Canada

Canadians watch as abortion rights supporters take wins out of U.S. midterms

OTTAWA - A representative for Democrats Abroad says concern over the right to abortion was a motivating factor for those living outside the United States to vote in the country's midterm elections. Di...

Nov 09, 2022

Death of Quebec teen shot by cops avoidable had doctors intervened: coroner

MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the 2018 death of a teenager shot by provincial police was avoidable had health-care workers communicated with each other and followed up with the teen regarding his m...

Nov 09, 2022

Quebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is defending his government's decision to transfer one-time cash payments to most Quebecers while it demands more money from Ottawa for health care. Girard told rep...

Nov 09, 2022

Canada's looming Indo-Pacific strategy warns of China entanglement, boosts India ties

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly will unveil Canada's strategy for the Indo-Pacific within a month. In a speech this morning, Joly says the strategy will see Canada moving closer to count...

Nov 09, 2022

In The News for Nov. 9: Who's up next at the Emergencies Act probe?

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. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Nov 09, 2022

In 2022 midterms, Democrats — and election deniers — live to fight another day

WASHINGTON - Call it a November surprise. Democrats are basking in a midterm defeat that feels like victory, an electoral all-nighter that bucks the recent U.S. trend of voters punishing the party in ...

Nov 09, 2022

Inquiry into use of Emergencies Act expecting testimony on Alberta border blockades

The public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act will continue hearing about protests that took place at an Alberta border crossing earlier this year in support of the "Free...

Nov 09, 2022

Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans

OTTAWA - When Stephen LaSalle first injured his foot in a military training exercise, he had only heard the stories about what it was like to deal with Veterans Affairs Canada. Five years later, the r...

Nov 09, 2022

Premier Danielle Smith returns to Alberta legislature with byelection win

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is heading back to the legislature. Smith defeated four challengers to win a byelection Tuesday night in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat. She has been...

Nov 09, 2022

CP NewsAlert: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wins legislature seat

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has won the most votes in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection with 73 of 76 polls reporting, securing her a seat in the provincial legislature. More...

Nov 08, 2022