Canada

Freeland says budget needs to focus on economic growth, be mindful of high inflation

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says making homes more affordable to buy and boosting the country's economic potential will be key considerations in this year's federal budget. Freeland la...

Jan 31, 2022

B.C.'s legislature deputy clerk told to trust advice on retirement payment: trial

VANCOUVER - The former deputy clerk of the British Columbia legislative assembly told a trial that before she returned a retirement allowance she had received assurances from government officials that...

Jan 31, 2022

No cause yet for Vancouver house fire that killed three family members

VANCOUVER - The smell of smoke lingered Monday after a house fire in Vancouver killed three members of the same family, including a child, and injured two others. Fire officials have yet to confirm wh...

Jan 31, 2022

House of Commons pays tribute to ex-NDP leader Alexa McDonough, who died in January

OTTAWA - Politicians of all political stripes paid tribute to the late Alexa McDonough today and honoured her memory with a moment of silence in the House of Commons. McDonough, a former leader of the...

Jan 31, 2022

Tail cracks on military's new helicopters likely due to weight of equipment: DND

OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence is blaming an apparent design flaw for the cracks recently discovered in the tails of most of the military's new Cyclone helicopters. The department says it...

Jan 31, 2022

Federal election cost estimated $630M, but many First Nations had no polling station

OTTAWA - Elections Canada says last year's federal election cost an estimated $630 million - more than the estimated $502 million bill for the 2019 poll - partly because of extra costs associated with...

Jan 31, 2022

PM Justin Trudeau says government will introduce bill to provide more rapid tests

OTTAWA - The prime minister says the government will introduce legislation today to continue providing as many rapid tests as possible to the provinces and territories. Justin Trudeau made the announc...

Jan 31, 2022

Liberals, industry groups look to solve supply-chain issues, and prevent future woes

OTTAWA - The federal transport minister says the government plans to create a suite of policy responses to help ease pandemic-strained supply chains and prevent future flare-ups. The problems in suppl...

Jan 31, 2022

Ottawa protest gridlock sparks criticism of police as residents demand city back

OTTAWA - The ire of Ottawa residents about the downtown paralysis created by a protest against COVID-19 measures is sparking questions concerning the role of police in ensuring public order. Ottawa po...

Jan 31, 2022

Conservative MP supports riding association's petition against 'O'Toole carbon tax'

OTTAWA - A Conservative riding association has launched a petition against leader Erin O'Toole's decision to introduce a carbon tax. The party's electoral district for the rural Saskatchewan riding of...

Jan 31, 2022