting outside. A female pedestrian was struck by one of them at Main and Wentworth streets , according to Penman. She remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Penman said the Mercedes was later found abandoned in the east end. Police are actively looking for suspects. The orange van, meanwhile, continued to flee down King before it veered left onto Tisdale Street South, near the No Frills parking lot, and crashed into a front porch head-on. Kyle Warren wasn't given much warning. He was sitting on a lawn chair at his doorstep — his dad and a family friend just next to him — when he heard tires squealing from a distance. 'Then all of a sudden, this van,' Warren said, pointing to the mangled Dodge Caravan, 'was doing 120 (km/h) around the corner, smoked a curb and smashed into the porch.' 'If it wasn't for his dad grabbing me and taking me out of the way, I thought I was dead,' added Tina Andross, who was standing near Warren and his father on Tisdale Street South, next to the affected home. Kyle Warren speaks to media outside his home on Tisdale Street South, with a stolen van which crashed into a porch Friday, missing him and two others sitting outside, behind him. No one was injured in the collision besides the 11-year-old driver, who was arrested within minutes of the pursuit beginning. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Penman said. Besides the impact of the crash, Warren said he was shocked by who arrested the driver responsible: the service's most senior member. It's not uncommon for Chief Bergen to make an appearance at the scene of serious incidents. On Friday, he was the first one there. 'The police chief came out of his (cruiser) and he was the one who put the kid in handcuffs,' Warren said. 'He came to speak with us after to make sure we were OK.' Penman said Bergen was out on patrol when the call came in. 'The chief is regularly out patrolling the city to make sure the city is safe,' she said. A stretch of Wentworth and Tisdale, between Main and King, was expected to be closed to traffic into Friday night. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A free Music Week à Montréal pop-up coming to Time Out Market Montreal
A free musical event downtown? Refreshing cocktails and mocktails? 40,000 square feet of air-conditioned space? Mark your calendars: Time Out Market Montréal is hosting a free musical pop-up in collaboration with Music Week à Montréal. From free popups taking place in a variety of nightlife venues to larger ticketed events and activities, Music Week à Montréal (a concept by This Is House and presented in collaboration with Tim Hortons) has something for everyone. Come for the free music and DJs and stay for the food by some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof. When is the Music Week à Montréal pop-up coming to Time Out Market Montréal? Head to the Market on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5 p.m. t0 11 p.m. at the Beer Bar. What is Music Week à Montréal? Music Week à Montréal (a concept by This Is House) is a week-long celebration of Montreal's music culture, featuring events across the city, both free and paid, from August 4 to August 10, 2025. For the full programming for the city-wide takeover, click here. Founded in 2021 by Xavier Cornejo-Perez, Jamie Pinney, and Angelo Ghantous, This Is House is a Montreal-based nonprofit dedicated to producing high-quality, community-focused electronic music events. This Is House has produced more than 50 events, grown a community of more than 20,000 fans across multiple platforms, and has garnered millions of impressions online over the past 4 years.
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Buzz Feed
18 Canadian Sayings That Leave Tourists Puzzled
Canada has two official languages: English and French. But if you've ever chatted with someone from Canada, you would know that there's a third unofficial language: slang. Over on r/AskACanadian, people are sharing Canadian sayings that continuously confuse tourists. Here are 18 lines in a typical Canadian's vocab that are sure to make you say "huh?" "Oh yeah no, for SURE, bud." "'Having a dart while going out for a rip' doesn't make much sense when you think about it too much LOL. IDK if this is even said outside of Alberta. It basically translates to 'having a cigarette while going out for a drive.'" "'My buds and I had BeaverTails last week.' It's really funny to watch their reactions." "Saying 'I'm okay' when declining something. Confused the frick out of my friends from France." "You can just go to the beer store and ask for a two-four." "I had a roommate from Japan and one day she came to me, very concerned. 