Canada

Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says taxpayers won't be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL pipeline. Travis Toews did not provide specific...

Mar 09, 2021

Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's not among those looking for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace. Accusations from Prince...

Mar 09, 2021

Nunavut family found dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning: RCMP

ARVIAT, Nunavut - Nunavut RCMP say they believe carbon monoxide from a generator killed three family members found dead in a cabin over the weekend. Mounties say a person told them Sunday that two adu...

Mar 09, 2021

Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The viral vector vaccine developed by J&J's subsidiary, Jan...

Mar 09, 2021

Quebec to table budget March 25, increases net debt by $12B after accounting change

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says he will table his third budget on March 25. Girard told reporters today the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year will also include an accounting change sought by...

Mar 09, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 9

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 10:35 a.m. Nova Scotia is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 today involving contacts of previously reported infections. Healt...

Mar 09, 2021

Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying

OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet says he would support fast-tracking a bill on medical assistance in dying following repeated moves to stall its progress by the Conservatives.Blanche...

Mar 09, 2021

Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by pandemic

OTTAWA - Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors. The Conservatives are advancing a motion today calling on the Liberals to implemen...

Mar 09, 2021

Canadian military gets first female vice-chief of defence staff

OTTAWA - Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen has become the first woman appointed as the military's second-in-command. Allen's appointment as vice chief of defence staff comes as the military undergoes a fresh rou...

Mar 09, 2021

Provinces not yet following U.S. on gatherings and the Junos: In The News for March 9

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 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Mar 09, 2021