Canada

Federal justice minister plans to talk bail reform with provincial counterparts

OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti says he will discuss reforming Canada's bail system when he meets with his provincial counterparts this Friday. Earlier this year, the premiers called on the fe...

Mar 06, 2023

'Ripple effects:' Yellowknife sporting clubs on time out during labour dispute

YELLOWKNIFE - Some sporting clubs in the Northwest Territories capital are on the sidelines as a labour dispute between the city and its unionized employees nears the end of its fourth week. "There's ...

Mar 06, 2023

Alberta Energy Regulator ignored law by not disclosing oilsands leak, lawyer says

CALGARY - An Alberta lawyer says the province's energy regulator may have ignored provincial law by not publicly disclosing that waste from a large oilsands tailings pond was escaping containment and ...

Mar 06, 2023

Crown to seek 17-year sentence for Quebec man convicted in kidnapping of U.S. couple

MONTREAL - A sentencing hearing is underway for a Quebec man found guilty in the 2020 kidnapping of a couple from Upstate New York. The Crown is seeking a 17-year sentence for Gary Arnold, who was fou...

Mar 06, 2023

Ottawa will pay for repairs to Navy's new Arctic ships due to expired warranty

OTTAWA - A senior defence official says Canadian taxpayers are on the hook when it comes to fixing at least two of the Royal Canadian Navy's new Arctic patrol vessels. Defence Department deputy minist...

Mar 06, 2023

RCMP says it is investigating recent leaks on alleged foreign interference

OTTAWA - The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. In a statement to ...

Mar 06, 2023

Technical difficulties delay committee meeting that Google exec was set to attend

OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee that was set to hear from the head of Google Canada is hoping to reschedule her appearance for later this week. The heritage committee was set to hear from Sabrina G...

Mar 06, 2023

Three Conservative MPs who met with far-right German politician will stay in caucus

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says three members of his party who met with a German politician from a far-right party will stay in caucus. Speaking to reporters today in Ottawa, Poilie...

Mar 06, 2023

EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

OTTAWA - The head of the European Union says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen to Europe as the continent shifts its fuel sources away from Russia. In an email interview with The Canadia...

Mar 06, 2023

CN workers back union strike mandate as contract talks for 3,000 employees continue

MONTREAL - CN workers backed a strike vote with negotiations set to resume on a contract for around 3,000 Canadian employees. Unifor announced Sunday that workers with Local 100 are 98 per cent in fav...

Mar 06, 2023