Canada

Montreal's construction charter aims to end roadwork chaos, but critics have doubts

MONTREAL - The orange cones that line Montreal's abundant construction sites have become a symbol of a city under near-constant repair, spawning cone-themed comics, a board game and trinket versions s...

May 22, 2021

NDP demands federal wage-subsidy clawbacks, but critics question feasibility

OTTAWA - The NDP is calling on the federal government to claw back pandemic wage subsidies handed to companies that took advantage of the cash to boost executive compensation, but economists say other...

May 22, 2021

Dry spring can create wildfire trouble for Western Canada: experts

VANCOUVER - Wildfire conditions are cause for concern this year as parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia report either significant drought or record low rainfall between January and Apr...

Aaron Schulze May 22, 2021

Ottawa names Payam Akhavan to advise Global Affairs on shootdown of Flight PS752

OTTAWA - The federal government has named a legal expert as senior adviser to Global Affairs Canada on the shooting down of a passenger jet in Iran that killed 176 people. The government says in a rel...

May 21, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 487,993 new vaccinations administered for a total of 20,328,98...

May 21, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. There are 1,352,121 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,352,121 confirmed cases (57,970 active, ...

May 21, 2021

Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella speaks lovingly of family as she hears last case

OTTAWA - Before hearing her last Supreme Court case today, Justice Rosalie Abella recalled the many opportunities she welcomed in her path-breaking career, but saved the most heartfelt words for her f...

May 21, 2021

Quebec television producer Luc Wiseman accused of sexually assaulting minor

MONTREAL - An arrest warrant has been issued for Luc Wiseman, the producer of "Tout le monde en parle," one of the most well-known and popular television shows in Quebec. The warrant, filed at the Mon...

May 21, 2021

Manitoba premier asks federal government for health workers in COVID-19 battle

WINNIPEG - Manitoba is asking the federal government for dozens of health-care workers to help fight rising COVID-19 numbers. Manitoba needs up to 50 critical care nurses, 20 respiratory therapists an...

May 21, 2021

Judge's knuckles rapped over U of T appointment interference; can stay on bench

TORONTO - A Federal Court judge accused of bias against Palestinians over his views on a proposed appointment at the University of Toronto made serious mistakes, but can stay on the job, a judicial re...

May 21, 2021