'Why do Canadians gobble at Tim Hortons?' she asked me. I was very confused by this. At this point, my American roommate piped up that she had also thought they were saying 'gobble gobble.' She later realized they were saying 'double double,' but that it didn't make any more sense. I explained they were ordering a coffee with two cream and two sugar. Apparently 'double double' is a uniquely Canadian thing." "I don't think it confuses tourists, but over the years I've had a few tourists politely giggle when I've said 'sorry?' instead of 'can you repeat that?'" "We had a guy from Africa start working at our job site (I'm in Canada). I was the lead for our department, so I temporarily assigned him with one of our veteran guys for 15 minutes while I quickly did something else. When I got back, the young guy looked so scared and my coworker had a bit of a smirk on his face. I asked the new guy what was wrong and he said: 'That man said he is going to teach me how to fuck the dog!' I couldn't help myself and I burst out I explained what it meant, and even though he said he understood, he didn't come back the next day or ever..." "'Can you pass me a serviette?' I switch between napkin and serviette, but the word serviette seems to throw people off, mostly Americans." "In the US, saying 'I'm from the prairies' tends to get weird looks. In Canada, I think people understand you probably mean AB/SK/MB." "'Hydro' is often assumed to be the water bill instead of electric service." "When Torontonians say the name of the city and it doesn't involve any Ts. 'Torono.'" "Stay where you're to til I comes where you're at!" "I ate shit coming down the stairs the other day..." "I was at a resort recently and the concierge said 'parkade' and started to explain it was a covered parking area. I said 'It's OK, I'm Canadian, I know what a parkade is'😆." "Get me a 40 of Crown and a mickey of Screech please and thanks. I get the 'is Canada even real?' jokes now." "Sorry...(we're not apologizing)." "'Fill yer boots.' We say that one in PEI, it basically means 'go ahead' or 'give 'er.'" Did these phrases leave you baffled too? Even as a Canadian, I was confused by some of these myself (people from Newfoundland really do have their own language, I swear). Do you have any more Canadian slang to add to the mix? Share it in the comments! 🍁🍁 If you'd like more Canadian content like this, check out BuzzFeed Canada's TikTok and Instagram socials!🇨🇦🇨🇦
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
It's time for dinner at Tims®: For a limited time, order $8.99 Dinner Deals after 5 p.m. with a delicious main, side and beverage! Français
TORONTO, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - For a limited time, there's an incredible new offer available after 5 p.m. at your local Tim Hortons ® restaurant with an $8.99* Dinner Deal that you can customize to match whatever you're craving. Until Aug. 17 at participating Tims restaurants, guests can create their own customized $8.99 Dinner Deal after 5 p.m. with a delicious main, side and beverage, with a wide range of options to choose from including: DINNER MAIN The new Supreme Stack sandwich Any Flatbread Pizza (Pepperoni, Bacon Everything, Chicken Parmesan, 3 Meat Hat-Trick, or Simply Cheese) Any Loaded Wrap (BBQ Chicken, Cilantro Lime Chicken or Cilantro Lime Veggie, or Habanero Chicken or Habanero Veggie), Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, or Classic Chicken Wrap SIDE Sea Salt Wedges Garlic Bread Any Classic Donut Any Classic Cookie Four Classic Timbits ® SMALL OR MEDIUM BEVERAGE Any Sparkling or Lemonade Quencher TM Hot or iced coffee Any hot or iced espresso-based beverage Any Cold Brew Any tea "Serving our new $8.99 Dinner Deals after 5 p.m. offers amazing value and makes it easy and fun for everyone in the family to customize their own combo with delicious food and beverages from Tims," said Carolina Berti, Vice President of Category and Innovation for Tim Hortons. * Guests can also choose a Loaded Bowl as their main for an additional $1 charge. A large beverage can be ordered for an additional charge. Plus applicable taxes. At participating restaurants in Canada for a limited time. Cannot be combined with any other deal, combo, or offer. Mains: Loaded Wraps, Flatbread Pizza, Supreme Stack, or Classic Wraps. Loaded Bowls as a Main for an additional $1 charge. Sides: Garlic Bread, 4-pack Timbits (R), Classic Cookies, Classic Donuts or Specialty Donuts. Beverages (small or medium): Lemonade & Lemonade/Sparkling Quenchers, Iced Coffee & Cold Brew, Coffee or Tea, Espresso Beverages, or 500ml Spring Water Bottle. Substitutions charged extra. Available in-store and on App. Not valid on delivery. ABOUT TIM HORTONS In 1964, the first Tim Hortons ® restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario opened its doors and Canadians have been ordering Tim Hortons iconic Original Blend coffee, Double-Double™ coffees, Donuts and Timbits ® in the years since. For more than 60 years, Tim Hortons has captured the hearts and taste buds of Canadians and has become synonymous with serving Canada's favourite coffee. Tim Hortons is Canada's largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country. More than a coffee and bake shop, Tim Hortons is part of the Canadian fabric and guests can enjoy hot and cold specialty beverages – including lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, teas and our famous Iced Capps ® – alongside delicious breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, soups and more. Tim Hortons has more than 6,000 restaurants in Canada, the United States and around the world. For more information on Tim Hortons visit
