Canada

As much as 100 abuse victims of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, lawyer says

MONTREAL - A Quebec judge is hearing arguments this week in a class-action lawsuit application against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller over allegations he paid minors for sex. The proposed lawsuit ...

Nov 27, 2024

Quebec premier says he's 'open' to possibility of Quebec constitution by 2026

MONTREAL - A committee appointed by the Quebec government has recommended the province adopt its own constitution and take other steps to boost its autonomy. Premier Franois Legault says he's open to ...

Nov 27, 2024

Some Liberal MPs echo NDP call to expand $250 rebate, minister touts seniors benefits

OTTAWA - Some Liberal MPs say they think their government should consider expanding the eligibility for an upcoming government rebate to include seniors who are no longer working. Prime Minister Justi...

Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in police funding dispute

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says Quebec must provide more money for a First Nations police force after acting dishonourably by refusing to negotiate the funding terms. The top court dismissed...

Nov 27, 2024

Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M Mastercard investment

OTTAWA - The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami says the dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation. The or...

Nov 27, 2024

988 suicide helpline takes more than 300K calls, texts in its first year

TORONTO - The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says responders have fielded more than 300,000 calls and texts since the launch of the national 988 suicide helpline a year ago. Dr. Allison Crawfo...

Nov 27, 2024

Mediation temporarily suspended in Canada Post strike, parties to meet with minister

OTTAWA - Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is summoning Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to his office today as federal mediation to end the nearly two-week old strike isn't working...

Nov 27, 2024

After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

Canada's warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The Weather Network's chief meteorologist says, as a new seasonal forecast suggests the season will try to "salvag...

Nov 27, 2024

In the news today: Trudeau to meet premiers after Trump tariff threat

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau to meet with premiers today following Trump tariff threat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet...

Nov 27, 2024

One small step for Alberta town: Residents hope to share name with lunar rover

ATHABASCA, Alta. - Residents of a northern Alberta town are over the moon that it could share its name with the first Canadian rover set to explore the dark, cold terrain of Earth's closest celestial ...

Nov 27, 2024