Canada

Panel of experts appointed to help lead Nova Scotia's mass shooting inquiry

HALIFAX - The public inquiry into the April mass shooting in Nova Scotia has announced the hiring of six experts who will help set a course for the investigation. Those joining the inquiry include Tho...

Jan 22, 2021

The Governor General's resignation and Kamala in Canada: In The News for Jan. 22

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada .....

Jan 22, 2021

Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc

OTTAWA - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc concedes Julie Payette's resignation as governor general shows a need to strengthen the process for vetting vice-regal appointments. Payette...

Jan 22, 2021

B.C. slated to give more details on COVID-19 vaccine program

VICTORIA - British Columbia is updating its immunization strategy for COVID-19 today as Premier John Horgan is scheduled to be joined by health officials to lay out the latest on the government's plan...

Jan 22, 2021

Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment

EDMONTON - Political analysts say Premier Jason Kenney must rethink his traditional "fight back" approach and start building bridges to reconcile environmental concerns with oil and gas development. "...

Jan 22, 2021

Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics

OTTAWA - Internal reports prepared by Veterans Affairs Canada show Canadian veterans have been waiting longer and longer in recent years to access psychiatric services and other medical support at gov...

Jan 22, 2021

Legal review shows British Columbia can't restrict interprovincial travel: Horgan

VICTORIA - The B.C. government says a review of legal options has made it clear it cannot prevent people from travelling to the province from elsewhere in Canada. Premier John Horgan says in a stateme...

Jan 21, 2021

Canadians react as Julie Payette steps down as Governor General

OTTAWA - "Every employee in the government of Canada has the right to work in a safe and healthy environment, and we will always take this very seriously. Today's announcement provides an opportunity ...

Jan 21, 2021

The highlights — and lowlights — of Julie Payette's tenure as Governor General

OTTAWA - Oct. 2, 2017: Julie Payette is sworn in as Canada's fourth female Governor General, taking over from David Johnston. Nov. 1, 2017: Payette takes on fake news and bogus science, criticizing cl...

Jan 21, 2021

Cartoonist elated 'Kamala in Canada' included in Canadian Biden inauguration event

WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg cartoonist says he is honoured to play a small role in a historic moment after his comic book about U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris was included in a Canadian celebration of Jo...

Jan 21, 2021