Canada

Proposed language law changes pose more 'barriers' for Indigenous people, AFN says

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to the Official Languages Act are likely to create "barriers" for Indigenous people hoping to work in federal institutions and advance to h...

Nov 29, 2022

Feds launching task force to reform public-service whistleblowing law

OTTAWA - The federal government is launching an external review of the legislation that governs whistleblower protection in the public service. Treasury Board President Mona Fortier is asking a nine-m...

Nov 29, 2022

In Kyiv, patience and resignation as citizens await next Russian bombing

KYIV, Ukraine - Residents of Kyiv waited with patience and resignation Tuesday as all signs pointed toward another imminent Russian bombing of their city. Several sources said Russia was planning sign...

Nov 29, 2022

Thousands of plants, animals at risk of extinction in Canada: wild species report

OTTAWA - A new report assessing the status of wild species in Canada says more than 2,200 plants, animals, fish and other wildlife are at risk of dying out. The latest Canadian Endangered Species Cons...

Nov 29, 2022

Trudeau expresses support for Chinese protesters as show of dissent roils Beijing

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says everyone in China should be allowed to express themselves amid protests over severe COVID-19 restrictions. Crowds in China angered by the controls have call...

Nov 29, 2022

Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians

OTTAWA - Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to explain why Canada is still barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan. Conservative Sen. Salma Atau...

Nov 29, 2022

Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill

EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...

Nov 29, 2022

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to wi...

Nov 29, 2022

In The News for Nov. 29: How much did Canada's economy grow in September?

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 Nov. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Nov 29, 2022

Ukraine says atrocities uncovered as Russian troops withdraw could amount to genocide

KYIV, Ukraine - As the Ukrainian army liberates territory from Russian occupation, authorities say they are finding evidence of atrocities and crimes against humanity that could amount to genocide. Ol...

Nov 29, 2022