Category Archives: Canada

Why opposition MPs want to question Trudeau's chief of staff on election interference
OTTAWA - Opposition Conservatives say if Canadians want answers about China's meddling in the past two federal elections, they need to hear from Katie Telford, who has served as Prime Minister Justin ...
Mar 08, 2023

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments
First Nations leaders say Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two releases of oilsands tailings water near lands they harvest from. Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro of the Mikisew Cree F...
Mar 08, 2023

As Supreme Court justice faces complaint, bill would change handling of allegations
OTTAWA - A new law working its way through Parliament could soon change the process for handling allegations against judges - even as a Supreme Court justice remains on leave while a complaint against...
Mar 08, 2023

Ransomware attack hits engineering company working on military bases, power plants
OTTAWA - A Canadian engineering giant whose work includes critical military, power and transportation infrastructure across the country has been hit with a ransomware attack. The Department of Nationa...
Mar 08, 2023

Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given right,' says Quebec judge
MONTREAL - A Quebec court judge says Canadians have a "God-given," constitutionally protected right to flip off obnoxious neighbours. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos made comments in a February ruling acquit...
Mar 08, 2023

Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments. Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big...
Mar 08, 2023

Nunavut, N.W.T. ban TikTok on government devices, Yukon considering move
YELLOWKNIFE - Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the latest jurisdictions in Canada to announce they are banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending a federal threat assessment. The N.W...
Mar 08, 2023

Liberal MP, former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is leaving the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Liberal MP and former cabinet Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics. He did not answer questions this morning about why he's stepping down, telling reporters he wanted to speak...
Mar 08, 2023

RCMP told feds it could offer advice to Winnipeg police on landfill search: document
OTTAWA - A newly released document shows the head of the RCMP told Ottawa the national police force could offer guidance to the Winnipeg police on searching a landfill for the remains of two First Nat...
Mar 08, 2023

In The News for March 8: How many women are in CEO positions at Canadian banks?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, March 8, 2023 ... What we are watch...
Mar 08, 2023