Canada

Some universities cancel in-person exams after rise in COVID-19 cases

Some universities are adjusting their plans for end-of-semester exams in response to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The University of Victoria in British Columbia will not be holding any further in-perso...

Dec 13, 2021

B.C. government lifting 30-litre limit on gas for general public on Tuesday

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is lifting a restriction on gasoline for the general public that was put in place after flooding and landslides cut off supply. Public Safety Minister Mike F...

Dec 13, 2021

Quebec restores some government websites taken down due to software vulnerability

MONTREAL - Some Quebec government websites taken down Sunday due to a massive software vulnerability are back online. The websites of power utility Hydro-Qubec and the Health Department were restored ...

Dec 13, 2021

Ottawa to include $40B in fiscal update to cover compensation for First Nations kids

OTTAWA - The federal government has set aside $40 billion to compensate First Nations children and undertake long-term reforms to the child-welfare system. Two sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press...

Dec 13, 2021

Ottawa extends exemption for Canadian travellers stranded in South Africa

OTTAWA - The federal government is extending, and slightly expanding, a travel exemption for Canadians trying to return home from South Africa. Earlier this month, the government lifted a requirement ...

Dec 13, 2021

Canada willing to 'align' EV incentives with U.S. to avert tax-credit crisis: Trudeau

WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada would 'align' its own electric-vehicle incentives with those south of the border if Canadian-built cars and trucks could be made eligible for pro...

Dec 13, 2021

Canada's public health needs renewal, says Dr. Theresa Tam

OTTAWA - Canada's top doctor is urging the federal government to transform its public health system so the country is better equipped to handle future and present health threats. Chief public health o...

Dec 13, 2021

Apologizing for military misconduct and Grey Cup deja vu: In The News for Dec. 13

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 Dec. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Greg Fry Dec 13, 2021

Justin Trudeau to hold child-care announcement with NB Premier Blaine Higgs

FREDERICTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to make an announcement on child care this morning with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs. The federal Liberals announced this spring that they woul...

Dec 13, 2021

Liberals expected to detail new Bank of Canada marching orders on inflation targeting

OTTAWA - The federal government is scheduled today to unveil the Bank of Canada's marching orders that will guide its inflation-targeting regime for the next five years. Finance Minister Chrystia Free...

Dec 13, 2021