Canada

Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country

RIGA, Latvia - A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. L...

Nov 18, 2022

China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year's climate talks...

Nov 18, 2022

Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week

A large foreign supply of children's fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children's me...

Nov 18, 2022

Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation

OTTAWA - Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extend...

Nov 18, 2022

Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China

LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former Hydro-Qubec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made...

Nov 18, 2022

Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes

HALIFAX - In Jen Powley's Halifax apartment, there's a bustle of activity as moving boxes fly open and her new roommate arranges for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home. "It feels s...

Nov 18, 2022

Canadian military can work in Europe, Asia at same time: defence minister

OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada can walk and chew gum at the same time, as she faced questions today about whether the Canadian military is stretched too thin. The questions followed...

Nov 18, 2022

In The News for Nov. 18: Emergency Act inquiry hears from Canada's top civil servant

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. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Nov 18, 2022

Trudeau ends Thailand visit pledging Asia energy cash, as North Korea sidetracks APEC

BANGKOK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapping up his brief visit to Thailand by announcing funding to expand trade in natural resources with like-minded countries. He is in Bangkok to attend the...

Nov 18, 2022

Canada's top civil servant expected to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

OTTAWA - A slate of officials from the Privy Council Office, including Canada's top civil servant, are expected to testify today at a public inquiry assessing the federal government's use of the Emerg...

Nov 18, 2022