Canada

Erin O'Toole says a Conservative government wouldn't cut foreign aid

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says a government he led wouldn't cut Canada's spending on foreign aid. O'Toole made the commitment in a session with the international development community ...

Mar 16, 2021

Indigenous women's group wants allegations Quebec nurses mocked patient investigated

MONTREAL - A national Indigenous women's organization is calling for a full investigation into allegations two Quebec nurses at a public clinic northeast of Montreal mocked an Indigenous patient. The ...

Mar 16, 2021

Probe finds staff at Montreal's Residence Herron not at fault during COVID first wave

MONTREAL - A joint investigation by three professional orders into the high number of COVID-19-related deaths at a Montreal long-term care home says management was more to blame than employees. The re...

Mar 16, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada on March 16, 2021 (all times eastern): 11:30 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 today and confirming four more variant c...

Mar 16, 2021

Canada, Germany sign green-energy deal in bid to power fledgling hydrogen sectors

OTTAWA - Canada and Germany have signed an agreement to team up on green energy innovation and trade, with an eye to hydrogen as the market for the low-carbon fuel heats up.Signed today by the two cou...

Mar 16, 2021

Canada-U.S. Commons committee exploring latest cross-border pipeline flashpoint

WASHINGTON - The latest pipeline dispute between Canada and the United States is back on the agenda in Ottawa. Enbridge vice-president Vern Yu is scheduled to appear today before a special House of Co...

Mar 16, 2021

Half of Canadians want vaccine ASAP and a rare find: In The News for March 16

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 March 16 ... What we are watching in Canada .....

Greg Fry Mar 16, 2021

Over half Canadians say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview: Poll

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests just over half of Canadians believe the British monarchy is a relic that Canada should abandon, following Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey....

Mar 16, 2021

Verdict expected in trial of Adam Strong, accused of killing two Ontario women

A verdict is expected today in the trial of a man accused of killing two Ontario women. Adam Strong has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of Rori Hache and Kandis Fitzpatrick. Ha...

Mar 16, 2021

Half of Canadians want first COVID-19 vaccine available: Poll

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests about half of Canadians are willing to get immunized against COVID-19 with the first vaccine they're offered, while one quarter would be willing to wait to get a shot they...

Mar 16, 2021