Canada

Ethics watchdog dismisses conflict of interest charges against PM's chief of staff

OTTAWA - The federal ethics watchdog has dismissed Conservative allegations of conflict of interest involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff and her husband. Ethics commissioner Mario ...

Sep 23, 2020

Feds promise help for surging COVID-19 test demand but won't OK rapid-test tech yet

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to do more to help provinces respond to soaring demands for COVID-19 testing but there is still no indication of when the government will approve th...

Sep 23, 2020

Five highlights from the speech from the throne

OTTAWA - In a new speech from the throne, the Liberal government detailed its plan to face the coming second wave of COVID-19, support Canadians and businesses that are still struggling because of the...

Sep 23, 2020

Liberals vow wage-subsidy extension to 2021, revamp of EI system in throne speech

OTTAWA - The Liberals are reversing course on a decision to wind down a federal wage subsidy, vowing in their throne speech to extend the program for businesses harmed by COVID-19 into next year. Over...

Sep 23, 2020

Greens expel Montreal lawyer from leadership race days before voting starts

OTTAWA - Montreal lawyer Meryam Haddad is appealing after the Green party expelled her from its leadership contest Tuesday.Haddad says she was informed Tuesday afternoon that the party was taking her ...

Sep 23, 2020

CP NewsAlert: Parties agree on hybrid House of Commons meetings through autumn

OTTAWA - The House of Commons will sit this fall with most MPs participating by video link so they can stay physically apart during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez intro...

Sep 23, 2020

COVID-19 hits more schools amid growing fears of pandemic's second wave

TORONTO - More than 400 schools in Quebec and another 153 in Ontario are reporting at least one case of coronavirus disease. The figures from the group COVID Ecoles Quebec and the Ontario government c...

Sep 23, 2020

Church seeks to take Mount Cashel abuse ruling to Supreme Court of Canada

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The archdiocese of St. John's will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a decision that declared the city's Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation liable for sexual abuse ...

Sep 23, 2020

New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings

VANCOUVER - Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules. Vancouver and Calgary are among the 10 North American citie...

Sep 23, 2020

Rekindle efforts with Canada, allies on Pacific Rim plan, congressman urges U.S.

WASHINGTON, Wash. - A congressman prominent on trade issues says it's time for the United States to work with Canada and other allies on a new strategy for the Pacific Rim. Rep. Earl Blumenauer,...

Sep 23, 2020