Canada

Federal government wants class-action suit filed by Black civil servants dismissed

OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by Black civil servants, arguing the matter is better pursued in another jurisdiction as a labour grievance. T...

Oct 05, 2022

Lametti says feds trying to find 'right solution' to deal with Afghan aid barriers

OTTAWA - Changing the Criminal Code could be one way - but not the only option - to fix an issue that aid groups say is barring them from helping desperate Afghans, said Justice Minister David Lametti...

Oct 05, 2022

Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier

EDMONTON - Alberta's governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province's new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the...

Oct 05, 2022

Federal government to reveal plan to improve access to diabetes care

OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to table a plan to improve access to diabetes treatment and prevention in Canada later today. Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the new framework as part of...

Oct 05, 2022

Hockey Canada failing to take situation seriously: Trudeau

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is clear Hockey Canada executives just don't get the seriousness of the situation facing the organization. Trudeau says it "boggles the mind" that past a...

Oct 05, 2022

Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is trying to help broker a plan to get Haiti on its feet after a gas shortage that has sparked violence. Joly is in Peru for the annual assembly of the Or...

Oct 05, 2022

Hockey Quebec has 'lost confidence' in Hockey Canada; withholding funds

MONTREAL - Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization. The provincial federation confirmed to The Canadian Press that its board...

Oct 05, 2022

Fiona recovery continues and Russia formalizes annexation: In The News for Oct. 5

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 Oct. 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Oct 05, 2022

As Quebec's Legault expands his majority, Montrealers choose opposition parties

MONTREAL - After Monday night's provincial election results, Montreal shows up on Quebec's election map as a small red-and-orange island in a sea of light blue. The blue represents Franois Legault's C...

Oct 05, 2022

No way to enforce fire codes on First Nations, and new law would be costly: document

OTTAWA - There is no way to enforce building or fire codes on First Nations and pursuing a legislative fix would require significant time and money, federal officials warn in an internal briefing docu...

Oct 05, 2022