Canada

'Mexico, US, Canada trade talks continue in Washington

WASHINGTON - Mexico's top trade negotiator wrapped up an 11-hour meeting with his U.S. counterpart Friday night, saying they had not finalized a new trade agreement for Mexico, United States and Canad...

Dec 07, 2019

Singh reiterates support for Fredericton abortion clinic fighting to stay open

FREDERICTON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited a Fredericton abortion clinic today that is struggling to remain open because New Brunswick does not cover abortions performed outside hospitals. Si...

Dec 07, 2019

Some staff not trained enough to help suicidal patients: Saskatchewan auditor

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Health Authority isn't giving enough training to staff working with patients in areas struggling with high suicide rates, the provincial auditor said in her latest ...

Dec 07, 2019

Biden's campaign for U.S. president uses Trudeau in anti-Trump ad

OTTAWA - A video of Justin Trudeau gossiping with other world leaders about Donald Trump is featuring in an advertisement for the U.S. president's leading political rival. "The world is laughing at Pr...

Dec 07, 2019

Supreme Court won't hear appeal from former Nazi death squad member

Jewish groups across the country hailed the Supreme Court's decision not to allow an elderly man who lied about his time working for a Nazi death squad to continue his fight to retain Canadian&nb...

Dec 07, 2019

'Kids will fall through the cracks:' Advocates critical of child-welfare changes

WINNIPEG - Advocates for children and First Nations say the federal government hasn't provided funding for or details about extensive child-welfare changes coming next month and they su...

Dec 07, 2019

Vaping backlash: Nova Scotia bans flavoured e-cigarettes, Ontario mulls the same

HALIFAX - A nationwide clamp down on vaping continued Thursday as Nova Scotia announced a ban on flavoured e-cigarettes, while Ontario hinted that it may soon do the same. Nova Scotia Health Mini...

Dec 07, 2019

Planes and puppies; Test your fluffy knowledge with In-The-News for Dec. 5

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 Dec. 5. What we are watching in...

Dec 07, 2019

'Terrific:' Victims' son pleased high court rejected Travis Vader appeal request

OTTAWA - Bret McCann had planned to stay awake at his home in Australia to find out whether the Supreme Court of Canada would hear an appeal by the man convicted of killing his parents. Instead, he do...

Dec 07, 2019

Liberal throne speech pledges to work with opposition parties, welcome their ideas

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau ushered in a new era of minority Liberal rule Thursday with a throne speech brimming with humility, goodwill and promises of collaboration with opposition parties whose support...

Dec 07, 2019