Canada

Prime Minister in Vancouver Tuesday to make housing announcement alongside Eby, Sim

VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Vancouver today, set to make a housing-related announcement alongside Premier David Eby and Mayor Ken Sim. Trudeau's public itinerary says he'll make th...

Feb 20, 2024

Mental health minister says 'safer supply' drug concerns rooted in 'stigma and fear'

OTTAWA - Canada's mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government's decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the c...

Feb 20, 2024

Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia

OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency and European allies are highlighting attempts to export sensitive technology to Russia in violation of sanctions imposed against Moscow. The warning com...

Feb 20, 2024

B.C. New Democrat government delivers throne speech, budget on way in election year

VICTORIA - The political agenda for British Columbia Premier David Eby's NDP government heading into an election this fall will take shape today with the delivery of a throne speech starting the sprin...

Feb 20, 2024

Jury in cold case murder sequestered as judge begins delivering instructions

SAGUENAY, Que. - The jury that will decide the fate of a Quebec man charged with the first-degree murder and sexual assault of a 19-year-old junior college student in 2000 was sequestered today after ...

Feb 19, 2024

Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan

VANCOUVER - Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent increases in 2023, but Statistics Canada says Toronto and Vancouver residents who don't own their homes face ...

Feb 19, 2024

Canada sending more than 800 drones to Ukraine for surveillance, supply transport

OTTAWA - The Liberal government will dispatch more than 800 drones to Ukraine starting as early as this spring. National Defence says in a press release that drones have become a critical capability f...

Feb 19, 2024

Élections Québec probe after couple says they were told to donate to meet minister

Quebec's elections agency is investigating donations totalling $200 made to the governing Coalition Avenir Qubec by a couple who say they were told they could meet the transport minister if they donat...

Feb 19, 2024

Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat

MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Quebec man who killed a provincial police officer says his client showed no indication he was about to become violent. A coroner's inquest heard today that lawyer Yanick Pl...

Feb 19, 2024

New Supreme Court justice proud of 'demystifying' processes at the top bench

OTTAWA - Canada's newest Supreme Court justice says trust in the court depends on clear communication to the public. A welcoming ceremony was held today for Justice Mary Moreau, who was sworn in as a ...

Feb 19, 2024