Canada

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

OTTAWA - The federal government says Canada will challenge recent increases to softwood lumber duties by the United States. International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada has taken steps to launch t...

Sep 09, 2024

Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign

WASHINGTON - Kamala Harris will bring her message of joy directly to Donald Trump during a debate that experts say is shaping up to be a critical moment ahead of the November U.S. election. "This is p...

Sep 09, 2024

Girl set on fire in Saskatoon school faces long recovery, says grandmother

SASKATOON, Sask. - The grandmother of a 15-year-old student who was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school says she has a long recovery ahead. She says the teen is in an Edmonton hospital but declined...

Sep 09, 2024

Coroner issues report into 'avoidable' killings of Quebec police officer, assailant

MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner has concluded that the deaths of a provincial police sergeant and the mentally ill man who fatally stabbed her were avoidable. In her report released today, Ghane Kamel iss...

Sep 09, 2024

Up to 600,000 Canadians now using federal dental-care program, health minister says

TORONTO - Health Minister Mark Holland says more than four-fifths of dental providers are now participating in his government's dental-care program, and some 600,000 Canadians have taken advantage of ...

Sep 09, 2024

Legault government heads into fall session after resignation of high-profile minister

MONTREAL - As the fall session of Quebec's legislature kicks off this week, Premier Franois Legault will have to fend off claims his government is past its best-before date, even as he works to shephe...

Sep 09, 2024

NDP defends Montreal byelection flyer with Palestinian flag, 'genocide' accusation

MONTREAL - The NDP is defending its candidate in a Montreal federal byelection after a campaign flyer featuring the Palestinian flag and accusations of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip has drawn criticism...

Sep 09, 2024

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds

OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territ...

Sep 09, 2024

In the news today: Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from ...

Sep 09, 2024

Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard's long-delayed sentencing expected today

TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is expected to be sentenced for his sexual assault convictions today, after multiple delays in the case that have stretched for months. The 83-year-old was ...

Sep 09, 2024