Canada

Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate

MONTREAL - As Quebec ponders bucking the Canadian trend by prolonging its mask mandate, experts say face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, PE...

Apr 04, 2022

'Robust' investments coming for North American defence: Anand

OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is promising to introduce a "robust package of investments" for North America's aging defences in the coming months. The promise follows years of warnings from mi...

Apr 04, 2022

'Freedom Convoy' leader Pat King's legal team in flux, still 'shopping for lawyers'

OTTAWA - A key figure in the "freedom convoy" that gridlocked downtown Ottawa earlier this year to protest against COVID-19 restrictions is still looking for lawyers to represent him at trial. Pat Kin...

Apr 04, 2022

Foreign Minister Joly in Finland as calls grow for Russian war crimes trial

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians as abhorrent and senseless and says new Canadian sanctions are coming against Russia as a result. "Th...

Apr 04, 2022

Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities

OSHAWA, Ont. - The federal and Ontario governments are announcing investments of up to $259 million each in General Motors' Oshawa, Ont., plant and its CAMI facility in Ingersoll, Ont. The government ...

Apr 04, 2022

Facing labour shortages, Liberals loosen rules on foreign workers ahead of budget

OTTAWA - The federal government is easing rules on temporary foreign workers in some areas of the economy desperately in need of employees. The changes will allow employers to hire foreign workers for...

Apr 04, 2022

B.C. premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19, but says symptoms are 'mild'

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. Horgan announced on his verified Twitter account that he tested positive for COVID-19...

Apr 04, 2022

U.N. report on climate change 'sobering,' says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new report from the United Nations' climate agency shows the oil and gas sector "cannot do business as usual." The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli...

Apr 04, 2022

New COVID-19 vaccine policy for federal workers expected Wednesday.

OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to update its policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for its workers on Wednesday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada has already filed a grievance agains...

Apr 04, 2022

Peter Nygard's Montreal criminal case on sex assault charge put off until May 25

MONTREAL - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's sexual assault and forcible confinement case in Quebec will return to a Montreal courtroom at the end of May. Nygard's presence was not required today ...

Apr 04, 2022